Ir1 Visa Financial Requirements

Summary

For an IR1 visa, the Affidavit of Support must show sufficient income or assets to meet 125% of the U.S. Poverty guidelines. For a household of two, this is $21,775 as of 2021. 80,000 euros in a foreign bank account exceeds this requirement. Consult an immigration attorney for case-specific advice.

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I am a US citizen living overseas with my husband of 11 years. We are interested in pursuing an IR1 visa via consular processing. In regards to the Affidavit of Support, our preference is to include only my husband's liquid assets. We are a household of two, I am the petitioner, and the beneficiary is my spouse. Would *,* euros in a foreign bank saved in a checking account under only my husband's name satisfy the financial sponsorship criteria?
Hello ****. Generally, for IR1 visa, the Affidavit of Support shows that you have enough income and/or assets to maintain your household size at or above *% of the U.S. poverty guidelines. As of *, for a household of two, this is $*,*. *,* euros significantly exceeds this requirement. However, please consult with an immigration attorney for specifics as each case varies.