I-34: Do we need a co-sponsor?

[derp 0]

Howdy,

First off, want to say thanks to all of you who work hard to maintain this website and these forums. VJ has been an incredibly helpful resource, we got our I-129F through quickly without any RFE or issues.

Our I-129F was accepted and my fiance just received her packet from the Stockholm embassy. I've been starting to put together my I-134 information but I wasn't sure if I need a co-sponsor.

Here's the facts:

• During 2011 I was a full time university student and I worked a paid internship
  
• My 2011 tax return shows gross income of about $7k. Below HHS poverty guidelines. I didn't file a tax return in 2010 or any prior years.
  
• In May 2012 I graduated university.
  
• In August 2012 I started a full time job with annual salary of $40k.
  
• I have about $10k savings in the bank.
  
• I have no student debt, credit card debt, mortgage, car loans, or any other type of debt.
  
• Neither of us have children or any dependents, so only a two person household.
  
• My parents have offered to let us stay with them while we get on our feet during the AOS process.
  

Should I ask my parents to co-sponsor? I'm sure they would but I'd rather they didn't have to do the leg work of getting bank/employee statements and what not.

My current income is double the 125% poverty guideline figure for a two person household but I'm just concerned they'll have a problem with my 2011 tax return...

Thanks yall!

Edited August 31, 2012 by derp

[Que Saudade 284]

You will be fine. You will turn in last years tax transcripts, along with letter of your current employment (see here for examples), and copies of current paystubs. Also, in I-134 instructions under supporting evidence part B, gives guidelines for letter from employer.

USCIS looks very closely at current income.. So you will be fine.

Good luck