Can an affidavit of support help an alien demonstrate to that he or she is not likely to become a public charge?
Yes. Since many aliens who apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status after December 19, 1997, will have an affidavit of support, USCIS and the State Department will take that into account in deciding whether the alien is likely to become a public charge in the future. Even though an AOS is necessary for some immigrants and helps to convince the government that they will not become dependent on the government for subsistence in the future, USCIS or the State Department can still deny an immigrant admission or adjustment of status under the “totality of circumstances” test based on other factors such as age, health, employment, and education, as described above.
