Who can be a I-864 Joint Sponsor?

[mikemccor82 0]

Hello,

My wife and I live in Canada, she is a Canadian citizen and I am a US citizen. I-130 is sent off. Since I have not worked in the US for a few years now since living abroad, I do not have money in $USD. My uncle has offered to file a I-864 jointly with me. A very close family friend has also offered assistance.

I would rather use the family friend for he is still working at the time and my uncle (who is very wealthy) has recently retired.

Can family friends jointly file with me or does it have to be a relative? Can anyone jointly sponsor with me as long as they meet the 125% above poverty requirements?

Thanks,

Mike

[Canadatousa 7]

We have a joint sponsor who is a close friend and there have been no issues with that. As long as they are a US citizen or resident who meet the poverty guideline, you should be fine.

[Sarah&Marc 22]

Our joint sponsor is a friend of mine. My husbands visa got approved with absolutely no issues. Go with the person who actually has an income, that way you can provide check stubs and a letter of employment. Good luck!!

[NikLR 13,232]

Either or works as a joint sponsor. Your uncle would have to show his retirement income and/or 5x the assets needed for the 125%. The family friend would only have to show 125% as they are currently working. Personally I'd choose the family friend as it's easier.