My brother sponsored his wife 10 years ago. She has never held a job and will not pursue citizenship. They may be going through a divorce in the upcoming year. Does his sponsorship still end after 10 years even though she has never held a job? Or does
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My brother sponsored his wife 10 years ago. She has never held a job and will not pursue citizenship. They may be going through a divorce in the upcoming year. Does his sponsorship still end after 10 years even though she has never held a job? Or does
10 years of sponsorship..immigrant wife will not work..
Asked on April 7, 2016 under Immigration Law, Virginia
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Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The sponsorship does not end just because they are divorced. however, sponsorship as part of the affidavit of support is different and separate from support he may be required to provide to her as part of the divorce proceedings. That is something to be discussed with a family law attorney.
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