How do you sponsor an illegal immigrant child already in the country?

Answer 1

The question is slightly ambiguous, since technically you cannot sponsor an illegal immigrant. If the immigrant is already in the country illegally, they cannot be sponsored for entry into the country. You can sponsor an immigrant, but there are conditions on someone re-entering the United States who has already been an illegal immigrant.

First, sponsoring an immigrant. There is a category of Immigration called family sponsorship, whereby the family member of the immigrant (who is already a legal U.S. citizen) can sponsor the immigrant's entry into the country. The family member must submit an Affidavit of Support, which shows that the sponsor will financially support the immigrant. Proof of income must be provided along with the application. This only applies, however, to immigrants who have not yet entered the country illegally.

Illegal aliens who wish to re-enter the country legally are generally barred for three years from doing so. There are exceptions to this rule, but generally, any person who has been in the United States illegally for 180 days or more will be barred from re-entry for three years. Aliens will be barred for 10 years if they were illegally in the country for one year or more.

These laws surrounding legal and illegal immigration and sponsorship are contained in the updated Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 and the Anti terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996

Answer 2

Answerfirst you have to have a good job that pays pretty good and you would have to be employed there for at least 2 yrs

No, this is not correct. A job is required IF the sponsor is NOT married to the immigrant. I proved through my income (SSI) that i could support my husband and he got his papers with no problems. Keep in mind though, i had worked since the age of 14yrs old. and had numerous tax papers to prove it. I wasn't employed at the time (i am now) and he still got his papers accepted even when i didn't have a job.

Answer 3

Sponsoring an illegal alien as a friend or relative can be complicated. The key is to successfully fill out a petition form and an Affidavit of Support. On these forms, you must prove that you can successfully take care of the illegal alien as well as proving yourself as a true U.S. citizen.

Fill out an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (see Resources).

Answer 4

The only way to sponsor a non-relative would be through a work visa if the sponsor owns a company (or have them come work for them - not easy).

Answer 5

Persons who are illegally within the US are not eligible for obtaining permanent residency and cannot be sponsored unless they qualify under the guidelines of being an asylee or a refugee.

Answer 6

Omg what did u do!?!

Answer 7

no