Sponsor's responsiblity/Please help

[asawa]

I petitioned for a family member, after his arrival (as a permanent resident) my life turned into hell. He threatenned me and my family, I left my place for him. Now he doesn't want to work. He knows that I am financially responsible for him (that is what he threatens me with). USCIS says that is not their responsiblility once he has his green card. Can anyone direct me as to what I should do? Please help.

asawa

[PraetorianXI]

You are not financially responsible to him (unless this is your spouse).

You are responsible to the Government if he becomes a public charge to the government. You do not have to give money or support this person.

[lionslayer611]

kICK HIM OUT OF YOUR PLACE AND GET A LAWYER

[knowledgeable]

Change ...

... the locks on your doors and notify the local police department.

Heed the valuable advice from PraetorianXI and LionSlayer611.

Good luck and hope it works out for you.

[txh1b]

If he is an adult, he is on his own. Just make it clear he is not allowed in the house. Give him a deadline to find a place of his own, not more than 24 hrs. After that, his belongings will be outside the door if I were you.

[asawa]

Sponsor's responsibility?Please help

The form that I signed to sponsor him was I-864. Here is how my responsiblity is stated:

"Your obligation to support the immigrant you are sponsoring in this affidavit of support will continue until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the United States. * Although 40 qualifying quarters of work (credits) generally equates to 10 years of work, in certain cases the work of a spouse or parent adds qualifying quarters toward eligibility. * The Social Security Administration can provide information on how to count qualifying quarters (credits) of work. * The obligation also ends if you or the sponsored immigrant dies or if the sponsored immigrant ceases to be a lawful permanent resident and departs the United States. * Divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation."

I called USCIS if I can drop my sponsorship, I was told I can not. He is not making my life any easier. He keeps saying that he would sue me. Going back and forth with him is not helping me. Who should I talk to? Immigration or family lawyer? I appreciate all your reponses.

Thanks

asawa

[PraetorianXI]

Dear friend, like I said...

You can not drop your sponsorship... BUT, your responsibility is not to this individual... it is to the US government in the event that he becomes a public charge.

There is nothing he can sue you for, you need to kick him out (call the police), and he must find his own way to support himself.

The affidavit stands for the next 10 years, 40 quarters or until he becomes USC... but this affidavit has nothing to do with providing him a place to live or money. Again, it is to the government... and this individual will not be able to become a public charge so easily, since he has hardly contributed (Taxes) to the government.

[txh1b]

Looks like the person that you sponsored picked up a few bits and pieces of legal terms while in US from some TDH and found out he could sue you. Of course, anyone can sue. But the judge will toss the case out without even thinking twice if he is an individual that is fit to earn and wants to sit on the couch.

Just relax and kick him out.

[PraetorianXI]

YOU, could sue HIM, for trying to blackmail/extort you.

[C4us]

If you or your family has been threatened with physical violence, go to the courthouse and obtain a protective / restraining order. If it is granted by the judge, it will normally require that he remain a certain distance from you which would be out of your home. If he violates the order, he can be arrested and jailed. Do not bail him out; he would have to remain in jail until his case is heard.

If he is simply an unwelcome guest, he can be forced out of your home, but it will take more time. Contact a lawyer for a consultation as how to do so in your state.

Do not worry about him suing you; it is very unlikely that an attorney would take such a case without a significant payment up front ( consider if he will be able to obtain $5-10,000 or more for legal fees).