Affidavit of Support

[JenK 0]

Hello there!

My fiance has his interview at the consulate on the 23rd and one thing worries me... my affidavit of support. I am working only part-time at the moment as I am going to college. I do not make even half of the required 125% of poverty level for 3 people. I will once I get a job after school is completed, but I don't now.

However, I have a pretty large amount in the bank. If they see that you cannot support your fiance on your salary, do they look at the bank statements and will that be enough or do I need a co-signer?

I do not have one, and I do not have anyone who can even BE one. My dad is retired, my grandparents are retired, I have no brothers or sisters, I don't have any idea who I can even ask. Do you think my bank statement will be sufficient? I'm in a panic over this because I do not want it to be a problem during his interview. Does anyone know?

Thank you!

Jennifer

[Jesse and Hema 2]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=support :

When assets are used, the assets must equal 5 times the difference between the annual income and the

needed 125% of the poverty level, this is because the affidavit is in effect for 5 years. For instance, if you

needed $15,500 income and had an annual income of $13,500, you would need an extra $2,000 of assets for 5

years, or a total of $10,000 in assets in addition to your income. In general, if you are deficient on yearly income

for sponsorship and your assets are somewhat borderline, do not take chances--have a co-sponsor. If you do not

have a job or a steady income from other sources (such as retirement income), you will likely have to get a

co-sponsor for your spouse, even if your assets are adequate. The USCIS looks VERY CLOSELY at current income

and not just the assets.

So yes, assets can be used... I've also seen other posters state that it's 3 years instead of 5. If your "large amount in the bank" is sufficiently large, no worries.

[JenK 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=support :

When assets are used, the assets must equal 5 times the difference between the annual income and the

needed 125% of the poverty level, this is because the affidavit is in effect for 5 years. For instance, if you

needed $15,500 income and had an annual income of $13,500, you would need an extra $2,000 of assets for 5

years, or a total of $10,000 in assets in addition to your income. In general, if you are deficient on yearly income

for sponsorship and your assets are somewhat borderline, do not take chances--have a co-sponsor. If you do not

have a job or a steady income from other sources (such as retirement income), you will likely have to get a

co-sponsor for your spouse, even if your assets are adequate. The USCIS looks VERY CLOSELY at current income

and not just the assets.

So yes, assets can be used... I've also seen other posters state that it's 3 years instead of 5. If your "large amount in the bank" is sufficiently large, no worries.

Thank you very much! That makes me feel better!

Jennifer

[Island-Girl 0]

Hello there!

My fiance has his interview at the consulate on the 23rd and one thing worries me... my affidavit of support. I am working only part-time at the moment as I am going to college. I do not make even half of the required 125% of poverty level for 3 people. I will once I get a job after school is completed, but I don't now.

However, I have a pretty large amount in the bank. If they see that you cannot support your fiance on your salary, do they look at the bank statements and will that be enough or do I need a co-signer?

I do not have one, and I do not have anyone who can even BE one. My dad is retired, my grandparents are retired, I have no brothers or sisters, I don't have any idea who I can even ask. Do you think my bank statement will be sufficient? I'm in a panic over this because I do not want it to be a problem during his interview. Does anyone know?

Thank you!

Jennifer

thats ok dont worry..

[Island-Girl 0]

Hello there!

My fiance has his interview at the consulate on the 23rd and one thing worries me... my affidavit of support. I am working only part-time at the moment as I am going to college. I do not make even half of the required 125% of poverty level for 3 people. I will once I get a job after school is completed, but I don't now.

However, I have a pretty large amount in the bank. If they see that you cannot support your fiance on your salary, do they look at the bank statements and will that be enough or do I need a co-signer?

I do not have one, and I do not have anyone who can even BE one. My dad is retired, my grandparents are retired, I have no brothers or sisters, I don't have any idea who I can even ask. Do you think my bank statement will be sufficient? I'm in a panic over this because I do not want it to be a problem during his interview. Does anyone know?

Thank you!

Jennifer

let me know if you pass the interview we have same case

[JenK 0]

Hello there!

My fiance has his interview at the consulate on the 23rd and one thing worries me... my affidavit of support. I am working only part-time at the moment as I am going to college. I do not make even half of the required 125% of poverty level for 3 people. I will once I get a job after school is completed, but I don't now.

However, I have a pretty large amount in the bank. If they see that you cannot support your fiance on your salary, do they look at the bank statements and will that be enough or do I need a co-signer?

I do not have one, and I do not have anyone who can even BE one. My dad is retired, my grandparents are retired, I have no brothers or sisters, I don't have any idea who I can even ask. Do you think my bank statement will be sufficient? I'm in a panic over this because I do not want it to be a problem during his interview. Does anyone know?

Thank you!

Jennifer

let me know if you pass the interview we have same case

I will do that! Thank you Good luck to you too!

[Island-Girl 0]

Hello there!

My fiance has his interview at the consulate on the 23rd and one thing worries me... my affidavit of support. I am working only part-time at the moment as I am going to college. I do not make even half of the required 125% of poverty level for 3 people. I will once I get a job after school is completed, but I don't now.

However, I have a pretty large amount in the bank. If they see that you cannot support your fiance on your salary, do they look at the bank statements and will that be enough or do I need a co-signer?

I do not have one, and I do not have anyone who can even BE one. My dad is retired, my grandparents are retired, I have no brothers or sisters, I don't have any idea who I can even ask. Do you think my bank statement will be sufficient? I'm in a panic over this because I do not want it to be a problem during his interview. Does anyone know?

Thank you!

Jennifer

just wondering how much money in the bank??? to cover up shortfall???

let me know if you pass the interview we have same case

I will do that! Thank you Good luck to you too!