If I’m a permanet resident and have a year in US, can my sponsor legally take away my residency or cancel it?
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If I’m a permanet resident and have a year in US, can my sponsor legally take away my residency or cancel it?
I just want to move out from my mom’s house but she keeps telling me that if I do it, my stepfather (who is my sponsor) will cancel my permanent residency. Therefore II would have to go back to my country where I have no one or nothing. Iam 19 years old, I work and I go to school. I just want to move out.
Asked on March 18, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, your sponsor cannot take away your permanent resident status simply because you want to move out of your mother's house. There is no way that can happen. However, as your sponsor, the stepfather may be liable for any means-tested public assistance you may receive from the government and, perhaps, their concern is that if you move out of their house, you are more likely to seek governmental assistance. It is best to discuss the situation with them to understand where they are coming from but also to let them know that you know your rights as far as your status is concerned.
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