What are the financial requirements for a sponsor of a marriage-based visa?

In Florida, the financial requirements for someone to serve as a sponsor of a marriage-based visa depend on the visa category. For most family-based visas, the sponsoring party must demonstrate that they have the means to financially support the immigrant based on their income. Generally, sponsors must be able to show that their income is at least 125% above the poverty line for the size of their household. This is most often shown with tax returns, pay stubs, or other financial documents that show a stable and reliable source of income. The sponsor must also provide an Affidavit of Support (I-864) to the immigrant which is a legally binding document that states the sponsor will take financial responsibility for the immigrant if they are unable to provide for themselves. This document states that the sponsor will have income greater than 125% of the poverty line and maintains that income for a specific amount of time, which can be up to 10 years depending on the circumstances. The sponsor is also responsible for reimbursing the government for any means-tested public benefits the immigrant may receive. In addition to the financial requirements, sponsors must also meet certain other requirements such as having a valid proof of relationship to the immigrant, living in the U.S., being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and having sufficient knowledge of English, among others. It is important to note that meeting these requirements does not guarantee approval of the visa, as other factors such as the health and criminal history of the applicant can also be taken into consideration.

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Los requisitos financieros para el patrocinador de una visa basada en el matrimonio dependen de la cantidad de parientes inmediatos que el patrocinador desea que el solicitante de visa traiga a Florida. El patrocinador debe demostrar que gana suficiente dinero para mantener a sus parientes en los Estados Unidos. Los Estados Unidos han establecido límites para la cantidad de ingresos que los patrocinadores deben ganar. Aunque los requisitos de ingresos varían de estado a estado, todos los patrocinadores deben demostrar que ganan al menos el equivalente al 125% del salario mínimo federal por hora. Por ejemplo, si el patrocinador desea patrocinar a tres parientes, el patrocinador debe demostrar que gana al menos $22,325 por año. Esto se calcula multiplicando el número de miembros de la familia (3) por el 125% del salario mínimo federal por hora ($7.25) por el número de horas trabajadas en un año (2,080). Esta cantidad aumenta según aumenta el número de parientes patrocinados. Además, el patrocinador debe demostrar que puede proporcionar alojamiento adecuado y sostenible para sus parientes. Esto significa que el patrocinador debe tener la propiedad o el alquiler de una vivienda donde la familia pueda residir y pagar los gastos necesarios para establecerse, como facturas, comida y gastos médicos.

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