Embassy is ignoring my affidavit of support, any suggestions?

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

I know for the I-864 if you do not have taxable income they allow to explain why, and to show the tax rule as to why you don't have to file. I did not file a tax return for 2011 because all of my income is non-taxable, my affidavit of support was accepted and approved. As far as the I-134 and he K-1 I don't know. I-134 is a totally different animal, and Thailand does not allow for joint sponsors on a K-1. So either way it is a moot point I guess. The best thing to do if they won;t accept a joint sponsor for the K-1 is to withdraw the K-1, get married and reapply with an I-130 for the CR-1 with you joint sponsor.

Non taxable income can always be explained and always counts, IF it is considered income. Workman's compensation is a good example, combat pay, un-taxed overseas bonuses or untaxed overseas income, child support are ALL examples of untaxed income which "counts"

However, each consulate can decide which income they want to consider and which assets they want to consider.

The OP did not make the cut for his consulate. His consulate does not allow co-sponsors.

CR-1 is the answer, with a joint sponsor for the I-864. VOILA!

[Ning25 620]

1. Bangkok does not accept co-sponsors for K-1s. College benefits are not considered income/assets EXCEPT specific housing allowances which MAY be considered, I doubt Bangkok would.

2. Cash in the bank is not always counted as an asset because it can easily appear and disappear. It is up to the consulate whether to cosider an asset or not. At any rate, $40,000 in cash is not enough, it would need to be closer to $60,000 to meet the quaification

3. Working for the embassy will make no difference

One option often used for couples in Thailand is for them to get married in Thailand and then fole an I-130. For this visa the Affidavit of Support is handled by NVC, not the consulate in Bangkok and they DO accept co-sponsors.

Bangkok has accepted co sponsors. It has been done in 3 cases I helped with where the USC was a college student. It has been done in other cases reported here on V J as well.

[Karee 4,191]

Bangkok has accepted co sponsors. It has been done in 3 cases I helped with where the USC was a college student. It has been done in other cases reported here on V J as well.

100% agree with Ning. It's rare, but I have seen co-sponsors allowed when the petitioner is a student when filing I-134 at the BKK consulate. You just need a good reason. Apparently in BKK being a student is a good reason.

[Ning25 620]

100% agree with Ning. It's rare, but I have seen co-sponsors allowed when the petitioner is a student when filing I-134 at the BKK consulate. You just need a good reason. Apparently in BKK being a student is a good reason.

In the cases I was involved with I helped the USC construct a letter indicating there was a plan in place that was spelled out to show exactly how support would be provided until the student graduated and could go to work. This included present income and projected income with sources and related expenses. I had them include info about where they would live in the immediate and future situations. I tried to cover everything a C O would question. Each of the cases were approved.

[Karee 4,191]

In the cases I was involved with I helped the USC construct a letter indicating there was a plan in place that was spelled out to show exactly how support would be provided until the student graduated and could go to work. This included present income and projected income with sources and related expenses. I had them include info about where they would live in the immediate and future situations. I tried to cover everything a C O would question. Each of the cases were approved.

[Darnell 8,480]

Advice...is listen to other advices.I haven't been in such situation and can't say exactly what to do...but there is no way back as I understand here.They can try add these documents and letter from dad that he agreed to be their co-sponsor.If it won't work..then K-3 visa.

K-3 visa?

On Interview Day, the same affadavit of support form, the I-134, is utilised, so (IMO) it's the same problem.

I pray you never, ever, suggest a K-3 visa again, after reading the content of the two links below:

Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/

[Thatgirl2 21]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't proving that you live off your school benefits just as bad and tricky as not having an income at all? School benefits are just that, school benefits. Using them as your income makes your fiancée look that much closer to becoming a public charge

[baron555 934]

Thanks for the reply Cary,

The only asset I listed for myself was my savings account, so all of that is cash. For my college benefits I provided a bank statement showing that I received the payments for two consecutive months as well as a letter from the Veteran's Administration confirming my eligibility.

As for my father, we just had him list his income and supported it with a signed letter from his employer. By the way, my fiancée actually works for the embassy, so I admit that I thought our case would be easier than this. I guess I was wrong

Did both you and your father fill out separate 134 forms AND you both submitted IRS tax transcripts for the past three years?

What is your father's current household size and what will it be once you guys, plus children, are added?

It may be that you guys just didn't supply the proper documentation or that with the new household size he doesn't make enough. This should not be so difficult to do.