Co-sponsor

[sparkles_ 456]

Hi VJers,

Quick question about co-sponsors. Someone explain if the K-1 visa only needs 100% above poverty levels, or 125%? I know the AOS is 125%, but I hear rumors that some embassies hold K-1 people to the 125% as well since it is basically the the discretion of the CO. Especially in MENA countries.

Anyone who has been through Cairo or Abu Dhabi as a K-1, chime in please because we are unsure which it will be filed in due to possible job offers for him. I know both accept co-sponsors, but should a co-sponsor make a ton above the limit? Currently co-sponsor will make about 10,000 above the 125% limit and this is for 6 people total, in theory would this be enough above to not get booted out for income?

It is my stepfather so technically we could do a joint as well since I'm living with them while working (for now) and finishing my degree; is there any benefit to join versus co-sponsor at all?

Thanks

[Happytobe 164]

For Form I-134, the petitioner needs to show that his or her income is at least 100% of amounts listed per family size in the federal Poverty Guidelines. The Form I-134 becomes part of your permanent record, however, and consular officers are aware that you will have to meet a higher, 125% requirement just a few months later if and when you adjust your status to permanent resident. Therefore, we recommend that, if possible, you show that your spouse meets the 125% requirement even at this point.

quoted from http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/fiance-marriage-visa-book/chapter5-17.html

I hope that helps!

[sparkles_ 456]

For Form I-134, the petitioner needs to show that his or her income is at least 100% of amounts listed per family size in the federal Poverty Guidelines. The Form I-134 becomes part of your permanent record, however, and consular officers are aware that you will have to meet a higher, 125% requirement just a few months later if and when you adjust your status to permanent resident. Therefore, we recommend that, if possible, you show that your spouse meets the 125% requirement even at this point.

quoted from http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/fiance-marriage-visa-book/chapter5-17.html

I hope that helps!

Thanks! I was asking because even though my stepfather makes above the 125% for the family size, some people have said the CO can demand above and beyond the 125%...which has mild panic setting in. As I said he is 10-11,000USD above the limit so hoping that works!

[Happytobe 164]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/430924-how-much-does-it-take-to-get-approved-for-the-i-134/?hl=%2Bfinancial+%2Bdenial+%2Bi%26%238208134 I found this one with the advanced search tool. Terms I used were "financial denial I-134" and a ton came up. This topic is discussed regularly.. but in short, yes they can and have denied for being too close to the minimum. You state there is about a $10k cusion.... hopefully will be good.