Affidavit of Support I-134 Question

[mrsalfayad 6]

Hello all!

I'm sure this information is somewhere out there on VJ, but I looked and couldn't find exactly what I'm looking for.

I found the federal poverty guidelines on this website: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/11poverty.shtml

But I'm wondering how many people I should consider there to be in my family. My mother is going to be the co-sponsor, and in our household its just me, my father and my mother. So does that mean that we would look at the line for 3 family members? Or do we count my fiance and make it 4 family members?

Or if I chose to forego the co-sponsor, would I look at the 1 family member line (just counting myself), or 2 family members (me and my fiance)?

I'm trying to figure out how exactly to calculate the 125%. If I can count just myself, I alone meet the 125% requirement. Same thing if I count myself and my fiance. But if I have to include everyone in my household, which is my mother, my father, myself and (soon!) my fiance, I need the co-sponsor.

I'd appreciate any clarification! Thanks!

[Mandy_Amro 3]

Unless your parents are dependant on you for support, you should not need to include them.

Make sure you meet the 125% for you and your fiance now, and the 125% on your last years tax returns. Even though it is not required Ive seen people need to get a co-sponsor because they didnt meet the 125% last year. Otherwise get a co-sponsor. The minimum evidence on the I-134 is never enough. Make sure you include:

Bank letter

Employment letter

At least 2-3 months of pay check stubs

Copy of income taxes with W-2

Any investment account statements

The COs are looking for consistent income and employment history.

Hope I could help!

Edited August 15, 2011 by Mandy_Amro

[mrsalfayad 6]

Unless your parents are dependant on you for support, you should not need to include them.

Make sure you meet the 125% for you and your fiance now, and the 125% on your last year’s tax returns. Even though it is not “required” I’ve seen people need to get a co-sponsor because they didn’t meet the 125% last year. Otherwise get a co-sponsor. The minimum evidence on the I-134 is never enough. Make sure you include:

Bank letter

Employment letter

At least 2-3 months of pay check stubs

Copy of income taxes with W-2

Any investment account statements

The CO’s are looking for consistent income and employment history.

Hope I could help!

Shukran kteer!! I think I will need to use my mother as my cosponsor because for the last year I was living in Syria with my fiance and didn't file tax returns...and I work as a temp now. My income definitely meets the 125%, but since its not permanent employment and I don't have tax returns from last year, it looks like I can't do it alone.