What to do After a Spousal Sponsorship Breakdown (2024)

FAQs

What happens if your immigration sponsor withdraws? ›

If you have already obtained U.S. residence (either through consular processing or adjustment of status), and you didn't commit fraud in the process, you probably don't need to worry. Even if your petitioner attempts to withdraw support, it will not likely affect your immigration status.

A sponsorship breakdown is an official declaration that a sponsor can't or won't meet the responsibilities of its sponsorship undertaking (the form it signed to sponsor a refugee). This means the sponsor can't or won't support the refugee after they arrive in Canada.

An Affidavit of Support is legally enforceable. The sponsor's financial responsibility usually lasts until the applicant either becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work (usually 10 years) under the Social Security Act.

Financial Responsibility: There's no denying that sponsoring an immigrant can be costly. From visa application fees and legal costs to potential salary requirements, the financial investment can be significant. Businesses also often need to demonstrate their financial ability to support the immigrant employee.

Disadvantages for sport

A performer can become reliant on a particular sponsor, which could then pull out. Some sponsorship (for example, alcohol) gives a bad image to sport. Generous sponsorship is only available to the elite few. Performers, teams and events can be manipulated or exploited to suit the sponsor.

If you want to withdraw your sponsorship of an immigrant who has not yet become a lawful permanent resident, you need to send a written request to USCIS. In the letter, you must explain your reasons for withdrawing your sponsorship and provide evidence to support your decision.

Consequences of Green Card Abandonment

If you surrender or abandon your green card, you cannot undo your choice. Without a green card, you usually need to file a visa application to travel to the United States. If you are a citizen of certain countries, you can travel without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.

Can a Petitioner Cancel a Green Card? It's much more difficult to cancel a green card once it has been approved. After an immigrant has received full status as a United States citizen, the fraudulent activity would have to be proven.

An affidavit of support is a legally enforceable contract, and the sponsor's responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or is credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).

You can end a sponsorship agreement before its expiration date if the other side has not fulfilled its obligations. This is called a “breach.” Accordingly, you should identify the breach and then gather any evidence that you have.

What is the minimum income to sponsor a spouse? ›

2024 Income Requirements for Green Card Sponsors

The most common minimum annual income required to sponsor a spouse or family member for a green card is $25,550. This assumes that the sponsor — the U.S. citizen or current green card holder — is not on active military duty and is sponsoring only one relative.

The spouse who files the Affidavit of Support is referred to as the sponsoring spouse. The sponsoring spouse must generally provide financial support until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or has completed 40 quarters of work.

Yes, if you have submitted an Affidavit of Support.

Typically, this obligation continues until your spouse becomes a U.S. citizen, accrues 40 qualifying work quarters in the U.S. (roughly 10 years), permanently departs the country, or passes away.

The spouse who files the Affidavit of Support is referred to as the sponsoring spouse. The sponsoring spouse must generally provide financial support until the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen or has completed 40 quarters of work.

In addition, the approval rate for spousal temporary resident visas increased from 55% in 2022 to 75% between January and September 2023.

Sponsors of spouses and children of U.S. citizens must only prove assets valued at three times the difference between the poverty guidelines and actual household income.

Misrepresentation in the Application Form

All parties involved in the sponsorship application—sponsor as well as sponsored family members—are required by law to provide accurate information in the application. Any misrepresentation, accidental or deliberate, shall result in the application being denied.