Joint Sponsor Bound

[tanveersaleem 1]

For how many years a joint sponsor bound in case of f4 after approval of the case. When he can again apply for another case. Some one told me it is for 5 years or 2 years. its very from state to state or not.

[aaron2020 11,651]

There is no certain number of years.

The I-864 obligation ends when certain conditions are met. Read page 8 of the I-864.

He can be the Sponsor or Joint Sponsor for another case if he has the required income and/or assets. If he has current I-864 obligations, then he includes those people in his household size.

It does not vary from state to state. Immigration is a federal matter. The states have nothing to do with it.

Stop listening to "someone." He or she is completely wrong.

Edited March 8, 2016 by aaron2020

[tanveersaleem 1]

Thanks aaron. Can you tel me what does it mean "Has worked, or can receive credit for, 40 quarters of coverage under the social security act "

[carton025 38]

It is my personal understanding that you the petitioner can be held responsible for just about anything...., until your gal gets her citizenship. It is my understanding that your obligation(s) will end at this time. Others may disagree with me. I only ask they offer an example of their opinion.

Best of luck!

[tanveersaleem 1]

It is my personal understanding that you the petitioner can be held responsible for just about anything...., until your gal gets her citizenship. It is my understanding that your obligation(s) will end at this time. Others may disagree with me. I only ask they offer an example of their opinion.

Best of luck!

Its mean five years.

[aaron2020 11,651]

It is my personal understanding that you the petitioner can be held responsible for just about anything...., until your gal gets her citizenship. It is my understanding that your obligation(s) will end at this time. Others may disagree with me. I only ask they offer an example of their opinion.

Best of luck!

You're wrong. The Sponsor is only held responsible if the immigrant receives certain means tested benefits. It's not "just about anything." Read the I-864.

Read page 8 of the I-864 for when the Sponsor and Joint Sponsor's obligation ends. Plenty of examples there.

Thanks aaron. Can you tel me what does it mean "Has worked, or can receive credit for, 40 quarters of coverage under the social security act "

The person has either worked and earned 40 Social Security credits or can be credited with those from parents or a spouse.

[NikLR 13,232]

40 work credits is about 10 years of full time work.

Edited March 9, 2016 by NLR

[aaron2020 11,651]

40 work credits is about 10 years of full time work.

A married person could get 40 work credits in 5 years if both spouses are earning credits.

[NikLR 13,232]

Sure. So it would take a single person about 10.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

It is 10 years only is the single person is working at a social security recognized job making at least a certain amount of money. If the sponsored immigrant doesn't work. works "under the table" or fails to meet the required income for any quarter the time could be infinite.

[NikLR 13,232]

Yup sure could be which is why they stipulate those other reasons sponsorship ends.