After the petitioner, joint sponsor, and/or household member complete the Affidavit of Support form, he or she should submit supporting financial evidence. This will be submitted to the NVC in Step 6. Additional supporting evidence may be requested by the consular officer at the visa interview.
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Statutory rape is an unusual crime with very few defenses. Even if an underage partner consents to sex, relations with that partner are against the law and will be charged criminally, regardless of use of force. People below a certain age cannot legally consent to sex. Statutory rape laws exist to protect children, even from themselves, so if a youth says they are of age to consent, that has historically not been a defense. Meanwhile, the consequences for an adult charged with this crime have been severe.