Legal Question in Immigration Law in Colorado

I helped sponsor my ex husband to get a green card and now I have IRS and police at my door because he became a predator and criminal, how do I withdraw my sponsorship and what papers I need to file?


Asked on 7/21/14, 7:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Please call me at (212) 968-8600 or toll-free at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 7/21/14, 7:36 pm
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you are referring to being a co-sponsor for the Affidavit of Support, form I-864, you cannot withdraw your "sponsorship". The only way to be relieved of I-864 liability is by the beneficiary paying into U.S. social security for 40 qtrs, the beneficiary becoming a U.S. citizen, the beneficiary dying or the I-864 (co-)sponsor dying.

However, the only thing you are liable for, as an I-864 co-sponsor, is reimbursement to any government agency for a means-tested benefit that the beneficiary has obtained, You are not responsible for the beneficiary owing child support, spousal support, back taxes, etc.

So, the IRS & police should have nothing to do with the I-864 you filed. For IRS issues, please contact a Tax Attorney. For Law Enforcement issues, please contact a Criminal Defense Attorney.

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Answered on 7/22/14, 10:59 am


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