2006-09-15 08:44:17 · 6 answers · asked by arzzz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
the affidavit of support is a ten year contract with the government. you should have been made aware of this before you signed. the only acceptable way to cancel this is let the 10 years expire, the beneficiary becomes a naturalized citizen in 5-6 years, he/she dies or you die. As I have informed all persons asked to sign this document, you should know the person very well, are they the lazy type that are allergic to work, do you think they would ask for welfare. On the bright side if you are a joint sponsor they will go after the principal sponsor first, unless they are dead then you are fully liable for any qualified public assistance.
2006-09-15 08:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by rickv8356 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affidavit of Support (AOS) is a legally binding agreement between the sponsor and the Government, and the sponsor can't just cancel once he signed and filed AOS and the beneficiary immigrates.
If the sponsored immigrant uses means-tested public benefits the sponsor(s) is responsible for repaying the cost of the benefits. Only the death of sponsor terminates his obligation to the sponsored immigrant(s) but his estate is still liable for any request of repayments that the sponsored immigrant incurred before his death.
The validity of AOS should be considered indefinite from the time it was filed at the US Embassy or National Visa Center. The sponsor agrees to provide financial support for the applicant until he/she becomes an American citizen or can be credited with 40 quarters of work (usually ten years).
2006-09-15 22:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by fanofkeanur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your relative has already immigrated, it is too late. You are committed to fulfilling the terms of the affidavit of support. However, if the application is still being processed, you can write a letter or call the office where the application was submitted and tell them that you would like to withdraw it.
2006-09-16 05:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by yearning_nomadic_spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An affidavit is a sworn statement, made under oath. You can't just cancel it. The best you can do is make a different sworn statement, and then deal with the problems if those statements conflict.
2006-09-15 15:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local INS office and let them know. Or you could contact your congressman and they will also be able to help you.
They hire representatives to help out with this type of issues!
Good luck!
2006-09-15 15:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by proud mom ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An attorney would know
2006-09-18 15:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋