What is involved in sponsoring an employee?

What is involved in sponsoring an employee?

This involves identifying a position to be filled, and nominating your proposed employee in an eligible occupation. The occupation must be in the eligible list of skilled occupations for the visa you are using. Check that the employee meets the visa eligibility criteria and complete the visa application.

What are the responsibilities of a sponsor for an immigrant?

Responsibilities as a Sponsor If an immigrant you sponsored receives any means-tested public benefits, you are responsible for repaying the cost of those benefits to the agency that provided them. If you do not repay the debt, the agency or the immigrant can sue you in court to get the money owed.

Can I withdraw my sponsorship of an immigrant?

Even if your petitioner attempts to withdraw support, it will not likely affect your immigration status. However, if your sponsor alleges and proves that your immigration petition or green card application was based on fraud, then USCIS will take action and you can be removed from the U.S. (deported).

Can you get married while on SSI?

Marriage itself doesn’t affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will attribute some of his or her income to you (this is called deeming spousal income). If you and your fiancé are both receiving SSI, you’re likely to receive less money.

What happens if you get married while on SSI?

Answer: If you get married while receiving SSI, your payment is likely to be reduced because of your husband’s income. Why? Because most of your husband’s Social Security income will be “deemed” to belong to you.

How much SSI can a married couple get?

The SSI program includes several rules for excluding different types of resources in determining eligibility based on countable resources, which cannot exceed $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

Who is not eligible for SSI?

Be at least age 65 OR be blind or disabled. Have limited income and resources. Be a citizen or a national of the U.S. or an alien who meets certain applicable requirements.