If I file for Bankruptcy (13) protection does that revoke my permanent resident co-sponsorship?

Atlanta, GA Viewed 46 times. Posted 3 months ago in Immigration

I co-sponsored my mother-in-law four years ago. She wants her citizenship status so that she can retire to her own country and collect Social Security (not sure if that's possible). This disgusts me. And she's generally annoying so I'd really like to get her out of my hair. I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy after co-sponsoring her permanent resident application. Does that revoke my co-sponsorhip? And if so, who do I notify?

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David Nabow Soloway

This attorney is licensed in Georgia. Posted 3 months ago.

You would need to consult with your bankruptcy attorney in order to determine whether your obligations under your Affidavit of Support will be discharged through your bankruptcy. Regardless of whether your obligations are discharged in bankruptcy, that will not have an impact upon your mother-in-law's valid Lawful Permanent Resident status or the timing and eligibility for her to apply to become a naturalized citizen.

Current immigration law does not prohibit people from naturalizing either because they plan to collect retirement benefits while living abroad or because they are generally annoying.

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