I-864 Defense Attorney for the Sponsor
The common scenario is that a petitioner sponsors an immigrant to come to the United States to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The petitioner signs an I-864 Affidavit of Support on the immigrant’s behalf and pays all of the expenses for the process. Soon after becoming an LPR the immigrant leaves the petitioner and sues for support under the I-864 Affidavit of Support. The immigrant finds an attorney who sends the sponsor a threatening letter(s) - also known as a demand letter - advising you that you owe thousands of dollars in lump sum support and monthly support for an indefinite period of time. The letter threatens that If you do not pay up immediately it will cost you more in the long run.
You have searched the internet for a defense attorney who will assist you. Unitl now you have not found an attorney who is knowledgable and experienced in litigation to enforce the I-864 Affidavit of Support. Until now, the only attorneys that have popped up as a result of your search are attorneys wanting to sue people like you and not defend you.
Your search is over! Mulder Law to the rescue. Kyndra L Mulder, Esquire, represents the sponsor who has become a potential defendant. Attorney Mulder is one of the best and most knowledgable attorneys in the United States on the defense of the enforcement of the I-864 Affidavit of Support.
Your situation is unique. To determine your defenses and offset of any liability requires knowledge of the contract itself and application of that knowledge to your unique situation. Attorney Mulder will first fully review your situation and determine your defenses. She will then discuss the situation with you to determine what action should be taken that is in your best interest.
Case law regarding the enforcement of the I-864 is minimal. The case law that exists is sometimes paradoxical between jurisdictions. What this means for you (the sponsor) is that there are many arguments to be made regarding interpretation of the I-864 contract that have not yet been decided by a court of law. When you bring a new argument before the court and request a decision based on your argument it is called a case of first impression.
Not only are there five events that terminate the I-864 as a contract, there are many factors that offset any amount owed by you to the defendant. These factors must be considered on a case-by-case basis as each person has a unique situation. Secondly, you can plan for the termination of the contract by operation of law.
Kyndra L Mulder, Esquire’s first advise to you is; DO NOT speak to or respond to an attorney that sends you a demand letter. S/he is not on your side. S/he is not looking out for your best interest. Call Kyndra L Mulder, Esquire before you take any further action.
