How much income do I need to sponsor a green card in 2026?

An I-864 sponsor must show income at or above 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for their household size. In the 48 contiguous states, that is $27,050 for a household of two (the typical U.S. citizen sponsoring a spouse) and $41,250 for a household of four, effective March 1, 2026. Alaska and Hawaii are higher. Active-duty military sponsoring a spouse or child need only 100%.

Who counts toward my household size on the I-864?

Your household size includes yourself (the sponsor), your spouse, your dependent children, any other dependents claimed on your taxes, every immigrant you are sponsoring on this affidavit, and anyone you are still obligated to support under a previously signed I-864. It is not just the people living in your home — sponsored immigrants count even if they live abroad.

What if my income is below the requirement?

You have three main options: (1) add a joint sponsor — any U.S. citizen or LPR who meets the requirement on their own income and signs a second I-864; (2) count the income of a household member who lives with you using Form I-864A; or (3) use assets to make up the shortfall. Cash, real-estate equity, and investments count toward the gap at a 3:1 ratio when the sponsor is the spouse of a U.S. citizen, and 5:1 in most other cases.

Is the I-864 requirement 125% or 100% of the poverty line?

It is 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for most sponsors. The only exception is a sponsor who is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and is sponsoring their own spouse or child — that sponsor only needs to meet 100% of the guidelines.

Do the poverty guidelines change every year?

Yes. HHS updates the Federal Poverty Guidelines each year, and USCIS adopts the new figures on Form I-864P around March 1. The current figures took effect March 1, 2026. Always use the version in effect when you file, and confirm against uscis.gov/i-864p.

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¿Cuántos ingresos necesita un patrocinador de la Declaración Jurada de Apoyo? Ingresa el tamaño de tu hogar para ver el mínimo — 125% de las Pautas Federales de Pobreza (100% para militares en servicio activo que patrocinan a un cónyuge o hijo).

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Tamaño del hogar

Cuenta: tú (el patrocinador), tu cónyuge, tus dependientes, todos los que patrocinas en esta declaración, y cualquiera de un I-864 anterior que aún mantienes.

Tipo de patrocinador

Ingreso mínimo requerido$27,050

125% de pobreza · hogar de 2

Cifras vigentes desde March 1, 2026 (48 estados, Alaska o Hawái según tu selección). Confirma siempre con el I-864P oficial antes de presentar. I-864P oficial

¿Ingresos por debajo?

Agrega un co-patrocinador — cualquier ciudadano o residente que firme un segundo I-864 y cumpla por sí solo.
Cuenta el ingreso de un familiar del hogar (Formulario I-864A) si vive contigo.
Usa activos para cubrir la diferencia: efectivo, plusvalía e inversiones cuentan 3:1 para el cónyuge de un ciudadano (5:1 en otros casos).

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