Sponsor has past DUI, should I look for another?

[Ranchomama 1]

My question is this, my sponsor makes way above the poverty guideline but I remember he's had a past DUI. I think he's had 1 and he needed to go to court for it. Should I look for another sponsor? or will the consul accept him despite of the DUI?

[Anitafeliz 1,133]

Why would the sponsors record matter?

[Ranchomama 1]

Why would the sponsors record matter?

I'm asking just to be sure. Please be more understanding with the users here

[pch1 64]

To my knowledge, I have to say it will not effect your petition at all. I believe background checks are done on the petitioner and not the co-sponsor. Remember, background checks are done to see if Petitioner has any criminal records that will deem him danger for you as a fiance. Same goes for fiance and background check with Police clearance as well.

But the answer to your question is the co-sponsor having DUI will not effect your case at all.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/224208-background-checks-on-co-sponsor/

Edited July 29, 2016 by pch1

[aaron2020 11,651]

A sponsor having a DUI is not a problem. The sponsor's criminal background does not matter.

These are the only things that are considered:

1. Is over age 18; AND

2. Is either a USC or LPR; AND

3. Residing in the US; AND

4. Has income and/or assets meeting the financial requirements of the I-864.