It is used to show that an intending immigrant has enough pre-existing financial support in the United States, so that he or she will not become a public charge. One AOS must be completed for each member of an applicant's family.
Assets can include stocks, bonds, real estate, personal property, etc.
The total must have a cash value equal to at least 5 times the difference between the sponsor's total household income and the minimum income requirement. Dependent children - Children are considered dependent if they are both under the age of 21 and unmarried by the date of immigration. Diversity visa - Visas based on a lottery system rather than a previously filed petition. Applicants enter themselves only once annually. To apply, one must have been born in a qualifying country or region, as well as have appropriate education or work experience.