Is the ability to support yourself and your family part of the laws to becoming a legal immigrant?

Question

Hotwheels, Did I say "RICH?" No, I didn't. I said the ability to support yourself and your family. Nothing about being rich. It is called self sufficient where you don't rely on the Government to support you.

Answer 1

Yes, it is. Family based immigrant visas call for an Affidavit of Support.

This form is legally required for many family-based and some employment based immigrants to show they have adequate means of support, when planning to immigrate to the U.S.

Generally, the following intending immigrants need an Affidavit of Support:

Applicants for family-based immigrant visas, including certain orphans.

Applicants for employment-based immigrant visas where a relative filed the immigrant visa petition or has a 5 percent or greater ownership interest in the business that filed the petition.

Answer 2

You always have such interseting questions and then your avatar makes them more. According to these folks yes. I know Mexico makes you and the countries in Europe. Thing is the 12 million "FLUFF" number is just that. they have over 3 million* a year jump their visas and don't tell you. Where are they from Then not mean to spook you but they caught over 800,000 in 2005 and 1 in 7 was from a terror sponsoring nation, yes trying to sneak in. Then the Feds say that 5 more for every one they catch get through. I cannot lunderstand with such srict immigration laws how so many from all over the world are able to sneak into their country, it is mind bloggling.

Anyway someone said that in 1986 they have three times the number that they thought who wanted amnesty. We must stop the drugs as they are not good and then work on the crime and give the criminal justice system time to do it's job. Sad that som many from all over are here. You would think Mexico would protect their citizens and keep the million from SA from coming in. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Take care.

Answer 3

I am an American citizen, born in the U.S., my ancestors came here centuries ago. When I married my wife, before she could come to the States I had to sign papers, including an Affadavit of Support, showing my income, savings, and declaring that neither she nor any children we might have would EVER receive food stamps or any other type of welfare/public support.

So, yes, the "ability to support yourself and your family" is part of the laws to becoming a legal immigrant.

Now, if they would only enforce the laws concerning the ILLEGALS!

Illegals should not have more rights/benefits than legal immigrants; neither group should have more rights/benefits that Americans.

Answer 4

Yes, if you sponsor someone to immigrate, such as spouse, child, parents, sibling, and when they file the form I-485 Register to Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status with the approval for I-130 A Petition for Alien Relative, you need to provide them I-134 Affidavit. This is the document proving them you are making 125% above of living cost to support yourself and your relative.

Answer 5

Someone needs to show that this person or family will be supported by means of employment. When an alien applies for residency an affidavit or support needs to be filed with the paperwork. Also, when becoming a resident they can not apply for any government services for a period of 3 to 5 years.

Answer 6

The Arizona immigration regulation is a state regulation, no longer a federal regulation. States can not bypass federal regulations. The regulation does mirror the language in federal immigration regulations. it fairly is a huge deal with the aid of fact it is going to possibly be enforced, some thing federal regulations hardly are. additionally, idiots interior the media have been feeding their sycophantic followers a bunch of politically marvelous malarkey with regard to the regulation. JC, study the two the federal and state regulations then evaluate them.

Answer 7

Yes, Fedup, the immigration laws of the US require, for application for 'permanent residency' ( limited to two (2) years minimum), before citizenship application can be applied for, and certified copies of at least 3 years of I.R.S. tax returns, showing a certain level of income, earned. Further, Notarized letters of a patron / sponsor / responsible party with an income above a pre-established level, and their I.R.S. tax returns, + an 'attorney of record', a BUNCH of deposits / fees paid in advance with NO guarantees of performance by the USCIS, and no money refunds.
If you are truly interested in knowing the correct answer to your question, go to : uscis.gov/immigration, and start your studies.
"I have been there, done that, bought the tee shirt, and paid the sales tax", for my wife.
BTW, If a Mexican does not have an American sponsor, the wait is at least 8 years, just to start the process, and about 2 years later, he / she will have a temporary entry permit to begin the permanent residency permit, to start the citizenship process.
The financial costs??? About $15,000.00 USD, which is like $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 to the average American!!!
Now, does anyone understand why we Americans, / the USA have a problem with the undocumented workers??

Answer 8

Absolutely. It's hard for some of us to support ourselves, why would we want to support someone we don't even know, who might also be an illegal alien? I'll gladly help support a LEGAL needy person, but not an ILLEGAL who would just as soon shoot me as look at me.

Answer 9

Absolutely yes. That's why we are teaming with illegals! If you can't meet the criteria for legal entry, don't come!

Answer 10

Well, supposedly the ability to read and write English is and we know how well that's enforced.

I can't tell you how many legal immigrant bring over sick parents that end up on SSI.