The obligations end when the applicant either:
- Obtains 40 quarters of qualifying social security quarters; or
- Becomes a U.S. citizen; or
- Leaves the United States and is no longer a lawful permanent resident; or
- Obtains a new adjustment of status based on a different affidavit of support while a subject to removal; or
- Dies
Separation, divorce, leaving the household do not mean the end of the obligations of the sponsor.