financial support / poverty level ?

[PrincessHalo 7]

My friend is an immigrant, and we were taking about her spouse visa, she is waiting on two years! because of the poverty requirement, she does not meet this and her lawyer said they need a co-signer to meet the $24000. I thought the poverty level was lower than this?

I am planning a trip to meet my love so we can meet and start the process for fiancee visa. But I dont meet this $24000 either. My friend said her lawyer told her she needs a co-signer, but I thought I read somewhere that bank statements and other sources of documentation count to add to your financial support? What if he has funds in his bank account (overseas) he plans to bring with him? does his statement count?

does the poverty level change for this year? i find different amounts, how do i know whats the right one?

I am US born from many generations. And as far as the poverty line goes, I live alone in my own apartment, work full time and attend college. Never used foodstamps or other government assisted support. I dont feel that I am in poverty! I am comfortable in life

Please tell me your experiences on this. thank youuuu

Edited May 5, 2012 by PrincessHalo

[Darnell 8,478]

study the I-864P soonish.

[Xanax 349]

Is this what you need? http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/12poverty.shtml

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2012 Poverty Guidelines for the

48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in

family/household Poverty guideline

1 11,170

2 15,130

3 19,090

4 23,050

5 27,010

6 30,970

7 34,930

8 38,890

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[PrincessHalo 7]

i found these numbers:

2 $18,912

3 $23,862

4 $28,812

5 $33,762

6 $38,712

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

???

[Darnell 8,478]

now that yer studying the I-864P -

please understand that these numbers are used/evaluated, for the I-134 and the I-864. There's a lot of narrative written in the I-864P - please to read it, nowish.

Good Luck !

Edited May 5, 2012 by Darnell

[Xanax 349]

If Darnell pointed you to something, I am sure he is correct!

I realized I linked the military guidelines (the 100% not the 125% which is needed) ...

Looks like you are on the right track now, though.

So if you have a home of 2 people you will need to make a min. of $18,912?

Good luck!

Edited May 5, 2012 by BrittandDan

[PrincessHalo 7]

If Darnell pointed you to something, I am sure he is correct!

I realized I linked the military guidelines (the 100% not the 125% which is needed) ...

Looks like you are on the right track now, though.

So if you have a home of 2 people you will need to make a min. of $18,912?

Good luck!

thanks u 2.

im thinking the 2 means you plus your future spouse?? because there is no option for one person, even tho i live alone now. lol

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

thanks u 2.

im thinking the 2 means you plus your future spouse?? because there is no option for one person, even tho i live alone now. lol

Yes, it is always your own household size PLUS the intending immigrant, so it cannot be lower than 2. You have to show you are able to support yourself, any dependents, plus your fiance(e) at 125% of the poverty level or higher. They want to know the intending immigrant will not become a public charge once in the US.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[PrincessHalo 7]

ok what about supplemental information, like bank statement if you are under the poverty level?

what will they accept? bank statements? ..?

[Adriene H 89]

ok what about supplemental information, like bank statement if you are under the poverty level?

what will they accept? bank statements? ..?

If you're under the poverty line, they will accept a co-sponsor

who makes above the poverty line

$18,912 isn't too scary.

You just need to find a job paying $9.85 per hour @ 40 hours per week

Edited May 5, 2012 by Adriene H

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

ok what about supplemental information, like bank statement if you are under the poverty level?

what will they accept? bank statements? ..?

If you are under the 125% level, you can use assets to make up the difference. The assets need to be 3 times the amount you are short. For example, you need $20,000 but only made $17,000. You are short $3,000 and would need assets to be at least $9,000. You can get a letter from your bank and/or show bank statements that prove you have enough in savings to make up the difference at 3x the amount.

I would suggest reading the I-864 instructions. It tells about household size and assets, and they go by the I-864 instructions and guidelines, even when using the I-134 at the K-1 interview stage.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

If you're under the poverty line, they will accept a co-sponsor

who makes above the poverty line

That would depend on which consulate they would interview at. Some consulates, such as Manila for instance, do not always accept a co-sponsor. But yes, most consulates will allow you to have a co-sponsor if you do not meet the income requirement.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[Darnell 8,478]

ok what about supplemental information, like bank statement if you are under the poverty level?

what will they accept? bank statements? ..?

eek

for asset computations, study the directions in the I-864, as that's what will be used for the I-134 on interview day.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

Is this what you need? http://aspe.hhs.gov/...12poverty.shtml

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2012 Poverty Guidelines for the

48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia Persons in

family/household Poverty guideline

1 11,170

2 15,130

3 19,090

4 23,050

5 27,010

6 30,970

7 34,930

8 38,890

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This is only correct for active duty US Armed Forces, everybody else needs to make 125% of the Poverty Guideline.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[L+T 71]

My friend is an immigrant, and we were taking about her spouse visa, she is waiting on two years! because of the poverty requirement, she does not meet this and her lawyer said they need a co-signer to meet the $24000. I thought the poverty level was lower than this?

I am planning a trip to meet my love so we can meet and start the process for fiancee visa. But I dont meet this $24000 either. My friend said her lawyer told her she needs a co-signer, but I thought I read somewhere that bank statements and other sources of documentation count to add to your financial support? What if he has funds in his bank account (overseas) he plans to bring with him? does his statement count?

does the poverty level change for this year? i find different amounts, how do i know whats the right one?

I am US born from many generations. And as far as the poverty line goes, I live alone in my own apartment, work full time and attend college. Never used foodstamps or other government assisted support. I dont feel that I am in poverty! I am comfortable in life

Please tell me your experiences on this. thank youuuu

You should be ok if your fiance has $60,000 to $100,000 cash, check with your embassy. Otherwise you need to make 125% poverty for your family size, or get a co-sponsor who does.

Edited May 6, 2012 by L+T