Immigration Sponsorship Appraisal

Opt for Immigration Appraiser When Sponsoring a Relative to Live Permanently in the United States

The term immigration refers to the action of staying or entering a country in which you’re not one of their native citizens. The United States is often referred to as a melting pot and the land of opportunity because of our diverse traditions and cultural tapestry created by immigrants from all over the world.

For some, becoming a part of the fabric of American life is not easy. There are financial considerations, government approvals to secure, and endless concerns about the future upon arrival. In the case of some who choose to come to the US, they already have relatives living here who are able to help them.

If you are a US citizen and are planning on bringing your relatives to the US to live permanently, you will need to accept full legal and financial support for the emigrating family member. Accepting this responsibility makes you their sponsor, and you will need to complete Form I-864, otherwise known as the Affidavit of Support.

It is required that you be a United States citizen, or lawfully admitted alien via permanent residency in order to serve as a sponsor. As an alternative, you can serve as a joint sponsor with another US citizen. You must domicile (reside) with the US, as required by law. This means that your primary residence must be located in the United States. If you’re not domiciled, unfortunately your application for sponsorship will not be approved.

After you determine that you meet all the necessary requirements to sponsor, you must complete the Affidavit of Support. Before this document can be completed and submitted to US Department of Homeland Security, you will need to gather valid evidence of your ability to sponsor by reporting your assets.

As a sponsor, you are required to declare or provide proof of the value of your assets. The eligible assets consist of your balance, checking, and savings accounts, CDs, net value of any stocks, and real estate holdings. For your real estate, the Department of Homeland Security only accepts an official appraisal report created by a state-certified real estate appraiser as valid proof of value.

You will be required to present proof of value, location, and ownership, including liabilities and liens associated with your property. In the course of being approved as a sponsor, your income will also be considered. The sponsor needs to know the limit of assets cash value. Your total net asset value including income, liabilities and liens must be equal up to 5 times the difference between the income of the sponsor and the poverty level. The minimum requirement is 125% above the poverty level based on household size including the immigrating person.

Property Tax Appeal Appraiser is a state-certified real estate appraisal firm with a staff that specializes in detailed, customized sponsor reporting. We are trusted by DHS and the US Customs and Immigration Services Department. Our home appraisals have been referenced and approved by state and federal courts, banks, state tax agencies, the IRS, immigration services and Medicaid.