I-134 Question

[SteveK 0]

Sorry if this question has been asked a million times already. I've searched around the site but haven't found a clear answer to this question yet.

I'm the foreign fiance of a USC and I'm struggling to find how I can include my liquid assets on the I-134. My fiance is likely a little short in meeting the 125% above the poverty line (or at the very least, too close for comfort) but my liquid assets easily cover this requirement.

I realize the option is available to have a co-sponsor and my future in-laws wouldn't have an issue with pitching in to help but I'd rather not put the burden on them.

Would I be best to fill out an I-134 with just liquid assets shown (my income not being eligible) or would this come up during my interview and have to show proof of assets.

Thanks,

Steve

[BlakeandOlha 0]

My understanding is that your assets do not figure into the equation. Your SO is completing and affidavid of support in which he promises to take care of you financially based on HIS financial condition. If he is unable to meet the 125% threshold, then he will need to get a co-sponsor. I've seen this question asked by a number of different members in many different ways.... and the answer is always the same. Sorry.

[YuAndDan 153]

If you have liquid assets, you could transfer them to US citizen petitioner to hold in a US bank account, and then provide a copy of that bank account statement showing the balance amount to use as an asset.

NOTE: assets are only valued at 1/3 income, that is if income falls below the line by 1000, then 3000 in assets are needed to make up the difference.

Useful info from London Embassy:

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:

• bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, the number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large deposits, an explanation thereof should be given;

• proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated);

• letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or expected earnings indicated;

• statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value;

• proof of income from business investments or other sources.

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided.