Fee waiver

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

4 minutes ago, cisum135 said:

Both kids are US citizens tho so I’m not expecting any issue there.

Sounds like a joint sponsor will be needed unless you have sufficient liquid assets.  You will find that financial support qualification is based on household size and documentable current annual income or documented assets.  Good luck. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,452]

4 hours ago, cisum135 said:

I don’t have a Joint Sponsor, should I?  I’m a US citizen and my wife is Costa Rican.  

 

I-130 fee: $535

NVC AOS fee: $120

NVC IV fee: $325

 

Medical fee for interview:  $100-$300

 

Immigrant fee for greencard production:  $220

 

None are waivable.   There are some exceptions, such as domestic abuse for the Immigrant fee, but they do not apply to your situation.

 

Also, you will need to show you can sponsor your family in the US - form I-864.  That will require minimum $37,500 annual income for 2023.  Your annual income, or combined with your wife's as long as the income will continue when you move to the US (US company or Int company that will keep you and/or your wife  employed).

 

If you do not qualify per the above, you will need a joint sponsor.

[SalishSea 17,829]

7 hours ago, cisum135 said:

I don’t have a Joint Sponsor, should I?  I’m a US citizen and my wife is Costa Rican.  

If you can't afford the fee for the petition, how will you support an immigrant?