What happens if you have already filed the Form I-864, but then change your mind? The Code of Federal Regulations states: Read more about enforcement of the I-864 on the website of our partner law firm here. This happens primarily in cases where the immigrant is divorcing her visa sponsoring spouse. Under some circumstances, the immigrant can sue her sponsor for financial support. The joint sponsor’s responsibilities are the same as those of the primary sponsor. If the primary visa sponsor has inadequate income, an additional “joint sponsor” or “co-sponsor” can be used. Can be credited w/ 40-quarters of work ĭivorce does not end the sponsor’s obligations.The sponsor’s obligations last until the immigrant The sponsor also agrees to repay the cost of any “means-tested public benefits” (such as Medicaid) given to the immigrant. That is roughly $15,000 per year for a household of one. By signing the Form I-864, a sponsor agrees to provide any income necessary to ensure the immigrant has income at 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is required in virtually all family-based immigration cases. If the Affidavit is not correctly withdrawn then you will be bound by the contract.
As described below, the Form I-864 imposes serious financial obligations. I strongly encourage you to retain an attorney if you wish to withdraw the Affidavit. Withdrawing a Form I-864 is not a simple matter. If you have signed and filed a Form I-864, can you withdraw the form if you change your mind? Under some circumstances, yes. The Form I-864, Affidavit of Support imposes serious financial obligations on a sponsor who signs the form.
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