SPONSOR FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS (2011)

Minimum income requirement to provide financial support on form I-864

When the case processing date is current, the National Visa Center will send a notice of action for the petitioner to submit payment and to file for I-864. The table below lists the 2011 level of income required by the USCIS for the petitioner/primary or secondary sponsor to file for financial support for his/her intended beneficiaries. The sponsors must be able to provide his/her financial records in order to prove the annual income including but not limited to previous tax returns, tax transcripts, income statements and current employment letter.

For 48 continuous States, DC, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Guam
 
Household Size  100% of Poverty Guideline  *  125% of Poverty Guideline
2 $14,710 $18,387
3 $18,530 $23,162
4 $22,350 $27,937
5 $26,170 $32,712
6 $29,990 $37,487
7 $33,810 $42,262
8 $37,630 $47,037
  $3,820 for each add. person $4,775 for each add. person

* For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are petitioning for their spouse or child