preparing I-134, Affidavit of Support

[Love's JAA 100]

I have some questions on preparing the affidavit of support, I-134:

Do I enter my mutual fund and money market fund values on the line that is for stocks and bonds?

Do I enter my IRA account values on the line for "other personal property"?

Does anybody actually get a letter from an officer at Vanguard or Fidelity (or similar huge institution) stating the requested info per the instructions?

These statements from financial institutions - do we submit copies or originals?

The instructions don't specify, but should I provide copies of monthly/annual statements with detail,a and copies of checks deposited?

If self-employed as a partner, am I supposed to get a letter from another partner, describing my employment information?

Since I don't get a regular salary, I get a draw on an irregular basis, would this be a problem?

Where I need to list those persons that I previously sponsored for an affidavit of support (my ex-mother-in-law), would it help if I add a note that she left the country more than three years ago (which she has)?

Thanks for your help.

[Carie_Azan 35]

I responded once, but I'm thinking it did not go through. Here's what I did. I made the necessary income to sponsor someone. I got my w-2's, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc. I was pretty vague with my stocks, bonds, money markets and 401-k's I just listed what they asked for and a vague amount. I think if you don't meet the financial criteria, it more important to make sure you have all this other supporting info to "boost" your assets/income

Also, letter would be ok, but it's not primary evidence. Do you have any type if agreement drawn up, or do you have on going proof of your draws?