It isn't enough to simply be related.You must prove to Immigration that the relative will not go on welfare.All people who petition for a relative must file form I-864 stating they will financially support their relative if necessary and attach supporting documents.If your income is too low you must find a co-sponsor.How much is too low?We have written below the Immigration's poverty guidelines for 2004.This chart applies to the 48 mainland states but not to Alaska or Hawaii.It also does not apply to sponsors on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Sponsor's Household SizePoverty Line:

Sponsor's Household Size	Poverty Line
2	$15,612
3	$19,587
4	$23,562
5	$27,537
6	$31,512
7	$35,487
8	$39,462
9 이상	$39,462 +
$3,975 for each additional person