HELP: I-134 Affidavit of Support

[jhun&jeng 0]

Hi Vjers!

We are now on the process of gathering papers for the interview and as a requirement, we need to provide I-134 Affidavit of Support and its supporting documents.

What is the exact amount of 125% above poverty line or how much should be the minimum salary of my fiancé?

Does the CO is particular on the salary only? what if he don't have that much personal or real estate property?

Is it ok to get a co-sponsor even if my fiancé’s salary is more than the required salary, just to make sure that we will get approve? Does the CO

Original Income Tax Return is needed or a copy is fine?

Thanks in advance.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hi Vjers!

We are now on the process of gathering papers for the interview and as a requirement, we need to provide I-134 Affidavit of Support and its supporting documents.

What is the exact amount of 125% above poverty line or how much should be the minimum salary of my fiancé?

Does the CO is particular on the salary only? what if he don't have that much personal or real estate property?

Is it ok to get a co-sponsor even if my fiancé’s salary is more than the required salary, just to make sure that we will get approve? Does the CO

Original Income Tax Return is needed or a copy is fine?

Thanks in advance.

The amount you need depends on your household size. See the guidelines here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Provide the I-134, copy of most recent tax return, including W-2(or get a free transcript from the IRS), letter from employer, and a few months worth of your most recent pay stubs.

If your income is above the required 125% level, then you do not need to list any assets. If you have assets that can make up for a shortcoming in your income, then use them. Make sure to provide documents of proof for listed assets. If you do not reach the 125% mark between your own income and assets, then get a co-sponsor. They have to be able to have enough income to support their own household size, plus the beneficiary. The co-sponsor will need to fill out their own separate I-134, and provide their tax transcript, employment letter, pay stubs and proof of being a USC or LPR.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

1, Depends on how many there are in his household. For example if it's just you and him, no kids or other dependants, it;'s just under $19'000. Check here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

2, If his salary is comfortably over, no need to even mention assets.

3. Always better safe than sorry! Some consulates do not accept co-sponsors though.

4. Copies are fine- most people file electronically and have no originals anyway.

[jhun&jeng 0]

thank you guys for your help ;- )

[jhun&jeng 0]

1, Depends on how many there are in his household. For example if it's just you and him, no kids or other dependants, it;'s just under $19'000. Check here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

2, If his salary is comfortably over, no need to even mention assets.

3. Always better safe than sorry! Some consulates do not accept co-sponsors though.

4. Copies are fine- most people file electronically and have no originals anyway.

hi there.

what if they are 4 of them in the household but he doesn't have any dependent, would that be counted? Would the additional salary requirement apply?

Thanks

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

It depends on the type of household- household in the case of the Affidavit of Support is not based on where people live so much as who they are responsible for- ie who are these four people? If he just lives with two roommates they do not count. But if he previously sponsored two people, even if they do not live with him and make good money, they do count. If there is a household of four (you, him, and two others), the minimum is $28'000.

Edited September 19, 2011 by Penguin_ie

[jhun&jeng 0]

It depends on the type of household- household in the case of the Affidavit of Support is not based on where people live so much as who they are responsible for- ie who are these four people? If he just lives with two roommates they do not count. But if he previously sponsored two people, even if they do not live with him and make good money, they do count. If there is a household of four (you, him, and two others), the minimum is $28'000.

This is for Affidavit of Support for K1 Visa. My fiance lives with his 2 brothers and 1 sister in law. Would that include to the household even they are not dependent to him? He lives in Hawaii so the minimum is much higher.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

If they are all independent of eachother- ie he doesn't claim them on his tax return or is their guardian or anything then they do not count.

[jhun&jeng 0]

Thanks for the clarification. You're a big help ;-)