regarding sponsorship

[hjrrjo9 0]

I am the petitioner for my husband and am currently unemployed because I just arrived from the Philippines in fulfilling my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In behalf of our sponsor for the petition, he is concerned of two things. 1- Is it true that he is held responsible for my husband for 10 years? If so, can the full sponsorship be transferred to me after I seek employment? 2 - Can being a sponsor affect his plans in buying a new home and car?

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes the USC is the petitioner and the sponsor of the beneficiary. The USC is held responsible for the conditions of the I-864 until the beneficiary works for 40 work quarters (approximately 10 years), becomes a USC, dies, or leaves the USA. If you do not work, you need to find a joint sponsor. Someone who is also willing to take the legal commitment as outlined by the I-864. It sounds like you both need to read the contract within. Being a sponsor will not affect anyone's credit score. It is only to make sure the beneficiary does not use means-tested benefits (that is rely on the federal or state governments for financial help) and if they are used, the government can require the sponsor(s) to pay back the money or sue them for it if necessary.

[hjrrjo9 0]

Yes the USC is the petitioner and the sponsor of the beneficiary. The USC is held responsible for the conditions of the I-864 until the beneficiary works for 40 work quarters (approximately 10 years), becomes a USC, dies, or leaves the USA. If you do not work, you need to find a joint sponsor. Someone who is also willing to take the legal commitment as outlined by the I-864. It sounds like you both need to read the contract within. Being a sponsor will not affect anyone's credit score. It is only to make sure the beneficiary does not use means-tested benefits (that is rely on the federal or state governments for financial help) and if they are used, the government can require the sponsor(s) to pay back the money or sue them for it if necessary.

got it... thanks!