If I’m sponsoring my dad’s permanent residence status but he recently got sick and was admitted into the hospital, since he doesn’t have enough to pay the medical bill am I liable?
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If I’m sponsoring my dad’s permanent residence status but he recently got sick and was admitted into the hospital, since he doesn’t have enough to pay the medical bill am I liable?
Asked on October 6, 2015 under Immigration Law, Illinois
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
It really depends on whether the type of assistance he is receiving in the hospital will trigger the affidavit of support which you had signed as the petitioner as part of the sponsorship of his permanent residence application. You should find out exactly what program his medical benefits are being covered by.
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