A sponsor (family or employer) helps file the petition for the immigrant.

They often must show financial responsibility through Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support).

The sponsor ensures the immigrant will not become a public charge.

A sponsor in U.S. immigration is usually a family member or employer who agrees to support the applicant financially and file the required paperwork, showing USCIS that the immigrant won’t become a public charge.

In U.S. immigration, a sponsor is the person (often a family member or employer) who petitions for the immigrant and accepts financial responsibility, proving the applicant has support while living in the U.S.