Does Co-Sponsors ever get contacted?

[MedTech 0]

If I am co-sponsored by my boyfriend's parents, would the consulate or anyone having to do with the visa process ever contact the parents? Would the parents need to have an interview or anything like that or do they just sign documents agreeing on being financially responsible and then they are done with the co-sponsorship? Does the co-sponsors just sign a document or are there other things the co-sponsor(s) need to do to become a so-sponsor?

My apologies if this question is a little messy. I don't know another way to word this.

[KayDeeCee 4,895]

If I am co-sponsored by my boyfriend's parents, would the consulate or anyone having to do with the visa process ever contact the parents? Would the parents need to have an interview or anything like that or do they just sign documents agreeing on being financially responsible and then they are done with the co-sponsorship? Does the co-sponsors just sign a document or are there other things the co-sponsor(s) need to do to become a so-sponsor?

My apologies if this question is a little messy. I don't know another way to word this.

They do not generally contact co-sponsors, but they can. It is not an impossibility. They do not attend the visa interview though. The parents would be signing a contract, and should read it carefully before signing the I-134. If your fiance is petitioning for you to get a K-1 visa, then the parents would want to read very carefully as to what they are signing when filling out the I-864 affidavit of support. See the example form, starting on page 6 to read what their obligations are when signing the form: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-864.pdf

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

The co-sponsor needs to supply the same proof as the primary sponsor- so tax records for the last three years, and proof of current income (such as paystubs, or bank statements with regular incoming money etc, and preferably a letter from the employer).

They will not have an interview. It is extremely unlikely that they'd be contacted over the co-sponsorship unless you become a public charge when you arrive in the USA- I never heard of a co-sponsor being contacted directly. It is more likely (but still uncommon, given your country of origin) that they are contacted regarding the bonafides of the relationship (ie whether they know about your engagement, what they think of it etc).

[EAbbas 213]

I have a friend who applied for her husband and they had to get a joint sponsor at the interview after they submitted their papers and they were reviewed he had another interview. At that time they did contact the co sponsor and asked a few questions...nothing they couldnt answer... they just wanted to be sure about the joint sponsor i guess to be sure they wanted to do it. Not sure why they contacted him but it seemed to be just a few quick questions and that was it. It's rare for them to contact the joint sponsor but it is always a possibility.

[Anh map 2,098]

If I am co-sponsored by my boyfriend's parents, would the consulate or anyone having to do with the visa process ever contact the parents? Would the parents need to have an interview or anything like that or do they just sign documents agreeing on being financially responsible and then they are done with the co-sponsorship? Does the co-sponsors just sign a document or are there other things the co-sponsor(s) need to do to become a so-sponsor?

My apologies if this question is a little messy. I don't know another way to word this.

They supply personal financial information and submit that along with the affidavit of support.

Do some research by reading through the forms. You will find answers in the instructions as well as the discussions here on VJ.

[MedTech 0]

I see. What if his parents do not make the poverty line also (By the way is it 100% or 125%?). Can he get a friend or another relative but also show something to the consulates that the parents would sign it but do not make enough (Extra proof of legitimacy of the relationship)? If a co-sponsor does sign do they need to only make enough for themself and me (2 people) or everyone that they are living with (Their whole family + me)?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

if his parents do not make 125% of the poverty line then they cannot co-sponsor. A cosponsor must make enough for their whole family plus YOU.

[MedTech 0]

Yes but is it okay to write a letter or something saying that his parents would co-sponsor but can't because they don't meet the financial requirement in order to prove the legitimacy of the relationship?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Yes but is it okay to write a letter or something saying that his parents would co-sponsor but can't because they don't meet the financial requirement in order to prove the legitimacy of the relationship?

I'm not sure how much that would help. If the co-sponsor doesn't meet the financial requirements, then they can't be your co-sponsor. Someone involved needs to meet the requirements. Proving a legitimate relationship will be useless if nobody that meets the requirements has filled out an Affidavit of Support.

Edited August 22, 2011 by Coconuts

[MedTech 0]

What I am saying is if a letter is written that the parents of my boyfriend is willing to do it (accepts the relationship and knows about it) but can't because they don't meet the financial requirements, would that count as something. Would that prove the legitimacy of the relationship a little bit more because the parents were willing to but can't because of the financial requirements while he has a friend or another relative that meets the requirements sign the affidavit of support.

Edited August 23, 2011 by MedTech

[Ready to do it 101]

We all understand what you are saying. Stick to the guides. Get a co-sponsor that meets 125% of poverty level for their family and you. Regarding legitimacy of a relationship, that is a whole different issue. Read the guides on what you need to provide them in order to prove a relationship, as opposed to asking if you can just decide what sort of things you want to provide to prove a relationship.

I hope that clears it up.

What I am saying is if a letter is written that the parents of my boyfriend is willing to do it (accepts the relationship and knows about it) but can't because they don't meet the financial requirements, would that count as something. Would that prove the legitimacy of the relationship a little bit more because the parents were willing to but can't because of the financial requirements while he has a friend or another relative that meets the requirements sign the affidavit of support.

[MedTech 0]

I don't think anybody is understanding what I am trying to ask. Thank you for all the people who tried to help anyways. Appreciate it.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

If the parents want to write a letter, then can write a letter, but they should leave out the co-sponsoring info as they do not qualify, that would just look odd to the US embassy staff. Instead, they should focus on what they know about the relationship- ie that their son clearly loves you, that you have helped him through though times, that his mom is doing wedding planning with you, that they have met you X times (where X is greater than 0...) and look forward to having you at family gatherings etc.