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mel0422
Mar 27, 2011, 10:39 PM
Can I marry an immigrant and send for him if I'm on welfare and have section 8 housing?

zylstra
Mar 27, 2011, 11:07 PM
Yes, but they will not be able to become a citizen because you must prove that you have to ability to support them financially.

joypulv
Mar 28, 2011, 04:39 AM
What do you mean by 'send for him?' I hope you aren't falling for some online international marriage scam.

NYcityboy
Mar 28, 2011, 12:06 PM
It depends on your income and the size of your family with dependents. If you have other dependents check the 2011 I-864P and it will list the income requirements.

If you don't meet the USCIS income requirement for a family of 2 (don't know your family size) of $18,213. You can get a joint sponsor. There are other ways, such as the asset test if you have savings and other liquid assets, but its generally easier to get a joint sponsor.