What Are the Income Requirements for a Family Based Green Card?

To sponsor a family-based green card applicant, the petitioner must meet specific income requirements to demonstrate they can financially support the intending immigrant and prevent them from becoming a public charge. These requirements are based on the Health and Human Services (HHS) Poverty Guidelines and are updated annually.

In general, a sponsor must show that their household income is at least 125% of the Health and Human Services (HHS) for their household size, which includes the sponsor, the sponsored immigrant(s), and any other dependents or individuals previously sponsored. For sponsors on active duty in the U.S. military petitioning for a spouse or child, the requirement is 100% of the FPL.

As of 2025, for a household of 2 (sponsor and one immigrant), the minimum income is approximately $24,650. This amount increases with each additional person in the household. If the sponsor does not meet the income threshold, they may use a joint sponsor or include assets to meet the financial requirement.

The income requirement is a crucial part of the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) and plays a significant role in the approval of the green card application.

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