I have a couple of questions about the K1 process.
1. If I bring a girl to the USA on a K1 visa and we marry, but then divorce before 2 years, am I obligated to support her as her sponsor? If so, for how long?
2. If we remain married for over 2 years, and then divorce, am I obligated to support her as her sponsor? If so, for how long?
3. Are there any other time mile stones that change the rules for support?
4. What are the obligations for supporting a married or divorced spouse who has come to America on a K1 visa?
I realize the rules change if DV is an issue. I am asking these questions assuming DV is not an issue.
I found this on the USCIS website regarding affidavit of support:
An affidavit of support is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for another person, usually a relative, who is coming to the United States to live permanently. The person who signs the affidavit of support becomes the sponsor of the relative (or other individual) coming to live in the United States. The sponsor is usually the petitioner of an immigrant petition for a family member.
An affidavit of support is legally enforceable; the sponsor's responsibility usually lasts until the family member or other individual either becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 quarters of work (usually 10 years).
The law concerning affidavits of support is found in Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sections 212(a)(4) and 213A. The provisions are codified in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 8 CFR 213a.