Soon to be ex-immigrant wife and i have a conversation

[mrsjohnsonscat 7]

That was an interesting point and insightful point. I did a quick look online and found a slightly older version (Rev 2004) of the I-134 than is in use today and it actually has a limit of 3 years, If I'm reading it correctly. I can't imagine the original document from 20 years ago having more regulations, than the one that I found.

Unfortunately, I don't have many documents from 20 years ago. Truth be told, if I'm still responsible, I'm still responsible; that's what I signed on for; but I would be lying if I would prefer that I wasn't.

For those interested here it is.Old I-134

[mrsjohnsonscat 7]

Missed Edit:

I think with all the information provided here, the fact the she is receiving services, the verbiage of the older I-134; it's a fair bet that I no longer am...but we'll see.

Thanks, everyone.

Ciao.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Sounds to me as if the I-864 does not apply in mrsjohnsoncat's case. The former alien was petitioned prior to the existence of the more binding Affidavit.

For any others that find themselves in this predicament, after executing the I-864, however, as long as the alien is still married to the US citizen spouse, the US citizen spouse's work can accrue quarters on behalf of the alien. So if you worked and earned the SSA minimum standard per quarter for 10 years (making deposits to Soc Sec from your paycheck, there is a minimum earnings requirement that may change from time to time), it doesn't matter if the alien never worked. it will be credited.

CAVEAT: In the case of an alien and USC that is headed for divorce, all quarters credited by the US spouse are lost upon divorce, so if you believe that I-864 has been satisfied using these credits contact SSA and ask for a determination BEFORE divorcing.

Edited April 10, 2009 by diadromous mermaid

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

edit: removed my comment, forgot to see there were more pages

Edited April 15, 2009 by JeroenAndMichelle

[melusine 5]

About Social Security Credits :

A "Social Security credit" (sometimes referred to as a "Quarter of coverage") is the measure of a person's work under the Social Security program.

We use a person's total covered yearly earnings to figure Social Security credits for both wages and net earnings from self-employment. The amount needed for a credit increases automatically each year that average wages increase. For 2009, workers generally receive one credit for each $1,090 of earnings. For 2008, the amount of earnings for one credit was $1050. A worker can receive a maximum of four credits for any year.

Before Social Security credits can be earned for any year, a self-employed person usually has to have net earnings of at least $400. However, a person with actual net earnings from self-employment of less than $400 may still receive credits for years in which he or she uses the "optional method" of reporting earnings.

For the amount required for Social Security credits for prior years, see Quarter of Coverage.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Sounds to me as if the I-864 does not apply in mrsjohnsoncat's case. The former alien was petitioned prior to the existence of the more binding Affidavit.

For any others that find themselves in this predicament, after executing the I-864, however, as long as the alien is still married to the US citizen spouse, the US citizen spouse's work can accrue quarters on behalf of the alien. So if you worked and earned the SSA minimum standard per quarter for 10 years (making deposits to Soc Sec from your paycheck, there is a minimum earnings requirement that may change from time to time), it doesn't matter if the alien never worked. it will be credited.

CAVEAT: In the case of an alien and USC that is headed for divorce, all quarters credited by the US spouse are lost upon divorce, so if you believe that I-864 has been satisfied using these credits contact SSA and ask for a determination BEFORE divorcing.

You have to be really careful with thinking your USC work can count toward the alien.

There is a post here where the USC checked with SSA and they told him that the credits earned (that could be used to count for the alien's work experience) only count when the USC dies...

(of course that kills the 864 anyway - but I guess the government can use those credits on the alien to determine benifits (tested means))

So - confirm each paticular case with SSA before doing something