You must show that your household income is equal to or higher than 125 percent of the U.S. poverty level for your household size, see table below.
2004 POVERTY GUIDELINES*
Minimum Income Requirement for Use in Completing Form I-864
For the 48 Contiguous States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam:
Sponsor's Household Size 100% Poverty Line 125% Poverty Line
2 12,490 15,612
3 15,670 19,587
4 18,850 23,562
5 22,030 27,537
6 25,210 31,512
7 28,390 35,487
8 31,570 39,462
Add $3,140 for each additional person Add $3,925 for each additional person
2004 POVERTY GUIDELINES*
Minimum Income Requirement for Use in Completing Form I-864
For the 48 Contiguous States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam:
Sponsor's Household Size 100% Poverty Line 125% Poverty Line
2 12,490 15,612
3 15,670 19,587
4 18,850 23,562
5 22,030 27,537
6 25,210 31,512
7 28,390 35,487
8 31,570 39,462
Add $3,140 for each additional person Add $3,925 for each additional person