Success Story: Approval of an I-130 and Immigration Visa for a Dutch National Through Frankfurt

Success Story: Approval of an I-130 and Immigration Visa for a Dutch National Through Frankfurt

Our client, a Dutch national married to a U.S. citizen, reached out to our firm to help him secure a Green Card. The I-130 petition for an alien relative is processed through Frankfurt, Germany, even though our client is Dutch. This is due to the fact that the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam no longer does immigrant visa interviews or processing at all, therefore, Frankfurt was designated as the regional consulate/embassy covering the Netherlands. We also had to secure our clients a joint sponsor. 

When sponsoring a family member to become a green card holder in the States, the sponsor must have enough financial resources to support the family member and their household. This is to ensure that the beneficiary does not become a public charge. A public charge describes an immigrant who is likely to become primarily dependent on government assistance, this is mainly through long-term cash assistance or long-term institutionalisation at government expense. When U.S. immigration officers decide whether someone is admissible to the U.S., they weigh factors like age, health, income, assets, and education to judge whether the person is likely to become a public charge in the future. 

In most immigration cases, including this one, the sponsor (our client’s U.S. citizen spouse) signs an affidavit of support, Form I-864, proving they have income at or above 125% of the poverty line. This is used as strong evidence against the likelihood of becoming a public charge. But what happens if the sponsor’s income alone doesn’t meet that criteria? 

This was the case for our client, so our firm had to find a joint sponsor who does meet the financial requirements. The joint sponsor files their own I-864 affidavit, which provides the immigration case with the financial backing it needs to be approved. The joint sponsor and the original petitioner (U.S. citizen) are both legally responsible for the beneficiary. 

Our firm was able to get a joint sponsor for our client, and with constant communication with the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, our client’s immigration visa and his I-130 petition was approved! He is now on his way to obtaining a green card and being able to live and work in the states with his wife. Our firm would like to extend a huge congratulations their way!

At Blue Lake Law, we understand how overwhelming these cases can feel, especially when consulate reassignments or financial sponsorship hurdles threaten to slow things down. Our team is experienced in navigating I-130 petitions, securing qualified joint sponsors, and building strong cases to address public charge concerns, no matter which consulate or embassy is handling the process. If you or a loved one are facing similar challenges on the path to a Green Card, Blue Lake Law is ready to help you find the right solution and move your case forward with confidence.