Affadavit of Support Vs Assets (Mexico)

[CheshireMoon 0]

Hi everyone,

Apologies if I am posting this in the wrong forum.

I am an adjunct professor engaged to a Mexcian woman and we are just now beginning the K-1 process. Over the past several days I've worried myself sick over the employment/poverty level requirements.

Here's my situation:

Over the past three years I have made a little over 18K. So, greater than 100% of the poverty level but less than 125%. THIS year, I WILL be making 125% of the poverty level.

My parents are unwillng to sign an affadavit of support (because they are retiring and fear they might not be able to assist in case of catastrophe). But, they are willing to transfer assets such as bonds to me to cover the deficit over the past several years between my income and 125% of the poverty level (x whatever number is required. 5x?).

I have heard some consulates do not accept assets in considering the K-1 request? Does anyone know if this is the case in Juarez?

Finally, I'm a bit worried about the adjunct nature of my employment. I've been teaching at the same institution for 9 years and have added in the past year another to the mix. But technically my employment is "contingent" every semester as I am an adjunct. Is this going to be problematic for me?

Thanks for reading.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You need to provide bank statements to show assets. They like to look for large sums of money being deposited just so you can meet the requirement of the affidavit of support, so I am not sure having your parents gift you the assets will work.

When you say 'this year', do you mean your current income? You should list your current income on the I-134 and provide documentation to prove it, such as letter from employer and/or recent pay stubs.

Temporary employment is problematic, but since you have been doing it for 9 years, it doesn't really seem to be all that temporary.

Anyone that is a USC or LPR residing in the US can be a co-sponsor, so if you want to be completely safe, you could find someone else.

[CheshireMoon 0]

Thanks for the reply.

Yes. By "this year" I mean my present income. What my 2014 W2s will show.

In terms of assets, we were thinking bonds. Might that make any kind of difference?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You cold list the bonds, if they give you some. However, it seems your current income meets the requirement, so you just need to list that as your income and provide the proof. The bonds would just the be the icing on the cake in that case.