affidavit of support question

[maak342001]

Hi,
I am inviting a relative to come as a tourist to US. My question is am I responsible for all their expenses only for the duration that I specify in my letter? For example, if this person breaks the law and stays passed their visa, or even is able to extend his visa am I still responsible for their expenses? Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
M

[rayb]

You are not legally liable for persons coming here on visitor (tourist) visas. You can provide an I-134 to show your ability to cover his expenses, but it has no legal force to tie you to the visitor's expenses.

--Ray B

Hi,
I am inviting a relative to come as a tourist to US. My question is am I responsible for all their expenses only for the duration that I specify in my letter? For example, if this person breaks the law and stays passed their visa, or even is able to extend his visa am I still responsible for their expenses? Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
M

[maak342001]

Hi Ray B,
Thanks for the reply. There is a section in the i-34 instructions (under sponsor and alien liability) which indicates "if the person you are sponsoring becomes a public charge, the agency that provides the assistance maybe able to sue you the recover the cost of the assistance". I am going to accept all the expense during the three months that I will specify on the i-34, but I don't want to be responsible for any more than that. That's why I am a bit concern.
Thanks again,
M

[rayb]

If your gal is here on a visitor visa, the I-134 has no force.

If your gal is here on a K1 visa, your I-134 has "some" legal force for the 90-day visa period.

--Ray B

QUOTE=maak342001;416540]Hi Ray B,
Thanks for the reply. There is a section in the i-34 instructions (under sponsor and alien liability) which indicates "if the person you are sponsoring becomes a public charge, the agency that provides the assistance maybe able to sue you the recover the cost of the assistance". I am going to accept all the expense during the three months that I will specify on the i-34, but I don't want to be responsible for any more than that. That's why I am a bit concern.
Thanks again,
M[/QUOTE]