I-134 Affidavit of Support

[Sel_Chan89 0]

Hello,

I'm an American citizen with an Italian husband, and we are looking into everything we need to move to the US. I have been living in Italy for almost 6 years and have a permanent visa to stay here with my husband as the provider. When looking into what we need and what we have to fill out I came across the I-134 Affidavit of Support. I was wondering what I could do to get through this since I do not live in the US any more and my husbands income will end before we move to the US. I know that I could have a job set up to start as soon as I get there and I do have family members that will support us.

We plan on going with the DCF filing since we live out here, In hopes that it will make it go faster.

So pretty much, I don't have an income. My husband does, but it will end before moving to the US. Since I have been here for 6 years and I never had a job that lasted more then a week when I was a teenager, I have never sent in for income taxes, I don't think.

I really don't think I would be able to use this at all. Gosh I just don't know what to do. Someone help me?

[Alaska2012 462]

You still have to be your husbands sponsor and send in all that comes with it, your am taxes for the last 3 years etc. if you didn't have to file you send a letter explaining why and so on.... What you also need is a co-sponsor. Someone in the us who makes enough according to the guidelines and are willing to take on the responsibility.

[dwheels76 5,486]

Hello,

I'm an American citizen with an Italian husband, and we are looking into everything we need to move to the US. I have been living in Italy for almost 6 years and have a permanent visa to stay here with my husband as the provider. When looking into what we need and what we have to fill out I came across the I-134 Affidavit of Support. I was wondering what I could do to get through this since I do not live in the US any more and my husbands income will end before we move to the US. I know that I could have a job set up to start as soon as I get there and I do have family members that will support us.

We plan on going with the DCF filing since we live out here, In hopes that it will make it go faster.

So pretty much, I don't have an income. My husband does, but it will end before moving to the US. Since I have been here for 6 years and I never had a job that lasted more then a week when I was a teenager, I have never sent in for income taxes, I don't think.

I really don't think I would be able to use this at all. Gosh I just don't know what to do. Someone help me?

The I-134 has to do with K1 visa you would be doing the I-864. Also not sure if Italy is DCF. Might want to check that also.

You have much to do and prepare I highly suggest you read the NVC filers thread about setting up domicile, sponsors and filing your taxes. Read Post #1 and #2.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/422214-nvc-filers-april-2013/

[Ryan H 3,908]

When looking into what we need and what we have to fill out I came across the I-134 Affidavit of Support.

Wrong form, it's the I-864 that needs to be completed. You indicated that you have family members who would be willing to be a joint sponsor; the family member that agrees to be a joint sponsor would also need to complete an I-864.

Also not sure if Italy is DCF. Might want to check that also.

DCF is available in Italia, USCIS has a field office in Rome.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Be aware that Italians have had difficulty showing intent to re-establish domicile in the very recent past. Do a forum search for this for more information. Also, the consulate has been hard on joint sponsors, at least in the case of K1s. Just be aware that you might encounter difficulties with the domicile issue....

[dwheels76 5,486]

DCF is available in Italia, USCIS has a field office in Rome.

Oh okay thanks for the info. I ws on their website trying to find and was lost.

OP do read up on the I-1864 and Domicile as mentioned above. Good luck.

[Sel_Chan89 0]

Oh wow thank you for correcting what form I need. I did what you all said and looked up about re-establish domicile. It doesn't sound every easy for me. I don't want to move back to the US without my husband. I never had a bank account, I never got a drivers licens, I've never voted before, and I don't have a residence in the US. I've already asked my mother and her boyfriend if we can live with them till we find somewhere to live, and they have no problem with this. Would it help saying that my husband is a computer programmer and his main wish when getting to the US is to start his own company out there? He's only ever dreamed about living in the US since he was a little kid. And when it comes to me, I WANT TO GO BACK HOME!!! I do like it out here for some things. But face it the US is better. I miss everything out there and living here is driving me nuts. I missed out watching some of my nieces and nephews growing up. I just need to get back there. But I will not leave my husband behind.

All in all I think I will just have to think about this more. I'm not going to spend thousands of dollars on this and not have it go through. thank you everyone, I guess it's just back to studying about how to do all of this for now. If I have any more questions I will be back to ask. Thanks again.

[NikLR 13,234]

You have to show you're going to establish domicile. Is it possible for you guys to go to the USA, look for a place to lease, get a state ID card, register to vote, and get a bank account? If you initially want to live with your mom get her to write an letter saying that's what's happening as well.

[Ryan H 3,908]

I've already asked my mother and her boyfriend if we can live with them till we find somewhere to live, and they have no problem with this.

As NikiR said, have them write a statement to this effect.

Would it help saying that my husband is a computer programmer and his main wish when getting to the US is to start his own company out there?

No, such a statement would be worthless for the domicile requirement.

[Sel_Chan89 0]

Thank you everyone for your help so far.

I talked to my father last night about all of this and to help us out he will be helping me set up a bank account in the US. My mother will be writing he letters and my sister agreed to be our co-sponsor. We are still looking for another sponsor though since she doesn't make enough.

a few more questions though. when it comes to figuring out the amount needed. do you look at the guidelines and add yourself as a claimed person for family size. say my mom makes 32,000$ a year. she claims 4 people already (herself, my older sister, and her two kids) would i add me and my husband to that making it 6 claimed people a year? meaning it would end up being needed 39,487$? (poverty guideline for 2013 for 6 people is 31,590$ by 125% is 39,487$)

if it is like that then i would see if i could use my dad. but i read online that you can't use people that get government funding. my dad was a marine, he gets money from the VA because he was injured while on duty. however that money is non tax-able. the money that he claims every year is from a lawsuit for workman's comp. taxable returns he makes 37,000 a year. and he only claims himself. am I able to use that? cause if i am i don't need a second sponsor.

[pushbrk 13,658]

Thank you everyone for your help so far.

I talked to my father last night about all of this and to help us out he will be helping me set up a bank account in the US. My mother will be writing he letters and my sister agreed to be our co-sponsor. We are still looking for another sponsor though since she doesn't make enough.

a few more questions though. when it comes to figuring out the amount needed. do you look at the guidelines and add yourself as a claimed person for family size. say my mom makes 32,000$ a year. she claims 4 people already (herself, my older sister, and her two kids) would i add me and my husband to that making it 6 claimed people a year? meaning it would end up being needed 39,487$? (poverty guideline for 2013 for 6 people is 31,590$ by 125% is 39,487$)

if it is like that then i would see if i could use my dad. but i read online that you can't use people that get government funding. my dad was a marine, he gets money from the VA because he was injured while on duty. however that money is non tax-able. the money that he claims every year is from a lawsuit for workman's comp. taxable returns he makes 37,000 a year. and he only claims himself. am I able to use that? cause if i am i don't need a second sponsor.

You would not count in your mother's household size, Sounds like she will still be short of income. If your husband wants to start a business, do the two of you have some liquid assets?

[Sel_Chan89 0]

You would not count in your mother's household size, Sounds like she will still be short of income. If your husband wants to start a business, do the two of you have some liquid assets?

no we don't have much of anything right now. but when we get out there are started we have an idea about maybe using angel investors to help us start.

as for my mother that means it's just her household size (4) ? and even if she's short can't i put her and my sister together to make what i need for the form?

[pushbrk 13,658]

no we don't have much of anything right now. but when we get out there are started we have an idea about maybe using angel investors to help us start.

as for my mother that means it's just her household size (4) ? and even if she's short can't i put her and my sister together to make what i need for the form?

The intending immigrant counts but the petitioning US Citizen does not, unless YOU are adding income to that of the rest of the household. Yes, if your sister has income and is living in your mother's household, she would provide an I-864a as a household member, in order to combine income with your mother. Is it correct, your mother is claiming the sister and her children on her tax returns? If not, then your mother's household is just herself and your husband.

[Sel_Chan89 0]

The intending immigrant counts but the petitioning US Citizen does not, unless YOU are adding income to that of the rest of the household. Yes, if your sister has income and is living in your mother's household, she would provide an I-864a as a household member, in order to combine income with your mother. Is it correct, your mother is claiming the sister and her children on her tax returns? If not, then your mother's household is just herself and your husband.

She is claiming my one sister who doesn't work. so she pays for her and her 2 kids. my other sister that is willing to help out lives in another state. that's good to hear though. it will be much easier that way. and no i wont be making an income when living at my mom's house. we plan on staying there only for about a week, maybe 2 at the most.

[pushbrk 13,658]

She is claiming my one sister who doesn't work. so she pays for her and her 2 kids. my other sister that is willing to help out lives in another state. that's good to hear though. it will be much easier that way. and no i wont be making an income when living at my mom's house. we plan on staying there only for about a week, maybe 2 at the most.

Not following you. Your "other sister" cannot combine income. Is your mother just claiming the sister on her taxes or the sister AND the children? We can't help you if you're not specific. Just what "that" was good to hear?