I-134 Affidavit of Support- Obligations of Co Signer??

[eagle+eyed 8]

Can the I-864 be ammended?

Say my father signs it at the time it's needed, and the a few months down the road I am able to sign it and take over full responisibility?

[az110965 252]

I'm answering my own question!!

Have I been miscalculating... Do you count the actual take-home amount on your pay checks or the money earned before taxes??

I think that's obvious question now that I have it worded out... If I'm counting what I earn a month BEFORE taxes are taken out... i'm only $200 short of the $1,930 needed a month to make the sponsor!!

BEFORE tax earnings are what the Consulate looks at, not net earnings...

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Can the I-864 be ammended?

Say my father signs it at the time it's needed, and the a few months down the road I am able to sign it and take over full responisibility?

The I-864 can't be amended or rescinded. However, someone who submits an I-134, which isn't legally binding, is not required to also submit an I-864 when it comes time to adjust status and get a green card. Your dad could sign an I-134 to help your fiance get a visa. Once he comes to the US and marries you, if you qualify on your own by that time to submit an I-864 as the sole sponsor then you won't need your dad to sign an I-864, and he won't be on the hook for anything.

Also, AZ is correct. Before tax earnings are what counts. An a 1040 or 1040A form it would be the line that says "total income". On a 1040EZ it would be the line that says "adjusted gross income". This is spelled out in the I-864 instructions.

[eagle+eyed 8]

The I-864 can't be amended or rescinded. However, someone who submits an I-134, which isn't legally binding, is not required to also submit an I-864 when it comes time to adjust status and get a green card. Your dad could sign an I-134 to help your fiance get a visa. Once he comes to the US and marries you, if you qualify on your own by that time to submit an I-864 as the sole sponsor then you won't need your dad to sign an I-864, and he won't be on the hook for anything.

Also, AZ is correct. Before tax earnings are what counts. An a 1040 or 1040A form it would be the line that says "total income". On a 1040EZ it would be the line that says "adjusted gross income". This is spelled out in the I-864 instructions.

Alright, this is all great information/advice.

Thank you all.

[TonySinidu 0]

I have a question. When it comes to the Affidavit of support can others co sign with you? Example my fiancées sister is here in the u.s. and is living here as a citizen can she co-sign?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Any USC or LPR who makes enough to reach the required level of support can sign

[TonySinidu 0]

Hey guys I have a question about the requirements for my fiancée . For example question two It says Send all originals of documentary proof that you submitted for the 129 to your fiancée for the interview at the embassy. What does that mean? Do I not send the originals to the people at immigrations? im confused

[TBoneTX 43,401]

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