18 Miss. Code. R. 14-9.6 - Deeming of Sponsor's Income and Resources

A. A non-citizen can be sponsored if a person executes an affidavit of support on behalf of a the non-citizen pursuant to section 213A of the INA.

B. If a person has executed an affidavit of support, then the income and resources of the sponsor and the sponsor's spouse will be deemed as the unearned income and resources of the sponsored non-citizen.

C. MDHS must deem the sponsor's income and resources until one of the following occurs:

1. The non-citizen gains U.S. citizenship;

2. The non-citizen has worked or can receive credit for 40 qualifying quarters of work; or

3. The sponsor dies.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 14-9.6

7 CFR §273.4(c)(1)-(2); 7 CFR §273.8(c)(3)

Adopted 3/15/2022 Amended 10/20/2023 Amended 12/9/2024 Amended 2/17/2025