Can I Use Assets to Meet the Income Requirement?

Yes, you can use assets to help meet the income requirement for a marriage-based green card if your income alone doesn’t meet the threshold. Assets can include cash, savings accounts, property, stocks, or other valuable resources that can be easily converted into cash within a year. To determine if your assets are enough, their combined value must equal at least three times the difference between your income and the required 125% of the federal poverty level. For example, if you’re $5,000 short of the income requirement, you’ll need assets worth at least $15,000. For spouses of green card holders, the requirement is higher—assets must be five times the shortfall. Proper documentation of the assets’ value and proof of ownership is crucial when using this option.