Financial CoSponser HELP needed ASAP

[smeegal9 0]

My sister got married to a guy. He is here on a Visa. He has worked as a mortgage broker, owns a home, and makes very good money. My sister, however has not worked in 2 years, so cannot financially sponsor him. She asked me to do it, but I have a few questions. I know that I get billed if they go on welfare. Seriously Doubtful...but 1) Does this affect my credit at all? 2) If they move and leave real debt am I responsible for paying it?

3)Is this a big thing to ask of someone, or a common thing. 4) Will my husband have to sign also?

Quick informed responses are much appreciated.

Thanks

[reeses16 8]

(1) Sponsorship should not affect you credit. (2) You are not responsible for any debts that your brother in-law creates. You are only responsible if he receives government benefits and does not supply you income info on the application. Sponsoring him in theory means that your income is available to him, and he would not need government benefits. (3) Its a big thing, its a legal binding document you would be signing. However, if he wrongfully received benefits you would have to repay the government. They would sue you if you refused. (if you review the directions for the I864, http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf it explains this. It is a little complicated, but if you look over it a few times it might make more sense. (4) no I do not believe that your husband has to sign.

Also, I'm not sure what form you will be completing. The I134 or the I864. I assumed it was the I864, since you sister is already married. In this case she may not need a co-sponsor anyway. IF her husband is currently employed he can complete the form himself. The directions state that the types of allowable income for the I864 inlude , "Income from the intending immigrant, if that income will continue from the same source after immigration, and if the intending immigrant is currently living in your residence. If the intending immigrant is your spouse, his or her income can be counted regardless of current residence, but it must continue from the same source after he or she becomes a lawful permanent resident."

Hope this helps.

Edited April 30, 2008 by reeses16