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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经济担保人需要多少收入？输入家庭人数，即可看到最低标准——联邦贫困线的 125%（现役军人担保配偶或子女为 100%）。

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计入：担保人本人、配偶、受抚养人、本次担保的所有受益人，以及此前 I-864 仍在担保的人。

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最低收入要求$27,050

贫困线 125% · 2 人家庭

数字自 March 1, 2026 起生效（按你所选地区区分本土 48 州 / 阿拉斯加 / 夏威夷）。递交前请以官方 I-864P 为准。官方 I-864P

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用资产补差额：现金、房产净值、投资——美国公民配偶按 3:1 折算，其他情况 5:1。

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