I-134 vs. I-864

[Kiwi & Me 0]

I'm leaving for New Zealand tomorrow, and though my I-129F petition has not yet been approved, I wanted to bring as many of the documents my fiancee (Kiwi) will require when applying for her K1 visa.

So...

First off, which affidavit of support do I use? I-864 or I-134? Does this vary by consulate? What are the differences?

Also, I read about the affidavit needing to be notarized, but I don't see any space specifically for this on the I-864 form. I don't have a copy of the I-134 in front of me to see if there's a space on that form.

I've printed out copies of my last 3 years income tax returns, and they're all below the poverty limit (mainly because I was a student), but I also have a letter from my current employer showing my salary as roughly 3 times the poverty limit. Can I expect any trouble here?

Any other advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Jasman0717 8]

I had to submit the I-134 for Manila. Have you checked the embassy website, a lot of times it will list what is required right there on the web site. Good luck

[Ladylethal 12]

I'm not sure if it's the same for all embassies but for Brasil K1 requires an I-134.

[YuAndDan 153]

Most consulates require I-134, I checked the NZ consulate site and reviews here and don't see much.

You can prepare both and bring them both, they both use the same documentary evidence. The I-134 needs to be notarized.

Later on you will use the I-864 for AOS.

[Kiwi & Me 0]

Most consulates require I-134, I checked the NZ consulate site and reviews here and don't see much.

Me too. Was just hoping one of the Kiwis might see this and pass on the info.

You can prepare both and bring them both, they both use the same documentary evidence. The I-134 needs to be notarized.

That was pretty much my plan if I didn't see a more difinitive answer.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

[Yodrak 7]

Kiwi & Me,

I-134.

If you don't have an approved petition yet, recognize that much of your other financial documentation (and maybe even the I-134 itself) may be stale, and will have to be updated, by the time the visa interview happens.

Yodrak

I'm leaving for New Zealand tomorrow, and though my I-129F petition has not yet been approved, I wanted to bring as many of the documents my fiancee (Kiwi) will require when applying for her K1 visa.

So...

First off, which affidavit of support do I use? I-864 or I-134? Does this vary by consulate? What are the differences?

Also, I read about the affidavit needing to be notarized, but I don't see any space specifically for this on the I-864 form. I don't have a copy of the I-134 in front of me to see if there's a space on that form.

I've printed out copies of my last 3 years income tax returns, and they're all below the poverty limit (mainly because I was a student), but I also have a letter from my current employer showing my salary as roughly 3 times the poverty limit. Can I expect any trouble here?

Any other advice anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[aussiewench 9]

Kiwi & Me

I realise you have just petitioned using the I-129F, but had you looked into DCF (direct consular filing) for NZ? Especially as you are travelling there.

[staphros 0]

Just thought i'd add that the new I-864 does NOT need noterizing.

It was updated a few weeks ago and is slightly different in this respect.

Also the I-134 is usually for consulates - but check out their website (some use I-864)

I-864 is ALWAYS used for the AOS.

[Yodrak 7]

staphros,

Name me an IV post that requires I-864 and will not accept I-134 for a K visa.

Yodrak

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Also the I-134 is usually for consulates - but check out their website (some use I-864)

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[meauxna 15]

Kiwi & Me

I realise you have just petitioned using the I-129F, but had you looked into DCF (direct consular filing) for NZ? Especially as you are travelling there.

I was just gonna say.....

Unless they have a strong desire to stay apart and drag the immigration process out for as long as is possible.

If they like getting things done quickly and completely, DCF in New Zealand is the way.

[Kiwi & Me 0]

If you don't have an approved petition yet, recognize that much of your other financial documentation (and maybe even the I-134 itself) may be stale, and will have to be updated, by the time the visa interview happens.

Good point...still, it can't hurt to have some of those things there. Guess we'll see.

Thanks for the reply!

I realise you have just petitioned using the I-129F, but had you looked into DCF (direct consular filing) for NZ? Especially as you are travelling there.

I'd heard that DCF was pretty quick. Unfortunately, we're not married yet. (In fact...the whole reason I'm going is to propose). So...unless there's a way to process an I-129F through DCF, I don't see how that would work.

Thanks for the idea, though.

[Yodrak 7]

Kiwi & Me,

A short (very short) engagement is out of the question? You can always have the fancy ceremony later.

Yodrak

I realise you have just petitioned using the I-129F, but had you looked into DCF (direct consular filing) for NZ? Especially as you are travelling there.

I'd heard that DCF was pretty quick. Unfortunately, we're not married yet. (In fact...the whole reason I'm going is to propose). So...unless there's a way to process an I-129F through DCF, I don't see how that would work.

Thanks for the idea, though.

[meauxna 15]

If you don't have an approved petition yet, recognize that much of your other financial documentation (and maybe even the I-134 itself) may be stale, and will have to be updated, by the time the visa interview happens.

Good point...still, it can't hurt to have some of those things there. Guess we'll see.

Thanks for the reply!

I realise you have just petitioned using the I-129F, but had you looked into DCF (direct consular filing) for NZ? Especially as you are travelling there.

I'd heard that DCF was pretty quick. Unfortunately, we're not married yet. (In fact...the whole reason I'm going is to propose). So...unless there's a way to process an I-129F through DCF, I don't see how that would work.

Thanks for the idea, though.

A New Zealand wedding would be nice.... I got married on an island!

[Kiwi & Me 0]

Kiwi & Me,

A short (very short) engagement is out of the question? You can always have the fancy ceremony later.

We'd talked about it, and felt that might be a little too rushed. I think Kiwi just wants to get married in Vegas by Elvis, with a more formal ceremony later.

[staphros 0]

staphros,

Name me an IV post that requires I-864 and will not accept I-134 for a K visa.

Yodrak

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Also the I-134 is usually for consulates - but check out their website (some use I-864)

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Just said that incase there is a embassy still using I-134.

I have only used UK embassy - but at the time I checked it USCIS was mentioning both.

However the UK embassy site said I-134.

Guess it is probably the norm now.