What are the penalties for sponsors who make false statements on the affidavit of support?
The criminal penalty for false statements (18 USC 1001) or perjury (18 USC 1621) is a term of imprisonment for up to 5 years, a fine, or both. The criminal penalty for visa and other document fraud (18 USC 1546) is a term of imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine, or both. All of these offenses have a 5-year statute of limitation. Additionally, if fraud is discovered on an affidavit of support, the intending immigrant’s immigrant visa or adjustment of status application will be denied.
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