Definition
Household Member
A relative whose income can be combined with the sponsor's to meet the I-864 threshold.
Household members file Form I-864A and contractually agree to make their income available to support the immigrant. They must reside with the sponsor or be claimed as a dependent on the sponsor's tax return.
See also
More immigration terms
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Humanitarian Parole
Discretionary permission to enter the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons.
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I-130
Petition for Alien Relative — the family-based immigrant petition.
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I-131
Application for Travel Document — used for advance parole and reentry permits.
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I-140
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker — the employment-based immigrant petition.
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I-485
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.