affidavit of support

[stonefreakjen 1]

hi guys..just wanna get some ideas and opinions from the other members.. my fiance's annual income is more than 12k$ ..and im kinda nervous if the CO will approve me a visa..for what i know he didnt meet the 100% or the 125%.. need your feedbacks guys plss.. thank you

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hi guys..just wanna get some ideas and opinions from the other members.. my fiance's annual income is more than 12k$ ..and im kinda nervous if the CO will approve me a visa..for what i know he didnt meet the 100% or the 125%.. need your feedbacks guys plss.. thank you

Suggest you search the recent posts regarding the I-134 and level of income. The letter of the law regarding I-134 income requirements is 100% of the poverty guideline. That means for a family of two (2) it's: $15,510.00 USD per year. But, keep in mind that the adjudicator is fully aware that later in the process you will need to file the I-864, which requires 125% of the poverty guideline, which for a family of two (2) is currently: $19,387.00 USD per year. Note that its even higher if you live in Alaska or Hawaii.

Sorry to say that if your fiance's income is only 12K per year that you will not be able to qualify for fiance visa. However, there is an option to include a co-sponsor (aka joint sponsor) to accompany the I-134. Anyone who is considering filing a K1 and their income falls below, or between 100% and 125% of the current poverty guideline should consider getting a co-sponsor.

[stonefreakjen 1]

Suggest you search the recent posts regarding the I-134 and level of income. The letter of the law regarding I-134 income requirements is 100% of the poverty guideline. That means for a family of two (2) it's: $15,510.00 USD per year. But, keep in mind that the adjudicator is fully aware that later in the process you will need to file the I-864, which requires 125% of the poverty guideline, which for a family of two (2) is currently: $19,387.00 USD per year. Note that its even higher if you live in Alaska or Hawaii.

Sorry to say that if your fiance's income is only 12K per year that you will not be able to qualify for fiance visa. However, there is an option to include a co-sponsor (aka joint sponsor) to accompany the I-134. Anyone who is considering filing a K1 and their income falls below, or between 100% and 125% of the current poverty guideline should consider getting a co-sponsor.

yeah thats what i know of too,but the thing is which form shouldwe use? the I-134 or the I-864? and we have his uncle as a co-sponsor..and the thing is they said in manila us embassy they dont accept co-sponsors..

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yeah thats what i know of too,but the thing is which form shouldwe use? the I-134 or the I-864? and we have his uncle as a co-sponsor..and the thing is they said in manila us embassy they dont accept co-sponsors..

I assume that you have not had the interview for K1 visa? If that's the case then you need to complete the I-134 first. After you marry you will need to adjust status (AOS) in which the fiancial requirements a little harder to meet.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

From the way you explain your situation it sounds like you need to find a new job that pays more or get a co-sponsor.

Edited February 9, 2014 by CNTrav

[stonefreakjen 1]

I assume that you have not had the interview for K1 visa? If that's the case then you need to complete the I-134 first. After you marry you will need to adjust status (AOS) in which the fiancial requirements a little harder to meet.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

From the way you explain your situation it sounds like you need to find a new job that pays more or get a co-sponsor.

i am about to schedule an appointment for the interview but me and my fiance are still waiting for the 1040 and his uncle's w2 and 1040 to arrive.. just confuse coz here some members said i need to have an I-864 together with the I-134 form..just worries that the embassy in manila wont accept our co-sponsorship.. btw thank you for replying

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i am about to schedule an appointment for the interview but me and my fiance are still waiting for the 1040 and his uncle's w2 and 1040 to arrive.. just confuse coz here some members said i need to have an I-864 together with the I-134 form..just worries that the embassy in manila wont accept our co-sponsorship.. btw thank you for replying

That's incorrect. You do NOT need the I-864 now. Only the 1-134. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

[stonefreakjen 1]

That's incorrect. You do NOT need the I-864 now. Only the 1-134. http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

worse comes to worse any tips if ever the consul will try to question me and my fiance's income..thank u again

[EndlessStory 53]

You need a co-sponsor for sure unless your fiance can find a new job/2 jobs to hit the requirement. It is known for USEM not to accept co-sponsor but you can try since I have seen people getting approved with Co-sponsor.

[stonefreakjen 1]

You need a co-sponsor for sure unless your fiance can find a new job/2 jobs to hit the requirement. It is known for USEM not to accept co-sponsor but you can try since I have seen people getting approved with Co-sponsor.

. so what form do i need to have the I-864 only?or with the I-134? thnx

[EndlessStory 53]

Both sponsor and co sponsor fill their own I-134. I would like to stress this again. USEM is known for not accepting co-sponsor. You should email them and asked if they will or you can take your chances at the interview.

Option 2: schedule interview after your fiancé can hit the poverty guideline

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Both sponsor and co sponsor fill their own I-134. I would like to stress this again. USEM is known for not accepting co-sponsor. You should email them and asked if they will or you can take your chances at the interview.

Option 2: schedule interview after your fiancé can hit the poverty guideline

I am very curious about your statement of the USEM. I assume that is the US consulate in Manila? I've been away from the immigration world for a few years so am not sure what's been going on. I've seen several posts on this site that some consulates are behaving in a unilateral fashion. For example, your comment about Manila rejecting co-sponsors. Now, of course it's known that this flies right in the face of the US State Department, which fully accepts and supports co-sponsors. Perhaps there are members on this site who have been rejected at the consulate level in Manila or other cities of the world who can corroborate that. It seems to me that there are legal grounds to get these rulings reversed. Especially if the consulate was so bold to reject the co-sponsor when they can prove they are fully able to meet the legal income requirements.

Edited February 9, 2014 by CNTrav

[stonefreakjen 1]

ok now i got worried even more

[stonefreakjen 1]

Both sponsor and co sponsor fill their own I-134. I would like to stress this again. USEM is known for not accepting co-sponsor. You should email them and asked if they will or you can take your chances at the interview.

Option 2: schedule interview after your fiancé can hit the poverty guideline

just to make sure im sorry if im kinda persistent .. coz some of the members kept saying that its better to use both I-134 and I-864 form for the co-sponsor

[Steve&Ema 25]

This is from the Manila Embassy Instruction Letter:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

[kitthekat 1,317]

just to make sure im sorry if im kinda persistent .. coz some of the members kept saying that its better to use both I-134 and I-864 form for the co-sponsor

This was recently discussed: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/481203-i134f-question-help/?p=6827872

Go with the I-864 for your co-sponsor.