When can and can't the beneficiary sue a joint sponsor?

[jan22 3,056]

The US Embassy is asking for an I-864 from a Joint Sponsor.

Even though the I-134 is not enforceable, eventually the petitioner and JS will have enforceable I-864s in order for the beneficiary to get a green card.

Don't see in the thread that it's an I-864. Since it's for a K-1, assume it's an I-134 since you don't file the I-864 until AOS.

[Zedayn 485]

Simple answer is that the beneficiary can never sue the joint sponsor. But what she has to worry about is the US GOVERNMENT suing her....even scarier, IMO!

Completely false. The beneficiary CAN sue the sponsor at any time.

Look at page 8 of the I-864 form (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf) :

What If I Do Not Fulfill My Obligations?

If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes a lawful permanent resident based on a Form I-864 that you signed, that person may sue you for this support.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

This guy had been sued. (no more update after the post)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/522653-co-sponsors-responsibility-after-filing-ch-13-bankruptcy/#entry7341188

Bottom line: Don't be a co-sponsor for anyone!

[Villanelle 4,122]

Hmm never saw that thread. Its unfortunate that he never came back...

Bankruptcy has no direct impact. While you can discharge many debts under bankruptcy the aff of support or rather any awards or court orders issued because of it can not be discharged. It falls into the same category as alimony or child support past or present (also can not be discharged). I cant think of the term they use for it in bankruptcy but its basically because they are 'support' payments for someone else and they wont just wipe them out.

Anyway based on the OPs other thread it seems he may be able to avoid needing a joint sponsor. I suppose if he cant then the only other beneficial responses would be ones suggesting ways to ask someone to sponsor and how people successfully convinced those who were on the fence to make the commitment.

[Boiler 45,520]

This guy had been sued. (no more update after the post)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/522653-co-sponsors-responsibility-after-filing-ch-13-bankruptcy/#entry7341188

Bottom line: Don't be a co-sponsor for anyone!

Not sure this is a good example, seems an anfry ex throwing dirt as opposed to anything that might stick.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Not sure this is a good example, seems an anfry ex throwing dirt as opposed to anything that might stick.

yah.. but that person has to engage an attorney to fight on his behalf in court.

Waste $$$, time and perhaps anxiety/insomnia over the lawsuit.

For me, it is not worth the trouble for being a co-sponsor.

[Boiler 45,520]

yah.. but that person has to engage an attorney to fight on his behalf in court.

Waste $$$, time and perhaps anxiety/insomnia over the lawsuit.

For me, it is not worth the trouble for being a co-sponsor.

Fair point.