Co-sponcer question

[Aly and Randy 0]

Hello all,

My dad is going to co-sponcer me and he's going to be leaving June 15th for his summer vacation so were going to try to get his paper work done before he leaves, is there a problem filling out I-134 a bit early? Hopefuly we will get are NOA2 mid to the end of June.

Next question, my dad is retired and recives a good pension so on th I-134 what else would he need other then his tax records and w2 for the London embassy?

I have looked thru the forms and haven't be able to find anything about a co-sponcer who is retired.

Thanks for the input!

[Bernie C 24]

In addition to his tax transcripts (or complete copies of tax returns) it might be a good idea to include some bank statements showing regular deposits and account balance.

Its best to send the most recent information available at the time of interview.

Also remember that even though dadio is going to co-sponser, you are still required to complete an I-134.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Account balance should not matter if his earnings alone cover himself, his dependents plus the one Alien Beneficiary. So instead of a bank statement you can also use a pay stub from the pension checks if anything is mailed out to your father.

Also since he is retired are you planning on three years of tax forms?

Good luck.

[bmagno23 0]

nothing is ever too early, being early gets you ahead in case things get delayed and there are setbacks. other then that both bernie and audy answered very well...good luck as well

[pushbrk 12,979]

nothing is ever too early, being early gets you ahead in case things get delayed and there are setbacks. other then that both bernie and audy answered very well...good luck as well

Indeed there is such a thing as too early for an affidavit of support but at this time of year on this projected timeline, it's probably NOT too early to do the I-134 for a retired co-sponsor.

[Aly and Randy 0]

Thanks for the replies!!

We were only going to go with one year of tax records, should we go with 3?

[John and Camie 39]

Thanks for the replies!!

We were only going to go with one year of tax records, should we go with 3?

Yes. Transcripts for '09, '08 and '07. I'm so glad they're free, can't tell you how many times I've had to order them from the IRS for this or that.

Edited May 26, 2010 by John and Camie

[Audy_Rob 26]

Hello all,

My dad is going to co-sponcer me and he's going to be leaving June 15th for his summer vacation so were going to try to get his paper work done before he leaves, is there a problem filling out I-134 a bit early? Hopefuly we will get are NOA2 mid to the end of June.

Next question, my dad is retired and recives a good pension so on th I-134 what else would he need other then his tax records and w2 for the London embassy?

I have looked thru the forms and haven't be able to find anything about a co-sponcer who is retired.

Thanks for the input!

One of the most commonly missed documents to go with a joint sponsor's I-134 submission is proof that he is a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident. So in addition to all of those financial records you submit with his I-134, you also need to submit the additional proof of Citezenship or LPR status.

Good luck.