Legal Question in Immigration Law in Alaska

Hi, I have some questions about sponsoring my fiance from Laos to live permanently with me in the United States in Alaska.

1. The 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines for Alaska is $8,400 more than my yearly income for my household size of 5 people. Can I have someone to joint-sponsor with me so that their income or assets will void the $8,400?

2. My ex-girlfriend and I are not married. Now we are separated but we had 6 children. 3 children with her and 3 children with me. Do I have to get a court divorced letter? Can I just write a letter myself saying that we are just boyfriend/girlfriend and had kids but separated. If I write the paper myself do I need to get it notarized or do I have to get an attorney to write me the letter?


Asked on 9/04/13, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you do not meet the poverty guidelines, then you will need a co-sponsor who does.

If you have never been married before, then you cannot obtain anything from the Court, since there is no divorce to speak of. As for your biological children, you only need to declare them when asked to do so on any immigration forms that might be relevant to your case.

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Answered on 9/05/13, 1:12 pm


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