Q: How long does the Affidavit of support sponsorship agreement remain in force?

A: The Form I-864 sponsorship agreement remains in force until the sponsored immigrants meet certain conditions:
1. They become a U.S. citizen.
2. They receive credit for 40 quarters of work.
3. They permanently depart the United States and formally abandon their lawful permanent resident status.
4. In a removal proceeding, they lose the lawful permanent resident status obtained through the sponsor’s Form I-864.
5. The sponsored immigrant passes away.