Q: I am asked to be 2nd sponsor for immigration. Can I ask the immigrant to sign a contract with me waiving all sue rights.
My Uncle who is a U.S. citizen, married about 3 years ago in Iran. He applied for a green card for her at that time, and they are waiting since. My uncle lives in Iran for past 10 years, and never traveled to U.S. So, when they were asked for an interview the officer in the U.S. embassy told him that he is not eligible to support his wife and he needs to choose 2 other supporters. So, now the first supporting person is his brother and now he asked me if I can be the second supporter and fill the I-864, since they have no other eligible person. I was reading the web and seeing the obligations and duration of such a support frightened me a little. I want to help my uncle but I want to minimize my obligations. I was thinking it may be a good idea if I can write an official agreement with my uncle's wife so, that we waive all the rights from her, that she may use to sue me in future for support. I was wondering if this is possible and presentable in court? and if so where can I do that?
A: It may be better for the candidate to find a different sponsor.
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