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How do we get out of a sponsorship?

Asked on Jan 18th, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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My husband and I sponsored my son-in-law, two years ago. He is from Australia. We are having issues with him and he is being served with a restraining order. We are afraid he may financially ruin us.
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Immigration Law Attorney serving St. Louis, MO
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You can't get out of it, but it is not a general obligation to pay the person's bills.  Rather, the obligation is to reimburse the government for any public benefits the person applies for.  If your son-in-law never applies for food stamps or medicaid, you won't be required to pay anything.
Answered on Jan 18th, 2013 at 8:13 PM

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