questions about affidavit of support

[bmorgan 11]

Hi,

I am sure these question have been asked 1000 times, but I want to make sure I get some updated answers from people going through the same thing as me!

These all are in reference to form I-134

1- Question 2-States I have resided in the United States since ______________…. I recently lived abroad with my fiancé for a year, but should I still place my date of birth there since it was only for a year that I was away? Or a addendum stating my move and return date?

2-My parents are going to co sponsor us…. but they don't wan to disclose all of their financial information, is there a way they can just show that they reach above the poverty line?

3- Along with #2, my mom is going to do the co sponsorship but is a housewife but she shares all finances with my father, how can she go about filling this out? Or is it best for my dad to sign it

4-A bit of background info-- i haven't worked in the usa since 2010, and have only worked abroad last year for a few months. I have been at university and have focused on school instead of work the past few years. will that be a problem for the affidavit of support? In my bank currently I do reach above the poverty line, and have recently been hired by my parents that are opening a business. Are any of these going to be a red flag for anything? I have the w-2s from when i did work...

5- As my mother is my boss, for the letter from employer, will that be weird? I will make sure it is really professional and has the companies header on there, but I am still worried!

6- HOw much of my bank accounts do I need to show, will the last 6 months of statements be ok?

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to help me!

[Elizabeth+Fred 35]

1) Did you *reside* with your fiance (as in, live, study and work there, on a valid and apropriate visa) or were you there as a (longtime) tourist(-visa) ?

If the first... use your return-to-USA date. If the latter... use your birthdate.

2) Your parents, as the (co-)sponsor, will have to prove that they have the means to do so. They will have to provide IRS tax returns to prove income, they may have to present bank letters to show saving accounts or funds, and/or they may have to show proof of other assets (possessions), all to establish that they have the means to support you and your fiance if needed. If they feel that is too much disclosure, they should not do it.

3) If the above are in your father's name (as well), he will have to at least co-sign.

5) That will probably raise a red flag. A letter of your employer can help, but not if that employer is ALSO your (co-)sponsor, AND direct family. This is not to say that they will dismiss it right away, but it IS a red flag, and you WILL be questioned about it.

6) Usually, they want to see a year's worth of "finances" of those doing the sponsoring.

Don't jump into this voyage until you fully understand what is needed to get it approved, and make sure you have ALL documentation, proof, statements etc etc ready and available BEFORE filing !

That said... good luck on your journey!

[bmorgan 11]

1) Did you *reside* with your fiance (as in, live, study and work there, on a valid and apropriate visa) or were you there as a (longtime) tourist(-visa) ?

If the first... use your return-to-USA date. If the latter... use your birthdate.

2) Your parents, as the (co-)sponsor, will have to prove that they have the means to do so. They will have to provide IRS tax returns to prove income, they may have to present bank letters to show saving accounts or funds, and/or they may have to show proof of other assets (possessions), all to establish that they have the means to support you and your fiance if needed. If they feel that is too much disclosure, they should not do it.

3) If the above are in your father's name (as well), he will have to at least co-sign.

5) That will probably raise a red flag. A letter of your employer can help, but not if that employer is ALSO your (co-)sponsor, AND direct family. This is not to say that they will dismiss it right away, but it IS a red flag, and you WILL be questioned about it.

6) Usually, they want to see a year's worth of "finances" of those doing the sponsoring.

Don't jump into this voyage until you fully understand what is needed to get it approved, and make sure you have ALL documentation, proof, statements etc etc ready and available BEFORE filing !

That said... good luck on your journey!

thank you for your help. i am just getting prepared since i have a busy next few weeks. one more question- if my aunt cosponsors, and makes the poverty line for her and her husband, does she need bank statements? or will irs stuff and w-2s suffice?