What is joint sponsor on form i-864 affidavit of support?
If your household income is insufficient to sponsor an intending immigrant on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, you may enlist the additional support of a joint sponsor.
Does spouse Count as household member on form i-864a?
A joint sponsor’s spouse would count as his or her household member. Therefore, this sponsor would include an additional Form I-864A with the household member’s (spouse’s) information. Form I-864A (Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member) is a separate form.
How do I file an affidavit of support for a sponsor?
If you are given specific instructions to file your affidavit of support directly with the National Visa Center, you should follow those instructions. You also must meet certain income requirements (whether you are a sponsor, a joint sponsor, or a substitute sponsor).
Does a joint sponsor have to be related to an immigrant?
He or she does not have to be related to the petitioning sponsor or the intending immigrant. If the first joint sponsor completes Form I-864 for some rather than all the family members, a second qualifying joint sponsor will be required to sponsor the remaining family members.
What is the petitioning sponsor required to complete?
The petitioning sponsor must complete and submit a signed Form I-864 for the intending immigrant even if a joint sponsor participates.
What is a joint sponsor for immigration?
The joint sponsor is held jointly liable with the petitioner for the support of the intending immigrant. He or she does not have to be related to the petitioning sponsor or the intending immigrant.
Should I make an affidavit for my visa support letter?
No point in wasting money and effort into a sworn affidavit. A printed letter of support with sponsor’s signature and notarized would be good enough. If the visa officer is gonna believe that letter, they would believe it even if it’s hand written on a paper. The notary did not know how to help me make an affidavit for this specific situation.