Able to meet 100% but not 125% of poverty guidelines. Affidavit of support before or after entering the US?

[slowlyman 118]

For better more specific answers to your Consulate questions. Post at the japan portal.

http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?country=Japan

[slowlyman 118]

Ah, now I see what you mean. Well, with our savings and his family's support, we should be alright taking care of the hidden expenses and the cost of getting-started. It's just a matter of convincing the U.S. government that he won't be a burden. If only they would let his savings count for something! Anyway, I guess we'll use the co-sponsor both before and after he leaves Japan.

Here's a follow-up question - Does he need to have the co-sponsor's tax returns, letter from employer, copy of pay stubs, etc. for his interview, or is that stuff not needed until after he comes to the U.S.? I know he needs to bring the affidavit of support form to the interview, but I wasn't sure if the other stuff is necessary at that point.

The USC can use assets, but it is something like $60,000

[Dave&Roza 748]

If only they would let his savings count for something! Anyway, I guess we'll use the co-sponsor both before and after he leaves Japan.

Assets like savings or a second home or stocks and bonds can be used to cover the short-fall. For a spouse the assets need to be 3X the short-fall. So if the sponsor's income is $5,000 short of the 125% of the poverty level then the sponsor would need assets in the value of more than $15,000 (3X the $5,000 short). The stipulation on assets is that they need to be readily convertible into cash and not cause an undue hardship if they are sold. That is why the primary residence is not considered and some times the only car.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited January 19, 2014 by Dave&Roza

[salie_adnan10 0]

Hi there,

I am planning to sponsor my fiance to come to America in March 2015. I have been researching the requirements for financial support, and I would just like to clarify something. With the part-time job I have now, I am able to slightly exceed 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. However, I can't meet the 125% requirement. We have someone (non-family member) who is willing to be a co-sponsor. I know that the government requires 100% for the I-134 (before entering the U.S.) but 125% for the I-864 (after entering the U.S. and getting married). My question is, should we have the co-sponsor fill out the affidavit of support before he comes to the U.S., or can we just wait until after he comes, since I am able to exceed 100% of the poverty guidelines now?

All and any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

hi my fiancee just got his interview last week and got sent with 221g stating we need the co sponsor and thats the documents were gathering now and send to them and inshallah they will issue him his visa.. so if i were u i will for sure get that join sponsor for back up you won't get requested 221g like us wish u luck

[KayDeeCee 4,904]

The co-sponsor for the I-134 needs to provide the same type of documentation as a joint sponsor does for the I-864. The main difference is that the I-134 is not legally binding and the I-864 is.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Assets like savings or a second home or stocks and bonds can be used to cover the short-fall. For a spouse the assets need to be 3X the short-fall. So if the sponsor's income is $5,000 short of the 125% of the poverty level then the sponsor would need assets in the value of more than $15,000 (3X the $5,000 short). The stipulation on assets is that they need to be readily convertible into cash and not cause an undue hardship if they are sold. That is why the primary residence is not considered and some times the only car.

Good luck,

Dave

Assets have to be readily convertible to cash. (Defined as assets that can be sold and proceeds from the sale available in less that a year)

Anything that does not have an immediately discernible cash value requires some sort of documentation to demonstrate what the asset is worth in the current market, for instance, a house would require a recent appraisal as to its current market value.

[Misha'sgirl 44]

Hi there,

I am planning to sponsor my fiance to come to America in March 2015. I have been researching the requirements for financial support, and I would just like to clarify something. With the part-time job I have now, I am able to slightly exceed 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. However, I can't meet the 125% requirement. We have someone (non-family member) who is willing to be a co-sponsor. I know that the government requires 100% for the I-134 (before entering the U.S.) but 125% for the I-864 (after entering the U.S. and getting married). My question is, should we have the co-sponsor fill out the affidavit of support before he comes to the U.S., or can we just wait until after he comes, since I am able to exceed 100% of the poverty guidelines now?

All and any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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