Specific bank amount required with I-134?

[pacharya 6]

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.

Thanks

[lost_at_sea 995]

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

Edited July 26, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[pacharya 6]

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?

[lost_at_sea 995]

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.

[pacharya 6]

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 !!