As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps couples who live on opposite sides of the Windsor-Detroit border reunite and live together. This blog post considers the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is a document that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsor signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States. The purpose of the form is to prove that the intending immigrant has adequate means of financial support and is unlikely to become a public charge.

By signing the form, the sponsor is agreeing to use their resources, if necessary, to financially support the beneficiary and any dependent(s). It is a legally binding contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government. If the beneficiary and/or dependents receive any designated federal, state, or local means-tested public benefits, under U.S. law the agency providing the benefit can request reimbursement from the sponsor.

As a cross-border immigration lawyer based in Windsor, Ontario, Christina Loebach helps Canadian businesses and individuals obtain work permits in the United States. This blog post considers the E-1 (Treaty Trader) and E-2 (Treaty Investor) visas, which are often a great option for Canadian entrepreneurs and investors seeking to do business in the United States.