Re: About to submit my DS forms, question about docs to be attatched.
 

wow,

ok thanx alot jeff.

Re: About to submit my DS forms, question about docs to be attatched.
 

I disagree for the I-134. The sponsor is really only on the hook until the person gets the visa, not until that person's AOS is approved. Why? Because the I-134 is not a binding contract and is therefore unenforceable. The need (for an I-134 sponsor) exists only to satisfy the ConOff.


Agree 100%.

For anyone reading, there are only 5 ways to relieve someone of their financial responsibility under the I-864: 1) the person becomes a USC; 2) the person permanently leaves the US; 3) the person earns 40 eligible quarters of SS earnings; 4) the person dies; and 5) the sponsor dies. It is important to note that divorce does not relieve someone of their financial responsibility.

Ian

Re: About to submit my DS forms, question about docs to be attatched.
 

I hear you, the I-134 is unenforcable, but I disagree with the conclusion you draw from that. The intention is that the sponsor will ensure that the visa holder will not become a public charge while in the USA as a nonimmigrant. The fact that the sponsor can shirk their responsibility with little or no consequence (from the government, anyway) does not change that.

As for the sponsor being "on the hook" only from the time the I-134 is submitted until the visa is issued, the visa applicant doesn't need sponsorship during that period.

Regards, JEff