Can sponsorship of an immigrant be transferred?
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Can sponsorship of an immigrant be transferred?
I am starting the process of bringing my Korean wife to the US. Since I am currently a full-time student, I have a friend who is willing to sign on as a sponsor. When finished with school and fully employed, can I relinquish my friend’s legal commitment by assuming responsibility as her sponsor or is he locked into the sponsorship for the full duration?
Asked on January 2, 2015 under Immigration Law, Ohio
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The joint sponsor will be the sponsor for the entire duration.� But typically this is not an issue because as long as your wife does not seek any means tested benefits from the government, no sponsor is going to be affected in any way nor will be responsible or liable.� it is not for purposes of providing support; it is a contract between the sponsor and the government whereby the sponsor agrees to reimburse government for any benefits paid out to the immigrant that are considered means-tested.
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