All family-based preference immigrants (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents, married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens, and brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens 21 years of age and older); and.

Can a relative be a joint sponsor?

They do not need to be related to either the sponsoring spouse or the spouse seeking a green card. A joint sponsor can be a friend or family member. They do not have to live with either spouse, but if they do, they need to fill out Form I-864A (officially called the “Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member”).

How long does it take to sponsor a brother to USA from Vietnam?

This usually takes somewhere between 2 to 5 years. But the waiting time may further extend in some cases. You may be asked to wait until the priority date and the visa bulletin dates become current.

Who can be a sponsor for I-864?

Who can be a Financial Sponsor? A financial sponsor, including a petitioner, must be at least 18 years old and either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.

How long does it take to process I-130 for brother?

After filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, the approval process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 months for immediate relatives and could take several years for family preference categories.

Can a joint sponsor fill out an i-864?

A Form I-864 can also be used by someone who is not the petitioner. If the petitioner’s income is insufficient and there are no household members who can contribute, a separate sponsor (called a “joint sponsor”) from outside the household can fill in an additional affidavit of support on the immigrant’s behalf, also using the instructions below.

What is an i-864 affidavit of support?

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA, is a contract an individual signs agreeing to use their financial resources to support the intending immigrant named on the affidavit. The individual who signs the affidavit of support becomes the sponsor once the intending immigrant becomes a lawful permanent resident.

When does form i-864 for family members expire?

The instructions we give below are for the long version of Form I-864, dated 10/15/19 and set to expire on 10/31/2021. Need to prepare affidavits for several family members at once?

Can a retired person be a joint sponsor?

A retired person may be a joint sponsor on a Form I-864 as long as he/she meets the financial requirements for joint sponsorship, based on level retirement income and on the value of assets that are convertible to cash within a one-year period…