Lawful Source for Sponsoring Person and Other Clarifications
The final rule has made it clear that all income and assets that are used to meet the Affidavit of Support requirements must come from a lawful source (
i.e. income from illegal or unauthorized employment cannot count toward the requirement.)
The final rule on the Affidavit of Support also clarifies that, if a person applies for adjustment of status while in removal proceedings, the Immigration Judge has authority to adjudicate the sufficiency of the affidavit of support.
The final rule states that, if the sponsored immigrant applies for public benefits, the USCIS may disclose the sponsor’s social security number and last-known address to a benefit-granting agency seeking reimbursement.
There are particular nuances of the law that may apply to one’s case with Affidavits of Support, as well as exceptions to the final rule explained above. It is therefore recommended that one seek the advice of an experienced immigration attorney, as each case has unique circumstances.
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