Affidavit of Support I-134 documents

[Seema Puri 0]

Hi all,

I just received my NOA2 today in the mail and I am so happy. But I am worried about collecting income verifications documents for I-134 as I just got laid off from work and I was thinking about going to India for four months and spending time with my fiance. What should I do now? If I get a co-sponsor, does it matter how much income he has and how much liability he has for example mortgage, student loans and car payment etc. Should I come back sooner from India to do all the paper work and should I get more than one co-sponsor? Please help. Thanks!!

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

affidavit of support pertains to the consular interview stage of the K-1 process - moving to Embassy and Consular Discussion...

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[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi all,

I just received my NOA2 today in the mail and I am so happy. But I am worried about collecting income verifications documents for I-134 as I just got laid off from work and I was thinking about going to India for four months and spending time with my fiance. What should I do now? If I get a co-sponsor, does it matter how much income he has and how much liability he has for example mortgage, student loans and car payment etc. Should I come back sooner from India to do all the paper work and should I get more than one co-sponsor? Please help. Thanks!!

Yes the co-sponsors income matters. He must make enough to support his family and your fiancee. Liabilities do not matter. More than one co-sponsor will not ,atter. They do not combine incomes. SOMEONE has to make enough to support your fiancee and their other family members, When you come back is up to you and your arrangements

[Seema Puri 0]

I had filed for K-1 visa for my fiance in June 2009 and received NOA2 on Sep 12 09.

NCV approves by Oct 12 09

US Consulate approves and gives interview by Dec 09

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I had filed for K-1 visa for my fiance in June 2009 and received NOA2 on Sep 12 09.

NCV approves by Oct 12 09

US Consulate approves and gives interview by Dec 09

Add your timeline here: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/intro.php?cfl=

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I had filed for K-1 visa for my fiance in June 2009 and received NOA2 on Sep 12 09.

NCV approves by Oct 12 09

US Consulate approves and gives interview by Dec 09

I don't get it. What does this have to do with anything?

Unless the requirements change between now and the interview (which you believe will be in December), then those dates don't matter.

You will have to submit an I-134, and supporting evidence. The New Delhi consulate website still says that they want the I-134 notarized, but this may not be true anymore. Most consulates have done away with this requirement. You can get general information here (scroll down to AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT):

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/ivpacket309k1.html

You should also download the I-134 from the USCIS website and have a look at it:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf

You'll notice there's nothing on the form about obligations like mortgages, student loans, or car payments. There are two broad categories of information they want: income and assets, and dependents. Income needs to be enough to support the number of the dependents at 125% of the poverty level, which is defined in this document:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf

In the I-864P document I linked to above, this is referred to as "Sponsor's Household Size".

Figuring out the household size isn't obvious from looking at the I-134, but you basically count yourself, your fiance, and anybody else whom you are required or choose to provide support for. Your co-sponsor would count themselves, your fiance, and anybody else whom they are required or choose to provide support for. Then, look on the chart for the corresponding annual income in the "125% of Poverty Line" column. If annual income is enough, then stop - you're done. Otherwise, you can include assets (cash, or property you can sell within 12 months without hardship or penalty). The assets are counted at 1/3 the value of income.

You have to provide evidence of income, at a minimum. This means copies of tax returns or IRS transcripts, pay stubs, and a letter of employment. If you list assets, then you must also provide proof you own the asset, and evidence of it's value.

If you don't make the above threshold (and you won't, if you're unemployed), then your co-sponsor must. Don't bother adding a co-sponsor who won't meet the minimums - the consulate won't accept them. As Gary says, you can't add up their incomes to meet the requirements. You need one (and only one) co-sponsor who can meet the minimum requirements for their own income/assets and dependents, as described above.

[k.loveh 0]

name='JimVaPhuong' post='3305769' date='Sep 12 2009, 09:01 PM'

I don't get it. What does this have to do with anything?

Unless the requirements change between now and the interview (which you believe will be in December), then those dates don't matter.

I believe it was because he was told to fill in his timeline. He didn't quite understand completely, that's all.

Edited September 13, 2009 by k.loveh

[Happy2Be 0]

I too found out that my petition was approved at the USCIS, which was Sept 11th.

Anyway I am preparing the Affidavit of Support, form I-134, and I will have to get a co-sponsor which my mom has agreed to be, because my income is below what is required.

So my question is, how I get the form filled out for the co-sponsor? Do I fill out a second I-134 and have it state that they will support my Fiancee on my behalf and where I state relationship to sponsor, would I write "Daughter in-law"?

Also I would love to see some examples of filled out item #11 in the I-134 because I am not sure how I should write my intentions of support?

Here is what I had written so far. I think this is fine but I am not sure what they want to see exactly:

"I will provide housing, money for food, clothing and transportation for as long as my fiancee needs. We will get married once she arrives in the US. We will be living together from then on. My mom, BLANK, intends to help support her financially until she acquires her green card."

Or should I say "support her financially until she finds a job"?

thanks

Eric

[Happy2Be 0]

Also what is the difference between form I-134 and form I-864 ?

Thanks

Eric

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I too found out that my petition was approved at the USCIS, which was Sept 11th.

Anyway I am preparing the Affidavit of Support, form I-134, and I will have to get a co-sponsor which my mom has agreed to be, because my income is below what is required.

So my question is, how I get the form filled out for the co-sponsor? Do I fill out a second I-134 and have it state that they will support my Fiancee on my behalf and where I state relationship to sponsor, would I write "Daughter in-law"?

Your fiancee is not yet your mother's daughter-in-law. In the worst case, answering that way could cause a consular officer to suspect that you're already married and deny the K-1. Write "Son's fiancee"

Also I would love to see some examples of filled out item #11 in the I-134 because I am not sure how I should write my intentions of support?

VisaJourney Example Forms

Here is what I had written so far. I think this is fine but I am not sure what they want to see exactly:

"I will provide housing, money for food, clothing and transportation for as long as my fiancee needs. We will get married once she arrives in the US. We will be living together from then on. My mom, BLANK, intends to help support her financially until she acquires her green card."

Or should I say "support her financially until she finds a job"?

thanks

Eric

None of that is necessary. Check the example form.

Also what is the difference between form I-134 and form I-864 ?

Thanks

Eric

I-134 is for the consulate stage of the K-1 visa process; I-864 is for adjustment of status after your fiancee arrives in the US on the K-1 visa and marries you.

The I-134 is not legally binding, but the I-864 is.

[Happy2Be 0]

Ahh good thing I inquired about it. Do I need to make a cover letter for the I-134 and provide all supporting information just like described here for the I-864 ?

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/I-864_Cover_letter

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Ahh good thing I inquired about it. Do I need to make a cover letter for the I-134 and provide all supporting information just like described here for the I-864 ?

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/I-864_Cover_letter

No, you don't need all that. You're not mailing the I-134 to anyone; your fiancee will hand-carry it to the interview with her, and the consular officer will review it at that time. You will, however, need supporting documents for any income and assets listed on the affidavit.

[Happy2Be 0]

No, you don't need all that. You're not mailing the I-134 to anyone; your fiancee will hand-carry it to the interview with her, and the consular officer will review it at that time. You will, however, need supporting documents for any income and assets listed on the affidavit.

Ok great. Now for this list of assets. I have very little in assets and income myself. My mother will be the primary supporter for my fiancee. The list of assets would be hers. Would the consular want to see last 6 months of bank statements and letter stating she is the owner and manager of a motel?

I assume the 3 years of tax returns would only be used for the i-864. I think it would be cumbersome if my fiancee takes those with her to the Consular during her interview.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

No, you don't need all that. You're not mailing the I-134 to anyone; your fiancee will hand-carry it to the interview with her, and the consular officer will review it at that time. You will, however, need supporting documents for any income and assets listed on the affidavit.

Ok great. Now for this list of assets. I have very little in assets and income myself. My mother will be the primary supporter for my fiancee. The list of assets would be hers. Would the consular want to see last 6 months of bank statements and letter stating she is the owner and manager of a motel?

I assume the 3 years of tax returns would only be used for the i-864. I think it would be cumbersome if my fiancee takes those with her to the Consular during her interview.

If her income is sufficient to meet the requirements, there's no need to list assets (including bank balances). If assets are listed to meet the requirements, supporting documentation is required for each.

Generally, the most recent tax return (presumably 2008) is sufficient for the I-134. If the income reflected on that return is substantially lower than usual, you may wish to submit returns for the 2 previous years in order to demonstrate sustained earning potential.

Edited September 15, 2009 by Stephen + Elisha

[TexPol 1]

I am trying to figure out what to do about one part (question 11) of the I-134...the part about 'specific contributions to the suport of the person'. I am seeing conflicting ways to fill in that part. Some say leave both boxes unchecked and just say "N/A (K-1 Visa process for permanent residence) " , others check one box and they say they intend to support..then list what they will support" Anyone have any suggestions as to what the right way really is?

Thanks in advance.