When Steve Summers wanted his Mexico-born Evangelina Zapata bride to obtain U.S. residency, he signed an affidavit promising to support her so that she would not become a “public charge.” A “public charge” is someone who relies on government assistance to pay for food and bills.
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The couple are now divorcing and Zapata is relying on the affidavit to claim alimony from Summers reports Fox News Latino. Zapata contended that Summers never fulfilled the responsibility he agreed to in the affidavit, and said he is in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Specialist US immigration lawyers have explained that they try to convey to clients the serious responsibilities that come with signing an affidavit of support.
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Steve Summers signed an affidavit swearing his bride, Mexico-born Evangelina Zapata would not become a “public charge” as part of her US residency application.