Need some advice PRONTO

[dwar49 0]

From USCIS.......

Such affidavits, although helpful in judging financial ability, are not legally binding.

From a lawyers site....

Effect on the sponsor: The Affidavit of support form I-134 is not legally binding on the sponsor. This means that neither the sponsored immigrant nor the government can sue the sponsor to recover the cost of public benefits paid to the sponsored immigrant.

Aussiewench-

Out of curiousity, what lawyers site was that, if you still have the link? I've been trying to explain how its not a legally binding form for my possible cosponsors, they keep writing me off thinking it means they "Have to give us money and buy us a house". I'm hoping maybe if I show them that lawyers site, they'll believe me and be more open to the idea of being my cosponsor. I'll look on the USCIS site for the same wording as well, but if you happen to know exactly where it said that it'd be helpful as well.

Thanks!

If you are planning on using that co-sponsor for your AOS I-864, that does make them legally responsible. It is only the I-134 that is not legally binding.

[desert_fox 32]

From USCIS.......

Such affidavits, although helpful in judging financial ability, are not legally binding.

From a lawyers site....

Effect on the sponsor: The Affidavit of support form I-134 is not legally binding on the sponsor. This means that neither the sponsored immigrant nor the government can sue the sponsor to recover the cost of public benefits paid to the sponsored immigrant.

Aussiewench-

Out of curiousity, what lawyers site was that, if you still have the link? I've been trying to explain how its not a legally binding form for my possible cosponsors, they keep writing me off thinking it means they "Have to give us money and buy us a house". I'm hoping maybe if I show them that lawyers site, they'll believe me and be more open to the idea of being my cosponsor. I'll look on the USCIS site for the same wording as well, but if you happen to know exactly where it said that it'd be helpful as well.

Thanks!

doesnt matter...after marriage you will have to file an I-485 to adjust status. At that time you will have to submit an 864 Aff of Support....that is legally binding.....so at that time they will be legally on the hook.

I know that I wouldnt do it for anyone including my own kids. I would expect that if they wish to bring someone over here, that they should be able to support them. I would consider a great imposition on any friendship....especially of you fall onto the wrong side of the 50-50 divorce trend...I certainly would not to support someone ex-spouse.

[Mew 0]

From USCIS.......

Such affidavits, although helpful in judging financial ability, are not legally binding.

From a lawyers site....

Effect on the sponsor: The Affidavit of support form I-134 is not legally binding on the sponsor. This means that neither the sponsored immigrant nor the government can sue the sponsor to recover the cost of public benefits paid to the sponsored immigrant.

Aussiewench-

Out of curiousity, what lawyers site was that, if you still have the link? I've been trying to explain how its not a legally binding form for my possible cosponsors, they keep writing me off thinking it means they "Have to give us money and buy us a house". I'm hoping maybe if I show them that lawyers site, they'll believe me and be more open to the idea of being my cosponsor. I'll look on the USCIS site for the same wording as well, but if you happen to know exactly where it said that it'd be helpful as well.

Thanks!

There you go: http://www.google.com.br/search?q=%22The+A...:en-US:official

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[TucsonBill 0]

Unless I'm wrong, the amnestey program is not meant to help people who entered the US under false pretenses - ie commiting fraud on the visa application I think would warrant a permanent ban. Be sly and get as much proof as you can

Bill

[aussiewench 9]

From USCIS.......

Such affidavits, although helpful in judging financial ability, are not legally binding.

From a lawyers site....

Effect on the sponsor: The Affidavit of support form I-134 is not legally binding on the sponsor. This means that neither the sponsored immigrant nor the government can sue the sponsor to recover the cost of public benefits paid to the sponsored immigrant.

Aussiewench-

Out of curiousity, what lawyers site was that, if you still have the link? I've been trying to explain how its not a legally binding form for my possible cosponsors, they keep writing me off thinking it means they "Have to give us money and buy us a house". I'm hoping maybe if I show them that lawyers site, they'll believe me and be more open to the idea of being my cosponsor. I'll look on the USCIS site for the same wording as well, but if you happen to know exactly where it said that it'd be helpful as well.

Thanks!

source

As others have said though, it doesnt apply with the I-864 when you adjust status. If your circumstances are going to change when you do AOS and you wont need a co-sponsor and are only looking to convince a co-sponsor for the interview stage with the I-134 then this applies.

[jezebelseven 0]

If you are planning on using that co-sponsor for your AOS I-864, that does make them legally responsible. It is only the I-134 that is not legally binding.

I wasn't planning on using the same cosponsor (Unless I have to, I hadn't read that far into it) My mother is in a bad spot now but should be back on her feet by then, and I'm trying to check every route I can, backups, and whatnot. So far we're looking into her as a cosponsor, as well as my fiance self-sponsoring. Aside from that, I'm talking to my brother and sister, but they're too scared to even talk about it. Showing them this will allow me to be able to actually sit down and *explain* it to them, versus being ignored at my first question.

Mew: Thanks! Should've thought of that

Edited August 8, 2006 by jezebelseven

[dwar49 0]

Unless I'm wrong, the amnestey program is not meant to help people who entered the US under false pretenses - ie commiting fraud on the visa application I think would warrant a permanent ban. Be sly and get as much proof as you can

Bill

I think you are right also, was just venting with my comments.

Really hope she gets arrested, held in custody for a few weeks then deported, and banned for life!!!!

She is one of the reasons that we are all going thru hell with our petitions!!!!!!

[desert_fox 32]

Unless I'm wrong, the amnestey program is not meant to help people who entered the US under false pretenses - ie commiting fraud on the visa application I think would warrant a permanent ban. Be sly and get as much proof as you can

Bill

Besides that, if such a stupid law was ever approved, it only applied to people before some cut-off date that I do not recall.

[tricia1 0]

Hi,All

Have gotten myself into a bit of a mess. My EX Fiance was approved for her Fiance visa back in April.Came here July 5th. Anyway,it turned out BAD X INFINITY. Turns out she used me to get here,and,in the process,was talking to another guy here in the US. Anyway,I threw her out when I found out. Now,she's in Dallas with this other guy,and,says she is going to sue me,because,of course,I signed the Affadavit of Support. Anybody know who I should call,or what course of action I should take? Any and AL advice will be GREATLY appreciated.

antonio go directly to the ins office and tell them show them your paper work and tell them what is going on. give them her address and her description. dont worry. she wont get away with it, they kick her like the dog she is. imagine while she enters free and clear my fiancee is still waiting. que desmarde , no?

tricia1 :

[William33 110]

Is it not possible that a suit could be filed anyway against a sponsor on an I-134?

A competent attorney would eventually get it thrown out, but big $$$ would be spent to get to that point.

I realize that good evidence is shown here about "no real responsibility", but as you know, attorneys love to argue the law. There have been many frivolous cases brought to court. That costs money.

I would not sign up to that, for this reason alone.

Edited August 8, 2006 by William33

[JanaknJanet 0]

Hi. from what i am reading. it seems to me that she arrived on a K-1. if that is correct and she just came here via that.. and you kicked her to the curb without the marriage.. then.. she is still only here in the USA on a non-immigrant visa. Not until you marry and file for adjustment is it changed to immigrant status. Thus the reason for a K-1 or K-3. it is to wait out the adjustment here once it is filed. .

Seems to me you didnt marry therefore.. If i was in your situation I would contact the correct authorities letting them know of your situation. DOCUMENT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT... .. be glad you didnt go forward with the marriage ... that is a big blessing in this sort of situation.

When she decides what she wants to do here weather it is hooking up with this other guy or jsut sitting here illegally... the day will come when she is wanting to either marry or get a job.. and .. thus.. her problems will start for she would have been here post the 90 time period from the K-1 .. on a failed K-1 with intent to not fulfill the original visa of marriage. She will be out of status.. let her go ahead and attempt to sue you .. after all you promised to marry her .. she is the one that was fraud.. .. and is now staying in a country with other intent when her visa intent was for marriage to you . It is specified for the visa that if the marriage is not done within the 90 period the person needs to return to their home country.

Best of luck .

[kitkat1 5]

Unless I'm wrong, the amnestey program is not meant to help people who entered the US under false pretenses - ie commiting fraud on the visa application I think would warrant a permanent ban. Be sly and get as much proof as you can

Bill

There is no "amnesty" program . . .

There is a proposal for a potential complicated path to legalization of status and possible citizenship on paper - nothing that comes close to amnesty or anything like the 1986 amnesty program and immigration reform.

[MN&UK 0]

Unless I'm wrong, the amnestey program is not meant to help people who entered the US under false pretenses - ie commiting fraud on the visa application I think would warrant a permanent ban. Be sly and get as much proof as you can

Bill

I think you are right also, was just venting with my comments.

Really hope she gets arrested, held in custody for a few weeks then deported, and banned for life!!!!

She is one of the reasons that we are all going thru hell with our petitions!!!!!!

Right on! Ms. Cavalier needs 'return to sender' stamped right across her disingenious #######! Don't let the gateway to prosperity hit you on your way out.

[stevea 0]

Does anyone here remember the old margarine commercial on TV? "It's not NICE to fool Mother Nature!" Well, substitute INS for Mother Nature and let me tell you, brother, has your Ex got another thing coming to her! Remember, the government has very, very deep pockets and when they decide they have been wronged....hoo baby, look out! I am SOOOO glad I am not her!

As far as others telling you to "be more careful next time", pay no attention to them. If someone is going to lie to you they can do it very convincingly, as you have found out. Unless I am mistaken, we do not come with built-in lie detectors. We have to trust at some point or noone would ever get married!

All you can do is to mend your broken heart and go out and try again. Remember, not ALL people are bad...in fact most are very good. You just unfortunately got one of the rotten apples from the barrel. Dunk your head back in and pull out a good one this time! The odds are in your favor!