What else is there to do?

[Sam333 0]

Hello,

I think I am in the weeds. I never comitted any crime or felony or anything. I am only 24 now and lived in 6 different countries and traveled to 34. Travelling is my life and I wanna become a flight attendant soon. I've heard that if you are in removal proceedings once, that you are never going to be able to come back to the states or live in another country. That would destroy my whole future and life.

I love my husband more than anything and we got married in January 2009. I came here on a J1 Visa and my work contract attached to it expired March 17th 2009. All the other paperwork got approved and I do have my 1 year work permit now. My husband had a car accident, in February and was out on disability until May and got laid off in May. Our upcoming interview is gonna be on June 18th 2009. My husband does not reach the guidelines over the poverty level and a I- 864 was handed to me, with the hopes that my father in law might be able to co- sponsor me. He said he is going to look at it, but what if he doesn't want to sign? I know it is a huge obligation and I would do understand, if he wouldn't want to sign. Would that mean removal proceedings would start? Would I ever be allowed to come back to the states. I love my husband more than anything and he needs me. We wanted to leave Florida and we wanted to move to Upstate New York to live with his parents

for a while.

The I- 864 says that he would be signing says that he would be responsible for me, until I become an US citizen (that would be 2 years from now right) isn't there anything we can do that he could still sign this and can get out of the contract, once the application gets approved.

My husband and I been through a lot and I still do have enough money to support ourselves but I don't wanna lose him, because of all this and I don't wanna destroy my future, by ending up in removal proceedings, the interview is gonna be soon. Can you help us?

[Anh map 2,098]

Do you understand that the support is only if you use a means tested benefit (welfare type), not for paying rent, buying food, etc.? It doesn't obligate someone to pay your bills.

If your father in law doesn't want to do it, ask someone else.

You can apply for citizenship 3 years after your Adjustment of Status is approved. Use this VJ Wiki link to get more info -->> http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Naturalization

[Reba 2]

A joint sponsor can be any US citizen currently living in the US. Doesn't have to be family, just anyone willing.

The responsibility is for 10 years, or until the beneficiary (you) becomes a citizen. You will be eligible to apply for citizenship 3 years after you get your green card. And it may take up to 1 year to process your N400 application and be sworn in. So if your intent is to apply for citizenship as soon as you are able, then the joint sponsors obligation is for 4 years, give or take.

If you and your husband have assets, you may also use those in lieu of income if they're enough. I assume he is receiving unemployment benefits while he's laid off? Plus, if you are currently employed full time, you can include your income as well. If your husband's unemployment checks + your income covers the 125% poverty guideline requirement, you may not need a joint sponsor. I guess it would depend on what the job market is like in your area, and what the average out of work time is for the recently laid off.

I would however attempt to find another joint sponsor if your father in law refuses. Some district offices are rather strict on the affidavits and required income.

Edited May 31, 2009 by Reba

[Bobby+Umit 161]

The I- 864 says that he would be signing says that he would be responsible for me, until I become an US citizen (that would be 2 years from now right) isn't there anything we can do that he could still sign this and can get out of the contract, once the application gets approved.

The only way a sponsor can stop being responsible is one of the following:

1. The LPR has 40 qtrs of work credited to them (10 years of work)

2. The LPR becomes a citizen of the US.

3. The LPR leaves the country and forgo's the LPR status.

4. The LPR dies, or the sponsor dies.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

The I- 864 says that he would be signing says that he would be responsible for me, until I become an US citizen (that would be 2 years from now right) isn't there anything we can do that he could still sign this and can get out of the contract, once the application gets approved.

The only way a sponsor can stop being responsible is one of the following:

1. The LPR has 40 qtrs of work credited to them (10 years of work)

2. The LPR becomes a citizen of the US.

3. The LPR leaves the country and forgo's the LPR status.

4. The LPR dies, or the sponsor dies.

True. BUT the co-sponsor is ONLY resonsible if you go on means tested benefits, and even not all of those. It isn't like he is responsible for all your credit crds, house payment etc. It really is a small risk. It also does not apply if the USC spouse collects means tested benefits. Other than having to surrender personal information the risk is really small.

[vip1 8]

Talk to your father in law, it is seriously not that big of a deal and is only meant so you don't become a burden for the government (meaning food, and house); It doesn't even include medical expenses....so just talk it over and i think you should be fine, don't panic, even if he refuses just ask a friend. ###### Luck.