When does Co-Sponsor's liability ends

[BK21 1]

I am trying to get a co-sponsor for my two family members ,the consulate is demanding to submit before immigrant visa can be issued.

The co-sponsor, I am talking to is worried that his liability never ends till the immigrant becomes US Citizen.

Do anybody knows the facts?

[Done--Really 331]

Just gotta read the I-864 instructions:

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.

So, it can be as short as 4 years give or take to become a citizen, or ten years (assuming they are working) to meet the 40 quarters test.

If the immigrant never becomes a citizen and never works, it has the possibility to be forever !!

Edited June 11, 2011 by magical

[Mrs O. 29]

Till the immigrant becomes a US citizen or he/she works 40quarters. Its normal to be worried about such commitment!