I-134 - Affidavit of Support - How long?

Crazy4Cali says on Jan 20, 2006, 09:18:

As I understand it... You are responsible for the immigrant you are sponsoring for 10 years or until they leave the country, whichever comes first.

The intent is to assure the government that you are not going to bring someone into the country just to have them later mooch government services (e.g. welfare, health care, etc.) So you're statement is saying you'll be financially responsible for the immigrants you are sponsoring.

If she works, that's great, but that doesn't relieve you of your responsibility should she decide later to change her mind and quit.

When you file for the Adjustment of Status you have to sign, yet another statement renewing that obligation.

Something to think about while you're sending money to your girlfriend overseas... Once you get her (or him) into the U.S., you're legally obligated to support them for 10 years to the tune of about $16,000/year (more if you are also sponsoring some kids). The $100 a week you were sending before will look like a bargain!

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silviat says on Jan 20, 2006, 09:51:

bandejapaisa When you fill for Adjusment Of Status you need to include an application for an Employment Authorization Document.

She will be able to work as soon as she receives it and that can vary from 60 days to 90 days (suposedly) depending on how busy is your local uscis office.

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raalrock7 says on Jan 20, 2006, 11:09:

Wait a second!? So when my wife gets here, she wont be able to work until adjustment of status? So i cant send out her resume and scheduling interviews for her?

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rjstuff says on Jan 20, 2006, 11:39:

JeJeJe raal you need to read up more There are many things your new wife won'e be able to do unless she gets the proper forms filed and receives the approval! She will need to get married in 90 days and then apply for AOS (it will also cost you about $400) if she wants to work prior to that she can file for an EAD(another $200 or so); if she wants to travel prior to getting her green card she needs to file for AP(ah yes - more $$$$.) Read up on Visa Journey and figure out these things now - it is a long wait for some and others get their documents approved quicker. My wife can't speak much English so she is going to school for ESL courses - meanwhile we wait for the AOS (greencard) Good Luck

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boomer says on Jan 21, 2006, 12:01:

I do believe.................... all this is subject to their immigrant status. If they become a naturalized citizen after 3 years of marriage, all previous paperwork is out the window. Colombia allows dual citizenship.

orgullo_de_colombia

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mireland511 says on Jan 21, 2006, 15:59:

Question 11 on I-134 If I plan on having my fiance, soon to be husband, live with me as soon as he enters the US, do I need to state that I intend to make specific contributions...etc? Does living with me for free until he gets a job constitute contributions?

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bradentejas says on Jan 21, 2006, 19:23:

Are you even... Are you even taking into consideration that she will have just made one of the biggest steps in her life and that this will be a completely new world for her? You expect her to wake up the day after she arrives and go bust out 40/hrs a week in a country and culture she does not know or understand? Also, maybe its just me, but you seem to be VERY interested in her working, her participation, and you not having to take responsibility for a long time. You are locked down for 10 years once you sign that paper, divorced or not, as long as she remains in the US.

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Gator says on Jan 21, 2006, 20:20:

Your.. sponsorship obligation continues until the sponsored alien naturalizes, has worked or can be credited with 40 quarters of work, leaves the United States permanently, or dies. However, a sponsor or the sponsor's estate remains liable for any support or requests for repayment of benefits that arose before the support obligation ended. A divorce does not nullify the sponsorship agreement. IThe new requirements apply only to immigrants whose sponsors sign new legally enforceable affidavits of support (Form I-864 no the I-134) and who apply for immigrant visas or adjustment of status on or after December 19, 1997.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Crazy4Cali says on Jan 22, 2006, 14:01:

RE: Q.11 of I-134 On mine, I put "N/A (for K-1 Visa Application)"

My guess is that this might be for student or work visas to help mitigate some of the sponsoree's obligation, but I'm just guessing.

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mireland511 says on Jan 23, 2006, 05:36:

Thanks! Thanks Crazy.

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