Falls Church, VA asked in Immigration Law for Virginia

Q: I'm currently received SSDI benefit due to mental health problem. Is it okay for my to sponsor a wife from Viet Nam?

I'm on SSDI benefit due to mental health problem and I would like to sponsor a wife from Viet Nam to the United state. My parents can cosign the income for the affidavit of financial to help me sponsor my wife. I do not want to lose my benefit. Is it okay for me to sponsor a wife while receiving my SSDI ?

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Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL

A: Yes but you will need a co sponsor to file an affidavit of support.

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