I-134, duration, liabilities, and sources

[thedude6752000 360]

OK so I am a recent college graduate. I have a pretty crumby part time job and after going back to my fiancee's hom country for more evidence I will be looking for more jobs. In the meantime, though, I am afraid I will not be able to get enough of an income and assets to meet the sponsor requirement. I am thus trying to get my parents on as cosigners as their assets are quite sufficient, but they are afraid that by just signing the I-134 they will be on the hook for her until she becomes a citizen. How can I prove to them that this is not the case? From what I can see the I-134 is only valid for the duration of the K1 process (id est until we are married in the US) and in any even is not a legally binding document (DESPITE what the instructions and the document itself state). What proof can I show them to convince them that they will not be responsible for her until she's 30 years old?

[L+T 71]

OK so I am a recent college graduate. I have a pretty crumby part time job and after going back to my fiancee's hom country for more evidence I will be looking for more jobs. In the meantime, though, I am afraid I will not be able to get enough of an income and assets to meet the sponsor requirement. I am thus trying to get my parents on as cosigners as their assets are quite sufficient, but they are afraid that by just signing the I-134 they will be on the hook for her until she becomes a citizen. How can I prove to them that this is not the case? From what I can see the I-134 is only valid for the duration of the K1 process (id est until we are married in the US) and in any even is not a legally binding document (DESPITE what the instructions and the document itself state). What proof can I show them to convince them that they will not be responsible for her until she's 30 years old?

To get the Adjustment of Status you will also need co-sponsor for 864. In this case you are on the hook until citizenship or your fiancee earns 40 credits for social security (working 10 years as resident). If they did the 134 only, you are right. But s/he will have to leave the country if you cannot adjust status.

Edited May 11, 2012 by L+T

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

OK so I am a recent college graduate. I have a pretty crumby part time job and after going back to my fiancee's hom country for more evidence I will be looking for more jobs. In the meantime, though, I am afraid I will not be able to get enough of an income and assets to meet the sponsor requirement. I am thus trying to get my parents on as cosigners as their assets are quite sufficient, but they are afraid that by just signing the I-134 they will be on the hook for her until she becomes a citizen. How can I prove to them that this is not the case? From what I can see the I-134 is only valid for the duration of the K1 process (id est until we are married in the US) and in any even is not a legally binding document (DESPITE what the instructions and the document itself state). What proof can I show them to convince them that they will not be responsible for her until she's 30 years old?

The I-134 is not an issue, it will be valid only until it is replaced by the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status.

But you would need them for that also and THAT is the one that is in force until she becomes a citizen or 40 quarters of work.

This does not obligate anyone to "provide for her" and YOU will always be the sponsor.

IF in the future she becomes a public charge AND IF the government decides to try and recoup their money, they would first come to YOU. IF you were unable to repay the benefits AND they decided to pursue it further THEN they could sue your parents.

[thedude6752000 360]

Thank you for the responses, but I was already aware of this information. Where can I find this spelled out in official government sources? I need to prove to them that just by signing onto the I-134 they will not be liable, and I need something more than my word to prove it.

[thedude6752000 360]

To get the Adjustment of Status you will also need co-sponsor for 864. In this case you are on the hook until citizenship or your fiancee earns 40 credits for social security (working 10 years as resident). If they did the 134 only, you are right. But s/he will have to leave the country if you cannot adjust status.

The 864 is only need for AOS, which is a long way down the road...I intend to have a better job by then. If they 134 do they also have to sign the 864?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

The 864 is only need for AOS, which is a long way down the road...I intend to have a better job by then. If they 134 do they also have to sign the 864?

No. Just because someone fills out the I-134 as a co-sponsor does not mean that they have to fill out the legally binding I-864 later. You can use another co-sponsor for that, or if you make enough by then, don't use a co-sponsor at all.

[thedude6752000 360]

No. Just because someone fills out the I-134 as a co-sponsor does not mean that they have to fill out the legally binding I-864 later. You can use another co-sponsor for that, or if you make enough by then, don't use a co-sponsor at all.

Thanks for the info! But again where can I find this in official writing?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Thanks for the info! But again where can I find this in official writing?

You mean that the I-134 is not legally binding?

http://www.uscis.gov/ilink/docView/AFM/HTML/AFM/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-12693/0-0-0-13496.html

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

What makes you think the AOS is a "long while down the road?" It's just a few months away at most.

[L+T 71]

What makes you think the AOS is a "long while down the road?" It's just a few months away at most.

After you get married, you can delay AOS for 12 or 16 months or so. You would want be AOS prior to 2 year filing (90 days before 2 year).

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

After you get married, you can delay AOS for 12 or 16 months or so. You would want be AOS prior to 2 year filing (90 days before 2 year).

You CAN, but personally I think it is negligent. What person would be happy not being able to travel home or drive or do anything for years? 2 years makes no difference, btw.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

After you get married, you can delay AOS for 12 or 16 months or so. You would want be AOS prior to 2 year filing (90 days before 2 year).

Why would you want to do it 90 days before it reaches 2 years?

[L+T 71]

You CAN, but personally I think it is negligent. What person would be happy not being able to travel home or drive or do anything for years? 2 years makes no difference, btw.

My State you can drive 1 year on foreign license. And yes it is possible for a recent college grad to go from $0 to $20,000+ overnight.

[Reyan 56]

I heard car insurance cost for foreign drivers are outrages, anyone know if this is true?

[L+T 71]

Why would you want to do it 90 days before it reaches 2 years?

Sorry, stated very fast. The AOS is dropped 90 days prior to 2 year AOS date *(required application during this period). So the longer you wait on the AOS, the longer it takes to drop the status.

I heard car insurance cost for foreign drivers are outrages, anyone know if this is true?

Yes, its true as a foreigner, and as well first 3 years they have local state license. My insurance, full coverage is $600 / year. To add foreigner or new driver bumps it to $1600, and this is only for 1 car, listing them as part time.

Edited May 15, 2012 by L+T