Troubles with Potential Co-sponsors

[calihani 0]

Hi all.

Since my last post, I have found (fingers crossed) some potential co-sponsors. I have some problems though. One person, he is concerned that he does not know us. I found him through the community I used to live before. He has no issue with me as many people I know, he knows. He is concerned that he doesnt know my husband/fiance. I cant blame him really but he had asked me to try to alleviate his concerns. I am not sure what he is concerned about. He did mention that he is concerned about sponsoring someone from a hot-spot in the middle east. I am assuming that means he is not so much concerned about the financial responsibilty but something else entirely.many time talking to people when I say that my love is Palestinian, I get raised eyebrows. I need ideas how to alleviate his concerns. the only idea i can come up with is that the co-sponsor is just for the financial aspects of the immigration process. I wish there was a website that discussed what the I864 signer is NOT responsible for.

The other potential sponsor has a job but just recently got it. Can she still be a co-sponsor without tax forms but with a letter from work? if not good enough for the I864 then would it be ok for the I134?

thanks

cali

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Edited September 15, 2009 by Stephen + Elisha

[brlukath 1]

Your sponsors seem weak. Does your SO have any family in the US? It has the potential to raise a red flag, but if the rest of your evidence is very strong, I would not worry about that.

Other than that... there is not much you can do. If you found a stranger to sponsor you, ask him what more assurance he wants.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Untrue. Our co-sponsor was not a family member and we were approved without any problems.

This case might need much more evidence since indeed they look carefully at the region- and chances of AP are almost 100%

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Untrue. Our co-sponsor was not a family member and we were approved without any problems.

This case might need much more evidence since indeed they look carefully at the region- and chances of AP are almost 100%

Interesting. Perhaps it's consulate-specific, because I know I've read that certain consulates will only accept family members as co-sponsors. Others don't accept co-sponsors at all. Anyway, it's useful to know that at least some consulates will accept non-family co-sponsors.

EDIT: I knew I wasn't crazy: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=3265250

Edited September 15, 2009 by Stephen + Elisha

[Chica Yeyé 41]

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Untrue. Our co-sponsor was not a family member and we were approved without any problems.

This case might need much more evidence since indeed they look carefully at the region- and chances of AP are almost 100%

Interesting. Perhaps it's consulate-specific, because I know I've read that certain consulates will only accept family members as co-sponsors. Others don't accept co-sponsors at all. Anyway, it's useful to know that at least some consulates will accept non-family co-sponsors.

EDIT: I knew I wasn't crazy: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=3265250

Could be, indeed

As far as you being crazy, we already knew that

[MouadsWife 161]

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Ok...let me take this brief moment to 'freak out'

Now that thats taken care of... sorry, there was one more left in me.... "How do I know if it will be a problem with our consulate? Our cosponsor is not a family member, but family member of my best friend. We will be going through Casabanca....

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

[quote name='Stephen + Elis

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Untrue. Our co-sponsor was not a family member and we were approved without any problems.

This case might need much more evidence since indeed they look carefully at the region- and chances of AP are almost 100%

Interesting. Perhaps it's consulate-specific, because I know I've read that certain consulates will only accept family members as co-sponsors. Others don't accept co-sponsors at all. Anyway, it's useful to know that at least some consulates will accept non-family co-sponsors.

EDIT: I knew I wasn't crazy: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=3265250

Definitely is consulate specific. Consulates are not required to accept co-sponsors in ANY case. Some specifically do not allow it for K-1s (Bangkok) others allow only family members for K-1s (manilla). Unfortuantely I do not have a comprehensive list, maybe VJ does. It can also be asked of the consulate in email (and should be). I would go so far as to explain exactly the relationship and see what they say. Better to know now than go any further down that road. ANY consulate can refuse ANY co-sponsor. Most consulates do not have specific policies and treat each case individually. Like it or not, the middle eastern countries often give much heavier scrutiny to such things. The potential co-sponsors hestitation indicates he has not co-sponsored anyone from that region before so I doubt he could say for sure, but maybe someone in the MENA forum could advise, or better yet, the consulate themselves.

As I understand it, a consular officer is very unlikely to accept a co-sponsor who is not a family member.

Ok...let me take this brief moment to 'freak out'

Now that thats taken care of... sorry, there was one more left in me.... "How do I know if it will be a problem with our consulate? Our cosponsor is not a family member, but family member of my best friend. We will be going through Casabanca....

Send an email or call the consulate and ask. Be specific, do not try to fudge the deatils, you need to know now.

[D&R 0]

Hi all.

Since my last post, I have found (fingers crossed) some potential co-sponsors. I have some problems though. One person, he is concerned that he does not know us. I found him through the community I used to live before. He has no issue with me as many people I know, he knows. He is concerned that he doesnt know my husband/fiance. I cant blame him really but he had asked me to try to alleviate his concerns. I am not sure what he is concerned about. He did mention that he is concerned about sponsoring someone from a hot-spot in the middle east. I am assuming that means he is not so much concerned about the financial responsibilty but something else entirely.many time talking to people when I say that my love is Palestinian, I get raised eyebrows. I need ideas how to alleviate his concerns. the only idea i can come up with is that the co-sponsor is just for the financial aspects of the immigration process. I wish there was a website that discussed what the I864 signer is NOT responsible for.

The other potential sponsor has a job but just recently got it. Can she still be a co-sponsor without tax forms but with a letter from work? if not good enough for the I864 then would it be ok for the I134?

thanks

cali

Wow! Did I read that right? You found someone that "doesn't know you" who is willing to co-sponsor? He's brave (or stupid)

[Sandrila 1]

Our co sponsor was not a family either.

All they want to see is that they can add the support and credibility that is needed to vouche for the SO.

It is a difficult position to be in. I worried so much about that too because my family would have never considered helping for the same reasons alot are leary of.

I just thank GOD I was blessed with our co sponsor's understanding, willingness, support and well wishes.

It wouldn't have been possible without her.

IMO I don't think it is a decision to be taken lightly (and I knew that going in) and from what I understand they (co sponsor) are just as responsible and liable as the petitioner is. Although signing is free, there is always a risk that things could go sour, in which case, the dishonesty or lack of sincerity on part of the SO, would reflect back on the sponsor/co sponsor.