TN Visa Professionals and Marriage to a U.S. Citizen.
1. Affidavit of Support Requirement. INA § 213A
The law requires that the Petitioner file a binding Affidavit of Support that demonstrates that the Petitioner can support his or her spouse at a level no less than 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines.
References:
- USCIS - Poverty Guidelines 2008, Form I-864P.
- USCIS - Revised Affid. of Support Rules (June 21, 2006).
- USCIS - Revised Rules Q & A (June 21, 2006).
- USCIS - Aytes Memo, Consolidation of Policy Re. I-864 (June 27, 2006).
- USCIS - How to Financially Sponsor... (May 2005).
- IRS - Request IRS Transcripts.
Revised Sept. 19, 2008.