IM-103 October 4, 2004; IM-56 April 18, 2003
Sponsored immigrant provisions apply to those sponsored immigrants whose sponsor (see 1105.010.20.05 Definition of Sponsor) signed an affidavit of support or similar statement (as a condition of the immigrant’s entry into the United States as a lawful permanent resident), on or after December 19, 1997. Sponsored immigrants are subject to sponsor liability (see 1105.010.20.10 Sponsor Liability) rules and in rare circumstances to sponsor deeming (see 1105.010.20.15 Sponsor Deeming). Record sponsor information on the Sponsor Information (FM85) screen. Refer to the Adding and Updating Immigrant Sponsor Information user guide for additional information.