The government’s Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, is used by intending immigrants to remove the public charge ground of inadmissibility. Continue reading →
Declaration of Self-Sufficiency (Form I-944)
Who needs to file Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency?
Virtually all intending immigrants are required to file Form I-944 with an adjustment of status application. There are some exceptions for people who are exempt from the public charge rule. Continue reading →
Is health insurance required for a green card?
Having health insurance can be a positive factor in the totality of the circumstances in a public charge determination. Lack of health insurance can also be a negative factor. Understand how your situation will be evaluated. Continue reading →
Do I need an equivalency evaluation for my foreign education?
Education is a positive factor when determining if you are more likely than not to become a public charge. But you’ll only get credit for your foreign degrees if you submit an equivalency evaluation. Continue reading →
Am I required to have a US credit report to file Form I-944?
You are not required to have a credit report to prepare and file Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, but you do need to respond with evidence. Continue reading →
When is my immigration medical exam a problem?
As an intending immigrant, you must undergo an immigration medical examination to remove the health-related grounds of inadmissibility. Significant medical conditions can be a major obstacle. Continue reading →
Do I need to speak English to get a green card?
Basic English proficiency is a positive factor when determining if you are more likely than not to become a public charge. Lack of English skills is a negative factor. But there are things you can do to counter this negative factor. Continue reading →
Who are my I-944 household members?
For the purposes of preparing Form I-944, you will need to list all of your household members. It’s important that you understand who is and is not included in your household. Continue reading →
Is my role as a primary caregiver a positive factor?
Green card applicants who also serve as a primary caregiver for a child, elderly, ill or disabled household member may receive positive consideration in the totality of the circumstances. Continue reading →
What are the minimum requirements on Form I-944?
When making a determination about an intending immigrant’s likelihood of becoming a public charge, USCIS will consider the totality of the circumstances. Continue reading →
How do I prove income when I am self-employed?
Income from self-employment can be more difficult to document on immigration forms like the Affidavit of Support (I-864) and Declaration of Self-Sufficiency (I-944). We’ll show you how. Continue reading →
Employment Verification Letter for Immigration Forms
When submitting various immigration forms (such as Form I-864 or Form I-944), you may need to include an employment verification letter to demonstrate that the intending immigrant has adequate financial support. Continue reading →