Is there anything that I can do to get my wife's green card?

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Is there anything that I can do to get my wife's green card?
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I petitioned my wife 5 years ago, we received approval notice in August of 2006. My question is, due to my condition (disabled) I'm not making enough money to be the sponsor. We are 5 in the family, my wife, our 3 children and I. All 3 children are US citizens. Is there anything that I can do to get my wife's green card? Your prompt response it will be appreciated.

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Submitted by Alexander J Segal on January 6, 2012 - 3:34pm

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You can have a co-sponsor complete an affidavit of support. This can be a friend or family member who has sufficient income. The person must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and meet the criteria on Form I-864P.

Submitted by Eliezer on March 23, 2012 - 7:44pm

whats the process of getting my wife her green card? what needs to be done? does she have to exit the U.S we're about to have a baby in May 2012.

Submitted by Wendy Barlow on April 25, 2012 - 10:30am

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Assuming you are a U.S. citizen, your wife could file an application for adjustment of status if she entered the country legally. If your wife entered with a non-immigrant visa (with certain limitations), she may be eligible to file for a green card in the U.S. However, if she entered the country illegally, she would have to go back to her native country and process through the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. This will cause further issues as she will trigger a ten year bar and need a hardship waiver. As you are diabled, you would likely qualify for the waiver, but the process could take 1-2 years to straighten out.

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