Affidavit of Support (I-134) question

[SparklePony 238]

Hey everyone,

As the topic title says, I have a question regarding the I-134 and I'm hoping some of you might help. My fiance will be signing his I-134 for a household of 4 - himself, me, and my two children. He was recently hired on a full-time basis by the company he had been working on as a temp since April, earning between the 100% and the 125% poverty guidelines for a household of 4. I know that, technically, K1 visas only require the 100% guidelines to be met, as it's the AOS that will need the 125% and that's why some embassies go for the 125% up front.

Some relatives offered to give him a monthly pay, or gift, so that his total income will reach the 125% poverty level. He will do freelance work in compensation for that monthly gift.

I know that the previous tax returns being low might not be a problem as long as he provides proof of his recent hiring and yearly earnings from his employer, pay stubs, and the like. My question is, how can a similar thing be done regarding these monthly gifts? Would proof of money transfers work, for example, or payment receipts?

And yes, I know that co-sponsoring is an option, it's just that the amount difference is so small that we're trying to explore this avenue first.

Thanks for the help.

ETA: He has no assets, or huge lumps of money in the bank he can claim.

Edited October 21, 2013 by SparklePony

[gedaa86 5]

I know they like to be shown proofs, I don't know if they will accept the monthly gifts. Because what is the proof that these monthly gifts will keep on coming?? They need something that shows them that you will always have this much. Some consulates are really tough when it comes to sponsorship, since the tax returns are low. I would really strongly encourage you guys to get a co-sponsor that has strong tax returns and strong current income.

[KayDeeCee 4,903]

I really do not think the CO would accept gifts from family and friends as income, since gifts are not income nor will it be steady and ongoing. If they accept his income as being between 100 and 125%, then you will not need the co-sponsor, but perhaps you should have one lined up with all their paperwork in hand at the interview just in case the CO thinks one is needed. He will need a joint sponsor for the I-864 when you file for AOS.

[SparklePony 238]

Thanks for the replies!

In the meantime, I've been doing intensive research on things here on VJ (good heavens, this place has so much information) and I found that we will need to add his son to the Household Count. I thought we didn't because my fiance doesn't count him as dependent on his taxes, but apparently that doesn't really matter. This means that our total household count moves up to 5, which means we'll definitely need a co-sponsor.

So... we're working on it. I guess the question doesn't apply anymore, then, but thanks for the help, anyway.

[KayDeeCee 4,903]

Yes, all minor children are counted in the household size no matter where they live or which parent claims them on their taxes.