ricaltman Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 In my fiancee's application for a visa, there was a guarantee of support that I signed. Does anyone know what that means if we divorce? It sounds like I'm obligated to support her, but for how long? Link to comment
dnoblett Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 In my fiancee's application for a visa, there was a guarantee of support that I signed. Does anyone know what that means if we divorce? It sounds like I'm obligated to support her, but for how long? There is more to the I-134 than just signing the form, you need to attach evidence of income, (Typically Past 3 years IRS returns or transcripts, copies of up to 6 months pay stubs, and perhaps a letter from employer.) As for obligation of the I-134, you will be obligated to support for as long as in legal status in the USA on K-1 visa. The I-134 obligation ends when K-1 gets green-card at which point the I-864 affidavit of support that you will provide when adjusting status kicks in. It is the I-864 for the green-card that is the long term binding one. Link to comment
Kyle Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) This is a pretty good link that can give more insight to the I-864 http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#10 More info on the I-864 http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf Your obligation to support the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring in this affidavit of support will continue until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the United States. Although 40 qualifying quarters of work (credits) generally equate to ten years of work, in certain cases the work of a spouse or parent adds qualifying quarters. The Social Security Administration can provide information on how to count qualifying quarters (credits) of work. The obligation also ends if you or the sponsored immigrant dies or if the sponsored immigrant ceases to be a lawful permanent resident and departs the United States. Divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation Edited February 25, 2011 by Kyle (see edit history) Link to comment
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