Legal Question in Immigration Law in Ohio

Re: Affidavit of Support question

Yes, you can use your assets for the purpose of submitting the Affidavit of Support.

However, your income and assets are valued differently. Value of the assets does not count 1 by 1, but you have to multiply the difference by 5. (e.g. if your income is $10,000 below the poverty guidelines, you need to show $50,000 in assets to supplement low income).

Also, if you are the only sponsor sponsoring your brother, his wife, children, your sister, husband, children - your household size will depend on the number of persons sponsored.

You may also use a joint sponsor (any US citizen or lawful permanent resident).

In conclusion, you will be required to submit the affidavits only when the priority dates are current and as requieted by the NVC.

Re: Affidavit of Support question

Yes, you may use your assets, but make sure they are able to be liquidated without tremendous delay. List down things like Equity in real estate property, jewelry, cars, stocks, anything of value that could be turned into cash. If USCIS finds that your income plus your assets help you make the poverty guildeine threshhold, that is good! If not, you will need a joint signer to help. Good luck!

Re: Affidavit of Support question

Yes, you can use your assets, or get a co sponsor.