Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota

Is the sponsor responsible for the torts or civil, non government benefit, debts of the sponsored alien? Does the act of sponsorship create a liability for the sponsor?


Asked on 9/06/14, 9:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Generally: The law concerning affidavits of support is found in Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sections 212(a)(4) and 213A. The provisions are codified in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 8 CFR 213a. Tricia Dwyer Esq. Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC Immigration - Visa Attorneys located in Minnesota http://dwyerlawfirm.net phone 612-296-9666

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Answered on 9/06/14, 10:33 am
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

No. You are only obligated to financially support the immigrant for purposes of means-tested government benefits. You are not liable for such things as car accidents or crimes committed by the immigrant, bankruptcy of the immigrant (for debt owed to private creditors), etc.

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Answered on 9/06/14, 11:34 am


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