Who cannot sponsor an immigrant?
Answer
If any of the categories below apply to your situation, you may not be eligible to sponsor an immigrant in the United States:
- Those with a criminal history including:
- Aggravated assault or battery
- Child abuse or neglect
- Domestic violence
- Drug trafficking or distribution
- Fraud or financial crimes
- Human trafficking
- Theft, fraud, or dishonesty
- Sexual offenses
- Terrorism-related offenses
- Those who are not a lawful permanent resident or citizen of the United States
- Previous sponsors of immigrants who later became public charges
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