Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

Is there such a thing as filing a supplemental I-130 form on behalf of a great-niece whose husband is filing the primary I-130 but may not meet the minimum income requirement? Also does my filing of the I-130 need to have my wife's consent and what kind of legal/financial responsibility does that place on me?

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Asked on 2/08/11, 7:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

One can't file a I-130 for a great niece. If her petitioner (husband) can't meet income requirements, you will have an opportunity to submit your Affidavit of support as a joint sponsor. Yes, this is a serious financial responsibility. You can read about sponsor's obligations in the instructions to the USCIS form I-864.

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Answered on 2/08/11, 7:46 am


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