I-134, situational Questions

[Rae21 0]

In short- I live with my Fiance and work in Germany for the last 3 years. We have received our NOA2 approved, with letter from Consulate from Frankfurt requesting us to send in the packet with police report, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-230, etc etc. I have read the "financial support"-is the I-134.. Here is where my question lies:

I currently have a job in a German company, making above the poverty line in the US. I have kept my domicile in the USA, at my parents address, still have drivers license, proof of voting,usa bank account... AND I am currently looking for a new job in the USA, so to be present before my Fiance would arrive which is the stipulation. I may or maynot have my new job before the interview in Frankfurt depending on how quickly it goes, BUT I wanted to check that having a letter from my current employer as well as prrof of job here in Germany yet will count-I will add tax info and bank account information etc.

I pray I will have my new job stateside before the interview as then I see no problems, and will for sure have it before he would move... BUT are there others who can give me information in this type of situation?

Thank you so much for any and all help!

[Lynkali 163]

I don't mean to get you down, but I was under the impression that your income in Germany will NOT be counted toward the I-134. They are looking for proof that you will be able to support your fiance/spouse in the USA when you're together, and that German job will be gone.

I suspect you will need a co-sponsor if you do not have a solid employment letter stating a new full-time salary in the USA that is above the poverty level. If you have that solid letter from a job in the USA, you should be okay, I think.

[Alaska2012 462]

Your income in Germany won't help you. You either need a job in the states or a joint sponsor.

[dwheels76 5,459]

In short- I live with my Fiance and work in Germany for the last 3 years. We have received our NOA2 approved, with letter from Consulate from Frankfurt requesting us to send in the packet with police report, DS-156, DS-156K, DS-230, etc etc. I have read the "financial support"-is the I-134.. Here is where my question lies:

I currently have a job in a German company, making above the poverty line in the US. I have kept my domicile in the USA, at my parents address, still have drivers license, proof of voting,usa bank account... AND I am currently looking for a new job in the USA, so to be present before my Fiance would arrive which is the stipulation. I may or maynot have my new job before the interview in Frankfurt depending on how quickly it goes, BUT I wanted to check that having a letter from my current employer as well as prrof of job here in Germany yet will count-I will add tax info and bank account information etc.

I pray I will have my new job stateside before the interview as then I see no problems, and will for sure have it before he would move... BUT are there others who can give me information in this type of situation?

Thank you so much for any and all help!

No that job in Germany will not count unless its a job at same company that will continue when you move. You will need a co-sponsor to sponsor your husband.

You still have to show your current years tax transcripts from working abroad though. Sorry.

[Rae21 0]

Thanks for information, heres my question.. if by the interview date I have this new letter from my new job theres no problem right? Can I write an explanation letter with the current packet we have to mail now into the Embassy stating our situation, what I make at my current job in Germany (As my savings will be transfering) and that I am currently looking for a job and will have one by the interview date? Should that suffice?

I am against a co-sponsor because of the longevity of it... I want the sole responsibility.

thanks everyone!

[Lynkali 163]

Nobody WANTS a co-sponsor, I understand. I'm in the midst of the process too, and having my parents as a backup possible co-sponsor, even though they are more than willing and we trust my fiance with everything -- just feels like a huge burden on them. But they did volunteer and I'm grateful that they are there for me in case there is any doubt at the interview about my income.

Everyone does this process a little different -- some scrape by with the minimum and others over-prepare. I'm definitely in the over-preparing camp and therefore I recommend a co-sponsor. Germany should not be a difficult consulate so you MAY be okay with the employment letter but ... I, personally, would not want the risk of denial.

[Rae21 0]

I totally understand...and just for my own information... IF we would get denied 1st... what happens then... can we dispute it? thanks

[Lynkali 163]

From what I've seen from other consulates, if they don't approve your I-134, then they will give you a 221G or some other form that gives you a certain amount of time to come back with a co-sponsor. At least that's the usual route. I feel like I have also seen cases of outright denials from more difficult consulates, but I think the standard response to insufficient financial support is "find a cosponsor and come back!". I don't know the specific process or how long of a time-frame they give you.