I-864

[jsand78 0]

I am filing AOS for my husband and will need a co-sponsor because my income for the past three years has been insufficient. My question--does the co-sponsor need to be a family member or can it be any U.S. citizen? Does the co-sponsor's relationship to us have any bearing on our petition being approved? We are looking to have a family friend be the co-sponsor,and I just want to make sure this is okay.

[Inky 1,110]

can be Family, friend or person you work with - as long as they make enough for their family + the immigrant.

[aaron2020 11,651]

I am filing AOS for my husband and will need a co-sponsor because my income for the past three years has been insufficient. My question--does the co-sponsor need to be a family member or can it be any U.S. citizen? Does the co-sponsor's relationship to us have any bearing on our petition being approved? We are looking to have a family friend be the co-sponsor,and I just want to make sure this is okay.

A Joint Sponsor (the US government does not use the term co-sponsor) can be any US citizen or any LPR. The person must be at least 18 years old and domiciled (residence) in the US. The person does not need to a family member. A US citizen friend or LPR friend over age 18 and living in the US can be the Joint Sponsor.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#2

Affidavit of Support Forms (I-864 series forms) - Frequently Asked Questions

Sponsorship Requirements

A sponsor must be at least 18 years old and either an American citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.

Edited February 21, 2012 by aaron2020