122.4 Sponsored Noncitizens

As a condition of entry, a sponsor must sign an affidavit of support on behalf of a noncitizen.

55 Pa. Code § 183.36(a)

For noncitizens whose sponsors signed an affidavit of support (Form I-134) before December 19, 1997, deeming ends after three years from the noncitizen's date of entry to the U.S. for permanent residency. These sponsors were not required to sign a new affidavit.

New affidavits of support (Form I-864) were required of new sponsors and for adjustments of sponsor or status made on or after December 19, 1997. Deeming applies to a sponsored noncitizen until they have worked 40 qualifying quarters of coverage or gets U.S. citizenship , whichever is earlier.

The following are exceptions to the deeming requirement:

When a sponsored noncitizen is determined to be indigent

When a sponsored noncitizen is a victim of domestic violence