How are my chances?

[Amp79]

Hi all,
Brief background: I am a Canadian citizen who has been in the US legally on a visitor’s visa for most of the last 4.5 years. The reason I am here is that I have a disability and am part of an FDA approved drug trial for my disability. I am currently unable to work. That may change in the future but for the time being that is not possible. I have an excellent immigration lawyer. I have never been in the US illegally. I don’t have any criminal charges and overall I’m just a normal, law abiding person.

I met my current girlfriend over 2 years ago in Charlotte NC. She is a US citizen and we plan on getting married in the next couple of months at which point I will have my lawyer adjust my status and apply me for a green card. My future wife does not have an income as she has a similar disability as I do. I support the both of us. Luckily I have a good private disability income and have more than enough money to support our life here in the US without risk of becoming a public charge.

We also will have a US citizen friend be our joint sponsor. This person also has enough resources to required by USCIS.

Given the information above how do you think USCIS will view my application? Are my chances good? Is there anything I should be aware of or anything I should do in advance to make the process of obtaining PR as successful as possible? Any general advice is much appreciated.

thank you.

[Johnny6751]

Your girlfriend's limited resources means that you may need affidavits of support from a friend or relative to prove that you won't become what the law calls a "public charge." You can also use your own and your wife-to-be's assets, and your income (if any).
With limited exceptions, a petitioning relative in family immigration cases must file an affidavit of support for the beneficiary, in this case her. She must prove that she has income that equals 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for the family unit. If she doesn't have enough income, the applicant may submit affidavits from friends or relatives and proof of family assets a.k.a. joint sponsor. Just remember that even if you use resources other than your wife's income to prove you won't become a public charge, she nevertheless must submit an affidavit of support for you.
Just remember, you're convincing the IO that this is a real bona-fide. Provide all the proof you have, and good luck!

[JaydenDad]

Your girlfriend's limited resources means that you may need affidavits of support from a friend or relative to prove that you won't become what the law calls a "public charge." You can also use your own and your wife-to-be's assets, and your income (if any).
With limited exceptions, a petitioning relative in family immigration cases must file an affidavit of support for the beneficiary, in this case her. She must prove that she has income that equals 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for the family unit. If she doesn't have enough income, the applicant may submit affidavits from friends or relatives and proof of family assets a.k.a. joint sponsor. Just remember that even if you use resources other than your wife's income to prove you won't become a public charge, she nevertheless must submit an affidavit of support for you.
Just remember, you're convincing the IO that this is a real bona-fide. Provide all the proof you have, and good luck!

If possible file before Feb 24..... New public rule charge will make it next to impossible( I'm sorry to say) to get your papers.

[Amp79]

If possible file before Feb 24..... New public rule charge will make it next to impossible( I'm sorry to say) to get your papers.

I can’t we’re not married yet. Why would it be next to impossible? I’m disabled but I have a lot of money, assets and health insurance. Since writing my original post my lawyer said my chances are just as good as anyone else who would otherwise qualify.

[Amp79]

Your girlfriend's limited resources means that you may need affidavits of support from a friend or relative to prove that you won't become what the law calls a "public charge." You can also use your own and your wife-to-be's assets, and your income (if any).
With limited exceptions, a petitioning relative in family immigration cases must file an affidavit of support for the beneficiary, in this case her. She must prove that she has income that equals 125% of the federal poverty guidelines for the family unit. If she doesn't have enough income, the applicant may submit affidavits from friends or relatives and proof of family assets a.k.a. joint sponsor. Just remember that even if you use resources other than your wife's income to prove you won't become a public charge, she nevertheless must submit an affidavit of support for you.
Just remember, you're convincing the IO that this is a real bona-fide. Provide all the proof you have, and good luck!

Thank you! I have plenty of money and assets in Canada. You’re saying I can use that as support or do I have to transfer it to the US? My lawyer told me I can’t use my money or assets because I’ve never worked in the US. Is that correct or can anyone use their own money to support their application for a green card?

[Johnny6751]

Thank you! I have plenty of money and assets in Canada. You’re saying I can use that as support or do I have to transfer it to the US? My lawyer told me I can’t use my money or assets because I’ve never worked in the US. Is that correct or can anyone use their own money to support their application for a green card?

Money talks my man. You should be fine.

[Amp79]

Money talks my man. You should be fine.

Lol yes it does (fortunately and unfortunately). Thank you.

[Amber2421]

Like someone said above you should file before Feburary 24th,but that date has pass.Your assets in Canada would help your case so don't worry, I don't know what your lawyer is talking about,once you can show proof your all set.