Joint Sponsor

Use of Joint sponsor to Meet the Affidavit of support Requirement for Permanent Resident Status-Green Card.

A joint sponsor’s role must execute a separate affidavit of support on behalf of the intending immigrant(s) and be willing to accept joint and several liabilities with the sponsor or substitute sponsor. A joint sponsor must meet all sponsor eligibility requirements but is not required to file a visa petition.

The joint sponsor must show they can support the intending immigrant at 125% of the Affidavit of Support Poverty guideline for their household size

A joint sponsor’s role can also use his or her assets to meet the Affidavit of support income requirement.