Affadivit of Support income

[lou_7979 0]

Hi everyone, I had a general question regarding filling out the AOS for my fiancee. In reading the guidelines, there is a statement that says, "Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor." While I understand there is no specific income requirments listed for the I-134, what is the minimum salary (generally speaking) the U.S. citizen should be making so that his/her fiancee WON'T be considered a public charge? Only because I work in Education and I don't make that much money (low to mid 30G), so I hope my salary won't be a problem in granting my fiancee a visa. Any advice would help, thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

125% poverty line level. Some Visa interviews consider 100% to be ok. To find out what poverty line is look here: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864p.htm

Low to mid 30G is over 125% poverty line for 2 to 5 people. You are fine!

Edited October 11, 2006 by YuAndDan

[katand7 0]

You shouldn't have any worries based on the information you gave. Like the previous poster said, you exceed the guidelines.

Best of luck on your journey

[Mew 0]

125% poverty line level. Some Visa interviews consider 100% to be ok. To find out what poverty line is look here: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-864p.htm

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

- http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

Some consulates/embassies will require 125% though. It's advisable to check that.

[Tim&Poonam 0]

You should be fine, unless you have a bunch of dependants.

[Yodrak 7]

lou,

Maybe you'll be OK, maybe not. You provide only 1 bit of information - your salary - and that's insufficient.

- people in 1st year of 1st job out of school have had problems (no history to support sustainability of current income)

- people in 3rd job in as many years may have a problem (history makes sustainability of current income dubious)

- is your work full-time or part-time?

- 'regular' employee, contract worker, or temp worker?

- how many people are dependent on you for support?

- see 9 FAM 40.41 (Public Charge) Notes and read about 'the totality of the circumstances'.

Yodrak

Hi everyone, I had a general question regarding filling out the AOS for my fiancee. In reading the guidelines, there is a statement that says, "Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor." While I understand there is no specific income requirments listed for the I-134, what is the minimum salary (generally speaking) the U.S. citizen should be making so that his/her fiancee WON'T be considered a public charge? Only because I work in Education and I don't make that much money (low to mid 30G), so I hope my salary won't be a problem in granting my fiancee a visa. Any advice would help, thanks

Edited October 11, 2006 by Yodrak

[lou_7979 0]

Yodrak, to answer your questions- I'm a full-time, regular employee, have held the job for 5 straight years, and I only have 1 person (my son) dependent on me. I believe based on the links I received that I should be ok, but if you believe otherwise, let me know. Thanks

-Lou

lou,

Maybe you'll be OK, maybe not. You provide only 1 bit of information - your salary - and that's insufficient.

- people in 1st year of 1st job out of school have had problems (no history to support sustainability of current income)

- people in 3rd job in as many years may have a problem (history makes sustainability of current income dubious)

- is your work full-time or part-time?

- 'regular' employee, contract worker, or temp worker?

- how many people are dependent on you for support?

- see 9 FAM 40.41 (Public Charge) Notes and read about 'the totality of the circumstances'.

Yodrak

Hi everyone, I had a general question regarding filling out the AOS for my fiancee. In reading the guidelines, there is a statement that says, "Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor." While I understand there is no specific income requirments listed for the I-134, what is the minimum salary (generally speaking) the U.S. citizen should be making so that his/her fiancee WON'T be considered a public charge? Only because I work in Education and I don't make that much money (low to mid 30G), so I hope my salary won't be a problem in granting my fiancee a visa. Any advice would help, thanks