Is making $40,000 enough for my fiance to act as a sponsor?

[Quarter 2]

Hey guys,

I'm at the NOA2 stage and I'm just slightly paranoid. My fiance makes $40,000/year, is that enough for him to sponsor me, or would he require a co-sponsor?

Thanks in advance!

[EndlessStory 53]

Depends on his household size + you. If it's just both of you then yes you are way above poverty line and do not require a co sponsor

[Ilovemyman 147]

It all depent how many dependant he has.

But if he doesnt has others dependents that is enough

[Zedayn 485]

What's his household size? $40,000 will support up to a household size of 6.

[Quarter 2]

Yes it's just me and him, since he doesn't live with his parents anymore. He moved to an apartment that he shares with two other housemates, I assume they don't count under this household size right? Sorry for the silly questions!

Edit: Just saw Zedayn's response. Perfect!

Edited February 27, 2014 by Quarter

[Ingrid28 69]

No they don't, they are not dependent on him.

[OshunMY 4]

Hi,

If you don't mind me asking some questions here regarding the affidavit of support for K1 Visa (I-129F) application...

1. What is the minimum income to qualify?

2. When is a co-sponsor necessary?

Would really appreciate it if someone could direct me to the right links to get the correct information.

Thank you!

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

Hi,

If you don't mind me asking some questions here regarding the affidavit of support for K1 Visa (I-129F) application...

1. What is the minimum income to qualify?

2. When is a co-sponsor necessary?

Would really appreciate it if someone could direct me to the right links to get the correct information.

Thank you!

The poverty guidelines are here. You look for the household size including yourself and your fiancé. So if your fiancé has two children, you will be looking at a household size for four people (you, him, two kids). If your fiancé lives alone with no dependents, you will be looking at a household size for two people (you, him).

A cosponsor is necessary if the petitioner (your fiancé) makes less than 125% of the poverty guidelines.

[OshunMY 4]

Thank you so very much for the link.

This applies to the I-134 form? What's the difference between I-134 and I-864?

Is I-134 the one needed for K1 Visa?

Thanks again!

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

Sponsorship for a petitioner who isn't active duty military is 125%, across the board. IIRC, the I-134 is the form you'll need to file for affidavit of support for adjustment of status once you're in the US. They won't give you a K-1 unless your sponsor can support you for AOS.

(I have trouble remembering form numbers, but I know that those poverty guidelines are always, always, always what is used for family sponsorship.)

Edited April 6, 2014 by Not a Tailor

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Thank you so very much for the link.

This applies to the I-134 form? What's the difference between I-134 and I-864?

Is I-134 the one needed for K1 Visa?

Thanks again!

Some consulates will accept only 100% of the poverty level for an I-134, but most want the 125% because they know you will need the 125% very soon anyway for the I-864 that comes with filing AOS once you are in the US and married.

I think it is mistake to accept 100% on the I-134 and there was a post by someone just recently that was approved with 100% for the K-1 visa, but then did not have enough income to meet the 125% for the I-864. This is why I think they should change things up and accept only 125% across the board at every consulate for every case. You have to have that amount or a joint sponsor for AOS anyway.

[OshunMY 4]

Sponsorship for a petitioner who isn't active duty military is 125%, across the board. IIRC, the I-134 is the form you'll need to file for affidavit of support for adjustment of status once you're in the US. They won't give you a K-1 unless your sponsor can support you for AOS.

(I have trouble remembering form numbers, but I know that those poverty guidelines are always, always, always what is used for family sponsorship.)

Some consulates will accept only 100% of the poverty level for an I-134, but most want the 125% because they know you will need the 125% very soon anyway for the I-864 that comes with filing AOS once you are in the US and married.

I think it is mistake to accept 100% on the I-134 and there was a post by someone just recently that was approved with 100% for the K-1 visa, but then did not have enough income to meet the 125% for the I-864. This is why I think they should change things up and accept only 125% across the board at every consulate for every case. You have to have that amount or a joint sponsor for AOS anyway.

Thanks for the helpful replies.

Because my fiance only started as an independent contractor with a company since mid last year, we just want to make sure that we get the calculations right.

Prior to that he was travelling, and he didn't make any income for a while. But based on his average earnings per month now, he makes slightly above the 125% poverty guideline - above 20k per year for a household of 2, him and I.

His dad has agreed to be a co-sponsor, to be on the safe side. He's a retiree, but he has sufficient assets.

Will that work, in your opinion?

Does he just leave the question about employment on the I-134 form (Q7) blank and report on his bank savings, property, stocks etc...?

Advice and tips appreciated.