affidavit's of support

[Dannyk]

is there a way for the sponsor not to be obligated to sponsor the immigrant for 8 years but for 2 years instead? 8 years is way too much and it's not fair to the sponsor.

[PraetorianXI]

First, is not 8 years, is 10...

Second, "fair" has nothing to do with this... nobody is forced to sponsor someone...

Third, you are mistaken the concept of sponsor... you are not to pay for this person's every expense... you will only be liable to the US government IF this person becomes a public charge.

[Dannyk]

I knew that but what I meant was that 10 years is way to much to sponsor some one and is there a way around it? if lets say the sponsor can be reliable for 2 years?

[PraetorianXI]

I knew that but what I meant was that 10 years is way to much to sponsor some one and is there a way around it? if lets say the sponsor can be reliable for 2 years?

Nope.

[Dannyk]

gj at quoting me how about giving me a nice answer?

[PraetorianXI]

I have given you several answers... they all point to -> NO, you CAN NOT be responsible only for 8 or 2 years...

If someone signs an affidavit of support, it is a commitment for 10 years, or until the alien becomes an USC, or until the alien works and contributes 40 quarters to social security or until the alien leaves the USA or dies, whatever happens first...

Nobody forces you to sign one, so there is no point in discussing its "fairness" or not.

What answer do you want?

[Jurassic]

Your obligation to support the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring in the affidavit of support will continue until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the UnitedStates. Although 40 qualifying quarters of work (credits) generally equate to ten years of work, in certain cases the work of a spouse or parent adds qualifying quarters. The Social Security Administration can provide information on how to count qualifying quarters (credits) of work.The obligation also ends if you or the sponsored immigrant dies or if the sponsored immigrant ceases to be a lawful permanent resident and departs the United States. Divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation.

[super25]

I have given you several answers... they all point to -> NO, you CAN NOT be responsible only for 8 or 2 years...

If someone signs an affidavit of support, it is a commitment for 10 years, or until the alien becomes an USC, or until the alien works and contributes 40 quarters to social security or until the alien leaves the USA or dies, whatever happens first...

Nobody forces you to sign one, so there is no point in discussing its "fairness" or not.

What answer do you want?

I need some clarity here.. When you say leaves USA does it mean leaving USA for ever or valid even if some visits india for couple of months.