How much financial capacity does a U.S. citizen sponsor need to show for a marriage-based case?
I’m applying for a green card for my spouse, who is a U.S. citizen. I’d like to know how much financial capacity the U.S. citizen needs to show. For a marriage-based sponsorship, what percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines does the citizen need to meet, and if their tax filings are missing or weak, are there other options? Also, if they haven’t filed taxes, can bank account balances be used instead?
When a U.S. citizen sponsors a spouse for a green card, the citizen’s financial capacity generally needs to be at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The required amount can also vary depending on current household size, including the sponsored spouse. For reference, you can click the link below to check the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. http://www.uscis.gov/i-864p