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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 15

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 12 Chapter 15 Noncitizens, Refugees, and Citizenship

15.2.3.B I-94 W

15.2.3.C I-134 Affidavit of Support When a noncitizen applies for an immigrant visa, sometimes he needs a sponsor to submit an affidavit promising to financially assist the noncitizen should it be necessary. Whether a noncitizen has a sponsor is relevant for public benefit eligibility because the income of the sponsor may be “deemed” to the noncitizen when applying for certain federal programs.