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Can anyone be a co-sponsor, or must it be family

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AMOST   3

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Can anyone be a co-sponsor or must it be family? If its a friend who will co-sponsor, will I need to supply any special documents, besides the list of what is needed for income verification for the co-sponsor? Im sure I can find this info with the directions for my co sponsor, but lately Im working most everyday and can only access certain pages from work... so VJ has been a great help to answer my questions. Thank you!

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

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It can be any US citizen or legal permanent resident. Besides their I-864 and supporting financial documents, they will need to provide proof of being a USC or LPR. Documents that can be used as proof are listed in the I-864 instructions.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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birdword42   1

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Your cosponsor is not required to be a family member, just a U.S. citizen or LPR. The document requirements are standard for cosponsors, whether family or friends. Good luck!

Met June 2009, Carlos returned to Guatemala in March 2010, engaged May 2011, hardship waiver, denial, three years of separation, second waiver, APPROVED!, finally back in the U.S. in May 2013, married June 2013, permanent resident January 2014, and at long last, a citizenship on October 17, 2019.  Our immigration journey has finally come to an end!

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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us citizens only

Incorrect, LPR's can also be joint sponsors.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Ismael&Blair Community Regular

Ismael&Blair   66

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I wanted to ask you guys a question about co-sponsorship since you guys are posted this regarding co-sponsorship. Do everyone need a co-sponsor or is it only if one doesn't meet the financial/income requirement? If my income meets it, we don't need a co-sponsorship right? I just want to be clear because I want to be proactive and look for one if we have to get one for the next phase with the NVC. We are still waiting for our NOA2.

Congrats on getting your NOA1. Best of luck! :yes:

Ismael&Blair Community Regular

Ismael&Blair   66

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Morocco
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I wanted to ask you guys a question about co-sponsorship since you guys are posted this regarding co-sponsorship. Do everyone need a co-sponsor or is it only if one doesn't meet the financial/income requirement? If my income meets it, we don't need a co-sponsorship right? I just want to be clear because I want to be proactive and look for one if we have to get one for the next phase with the NVC. We are still waiting for our NOA2.

Congrats on getting your NOA1. Best of luck! :yes:

I meant to say getting your NOA2

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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I wanted to ask you guys a question about co-sponsorship since you guys are posted this regarding co-sponsorship. Do everyone need a co-sponsor or is it only if one doesn't meet the financial/income requirement? If my income meets it, we don't need a co-sponsorship right? I just want to be clear because I want to be proactive and look for one if we have to get one for the next phase with the NVC. We are still waiting for our NOA2.

Congrats on getting your NOA1. Best of luck! :yes:

You only need a joint sponsor for the I-864 if the petitioner/sponsor does not meet the 125% income requirement.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

 
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