Legal Question in Immigration Law in United States

I am thinking of doing an affidavit of support for my brother who is applying for his permanent residency, he came here on a fianc�e visa, recently got married and had a child. If he decides to get government assistance/ aid for his child or U. S citizen step children how will that affect me? What about if he applied for student loans?


Asked on 1/26/16, 6:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

As a joint sponsor, you are only secondarily responsible for any means tested benefits that the immigrant applies for. ( The petitioner is primarily responsible ).

You would not be responsible for student loans or any means tested benefits for anyone other than the immigrant.

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Answered on 1/26/16, 11:01 am
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Please call me at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 2/12/16, 11:11 pm


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