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Hi guys,

I am gathering supporting documents for I-134 to send it to my Fiancee and this question just ran through my mind. Is there any specific amount required in your bank account (checking/savings) in order to show that I will financially be able to support my Fiancee when she comes to US?

Please advise if anyone knows the answer to this.

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No, not if you're offering support via a job. You need to make sure your income meets the poverty guidelines for your household size. So, if that's 2 people, you need to be earning just shy of $20k annually.

If you're doing the sponsorship with savings (or a combination of savings and income, if your income is too low) then you need to have 5 times the difference that you don't have in income. So, for a household size of 2 with $0, they'd need 5 x $20k in the bank, or in other liquidable assets.

These are the numbers you should go by:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73c63591ec04d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

It's mentioned in conjunction with the I-864, but the numbers should be the same. You'll be doing the I-864 at AoS after you marry, anyway, so pays to be aware of the requirements.

Again, this speaks about the other form, but it does a better job of explaining the 5 x thing better than I can (and once a spouse, it only needs to be 3x): http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#6

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No, not if you're offering support via a job. You need to make sure your income meets the poverty guidelines for your household size. So, if that's 2 people, you need to be earning just shy of $20k annually.

If you're doing the sponsorship with savings (or a combination of savings and income, if your income is too low) then you need to have 5 times the difference that you don't have in income. So, for a household size of 2 with $0, they'd need 5 x $20k in the bank, or in other liquidable assets.

These are the numbers you should go by:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73c63591ec04d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

It's mentioned in conjunction with the I-864, but the numbers should be the same. You'll be doing the I-864 at AoS after you marry, anyway, so pays to be aware of the requirements.

Again, this speaks about the other form, but it does a better job of explaining the 5 x thing better than I can (and once a spouse, it only needs to be 3x): http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#6

Thank you for your response. I am sorry, I am little slow when it comes to numbers. I currently live with parents and I do not have any dependent. Parents own the house. I do not have any other assets other than my salary from work and the bank balance. Will I face any issues?

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Thank you for your response. I am sorry, I am little slow when it comes to numbers. I currently live with parents and I do not have any dependent. Parents own the house. I do not have any other assets other than my salary from work and the bank balance. Will I face any issues?

If your salary is enough to meet the household size you're supporting (you and your fiance) then that's fine. You need to be making at least $20k a year. If you don't make that much, you can use a joint-sponsor to cover it - a family member or friend. See the link above about assets - that same link has information about joint sponsors.

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London

7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production

27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed

26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

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If your salary is enough to meet the household size you're supporting (you and your fiance) then that's fine. You need to be making at least $20k a year. If you don't make that much, you can use a joint-sponsor to cover it - a family member or friend. See the link above about assets - that same link has information about joint sponsors.

That sounds much comforting. Thank you so much for your response on this !!

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