How much savings does my fiance need to have in his bank account in addition to the i-134 form for my interview

[Curry and Cherry 1]

My fiance is filling the i-134 forms and we were wondering how much amount of money he should have in his savings account. I will be going for my interview at the Ghana Consulate and we just want to make sure we don't fall short of the requirements. Any information will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance

[Zedayn 485]

It depends on how much income your fiance is claiming on the I-134, as well as his household size. If his income meets or exceeds 125% of the federal poverty level for his household size, then he doesn't need any money in savings. If, however, he is short, then you will need 3 times the difference you are short in his savings. For example, if his income is short by $2000, then he needs $6000 in savings. If he has no income, the minimum he needs in savings is $58,161 (for a household size of 2--just you and him).

[Jeremy12095 8]

Your income for 2 people needs to be at least $19,387 USD. which is 125% of the federal poverty guideline at stated in their website.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Now that is for the I-864 the I-134 is not as detailed as the I-864.

With the I-134 I would submit a copy of recent tax return, a letter or recent pay stub from employer and then copies of bank accounts for the past few months.

[Curry and Cherry 1]

It depends on how much income your fiance is claiming on the I-134, as well as his household size. If his income meets or exceeds 125% of the federal poverty level for his household size, then he doesn't need any money in savings. If, however, he is short, then you will need 3 times the difference you are short in his savings. For example, if his income is short by $2000, then he needs $6000 in savings. If he has no income, the minimum he needs in savings is $58,161 (for a household size of 2--just you and him).

Aha! Thank you for explaining I get that now. His income exceeds that so I guess we are good then.

Your income for 2 people needs to be at least $19,387 USD. which is 125% of the federal poverty guideline at stated in their website.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Now that is for the I-864 the I-134 is not as detailed as the I-864.

With the I-134 I would submit a copy of recent tax return, a letter or recent pay stub from employer and then copies of bank accounts for the past few months.

Thank you very much. I think we are sorted then

[Rick&Maeve 8]

I'm preparing my I-134 and I'm leaving it pretty much blank. I have 3 years of tax transcripts & letters from my employer on official company letter head from the HR department. I'm under the understanding that this is all you need to submit if you make above the poverty guidelines. If I'm missing something someone please let me know. I'm forgoing all bank information for the form because I don't see it as necessary due to my annual income.

Edited February 5, 2014 by Rick & Mavis

[kayG 5]

just for safety we say add them to it to avoid any issues during her interview..

[baron555 934]

My fiance is filling the i-134 forms and we were wondering how much amount of money he should have in his savings account. I will be going for my interview at the Ghana Consulate and we just want to make sure we don't fall short of the requirements. Any information will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance

If his income is sufficient, then no bank savings is required. I didn't list any.

[Curry and Cherry 1]

We thought since it is the Ghana consulate and they can be quite difficult. we will just add it as well

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Can't hurt.

[Curry and Cherry 1]

Can't hurt.

yea....thank you

[Togbega II 25]

We thought since it is the Ghana consulate and they can be quite difficult. we will just add it as well

. THAT ISNT NECESSARY the least

[Togbega II 25]

I'm preparing my I-134 and I'm leaving it pretty much blank. I have 3 years of tax transcripts & letters from my employer on official company letter head from the HR department. I'm under the understanding that this is all you need to submit if you make above the poverty guidelines. If I'm missing something someone please let me know. I'm forgoing all bank information for the form because I don't see it as necessary due to my annual income.[/quote.

U are good to go but do add the 3 most recent pay stubs though the Consulate wouldnt accept but its part of the I-134. Good luck

Edited February 7, 2014 by jahk18

[TBoneTX 45,536]

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