I decided to trust my boyfriend enough to sponsor his sister who lives in Guatemala and supposedly has a real estate career there but wants to come to america but maybe not permanantly live here what are the risks of doing so? If she goes on food stamps or racks up debt and doesnt pay it back am I responsible for these debts?? When does my obligation end as a sponsor to her?
2006-12-13 09:17:59 · 10 answers · asked by *rasberryswirlgirl* 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If you mean by sponsoring, signing the affidavit of support, then you will have to pay the government back if she goes on any type of welfare for ten years. At least, that is what the law says. In seven years of practising law, I have never heard of it being enforced.
But let me give you a little advice from somebody who knows......
It is easier to say no in the beginning when it is a little favor. Many immigrants will not stop until they have you doing everything for them. First it is "just sign this little document", then it is get me a job, let me stay with you, oh, sorry, I don't have money for rent or food, then take me here and there, I don't have a car or a license, then translate this document, talk to that person, I don't speak English, look on the internet for this thing I want, I'll pay you back later..........
I am not saying this to be racist. If I have seen it once, I have seen it a thousand times. Tell your boyfriend to sponsor his sister. If he is in the US legally, he can do that. If he is not, then a relative should be able to do that, because when you eventually cut her off (and you will), you can say goodbye to the boyfriend. It is easier to draw the line now. Believe me.
2006-12-13 09:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by grdnoviz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you go to Guatemala first and see if she's telling the truth. Most businesses that make much money in the USA do not make half as much in Latin America. Also make sure your boyfriend and his family are trustworthy before you go and sponsor anybody because if she comes here and decides to be lazy and not work,you will have to support her. If she decides to go on welfare,there is a possibility you could get fined. I really do not think you should do it . The decision however,is all yours.
P.S. To the man above me, I used to live in Latin America so I know who makes what and when. When somebody comes here and claims to be a millionaire,doctor,lawyer,etc. they are usually stretching the truth a bit. My ex-sister and law who just happens to be from Antigua,Guatemala came here and told everybody she was a doctor. Come to find out,she was only a CNA.
2006-12-13 09:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're all right as long as she doesn't stay illegaly. I'm Guatemalan myself, and would really investigate who these people are before compromising myself. She can't go on food stamps since she is not a permanent resident or citizen, only these two can apply for this. The reason many people say illegals get foodstamps, is because they get it for their CHILDREN who are American and sometimes get food for themselves out of it. Also, if she gets in debt, it's her credit that messes up, not yours. So I would advice you to only worry about her not staying illegaly here or committing a crime, and you're good to go.
Edit - I wonder who gave me thumbs down and why? By the way, for the lady under me, business in Latin America do make a lot of money, remember that we have many poor but also many rich and few middle class. I know a guy in Guatemala that makes $20 thousand a month, why would he want to come to the USA?
2006-12-13 09:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You will probably gain a live in person that you will have to support. You need to talk to the Immigration Department for the most current info, and what sponsorship entails.
Check the web page below.
2006-12-13 09:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT DO IT!!! You will be held financially responsible for her for 5 years (this is assuming she gets a greencard). That means if she goes to the hospital without insurance, your responsible, if she gets in a wreck your responsible. etc.
2006-12-13 09:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Bonzai Betty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not sponsor her!, Later on she will bring in other people and they will bring other people, and the list goes on and on!
2006-12-13 11:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will be financially responsible the us does not want anymore wards. this responsibility will end whenever she leaves the country or acquires the necessary documentation to change her desired status.
2006-12-13 10:02:42 · answer #7 · answered by K B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 5 years you are her welfare system. Good luck.
2006-12-13 12:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are being used by your boyfriend. He is a liar and you are so desperate you are falling for it.
2006-12-13 09:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by christopher H 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ask a lawyer.
2006-12-13 09:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by Lovely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋