Hello all,

We are just starting out here with our I - 129F package.
My check was cashed the other day and I'm waiting for the confirmation in the mail.
I am filling our the I-134 now.
I'm worried it will look like I don't make enough money to support my Yanyan when she comes here.
I don't own my own home and I have squat for savings.
How do they make their determination on enough support?
Am I up a creek here?

This is my number 1 worry about this whole thing.
I love her and want my Yanyan here with me.

Does anyone have an idea about this?

Thanks,
Paul

The income requirement is based on the poverty level. You have to earn 125% of the poverty, which in 2006 came to something around $19,000/year. A Google search will probably turn this up. Also, it should be listed on the I-864 Affadavit of Support.

However, your biggest problem is residence. If you are living in China, as I am, I suggest you get a second beneficiary, someone back in the States who is willing to sign the papers with you. Because they will say you are not qualified to be a sponsor if you don't live in America, and proving your intent to go back once you get her visa is also difficult. Better to have someone else co-sponsor with you.

Remember, their primary concern is money. They only want people who are going to pay taxes; they certainly don't want anyone who's going to collect welfare. Follow the money. Prove that you'll pay.

www.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/immigration/pdfs/web995.pdf Hope this link helps it has a chart for 125% above poverty level it is the I-864, pverty Guidelines

2 people $16,500
3 people $20,750
4 people $25,000
5 people $29,250

Poverty Levels for 2007. Depends on number in your household (that depend on you) and where in the US you are.

Even a part-time job can suffice (if worked many hours).... can also get a co-sponsor - you have time so you're not necessarily up a creek..

(See Chart)
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Your income will have to be 125% of the poverty guideline. The amount is the the same for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia and there are separate tables for Alaska and Hawaii. It varies with the size of the family unit. Here is a link to the latest information . . .
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

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Thanks,
TJ