Multiple I134 -Affidavit of Support

[Samusoni]

If a potential sponsor cannot show enough income to support a family of 4 say, can another sponsor chip in and take half of the burden? In other words, can one have multiple I134s. If so, how is the form completed and what wording should the sponsors put?

 

[bentlebee]

If a potential sponsor cannot show enough income to support a family of 4 say, can another sponsor chip in and take half of the burden? In other words, can one have multiple I134s. If so, how is the form completed and what wording should the sponsors put?

I don't think that can be done...A sponsor needs to have the funding to sponsor the family...if the sponsor doesn't have the means that will no qualify him as a sponsor.

Your sponsor needs to be qualified for the entire amount...

They will look more careful about it due to the economy in the USA and the sponsor needs to realize that he/she can be on the hook later on..it is not just a signature....there are consequences.

 

[Samusoni]

Thank you for the information. As already noted on this forum, the consequences are minimal....as long as the "sponsee" doesn't go on welfare. Public housing, food stamps, medicaid???, .... are not considered public charge (Ref USCIS).

 

[Mana35]

Thank you for the information. As already noted on this forum, the consequences are minimal....as long as the "sponsee" doesn't go on welfare. Public housing, food stamps, medicaid???, .... are not considered public charge (Ref USCIS).

Minimal???

Its not just the financial aspects. What if the GC winner runs out of money for his entire family and cannot find a job that can support all of them? What about the emotional distress?? What about the family? If they don't go on welfare or get government assistance, what, are they just going to be homeless and starve? That is the whole point of a 'sponsor'. it is a financial commitment and a burden just in case the GC winner doesn't make it...

 

[Tarukh]

I found this:

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4. Where can I find the law?

The Immigration and Nationality Act is the law that governs the admission of all immigrants to the U.S. For the part of the law concerning Affidavits of Support, please see INA § 212(a)(4) and section 213A. The provisions are codified in Title 8, United States Code, as sections 1182(a)(4) and 1183a. The specific requirements for Affidavits of Support can be found in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations at 8 CFR part 213a.

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5. Who is required to be a sponsor?

If you have filed an immigrant visa petition for your relative, you must be the sponsor.

• You must also be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident

• You must have a domicile in the U.S. or a territory or possession of the U.S.


Note: Usually, this requirement means you must actually live in the U.S., or a territory or possession, in order to be a sponsor. If you live abroad, you may still be eligible to be a sponsor if you can show that your residence abroad is temporary, so that you still have your domicile in the U.S.


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6. Can anyone else be a sponsor?

The Immigration and Nationality Act section 213A permits both a ‘joint sponsor’ and a ‘substitute sponsor’ in certain cases.

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7. Who can be a ‘joint sponsor’, and when is a ‘joint sponsor’ allowed?

A ‘joint sponsor’ is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A ‘joint sponsor’ must meet all the same requirements as you, except the ‘joint sponsor’ does not need to be related to the immigrant. The ‘joint sponsor’, or the ‘joint sponsor’ and his or her household, must reach the 125 per cent income requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a ‘joint sponsor’ to meet the income requirement.

8. Is there a limit on the number of ‘joint sponsors’?

No, there is no limit on the number of ‘joint sponsors’; however, each ‘joint sponsor’ must meet the 125 per cent of the poverty line income requirement for their household size. ‘Joint sponsors’ are not permitted if the petitioner meets the income requirements unless an Immigration or Consular Officer requests one.


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[S_Owoh]

One person can't have multiple sponsors exept in the case of family based petitions. However each person can have a different sponsor. So you could have person A and your wife could have person B.