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Yes, joint sponsors are also permitted.
See the following link for additional details:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/afffact.htm
See the following link for additional details:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/afffact.htm
No, according to INS regulations, the petitioner must be the primary sponsor.
See point 4 in the section 'Who sponsors and is sponsored?' in the following link:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/affaqa.htm
See also Section 213A(f)(1) of the INA (specifically (D)), which states that:
In general.-For purposes of this section the term "sponsor" in relation to a sponsored alien means an individual who executes an affidavit of support with respect to the sponsored alien and who-
(A) is a citizen or national of the United States or an alien who is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence;
(B) is at least 18 years of age;
(C) is domiciled in any of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States;
(D) is petitioning for the admission of the alien under section 204; and
(E) demonstrates (as provided in paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/lpBin/lpex...emplates&fn=document-frame.htm#slb-act213acap
Hope this helps.
See point 4 in the section 'Who sponsors and is sponsored?' in the following link:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/factsheets/affaqa.htm
See also Section 213A(f)(1) of the INA (specifically (D)), which states that:
In general.-For purposes of this section the term "sponsor" in relation to a sponsored alien means an individual who executes an affidavit of support with respect to the sponsored alien and who-
(A) is a citizen or national of the United States or an alien who is lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence;
(B) is at least 18 years of age;
(C) is domiciled in any of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States;
(D) is petitioning for the admission of the alien under section 204; and
(E) demonstrates (as provided in paragraph (6)) the means to maintain an annual income equal to at least 125 percent of the Federal poverty line.
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/lpBin/lpex...emplates&fn=document-frame.htm#slb-act213acap
Hope this helps.