No info on LPR current status- What to do?

[Karim2018 100]

Question: Roughly 18 years ago, I've filed an I-864 for my brother-in-law (BIL) and his 5-year old daughter. I have since divorced my ex wife and she's not cooperative. I need to put the correct # of dependents in the I-864, (including those I've filed I-864 for) so I was wondering if there is a way to determine their current status? I don't even know their whereabouts, but I do know/remember that my BIL got a job shortly after he got his  GC and was working at the same job for many years, so I'm suspecting that he has already completed at least 40 Quarters of work. As for his daughter, I know she was doing well at school, she may have recently graduated, and maybe even applied for citizenship, but I have no way to confirm or prove i all this I have their full names, birth dates, and what I believe is their green card #s and the date I've filed that I-864 , but that's all I have. Are there any services out there, lawyers, or websites that can help me determine their current status? Worst case, I would have to claim them as dependent still and that will of course will increase the amount of money I'd need to earn to sponsor my current wife with a new I-864. Thank you in advance!

[milimelo 4,479]

Try finding them on facebook, white pages and getting in touch with them? 

[Karim2018 100]

7 hours ago, milimelo said:

Try finding them on facebook, white pages and getting in touch with them? 

Have already tried that, but to no avail

[Karim2018 100]

UP?

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

go to google and just put the full name in

if he applied for citizenship or bought any property,  it should pop up

 

18 years here???? he would have worked over 40 quarters and the daughter would be 23

Edited August 16, 2019 by JeanneAdil

[Karim2018 100]

58 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

go to google and just put the full name in

if he applied for citizenship or bought any property,  it should pop up

 

18 years here???? he would have worked over 40 quarters and the daughter would be 23

I've already tried that NOTHING I know he must have put in more like 60+ quarters of work, but I can't prove it, if asked to do so That's the problem I'm having!

Edited August 16, 2019 by Karim2018

[pushbrk 12,883]

All you can do is the best you can do.  Even if you are certain they both have 40 quarters in Social Security, that doesn't change your answer.  Only knowing ("knowing" not "evidence of") that they are citizens will keep you from counting them on the form.  The people evaluating the form have their own ways of determining whether they should ultimately be counted in your ACTUAL household size today.

[Karim2018 100]

7 hours ago, pushbrk said:

All you can do is the best you can do.  Even if you are certain they both have 40 quarters in Social Security, that doesn't change your answer.  Only knowing ("knowing" not "evidence of") that they are citizens will keep you from counting them on the form.  The people evaluating the form have their own ways of determining whether they should ultimately be counted in your ACTUAL household size today.

Thanks! I've actually walked into a USCIS office once and asked if they can give me the dates when I've filed those affidavits of support because it's been a while. It took them about 2-3 weeks to research it, but eventually they called me and gave me that info. I think if you don't put them on there, they'll sure find out, but if you do, they'll count them against you

Edited August 17, 2019 by Karim2018

[Karim2018 100]

When I posted this, I was more thinking/hoping that some one would step in and say yes, there's a website and/or company or service out there that can help you determine their current status and even find out how many SS quarters they've accumulated over the years (and I'm not taking about PI here lol). I also think there could be immigration attorneys on this forum, who may suggest taking a legal action (civil lawsuit) to subpoena those records and determine if I'm still liable and bound by the I-864 I've filed 18 year ago, especially after cutting any and all ties with the beneficiaries and even with my Ex...There must be some course of action out there one can take, not to circumvent the process, but to find out where one stands on an AOS, which was filed 18 years ago!

Edited August 17, 2019 by Karim2018

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

[pushbrk 12,883]

10 hours ago, Karim2018 said:

When I posted this, I was more thinking/hoping that some one would step in and say yes, there's a website and/or company or service out there that can help you determine their current status and even find out how many SS quarters they've accumulated over the years (and I'm not taking about PI here lol). I also think there could be immigration attorneys on this forum, who may suggest taking a legal action (civil lawsuit) to subpoena those records and determine if I'm still liable and bound by the I-864 I've filed 18 year ago, especially after cutting any and all ties with the beneficiaries and even with my Ex...There must be some course of action out there one can take, not to circumvent the process, but to find out where one stands on an AOS, which was filed 18 years ago!

There might be some courses of action you can take.  Contact an attorney yourself.  You could start here. https://www.visajourney.com/partners/

 

Be aware though that even if they have 40 quarters, unless they are citizens, left the US permanently or died, the correct answer to the number of people you sponsored who are now LPR's is going to be 2.  You must read the actual question, interpret it literally, and answer it accurately.  Of course you can add any additional information or explanation you wish to add.

[Karim2018 100]

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

There might be some courses of action you can take.  Contact an attorney yourself.  You could start here. https://www.visajourney.com/partners/

 

Be aware though that even if they have 40 quarters, unless they are citizens, left the US permanently or died, the correct answer to the number of people you sponsored who are now LPR's is going to be 2.  You must read the actual question, interpret it literally, and answer it accurately.  Of course you can add any additional information or explanation you wish to add.

Roger that! Although I think the obligation to support them DOES END if they have worked, or can receive credit for, 40 quarters of coverage under the Social Security Act. Hence, to you earlier point, whomever reviews your application MAY chose not to count them against your household size IF they do their due diligence and research your reported household size further. I won't hold my breath on that

Edited August 18, 2019 by Karim2018