Read This Before You Sign That Affidavit of Support
The Affidavit of Support, commonly referred to as Form I-864, is a critical document in the U.S. immigration process. It serves as…
Aileen Ligot Dizon is a licensed attorney in Texas and the Philippines, and serves as the Managing Partner at Ligot Dizon Law Firm, P.C. Her areas of practice include Divorce & Family Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate, and Wills-Trusts-Probate matters. Aileen is actively engaged in several professional and community organizations and currently holds the position of State President of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, as well as President & CEO of Lawin Media Network Corp. For additional information about the author, please visit https://aileenligotdizon.com.
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