U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Your Complete Guide, 2nd Revised Edition


~ Update ~


March 10, 2002


2002 Poverty Guidelines

For an explanation about how the federal poverty guidelines are used to decide if an applicant for permanent residence is likely to become a ?public charge,? see chapter 6.

For the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia ,
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam:

Sponsors Household Size 100% Poverty Line 125% Poverty Line
2 11,940 12,925
3 15,020 18,775
4 18,100 22,625
5 21,180 26,475
6 24,260 30,325
7 27,340 34,175
8 30,420 38,025
Add $3,080 for
each additional person		 Add $3,850 for
each additional person

2002 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska

Sponsors Household Size 100% Poverty Line 125% Poverty Line
2 14,930 18.662.50
3 18,780 23,475
4 22,630 28,287.50
5 26,480 33,100
6 30,330 41,662.50
7 34,180 42,725
8 38,030 47,537.50
Add $3,850 for
each additional person		 Add $4,812.50 for
each additional person

2002 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

Sponsors Household Size 100% Poverty Line 125% Poverty Line
2 13,740 17,175
3 17,280 21,600
4 20,820 26,025
5 24,360 30,450
6 27,900 34,875
7 31,440 39,300
8 34,980 43,725
Add $3,540 for
each additional person		 Add $4,425 for
each additional person


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