Understanding the Affidavit of Support: Meeting Requirements to Sponsor a Foreign National Family Member
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Understanding the Affidavit of Support: Meeting Requirements to Sponsor a Foreign National Family Member

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If you’re planning to petition for a foreign national family member to gain permanent residency status in the United States, one critical factor you must prove is that your relative won’t rely on public assistance or become a public charge once they are admitted into the country. This evidence is presented through the necessary Form I-864: Affidavit of Support.

What is the domicile requirement for an immigrant visa?

What is the domicile requirement for an immigrant visa?

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To qualify as a sponsor for an immigrant visa, a petitioner must be domiciled in any of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States. (A lawful permanent resident (LPR) sponsor must also maintain his or her LPR status.) But what exactly is the “domicile requirement”—and how do you correctly fulfill it?