Sponsor Eligibility Calculator
Understanding Household Size Calculation
For Form I-134A, your household size is NOT just the number of people living in your house. You must include:
- Sponsor: Yourself.
- Immediate Dependents: Your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 (regardless of where they live).
- Tax Dependents: Any additional persons you claim on your most recent federal tax return.
- Previously Sponsored Persons: Any immigrants you sponsored under a previous Form I-864 or Form I-134 that is still legally in effect.
- New Beneficiaries: The parolee(s) you are sponsoring on this application.
Sponsoring with Assets
If your annual income falls below the 125% threshold, you can use the value of your assets (savings, stocks, real estate) to make up the difference.
The 5x Asset Rule: For most sponsors, the total net value of your assets must equal at least **5 times the difference** between your income and the 125% poverty guideline.
For example, if your income is short by **$5,000**, you must show at least **$25,000** in liquid assets or equity to cover the shortfall.
For example, if your income is short by **$5,000**, you must show at least **$25,000** in liquid assets or equity to cover the shortfall.
125% Poverty Limits (2026)
| Size | Contiguous U.S. |
|---|---|
| 2 | $24,650 |
| 3 | $31,075 |
| 4 | $37,500 |
| 5 | $43,925 |
| 6 | $50,350 |
| +1 | Add $6,425 / person |