Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Hi, am thinking of doing an affidavit of support for my brother who is applying for his permanent residency, he came here on a fianc�e visa, recently got married and had a child. If he decides to get government assistance/ aid for his child or U. S citizen step children how will that affect me?


Asked on 2/03/16, 10:27 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

Assistance obtained by a U.S. citizen spouse or child is not imputed to the foreign immigrant. It will only affect you, as the joint sponsor, if the sponsored immigrant himself applies for a means-tested benefit (one in which eligibility for the benefit is derived from ones income).

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Answered on 2/03/16, 12:21 pm
Rahul Manchanda, Esq. Manchanda Law Office PLLC

Please call me at (800) 750-1828. Kind regards, RDM

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Answered on 2/12/16, 11:07 pm


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