Q: What guidelines can I follow when it comes to support required for sponsored individuals?
I have a wife and her daughter living in the US that I have sponsored, but we're getting a divorce. The civil case isn't touching on the support required by the Affidavit of Support. Though I told my wife I could not afford the daughter after the paperwork was done, she brought her in anyway. I need to know just how much I'm going to need to give her. She's not the type of person to be kind or understanding, so if there's no limit to what I give, she'll take everything until there's nothing left.
A:
You do not have to give her anything, it is more like a security deposit. Work with an immigration attorney to help you with this process. All the best.
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