Is a sufficient I-864 the only consideration for meeting any public charge issues at the time of the visa interview?
No. Even though the I-864 is a contract and the U.S. government prohibits giving immigrants most federal means-tested public benefits for at least the first five years after their arrival in the U.S., consular officers look at other public charge issues. They will look at the complete financial situation of the sponsor and the applicant. This means looking at the age, health, education, skills, financial resources and family status of the applicant and the sponsor. They will confirm to the extent possible that the applicant will have adequate financial support and is not likely to become a public charge.
No, consular officers also look at other public charge factors affecting the financial situation of the sponsor and the applicant. Age, health, education, skills, financial resources and family status of the applicant and the sponsor are factors. Consular officers will verify to the extent possible that applicants have adequate financial support to prevent them becoming a public charge.
Related Questions
- Is a sufficient I-864 the only consideration for meeting any public charge issues at the time of the visa interview?
- Can the required early notice be provided at a public meeting? When is the best time to give this notice?
- Why did the Newport Public Library Board of Trustees decide to charge user fees at this time?
