Hello All:
What is the maximum total finacial liability exposure to a a co-sponsor who signs an I-864, Affidavit of Support ?
(I am a newbie, so sorry if I screw up the new terminology, etc.)
Background Info: A US citizen is petitioning for the permanent residency of his step-daughter, the 18 year old daughter of his Dominican wife, who is a permanent resident. The couple reside in the US, and the 18 year old daughter resides in the Dominican Republic. The couple has been advised that they don't quite meet the minimum financial requirements to sponsor the daughter by themselves, so a financially qualified co-sponsor should be found to sign an I-864, Affidavit of Support. That's where I could help, but I can't figure out what my long term, total financial risk would be, in a worst case scenario. How could I quantify my total exposure ?
I want to do it, if the financial risk is reasonable. Any assistance with this would greatly appreciated.
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Anyone who files an I-864 assumes full responsibility for support, and repayment of any benefits payed to the immigrant by government agencies.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
QUOTE(Danely @ May 30 2007, 10:27 AM) 
Hello All:
What is the maximum total finacial liability exposure to a a co-sponsor who signs an I-864, Affidavit of Support ?
(I am a newbie, so sorry if I screw up the new terminology, etc.)
Background Info: A US citizen is petitioning for the permanent residency of his step-daughter, the 18 year old daughter of his Dominican wife, who is a permanent resident. The couple reside in the US, and the 18 year old daughter resides in the Dominican Republic. The couple has been advised that they don't quite meet the minimum financial requirements to sponsor the daughter by themselves, so a financially qualified co-sponsor should be found to sign an I-864, Affidavit of Support. That's where I could help, but I can't figure out what my long term, total financial risk would be, in a worst case scenario. How could I quantify my total exposure ?
I want to do it, if the financial risk is reasonable. Any assistance with this would greatly appreciated.
What is the maximum total finacial liability exposure to a a co-sponsor who signs an I-864, Affidavit of Support ?
(I am a newbie, so sorry if I screw up the new terminology, etc.)
Background Info: A US citizen is petitioning for the permanent residency of his step-daughter, the 18 year old daughter of his Dominican wife, who is a permanent resident. The couple reside in the US, and the 18 year old daughter resides in the Dominican Republic. The couple has been advised that they don't quite meet the minimum financial requirements to sponsor the daughter by themselves, so a financially qualified co-sponsor should be found to sign an I-864, Affidavit of Support. That's where I could help, but I can't figure out what my long term, total financial risk would be, in a worst case scenario. How could I quantify my total exposure ?
I want to do it, if the financial risk is reasonable. Any assistance with this would greatly appreciated.
Maximum total based on the Affidavit would be 125% of the poverty level for life. It's no small risk.
QUOTE(YuAndDan @ May 30 2007, 09:34 AM)
Anyone who files an I-864 assumes full responsibility for support, and repayment of any benefits payed to the immigrant by government agencies.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
Exactly. You would be liable in case any of the above happens.- I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the responsibility lasts for 10 years or until the immigrant covers 40 quarters of work in the US.
QUOTE(Len_and_Bren @ May 30 2007, 11:09 AM)
QUOTE(YuAndDan @ May 30 2007, 09:34 AM)
Anyone who files an I-864 assumes full responsibility for support, and repayment of any benefits payed to the immigrant by government agencies.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
Exactly. You would be liable in case any of the above happens.- I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the responsibility lasts for 10 years or until the immigrant covers 40 quarters of work in the US.
It can last far longer than 10 years if 40 quarters are never earned. There is no 10 year expiration. 40 quarters could take a lifetime if they don't work.
Unless means-tested benefits that were provided and have to be reimbursed amount to more than 125% or the poverty level. I don't know if that is possible, but if it is possible then that amount would be the liability.
Yodrak
Maximum total based on the Affidavit would be 125% of the poverty level for life. It's no small risk.
Yodrak
QUOTE(john_and_marlene @ May 30 2007, 12:01 PM)
QUOTE(Danely @ May 30 2007, 10:27 AM)
Hello All:
What is the maximum total finacial liability exposure to a a co-sponsor who signs an I-864, Affidavit of Support ?
......
What is the maximum total finacial liability exposure to a a co-sponsor who signs an I-864, Affidavit of Support ?
......
Maximum total based on the Affidavit would be 125% of the poverty level for life. It's no small risk.
QUOTE(Len_and_Bren @ May 30 2007, 12:09 PM)
QUOTE(YuAndDan @ May 30 2007, 09:34 AM)
Anyone who files an I-864 assumes full responsibility for support, and repayment of any benefits payed to the immigrant by government agencies.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
The I-864 insures that the immigrant wont become a public charge, for example a welfare recipient.
Exactly. You would be liable in case any of the above happens.- I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the responsibility lasts for 10 years or until the immigrant covers 40 quarters of work in the US.
The obligation drops when:
The immigrant dies
The sponsor dies
The immigrant "WORKS" for 40 quarters
The immigrant leaves the USA and abandons the permanent residency.
The immigrant naturalizes and becomes a citizen.
Thank you all.....
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
Danely,
Does the proposed "co-sponsor" qualify as a Household Member of the stepfather?
In any event, no practical effect on the "co-sponsor". Whether a Joint Sponsor or a Household Member, the first person to be gone after will be the Sponsor.
Yodrak
Does the proposed "co-sponsor" qualify as a Household Member of the stepfather?
In any event, no practical effect on the "co-sponsor". Whether a Joint Sponsor or a Household Member, the first person to be gone after will be the Sponsor.
Yodrak
QUOTE(Danely @ May 30 2007, 07:27 PM)
Thank you all.....
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
QUOTE(Yodrak @ May 31 2007, 03:13 PM)
Danely,
Does the proposed "co-sponsor" qualify as a Household Member of the stepfather?
In any event, no practical effect on the "co-sponsor". Whether a Joint Sponsor or a Household Member, the first person to be gone after will be the Sponsor.
Yodrak
Does the proposed "co-sponsor" qualify as a Household Member of the stepfather?
In any event, no practical effect on the "co-sponsor". Whether a Joint Sponsor or a Household Member, the first person to be gone after will be the Sponsor.
Yodrak
QUOTE(Danely @ May 30 2007, 07:27 PM)
Thank you all.....
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
any ideas about how the stepfather signing an I-864A might lessen the financial eposure to the co-sponsor ?
I have also seen various time frames assocated with the financial responsibility, such as 5 years, and the 10 years mentioned.
Although the risk is significant, I don't believe there have been too many cases where this has been enforced. Of course, that may change with the current political climate.
Yodrak is correct, the length of time you are liable can be more than 10 years.
Please visit our Dominican immigration forums listed in my signature.
Yodrak is correct, the length of time you are liable can be more than 10 years.
Please visit our Dominican immigration forums listed in my signature.
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