How Much Money Do I Need To Sponsor My Spouse?
If you’re a U.S. citizen and you want to sponsor your spouse, you’ll need to factor in a few different costs to help your spouse become a permanent green card holder. Unfortunately, just because your spouse is married to you does not automatically give them a green card, they’ll have to apply. Before even applying for this process, you need to make sure your eligible.
First, in order to sponsor your spouse, you’ll need to meet the minimum annual income standard of at least $21,550 a year. This amount is assuming that you do not have any children with your spouse and that you are not active military. If either of those conditions are true, this amount may be lower.
Once you’re sure you make that minimum per year, you’re able to officially apply with your spouse for a green card. This pro...