Legal Effect Of Affidavit Of Support

Legal Effect Of Affidavit Of Support Obligation for Permanent Resident Status-Green Card.

The signing of an Affidavit of Support Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ creates a contract between the sponsor and the U.S. The government benefits the sponsored immigrant and any federal, state, or local agency administering means-tested public benefits programs.

Once the sponsored immigrant becomes a permanent resident, they or any benefit-providing agency may enforce sponsor obligations via civil action.