What is a sponsor and what is the sponsor's role in the immigration process?

A sponsor is an individual or organization that takes on the responsibility of financially supporting an immigrant in the United States. Sponsors are usually family members, close friends, or employers of immigrants, and they must provide documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to demonstrate financial responsibility. Sponsors must provide sufficient evidence to show that they can financially support the immigrant and their dependents, such as bank statements and pay stubs. Sponsors must complete Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to prove their financial commitment to the immigrant. This form must be completed and signed by the sponsor and the immigrant, and include a copy of the sponsor’s taxpayer identification number, proof of employment with income, and documentation of assets and liabilities. In California, the sponsor’s role in the immigration process is especially important for family-based immigrants who may not have the necessary funds to support themselves or dependents. By providing financial support, the sponsor ensures that the family can receive basic necessities and remain in the United States. The sponsor is also responsible for notifying the USCIS of any changes in the immigrant’s address, and providing financial support to the immigrant if they face any unexpected circumstances. Furthermore, the sponsor is required to reimburse the government for any public benefits received by the immigrant.

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Un patrocinador es un ciudadano o residente legal permanente de Estados Unidos que financia la inmigración de un extranjero a Estados Unidos. El patrocinador se compromete a proporcionar suficientes fondos para mantener al extranjero durante su estadía en Estados Unidos. La responsabilidad principal del patrocinador es asegurarse de que el extranjero no sea una carga pública y cumpla con formularios de inmigración y documentación, además de presentar evidencia de que el extranjero posee los fondos necesarios para satisfacer las necesidades básicas. En California, el patrocinador debe ser un miembro de la familia del extranjero. Los miembros de la familia incluyen padres, hermanos, cónyuges, hijos, abuelos, tíos, sobrinos, primos, cuñados, suegros, consuegros, yases, parientes por afinidad, hermanos políticos, hijastros y nueras. Con el formulario I-134 de la Inmigración, el patrocinador puede comprobar sus ingresos y así confirmar que es capaz de proporcionar suficientes fondos para el extranjero. El patrocinador a menudo es responsable de ayudar al extranjero con el proceso de inmigración, asistiendo en la recolección de documentos y presenciando entrevistas de inmigración, como un patrocinador familiar.

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