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What are the requirements for a joint sponsor?
The joint sponsor must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national who is at least 18 years of age, and.
- Have income of at least 125\% of the federal poverty guidelines; and.
- Be domiciled in the United States, or its territories or possessions.
What are the requirements for a CR1 visa?
CR1 Visa Requirements
- To qualify for a CR1 spousal visa, you first need to file Form I-130 to establish that a valid marriage exists.
- Your sponsoring spouse must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Proof that the sponsoring spouse is able to financially support the foreign-born spouse.
How much does a joint sponsor have to make?
The minimum required income for most sponsors is 125\% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size and location. For a couple who live in the 48 contiguous states (mainland United States) and have no children, the required minimum annual income is currently $21,137.
Can I have 2 joint sponsors?
There can be no more than two joint sponsors. A joint sponsor must be able to meet the income requirements for all the persons he or she is sponsoring, without combining resources with the petitioning sponsor or a second joint sponsor.
How long CR1 visa takes?
between 7 and 10 months
CR1 Visa Processing Time After new rules introduced recently, the processing of all visa types takes a considerable amount of time. As of now, it takes between 7 and 10 months from the initial application to the time the visa is granted.
What’s faster fiance or spouse visa?
If your main goal is to get to the U.S. as quickly as possible, then the fiancé(e) visa is likely the fastest option. But if your goal is to get an actual green card as soon as possible, then a marriage-based visa will be quicker.
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