Affidavit of support! I need help!

[abril1 0]

Hello!, my fiance ( USA citizen) and I (mexican) got approved, now we are waiting for the fiance's package. Our case has been received in Ciudad Juarez, I would like to know how much time it usually takes to arrive at my town?

I also want to know if the affidavit of support has to be sended to the USA inmigration center or I should take it with me to the interview. How can we know if we need a co-sponsor....?

the more information you can give me about the affidavit of support , the better!

Thanks in advance for your help!

[sarah&rob 1]

My fiance isn't from Mexico, but I think I can answer your question about the I-134 affidavit of support form.

That form will be taken with you to the interview. Your fiance (the USC) has to fill it out and have it notartized and then send it to you.

Your fiance will need a co-sponsor if he makes less than [125% x poverty level for household size] which for 2008 can be found here http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/08poverty.shtml

(if i'm wrong about that part someone else can correct me, i'm just at the beginning of the whole process myself but all this is what i understand to be correct)

[masterpiece91 0]

Hello!, my fiance ( USA citizen) and I (mexican) got approved, now we are waiting for the fiance's package. Our case has been received in Ciudad Juarez, I would like to know how much time it usually takes to arrive at my town?

I also want to know if the affidavit of support has to be sended to the USA inmigration center or I should take it with me to the interview. How can we know if we need a co-sponsor....?

the more information you can give me about the affidavit of support , the better!

Thanks in advance for your help!

I cannot answer how long it will take to get to your town but hopefully i could help with the other questions.

* The affidavit must be completed by the petitioner (It's his ability to support you that they care about.)

* The affidavit should be taken to the interview. Do not send it anywhere.

* The affidavit must be notirized by a US Notary.

* You will need a co-sponsor if the petitioner does not have income or assets over the 125% poverty line. (Look up the poverty line)

* If your fiance (the petitioner) is mighty close to the 125% poverty line i would suggest getting a co-sponsor to cover your bases.

* Your fiance (the petitioner) needs to show as evidence 2 to 3 options from the following list for the affidavit:

- Employer letter (Must be on Company letterhead)

- Tax transcripts for last 3 years (you could get these free from IRS)

- Last 3 to 4 paystubs

- Statement from bank stating deposits made in last year and balance

*If your fiance (the petitioner) needs to get a co-sponsor he still needs to fill an affidavit with evidence along with another affidavit from co-sponsor along with his evidence (same as listed above.)

I hope this helps!

[payxibka 10,044]

Hello!, my fiance ( USA citizen) and I (mexican) got approved, now we are waiting for the fiance's package. Our case has been received in Ciudad Juarez, I would like to know how much time it usually takes to arrive at my town?

I also want to know if the affidavit of support has to be sended to the USA inmigration center or I should take it with me to the interview. How can we know if we need a co-sponsor....?

the more information you can give me about the affidavit of support , the better!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Each consulate has different procedures... Ciudad Juarez website has a wealth of information on it.... If you have not already you may want to familiarize.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/wwwhiv...ml#fiancepacket

[웃 910]

You do not send anything to Juarez, nothing. You BRING all the documents with you.....

1) two intent to marry papers (Mexican citizen does not sign before hand, he/she signs it in front of the consular officer)

2) copy of NOA 2

3) copy and original birth certificates for both the USC and Mexican citizen

4) proof of relationship (vacations, plane tickets, hotels receipts, and photos)

5) two 2x2 photos of the Mexican citizen (you can get these at the medical exam in Juarez)

6) Fill out the DS-156 and DS-156K and print off TWO copies, do not sign

7) Affidavit of support notarized at a U.S. bank. Basically if the sponsor makes less than 20,000 a year then you should get a co-sponsor.

8) pay a fee at Banamex (hundred and something dollars)

9) medical in Juarez (135 dollars)

10) In most cases the USC will receive packet 3 in the mail before the Mexican citizen. You can prepare all the documents ahead of time. All you need to do is e-mail/fax the packet 3 letter to the Mexican citizen and he/she can go to Juarez for the appointment anytime after.

Edited February 27, 2008 by thegreatgate

[Minya's wife 24]

Hello!, my fiance ( USA citizen) and I (mexican) got approved, now we are waiting for the fiance's package. Our case has been received in Ciudad Juarez, I would like to know how much time it usually takes to arrive at my town?

I also want to know if the affidavit of support has to be sended to the USA inmigration center or I should take it with me to the interview. How can we know if we need a co-sponsor....?

the more information you can give me about the affidavit of support , the better!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Each consulate has different procedures... Ciudad Juarez website has a wealth of information on it.... If you have not already you may want to familiarize.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/wwwhiv...ml#fiancepacket

On the above referenced page, please look in particular the section on "Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants" which has instructions and information on the Affidavit of Support and the Poverty Guidlines.

-P

Edited February 27, 2008 by Paula&Minya

[caityrose 0]

Hey Abril- you should take a look at some of the posts in The Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion Forum and look under the "Juarez Consulate" thread- it's really helpful and specific to the consulate in Ciudad Juarez

At least it's helping me a lot