What does it mean to be a sponsor for an immigrant?

What does it mean to be a sponsor for an immigrant?

A joint sponsor — or a financial co-sponsor — is a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident) who agrees to take on the legal obligation of financially supporting an applicant for a family-based green card.

Can I sponsor an immigrant friend?

While you can't petition for a friend's immigrant visa or Green Card (only family members can do that), you can financially sponsor a friend's immigration petition with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Can employer sponsor illegal immigrant?

Employer wants to sponsor her, but illegal immigrant worker must return 'home' to apply for green card. Since she has live-in job, she can probably pass the first test for her employer to sponsor her – getting the the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to certify her eligible for permanent residence.

Can I sponsor someone to come to Australia?

You might be able to sponsor a skilled worker to come to Australia if you can't find an Australian citizen or permanent resident with the skills and experience needed for the job. You can sponsor workers temporarily or permanently. living overseas who wishes to travel and work in Australia, or.