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New proposed bill would allow substitute sponsors for affidavit of support of dead petitioners

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | July 29, 2001 - 12:00am

What happens if a petitioner dies while a beneficiary is waiting for the priority date on their petition to be current? Under present law, if the petitioner dies while the petition or application is pending, the...

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