Co-Sponsor information needed

[wjr 3]

Can anyone help me? I have been reading about the co-sponsor responsibilities. My fiance is from Dominican Republic and we are getting a co-sponsor, I want to know what what is the difference between I-134 and the I-864? I know I-134 is not binding, but when is each one used? Example- Is the I-134 used when we go to the Santo Domingo counslat? and the I-864 used at the interview for Adjustment of status? How does this work I am so confussed. Thank you, WJR.

[YuAndDan 153]

In most cases the I-134 is used for non-immigrant visas which K-1, and K-3 are. and the I-864 is used for Immigrant visa such as IR-1/CR-1. When Adjusting Status then you are changing form a non-immigrant to an immigrant so the I-864 is used.

When signing an I-864 it is saying to the USCIS that you will be responsible for the financial support of the immigrant for 10 years, a big thing to ask of a co-sponsor.

[Yodrak 7]

YuAndDan,

No, an I-864 is not binding for 10 years. Except by coincidence, when one of the events that releases the obligation happens to occur at the 10-year point.

Otherwise, the obligation could last for less than 10 years or it could last for more than 10 years.

Yodrak

...

When signing an I-864 it is saying to the USCIS that you will be responsible for the financial support of the immigrant for 10 years, a big thing to ask of a co-sponsor.

[wjr 3]

YuAndDan,

No, an I-864 is not binding for 10 years. Except by coincidence, when one of the events that releases the obligation happens to occur at the 10-year point.

Otherwise, the obligation could last for less than 10 years or it could last for more than 10 years.

Yodrak

...

When signing an I-864 it is saying to the USCIS that you will be responsible for the financial support of the immigrant for 10 years, a big thing to ask of a co-sponsor.

What are the events that can release it earlier?

Ok so when we have the AOS what is the co-sponsor reliable for. For example; right now I am on disability, food stamps, sec 8, and my kids get Medical Assistance. When he comes out here I know that I will have to for sure get rid of the food stamps. But will I have to get rid of the Sec 8? I have asked the housing authority if it is a state means tested benefit and my worker said no, for some reason I don't think she knows what she is taking about. Also, will this cause a problem that I am currently on some type of government and state services for him to get his visa?(even if I have a co-sponsor who makes the rerequirments. Will I have to take my kids off of the Medical Assistance?

[Chris-n-Veronica 0]

Beginning December 19, 1997, "agencies that provide means-tested public benefits to immigrants may enforce Affidavits of Support against their sponsors" until the immigrants become U.S. citizens, can be credited with 40 quarters of work, leave the United States permanently, or die.

YuAndDan,

No, an I-864 is not binding for 10 years. Except by coincidence, when one of the events that releases the obligation happens to occur at the 10-year point.

Otherwise, the obligation could last for less than 10 years or it could last for more than 10 years.

Yodrak

...

When signing an I-864 it is saying to the USCIS that you will be responsible for the financial support of the immigrant for 10 years, a big thing to ask of a co-sponsor.

What are the events that can release it earlier?

Ok so when we have the AOS what is the co-sponsor reliable for. For example; right now I am on disability, food stamps, sec 8, and my kids get Medical Assistance. When he comes out here I know that I will have to for sure get rid of the food stamps. But will I have to get rid of the Sec 8? I have asked the housing authority if it is a state means tested benefit and my worker said no, for some reason I don't think she knows what she is taking about. Also, will this cause a problem that I am currently on some type of government and state services for him to get his visa?(even if I have a co-sponsor who makes the rerequirments. Will I have to take my kids off of the Medical Assistance?

Edited October 26, 2006 by Chris-n-Veronica

[Chris-n-Veronica 0]

PS

you can go here:

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

and do a search for I-864 or ?

Beginning December 19, 1997, "agencies that provide means-tested public benefits to immigrants may enforce Affidavits of Support against their sponsors" until the immigrants become U.S. citizens, can be credited with 40 quarters of work, leave the United States permanently, or die.

YuAndDan,

No, an I-864 is not binding for 10 years. Except by coincidence, when one of the events that releases the obligation happens to occur at the 10-year point.

Otherwise, the obligation could last for less than 10 years or it could last for more than 10 years.

Yodrak

...

When signing an I-864 it is saying to the USCIS that you will be responsible for the financial support of the immigrant for 10 years, a big thing to ask of a co-sponsor.

What are the events that can release it earlier?

Ok so when we have the AOS what is the co-sponsor reliable for. For example; right now I am on disability, food stamps, sec 8, and my kids get Medical Assistance. When he comes out here I know that I will have to for sure get rid of the food stamps. But will I have to get rid of the Sec 8? I have asked the housing authority if it is a state means tested benefit and my worker said no, for some reason I don't think she knows what she is taking about. Also, will this cause a problem that I am currently on some type of government and state services for him to get his visa?(even if I have a co-sponsor who makes the rerequirments. Will I have to take my kids off of the Medical Assistance?

[Yodrak 7]

wjr,

You and your children are US citizens - you are entitled to a citizen's benefits. "He" is not a US citizen, it is him who is not entitled to any benefits.

Yodrak

.... right now I am on disability, food stamps, sec 8, and my kids get Medical Assistance. When he comes out here I know that I will have to for sure get rid of the food stamps. But will I have to get rid of the Sec 8? I have asked the housing authority if it is a state means tested benefit and my worker said no, for some reason I don't think she knows what she is taking about. Also, will this cause a problem that I am currently on some type of government and state services for him to get his visa?(even if I have a co-sponsor who makes the rerequirments. Will I have to take my kids off of the Medical Assistance?

[kitkat1 5]

Beginning December 19, 1997, "agencies that provide means-tested public benefits to immigrants may enforce Affidavits of Support against their sponsors" until the immigrants become U.S. citizens, can be credited with 40 quarters of work, leave the United States permanently, or die.

Benefits being received by USCs do not have any impact on the fiance. The above information is in regard to means-tested benefits for the non USC - not the case here.

[wjr 3]

Beginning December 19, 1997, "agencies that provide means-tested public benefits to immigrants may enforce Affidavits of Support against their sponsors" until the immigrants become U.S. citizens, can be credited with 40 quarters of work, leave the United States permanently, or die.

Benefits being received by USCs do not have any impact on the fiance. The above information is in regard to means-tested benefits for the non USC - not the case here.

That part I understand, but I had heard (don't know if it is true) but I had heard that your chance of getting a visa when the USC is on some type of assistance could cause a problem. They said that immigration will think seeing as me or my children are getting benefits then he will end up getting benefits. This is why I asked. Hope I am not aggravating anyone with all my questions, I am sorry if I am. I just like to be well prepared waaayyy in advanced.