A co-worker is asking me to sponser his wife, so she can come over from India.  What are the drawbacks.?
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Following up on Jason's answer above, yes you will be responsible if you are filing based on I-864. This implies that financial liability can come on you. \n\nFake marriage - same response don't even think about cause you will serve time if they find out and INS has ways to do that. They are a pretty sneaky bunch of people. \n\nSuggestion for your friend is he should approach a good immigration lawyer or try through the company's immigration lawyer. There have been numerous case in my personal knowledge where going through the sponsoring company helps.
714180
No! Not unless they are issued a valid work visa.
116119
my business has a strong connection in india and need working partners .
339610
I would suggest playing the Visa Diversity Lottery and have your wife play as well - double the chance. Beyond that it may be tough without family ties to the US or an employee to sponsor you (and they can only do that if they can show that they do not have any equally qualified American workforce available).\n\nIf you're wealthy, there is an investor visa, but that requires a substantial investment into an US company (>$250.000) which will most likely be lost. Try talking to an immigration lawyer in the US.
347591
It will not work.  Your friend is crazy.  She would have dual citizenship.
1178858
here are the facts: you must present yourselves as man and wife for no less than two years. yes she can grab your money and split and tell immigration;  however there are steep criminal penalties for this in the USA  which means she would have to be stupid to tattle on herself and risk going to prison.  worried about her cheating on you?  sex is not part of the bargain pal. dollars for citizenship;  you pay for EVERYTHING ... house, fake wedding pictures, a nice diamond ring, a honeymoon, etc etc... if you expect to get laid too then you can expect to pay for that as well. and fifteen thousand AMERICAN dollars is cheap;  at least 20K  for the basics.
1185238
There will likely be withholding on any income (or other) distributions to the foreign partner. You can read more by following the link below.
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Go to your nearest British Embassy or Consulate and apply for a work visa, or, if your wife is already there (which I gather she is?), check her visa to see if you are allowed to come jointly. \n\nUsually, the British Consulate is pretty good about letting spouses travel and work together.
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I can't believe you didn't know that any foreigner working in Spore under a work permit can't marry a Sporean !!! So this means you two are in fact NOT married and the child has been born out of wedlock !!! You must contact the authority at once and apply for exempt status as soon as possible my friend or things can be very bad for you !!!
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Tell her to call the INS.  They will be able to give all the necessary information.
721506
She will have to give reasonable reason why not, as otherwise they employer can expect her to go where they need her. For a temporary role, she should request travel expenses, which they are obliged to meet as she cannot relocate due to it not being a permanent role.
1174362
Call an insurace broker from india they will do it for you!
370507
There may be certain documentation you can get to, but in the end you'll have to go down to your local office and meet with a worker face-to-face.  You can't do the entire process electronically.  Sorry.\n\nIn defense of the asker to the other answer...you don't know the circumstances...she could be at the library where it's free.  Or maybe in the past she could afford to purchase a PC, it's only a 1 time expense.  AND what if she lives in an apartment that happens to offer free internet...you don't know the circumstances.
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This is not what you need for success.  \n\nYou've already mentioned you're aware this "new guy" isn't proactive or responsive.  Why would you want to associate with someone who is a user and a taker?  Guaranteed, he will do the same to you.  \n\nYou don't anywhere mention how you would fund all this "traveling" and potential income.  I see alot of ifs and they don't make the mortgage payment.\n\nSit down and make a list - just a simple pro and con list of what you know.  Then make a similar list of what you don't know about this "offer".  \n\nListen to your instinct.
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Very tough situation, I have a few question before I can answer clearly your question. Has the company that you two are involved in currently in operation and generating revenue? Have you completely explain your feelings for her?  Most men do not speak clearly to women when explaining things like this? Ages of you and her? Education of both? I know this sounds very trivial, but this information will help give you good advise to move forward.\nFYI- Been there, done that.
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England works a touch different than the US (in regards as to where to submit), but the child may have duel citizenship.  Get to the Indian Consulate to get these questions answered
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I think you would work out any 'financial support' requirements in getting your visa or green card.  If Pancha is right and you are thinking of a 'gratuity' not only don't I recommend it, I recommend strongly AGAINST it. It is considered a bad thing to try to bribe an official over here.