What is the exact responsiblity of a co-sponsor?

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We've found someone who is willing to be our co-sponsor, but he is afraid it is like signing for a lease. He thinks he can get into major trouble later. He wants to know exactly what is involved in the process. Can someone clarify the whole co-sponsor thing for us?? Like, what does a co-sponsor need to provide (document wise) & how long he has to be involved in the whole thing.

My yearly income hits about $1000 over the poverty level line, but we'll be living happily off it. But I think it is best to find a co-sponsor since the income kinda hits close to requirement, that it might make the visa peeps question things...

Thank you

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I think it is moethan co-signing a lease.

But it is all detailed on the form itself I-864

It is a big ask.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hey Welcome to VJ

I'm assuming you are filing for K1 since this was posted in the K1 Forum

The co sponsor's responsibilities are the same as that of a petitioning relative. The affidavit of support is a legally binding agreement to provide financial support to the person(s) immigrating to the U.S.

Click Here for some information about the affidavit of support.

Notice at the bottom it says:

"The US fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but may have a co-sponsor. If there is a co-sponsor, both the

US fiance and the co-sponsor will EACH have to fill out the affidavit I-134 or I-864 and EACH will have to provide

supporting documentation."

Best of luck to you!!!

Edited December 9, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~