How to Calculate 125% of the Poverty Line for Sponsorship (2025)
Effective April 7, 2025, HHS updated Federal Poverty Guidelines that set the income lines for Form I-864. Most…
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Effective March 1, 2026, sponsors must meet HHS-updated income thresholds equal to 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines:…
125% Poverty Thresholds for Sponsor Incomes in 2025: A Practical Guide
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