Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Re: Income needed to sponsor a family member

The answer depends on the size of the sponsor's household's size (how many family members live with the sponsor). For the household of two, the minimum income required for the sponsor is $18,212, for three, $22,887, for four, $27,562 and so on. If the income is insufficient, there may be other ways of satisfying this requirement (asset test or finding co-sponsors). Have your friend contact an immigration attorney for full answers.

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Re: Income needed to sponsor a family member

You can look at Form I-864P on USCIS's website with regards to the income requirements for the affidavit of support (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf). As was previously stated, it will depend on household size of the sponsor. Your friend should seek the advice of an immigration attorney if he has further questions about the process.

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