affidavit of support how long liable
#1. I recently discovered that my wife is cheating on me after seven years of marriage, and I need to get a divorce. I remember signing an affidavit of support when applying for her visa back in 2004. I may have filled out another affidavit of support when applying for her green card, but it was so long ago that I don't remember anymore. Pittsburgh, PA | December 13, 2011 4:49pm. 1)How long of a time period am I responsible for an affidavitt of support for non relative for GC? 2)Also up to what extent am i liable for ? 3) Can i withdraw my affidavitt once i give affidavit of support ? 1)How long of a time period am I responsible for an affidavitt of support for non relative for GC? Until whichever comes first: you die, he dies, he becomes a US citizen, or has paid in to social security 40 working quarters (10 years). An affidavit of support is legally enforceable; the sponsor’s responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years). If you are sponsoring someone for a family based green card (U.S. lawful permanent residence) you will, in most cases, need to fill out an Affidavit of Support for that person. This is ordinarily done on Form I-864, published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However, the “temporary” affidavit of support on Form I-134 is often called “unenforceable” compared to its longer-lasting counterpart, Form I-864, which U.S. citizens and permanent residents submit when sponsoring their foreign relatives for a green card. There are a few reasons why the I-134 is called “unenforceable:”. Sponsor for Affidavit of Support. If you filed an immigrant visa petition for your relative, you must be the sponsor. You must also be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. You must have a domicile in the United States or a territory or possession of the United States. Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant. If your relative is either a “K-1” fiancé(e), a “K-3” spouse, or a “K-2” or “K-4” child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. If you are a U.S. citizen who will need to submit Form I-134 along as a part of a K visa application for a foreign fiancé, you can find more specific advice at “Tips on Filling Out Form I-134 for the Fiance Visa.” Or if you are sponsoring a relative for a green card, you can find helpful information at “Filling Out Form I-864, Affidavit of Support ... The Sponsor’s Obligations. The Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is a legally enforceable contract, meaning that either the government or the sponsored immigrant can take the sponsor to court if the sponsor fails to provide adequate support to the immigrant.
40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).