Co sponsor for I-134?

[CZtoCO 0]

Hi!

First I have to say this site is awesome, and we successfully got to the NOA2 with no help other than this page, so thanks!

I am wondering how to go about filling out the I-134 as a co-sponsor. More accurately for my father to do so. I am currently living with my fiance and our daughter in CZ (his country) so I do not have a proper job in the states at the moment. My father has agreed to co sponsor, but I am confused as to how he needs to fill the paperwork. Does he need to include me as a person accompanying my fiance? And he owns his own real estate company and he is willing to offer me a job (as I am licenced to practice) to show that I can support us as well (in addition to him co sponsoring). Is this something that will be looked at as 'fishy'? Should we just have him co sponsor and leave me (mostly) out of it? He has more than enough income and assets, so that is not an issue. Just hoping to get some guidance

Also, they told us there was a $240.00 fee? Is that about standard? I hadn't read anything about an additional embassy related fee, so I am just checking.

Oh, and will we need his birth certificate and passport translated into English for the interview? I know I will need it for the adjustment of status, but I was hoping to wait on those translations as now we have to pay the new fee

Thanks for any advice!

Best Regards,

Colleen

[CandZ 7]

I'm a few months behind you in the process having received my NOA1 last month, however, I've begun collecting documents needed once I receive NOA2. From what I understand, both of you have to fill out the I134 (sponsor and co-sponsor), and you both have to provide supporting documents (tax transcripts, pay stubs, employment letters etc). There was a recent post from a man whose fiancee was denied her visa in Italy because he was a recent graduate out of work and looking for a job, he even had a co sponsor. Everyone seemed surprised, but it definitely made me think to myself to make sure I have a job and employment letters vouching my employment. I personally would also have your father write a letter as your prospective employer so the reviewing agent can be assured that you will have work upon returning to the US. It seems to me that the case of the man and woman in Italy was unique and rare, still I wouldn't take chances. Do everything you can to make them feel confident that you are able to support your fiancee without a co-sponsor...the co-sponsor is just a safety net that they don't necessarily have to consider in your case.

Edited December 15, 2012 by CandZ

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Hi!

First I have to say this site is awesome, and we successfully got to the NOA2 with no help other than this page, so thanks!

I am wondering how to go about filling out the I-134 as a co-sponsor. More accurately for my father to do so. I am currently living with my fiance and our daughter in CZ (his country) so I do not have a proper job in the states at the moment. My father has agreed to co sponsor, but I am confused as to how he needs to fill the paperwork. Does he need to include me as a person accompanying my fiance? And he owns his own real estate company and he is willing to offer me a job (as I am licenced to practice) to show that I can support us as well (in addition to him co sponsoring). Is this something that will be looked at as 'fishy'? Should we just have him co sponsor and leave me (mostly) out of it? He has more than enough income and assets, so that is not an issue. Just hoping to get some guidance

Also, they told us there was a $240.00 fee? Is that about standard? I hadn't read anything about an additional embassy related fee, so I am just checking.

Oh, and will we need his birth certificate and passport translated into English for the interview? I know I will need it for the adjustment of status, but I was hoping to wait on those translations as now we have to pay the new fee

Thanks for any advice!

Best Regards,

Colleen

You both complete the paperwork for the I-134. That is required, regardless of whether or not you have income. If you do not complete the paperwork as well as your father, you are considered as having an incomplete application. I would not suggest that he writes you a letter. They will accept that you are unemployed and in need of a co-sponsor. Also, you father has to provide proof of his US status, which could be his birth certificate, passport, or green card.

The only way that your father will be denied being a co-sponsor is if he tax transcripts or tax returns show below the minimum income requirement after his tax deductions. It is my understanding that although he owns his own business and his gross income is well above the poverty guidelines, they look at his income after he takes his deductions and if that is over the poverty guidelines, then he is approved to be a co-sponsor. In reference to his assets, it is whatever he proves that he has. Remember they are only looking at the information that you are providing, they cannot guess that it is more than what is stated or proven.

The 240.00 fee is the processing fee for you visa. Here is the link to the website for further information on additional fees, paperwork, medical exam, etc... http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

[CZtoCO 0]

Thanks! So on number 8 "persons who are wholly/partially dependent on you" would my co sponsor put me, my fiance and our daughter? and number 11 "i intend/do not intend to make specific contributions..."?? We will stay with my mom while we are getting up and running, but my father will help if needed. Should he just state he will give us x amount of money for y amount of time? Is this recommended?

And does my co sponsors passport or birth certificate need to be notarized?

Thanks again