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  1. #1
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    Default Joint Sponsor That's Been Had

    I'd gave my brother my joint sponsorship for his wife so that she could come to the USA. She seemed like such a sweet and wonderful girl back then! But have recently found out that she's been working as a Manicurist without a license, paid for some schooling for that license BUT has never been to a single class, taken her written test from the state licensing board with falsified documents and claiming to live in another place, and has been coercing with other Vietnamese to accomplish this.

    She's got him terrified that she'll take their daughter from him and divorce him if he says or does anything to stop her. She says that because he and I signed sponsorship papers that we'll have to reimburse the US Government for any support she'll get and there's nothing that we can do about it until 10 years from the date of her entry has passed. He's a christian man that also has some professional licenses and has never taken any short-cuts legally. And his love for his daughter leaves at the mercy of this little terrorist!

    What can we do?

    Keep in mind that this is just the tip of the iceberg so-to-speak and that I've chosen to concentrate on the more legal aspects more readily apparent.

  2. #2
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    Default Re: Joint Sponsor That's Been Had

    Unfortunately, affidavits of support continue even in the event of a divorce. Ten years is the maximum period for the support; there are other triggering events that release that obligation. In addition, there are limitations to the benefits she is able to receive based on both income and immigration status. The affidavit alone should not dictate his actions.

    Your brother needs more assistance than he could receive from a forum. He needs to speak with both family law and immigration attorneys. He can always seek to be the custodial parent if he chooses to divorce.

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