joint sponsor for non-family + my family
I am considering sponsoring a non-family member for GC as a joint-sponsor. I am also planning to sponsor two members of my own family in the future.
Are there any limitations to the number of people I can sponsor for GC? What are the income requirements: do I simply add up all people I sponsor to figure out the minimal requirement listed in I-864p? Thanks!
No limitation other than the limits of your money. Although if youre sponsoring a huge number of non-relatives, that might trigger an investigation.
What are the income requirements: do I simply add up all people I sponsor to figure out the minimal requirement listed in I-864p?
You add up all the people youre sponsoring (past and present), plus yourself and dependents and certain other people in your household according to the instructions of the I-864 (have you read the instructions?).
Remember you are responsible for 10 years. Sponsoring a non-family individual is very risky. Even sponsoring a family member can devastate your finances.
Remember you are responsible for 10 years. Sponsoring a non-family individual is very risky. Even sponsoring a family member can devastate your finances. Your obligation can last less than 10 years if the person naturalizes, gets deported or dies. HOWEVER, dont forget that if the sponsored person remains an LPR and does not naturalize or work for 10 years (full-time and on the books) YOU remain liable for an indefinite period of time.