F1 visa: can I change my (I-134 form) sponsors

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I came to the US with a J1 visa and I changed my status (here in the US) to an F1 to go to college. My sponsors filled the affidavit of suppor and the I-134 form. I want to change my sponsor, but I don't want to leave any legal responsibility on my original sponsors who signed the I-134. Can I cancel or transfer the responsibilities of signing the I-134 to my new sponsor? Is there a way for my current sponsor to back up and if so, what are the ways for us to do it? Thanks!

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

There is no legal responsibility with I-134, it is just a promise to get you admitted at the college. Sponsor doesn't have to provide you anything at all, so don't worry about it unless you can't pay your tuition fee.

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My current sponsor says that because I am planning on living on my own and I have a prospect sponsor (for school, room and board) they wouldn't want then to still have that legal document active. So, even though there is no type of actual responsibility, there are anyway situations such food stamps and others. Even though obviously I won't be asking for food stamps or requesting help from the government, I want to find out a way to not have them legally responsible for me since that's what they expect from me for not living anymore with them and because they very nicely have helped me. Of course I understand they want to feel comfortable since this is a legal document so I want to (if there is an option) cancel their affidavit of support (I-134)

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

My current sponsor says that because I am planning on living on my own and I have a prospect sponsor (for school, room and board) they wouldn't want then to still have that legal document active. So, even though there is no type of actual responsibility, there are anyway situations such food stamps and others. Even though obviously I won't be asking for food stamps or requesting help from the government, I want to find out a way to not have them legally responsible for me since that's what they expect from me for not living anymore with them and because they very nicely have helped me. Of course I understand they want to feel comfortable since this is a legal document so I want to (if there is an option) cancel their affidavit of support (I-134)

They do whatever they want, cancellation of I-134 doesn't kick you out of college once you are admitted and enrolled. It is not I-864 so there is no string attached between you and them.

I-134 is like "a promise" they make with your college that they will take care of you so you can get admission. It is not a contract like I-864, which they have to uphold.

[TigreSeyi 0]

Hello,

What would you advise in a related case of Switching from one I-20 sponsor to another I-20 sponsor when you have been given visa, arrived in the US but haven't done registration with the first school.

The change of school is just based on the fact that you prefer the other school after careful consideration.

Thank you.

[Boiler 45,501]

Hello,

What would you advise in a related case of Switching from one I-20 sponsor to another I-20 sponsor when you have been given visa, arrived in the US but haven't done registration with the first school.

The change of school is just based on the fact that you prefer the other school after careful consideration.

Thank you.

Are they of equal standing, same fees etc?

[TigreSeyi 0]

Are they of equal standing, same fees etc?

No. The new school is better rated and more expensive.

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Trust me, don't do that. It is not wise later.

[TigreSeyi 0]

Trust me, don't do that. It is not wise later.

Thanks Nancy for the advice. But, can you please expatiate more on the likely complications or reasons.

Thank you once again.

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

Thanks Nancy for the advice. But, can you please expatiate more on the likely complications or reasons.

Thank you once again.

When you interview for your visa, it looks like you have picked right college.

As soon as you get the States, you change in institution, it is not good in USCIS perspective.

It is not only that, but it also takes sometime (at least a month), if you miss one semester, you will find it not pleasant.

IMHO, go to your original college for at least one semester and change college a few month in advance.

Good luck.

[TigreSeyi 0]

When you interview for your visa, it looks like you have picked right college.

As soon as you get the States, you change in institution, it is not good in USCIS perspective.

It is not only that, but it also takes sometime (at least a month), if you miss one semester, you will find it not pleasant.

IMHO, go to your original college for at least one semester and change college a few month in advance.

Good luck.

This has shed more light. Thanks a lot Nancy. I will take my time, to wait for the right school.

[Faizan009 0]

On 3/25/2015 at 9:26 AM, NancyNguyen said:

They do whatever they want, cancellation of I-134 doesn't kick you out of college once you are admitted and enrolled. It is not I-864 so there is no string attached between you and them.

I-134 is like "a promise" they make with your college that they will take care of you so you can get admission. It is not a contract like I-864, which they have to uphold.

I wanted to know how much possibilities are there if a US citizen filling i 134 support of affidavit to any Indian to get f1 visa in embassy 

[Coco8 1,042]

You should all go to the international house in your college/university, or whatever it is called, and talk to your advisor. They have visa specialists and they deal with these type of questions all the time. I doubt you will get more experienced answer here than asking the people who do thousands of visas at your college/university.