{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9NQE4RYF9sPnV5oLHHNwdi","label":"Immigration Sponsor","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RD2KAbcnrk0vfpUCEog3N9F"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":[],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":null,"alternative_labels":[],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"An immigration sponsor is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of a destination country (e.g., United States) who takes legal responsibility for supporting a foreign national seeking to enter or remain in the destination country (e.g., U.S.). The sponsor usually submits an affidavit of support, which is a legally enforceable contract stating that they will financially support the immigrant to ensure they do not become a public charge.","examples":[],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":null,"country":null}