Cosponsor Questions

[aloren 0]

Hello! I am so confused about what I need to ask for from my cosponsors. I have two family cosponsor's and they have both sent me 1) Original signed I-134 2)Previous 3 years tax returns (copies) 3) One of them has sent a bank statement. Do the I-134's need to be notarized? Do they need to send employer letters (one if self-employed), W2's, or anything else?? The directions on the I-134 just say to fill out the form and send the previous year's tax return. Everywhere I look, there seems to be another thing that is required. The interview is next week, I really want to make sure I have everything I need since I have no income and will def. need the cosponsors! Thanks for your help!! Also, does anyone know if I can physically be with my fiance at the time of his point of entry into the US? This is sooo confusing, last time I went through the border the guy said I might have to physically be in the US already when he comes down.

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With the I-134 joint/co sponsor incomes cannot be combined. One individual must meet the income requirement on their own.

Later at the Adjustment of Status phased the form I-864 is used and household members may combine incomes using the I-864 and I-864A.

[aloren 0]

Um no they are not combined at all..both make over the amount required. I got 2 just to be safe.

What I really need to know is what I need from the cosponsor..everywhere I look it says something different.

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A wage salary/earner shows income in a different manner than a self employed person.

Self employed sponsors use the income amount shown on line 22 of the most recent year's form 1040 tax return. A wage/salary earner documents current income with recent paystubs and an employer letter.

[aloren 0]

Wouldn't the tax returns and bank statement be enough supporting evidence??

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

Wouldn't the tax returns and bank statement be enough supporting evidence??

Tax returns shows past income. You need proof of current income. This is usually provided with a letter from employer stating position and salary plus a few of their most recent pay stubs. If they don't have pay stubs, then I suppose sending a few months worth of their most recent bank statements showing their income deposits at regular intervals might suffice. They will also need to provide proof of being a US citizen or permanent resident.