Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) Practice Exam

True or False: Assets can be used along with income to meet the affidavit of support requirement.

1. True

2. False

3. Only for spouses of U.S. citizens

4. Only for children over 18

The correct answer is: True

The statement is true because federal immigration regulations allow for the inclusion of assets in addition to income when determining whether an individual meets the affidavit of support requirements. The affidavit of support, typically Form I-864, is a legal document that a sponsor submits to demonstrate their financial ability to support an immigrant and prevent them from relying on public benefits. In situations where the sponsor's income does not meet the required poverty guidelines, assets can be counted to help supplement that income. Qualifying assets must meet certain criteria, such as being easily convertible to cash and providing assurance that the immigrant will not become a public charge. This flexibility is important because it allows sponsors to present a more comprehensive financial overview when supporting an immigration application. The other choices do not correctly reflect this policy, as the inclusion of assets is not restricted to specific relationship categories like spouses or children. The policy applies broadly to all sponsors regardless of the relationship to the immigrant.