hi

[yahya_marie 5]

which application is better to file for the co-sponsor the I134 or the I864 and should we wait til after we file or should we do it now when we file again the I 129f petition

[Otto 83]

which application is better to file for the co-sponsor the I134 or the I864 and should we wait til after we file or should we do it now when we file again the I 129f petition

Most all Embassies/Consulates require the I-134.

The affidavit of support is (if petitioning for a K-1) for the interview stage and is not submitted at the same time as the petition.

[Kathryn41 3,207]

You will start with the I-129f by itself. That is sent by the US partner in the US. Once it is approved, the file is transferred to the Consulate in the foreign partner's country. They will send out a package of information stating what is required. This package will say if they need the I-134 (most common) or the I-864. Best to wait and see what information you receive from the US Consulate as that will be the most complete and accurate.

The I-864 will be required after the K-1 is used and the two of you are married. The foreign spouse then needs to apply to adjust their status (AOS) from a non-immigrant fiancee to a Permanent Resident. The US partner has to include the I-864 with the AOS application.