Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Enforcement

Contingency-Fee Representation Nationwide

Sound Immigration represents sponsored immigrants in lawsuits to enforce the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. Our law firm is devoted exclusively to enforcing the financial obligation created by U.S. immigration law when a sponsor fails to honor that obligation.

For qualifying cases, we offer contingency-fee representation, meaning there is no upfront attorney fee.

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What is Form I-864 Affidavit of Support enforcement?

The Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is a legally binding contract required by U.S. immigration law. When a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsors a family member to immigrate, the sponsor must sign the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). By doing this, the sponsor promises to provide financial support at a minimum level.

That promise is enforceable in court.

Affidavit of Support I-864 cases most often arise after a marriage has ended.

If the sponsored immigrant is unemployed or very low-income, they are entitled to financial support from the sponsor. Affidavits of Support are also required in other types of family-based immigration, and those Affidavits of Support can also be enforced.
If a sponsor stops providing support, federal law may allow the sponsored immigrant to file a lawsuit to enforce the I-864 sponsor’s obligation.

How do I know if I have a Form I-864 enforcement case?

If the following things are true, you may have a legal claim for financial support:

• Immigrated through a family- or marriage-based process.

• Obtained your 2- or 10-year green card.

• Are unemployed or low-income.

• Are not receiving adequate financial support from your sponsor.

These lawsuits are filed in federal court and are typically brought against a former spouse or family member who signed the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) and later refused to comply with it.

Contingency-Fee Representation for I-864 Affidavit of Support Claims

Most lawyers do not take Form I-864 Affidavit of Support cases because the people who need this help have very limited financial resources. Sound Immigration makes legal representation available to our clients, regardless of their financial ability.

For qualifying I-864 Affidavit of Support cases, we represent clients on a contingency-fee basis. This means:

• No upfront attorney fee.

• Our fee is paid from amounts recovered from the I-864 sponsor.

• If no recovery is obtained, no attorney fee is owed by our client.

This allows our clients to enforce their rights under the U.S. immigration Affidavit of Support Form I-864 without taking on additional financial risk. Clients are responsible for limited out-of-pocket costs, such as court filing fees, which are discussed during the case review process.

How We Handle Affidavit of Support I-864 Cases

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support enforcement cases are not immigration applications. They are civil lawsuits governed by federal law. These are private civil lawsuits. The government does not enforce the Affidavit of Support, and government lawyers are not involved.

Our I-864 enforcement cases follow these phases:

Step One

Case evaluation.

We review information from a prospective client and meet for a video consultation. If the individual has a valid claim and is a good fit for our firm, we offer representation and provide a written service agreement.

Step Two

Case workup.

Our firm will gather information and materials from our client to prepare their case. We have an online client portal and can work securely with clients all across the country.

Step Three

Demand phase.

We will contact your sponsor and notify them of your legal claim. Some claims are resolved voluntarily at this phase, and the sponsor agrees to provide support.

Step Four

Federal lawsuit.

If the sponsor refuses to provide support voluntarily, we file the claim in federal district court and continue full-scope representation until the matter is resolved by settlement or judgment.

Who Sound Immigration Is For — and Who It Is Not.

Our law firm is for you if:

• You immigrated to the United States based on a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

• The sponsor who signed your Affidavit of Support has stopped providing financial support

• You want to enforce that promise

Sound Immigration does not assist:

• Sponsors seeking advice about their obligations

• People seeking help with immigration applications

• General divorce or family law matters

If you are a family law attorney or advocate assisting a low-income immigrant, information about expert or consulting services is available here. We are happy to speak with you.

How do I get started?

If you believe you may have a claim to enforce a Form I-864 Affidavit of Support and want to know whether contingency-fee representation is available, the next step is a case evaluation.

During our case evaluation, we determine whether the I-864 sponsor’s obligation applies to your situation and whether the case is a good fit for our firm. review your immigration background and financial circumstances and provide a free evaluation of whether you may qualify for support.

If we offer to take your case, you will receive a written agreement explaining the scope of our representation. There is no obligation to proceed. All consultations are confidential, and Sound Immigration is a private law firm not affiliated with any government agency.

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