Very confused

[Alex&Mari 0]

Hi, Vjers!

I'm very confused. Each time I read more posts about I-134 or I-864, I get more frustrated because I don't understand WHY the Consulate is asking my fiance for I-864. I emailed them evidence form the NVC site, showing that K1 visa doesn't need to submit I-864. I already sent my I-134 and my cosponsor I-134. But Consulate insists that I-864 is required when using a cosponsor. They wrote: "While the k1 visa is non an immigrant visa is treated as such because the beneficiary is not going to visit USA but he will have a possible change of status. The I-134 is completed by the petitioner and I-864 by the cosponsor."

They asking for my cosponsor I-864.

Can this be possible? So, I have to submit the form I-864?

Thanks in advance

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi, Vjers!

I'm very confused. Each time I read more posts about I-134 or I-864, I get more frustrated because I don't understand WHY the Consulate is asking my fiance for I-864. I emailed them evidence form the NVC site, showing that K1 visa doesn't need to submit I-864. I already sent my I-134 and my cosponsor I-134. But Consulate insists that I-864 is required when using a cosponsor. They wrote: "While the k1 visa is non an immigrant visa is treated as such because the beneficiary is not going to visit USA but he will have a possible change of status. The I-134 is completed by the petitioner and I-864 by the cosponsor."

They asking for my cosponsor I-864.

Can this be possible? So, I have to submit the form I-864?

Thanks in advance

Consulates can require whatever they want. If the consulate in Bolivia tells you that you need an I-864, then that is what you need. I have heard of several consulates that require the I-864. It really is little different than the I-134 except that it is a legally binding document whereas the I-134 is simply a "summary sheet" or "cover letter" as it has no legal affect or force. The I-134 is a convenient way to tally your assets and income, the I-864 is a contract.

[Anh map 2,098]

My impression is that the consulates asking for the I-864 are looking to have a stronger "commitment" form the joint sponsor.

[Alex&Mari 0]

Cosponsor already completed I-864 and I mailed it. Although its completed I-864, my doubt remained whether it was really necessary. But indeed as you say, each Consulate has its own requirements and we have to deal with it.

That means when my fiance apply for AOS, he should have to submit I-864 again. If so, at least the positive side is that we already have the form ready

Thank you very much for the reply, Gary and Alla.

[Love Eth 14]

Hi, Vjers!

I'm very confused. Each time I read more posts about I-134 or I-864, I get more frustrated because I don't understand WHY the Consulate is asking my fiance for I-864. I emailed them evidence form the NVC site, showing that K1 visa doesn't need to submit I-864. I already sent my I-134 and my cosponsor I-134. But Consulate insists that I-864 is required when using a cosponsor. They wrote: "While the k1 visa is non an immigrant visa is treated as such because the beneficiary is not going to visit USA but he will have a possible change of status. The I-134 is completed by the petitioner and I-864 by the cosponsor."

They asking for my cosponsor I-864.

Can this be possible? So, I have to submit the form I-864?

Thanks in advance

Embassies have the right to request any kind of documentation to do the process. Some embassies also require I-864 than I-134 for the K-1 process. It is better to give them what ever they want and push forward the process. I don’t see your reason not to provide it; it will be kind of hard for the co-sponsor to file I-864. I think you got no other choice.

Good luck

[Alex&Mari 0]

My impression is that the consulates asking for the I-864 are looking to have a stronger "commitment" form the joint sponsor.

Yes, it could be. But they told me, that my cosponsor has sufficient income, but I-864 is the form that cosponsor should complete and petitioner the I-134. My fiance going to show both, I-134 and I-864.

Thanks, Anh map!

[Alex&Mari 0]

Embassies have the right to request any kind of documentation to do the process. Some embassies also require I-864 than I-134 for the K-1 process. It is better to give them what ever they want and push forward the process. I don’t see your reason not to provide it; it will be kind of hard for the co-sponsor to file I-864. I think you got no other choice.

Good luck

Not that I don't want to provide the form. As soon as they requested it, I filled it with my cosponsor and my fiance already have I-864 in his possession. I just had doubts because I always read in the forum that the I-864 is not required for K-1. Obviously, I send to my fiance all that the Embassy will require.

Just clarifying my doubts.

Thank you for your comment.

[bigdog 377]

Who cares what they want give it to them, the goal is to get it done and get to USA. Remember the finish line, probably a more firm commitment.