Can I Use a Household Member to Meet the Income Requirement?

Yes, you can use a household member to help meet the income requirement for sponsoring your spouse for a marriage-based green card. This is known as using a “household member co-sponsor,” and they must be willing to contribute their income or assets to meet the 125% of the federal poverty level requirement. The household member must be living with you and willing to sign Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, which legally commits them to financially support the sponsored immigrant if necessary. Common household members used for this purpose include parents, siblings, or adult children living at the same address. This is a helpful option if the primary sponsor doesn’t meet the income requirement on their own.