Posted on / Apr. 06, 2020 06:18:00 Your question is very common right now. The U.S. citizen sponsor's receipt of unemployment benefits is not a per se roadblock to your husband obtaining his green card. If your husband is applying for adjustment of status in the U.S., then you will want to update your financial status at the interview. If your husband is currently abroad, then you will need to show financial ability to support him at his immigrant visa interview at the embassy. In either case, you must abide by the affidavit of support general rules. You are required to sign and submit a Form I-864 showing sufficient income or assets to support the sponsored immigrant. You must provide your federal income tax return for the most recent tax year as well. Thus, a detailed review your assets and income is a necessary first step. Determine whether your "current annual income" is greater than 125% of the federal poverty guideline for your household size. If your job loss is merely temporary, and you will be employed again soon, then it may make sense to address this in the I-864 filing. If your income is insufficient, then you will need to analyze whether you have sufficient assets to meet the requirements. If you do not meet the requirements based on that analysis, then you can seek a joint sponsor. You are encouraged to contact an experienced immigration lawyer to plan your case properly. Good luck! Please consult the appropriate professional to request an analysis of any immigration issues discussed in or implicated by this communication, or to assess the advisability. The information provided on this communication is of a general nature and may not apply to any specific case or particular circumstance. It is not to be construed as legal advice nor presumed to be up to date.