Can anyone please explain to me the affidavit of support form?

[pd_vriend 0]

Hello from Vancouver,

soon i will be asking my soon-to-be father-in-law to be a co-sponsor to me for my K-1 visa. can anyone please explain to me a little more what that form is all about. what exactly is he liable for? why do i need a sponsor?

i think i understand a little bit about it but the more info i have the better

thanks!

Paul

[YuAndDan 153]

The I-134 only indicates to the consulate that you will not become dependent on the government for support from the time you enter the USA until you get the green-card.

Note I-134 is not considered to be binding.

What may concern father-in-law is the binding nature of I-864 that is later used when adjusting status used for GREEN-CARD.

[pushbrk 13,611]

The I-134 only indicates to the consulate that you will not become dependent on the government for support from the time you enter the USA until you get the green-card.

Note I-134 is not considered to be binding.

What may concern father-in-law is the binding nature of I-864 that is later used when adjusting status used for GREEN-CARD.

Right, but the I-134 actually looks like a binding document. It isn't but it gives that impression. Just google "I-134 not a binding document" to read all you need to understand that aspect.

At some point though, a qualified sponsor is going to have to sign the I-864 and it IS binding. Unless there's a concern the immigrant will become a public charge, a close friend or relative will usually consider themselves pretty safe. If there is a public charge concern, they may be reluctant to sign a contract saying they'll reimburse the US Government for benefits.

[nathandace 0]

The I-134 only indicates to the consulate that you will not become dependent on the government for support from the time you enter the USA until you get the green-card.

Note I-134 is not considered to be binding.

What may concern father-in-law is the binding nature of I-864 that is later used when adjusting status used for GREEN-CARD.

Right, but the I-134 actually looks like a binding document. It isn't but it gives that impression. Just google "I-134 not a binding document" to read all you need to understand that aspect.

At some point though, a qualified sponsor is going to have to sign the I-864 and it IS binding. Unless there's a concern the immigrant will become a public charge, a close friend or relative will usually consider themselves pretty safe. If there is a public charge concern, they may be reluctant to sign a contract saying they'll reimburse the US Government for benefits.

I was also wondering this too, I have not gotten to this part in the process yet, but its good to know that there are resources out there that will explain these forms that will be filled in later on during the process. Thanks!