If I’m in F1 OPT, can I use my own financial information when filing for a green card?
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If I’m in F1 OPT, can I use my own financial information when filing for a green card?
I’m earning almost 90 k per annum. My finance is unemployed. We are planing to get married. Eventually she is going to file for green card for me. Can I use my tax information and financial documents since she doesn’t have much money to show?
Asked on August 23, 2014 under Immigration Law, Illinois
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can use your income for affidavit of support purposes as a member of your then spouse's household and that way even if her income is insufficient, you should be ok. You will need to have an employment verification letter from your employer, your last year's tax return, and a copy of the last 3-4 paycheck stubs.
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