I-134 Asset Question

[MrPlow 0]

My apologies if this has already been asked, but it concerns the Mortgage asset question on the I-134.

I jointly own a house with my ex-wife. While the house has not been recently appraised, it is possible that it's worth less than we originally paid for it. We jointly maintain the mortgage.

Because I make well over 125% of the poverty level for my number of dependants, some guides have suggested that it is not necessary to include Mortgage information on the I-134. But would this not technically be considered lying on the form? I'd really not want to go through the added trouble and expense of having the house re-appraised, as it would require involving my ex-wife in my fiancee's immigration proceedings--something that would create conflict. I would prefer to simply list my income and include a copy of my latest tax return along with the employer letter/pay stubs etc.

Does anyone know what the proper course of action would be in this case?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

My apologies if this has already been asked, but it concerns the Mortgage asset question on the I-134.

I jointly own a house with my ex-wife. While the house has not been recently appraised, it is possible that it's worth less than we originally paid for it. We jointly maintain the mortgage.

Because I make well over 125% of the poverty level for my number of dependants, some guides have suggested that it is not necessary to include Mortgage information on the I-134. But would this not technically be considered lying on the form? I'd really not want to go through the added trouble and expense of having the house re-appraised, as it would require involving my ex-wife in my fiancee's immigration proceedings--something that would create conflict. I would prefer to simply list my income and include a copy of my latest tax return along with the employer letter/pay stubs etc.

Does anyone know what the proper course of action would be in this case?

It is not lying. Assets are not required. They can be used if you wish to include them, usually to make up for a shortcoming in income. If you make enough through income only, then the assets section can be left blank.

[MrPlow 0]

Alright, so to be clear, I would only fill out the "I derive an annual income of..." portion of question #7 and leave everything else blank? Do I need to initial that I have a mortgage but I'm not including it, or is leaving it blank sufficient?

I'm a stickler for this sort of thing--especially since I know she's going to be needing an AOS and associated forms right after she comes here. I don't want anything to be considered inconsistent or improper.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Alright, so to be clear, I would only fill out the "I derive an annual income of..." portion of question #7 and leave everything else blank? Do I need to initial that I have a mortgage but I'm not including it, or is leaving it blank sufficient?

I'm a stickler for this sort of thing--especially since I know she's going to be needing an AOS and associated forms right after she comes here. I don't want anything to be considered inconsistent or improper.

You can simply put in your income amount and leave all the rest blank. No need to initial or mention it at all.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Agree. Leave the assets blank on the I-134 and again on the I-864 if your income is sufficient.