USCIS page says no I-134 required for k1?

[tipaklongkano 13]

I'm a bit confused. Everywhere i look on the internet, I find that an I-134 is required at the interview for the K1 visa. However, on the USCIS's actual K visa information page, it states:

"Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a “K-1” fiancé(e), a “K-3” spouse, or a “K-2” or “K-4” child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States."

When i saw this I felt a wave of relief, as I've been unemployed for the past three years. I've made the long recovery from depression and bipolar, and through treatment I'm back to my normal self and better than ever. I'm finally looking for work and I'm quite sure I'll be employed soon. However, I won't be getting a high-paying job. Something more entry level is more realistic, as i am still working on my degree. I am planning on going back to school while i work. So...I'm not likely to make enough money according to the I-134 requirements. My parents or sister and her husband would gladly co-sponsor, but from what I understand, the embassy in Manila doesn't really give a damn about co-sponsors. My Filipina girlfriend and I have been together for over three years, and I've visited her on three occasions. We've traveled all over the place: Palawan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. We have lots and lots of proof that our relationship is genuine. We haven't seen each other in over a year now, and we're getting a bit discouraged. Any advice?

Thanks

[G Walters 136]

From what I understand you will need to provide the 134 during the interview phase. You so not submit it with the 129f But she will need it for the interview. This is what my lady and I had to do. I had to fill out the 134 and send it to her in England so that she would have it for the interview. It sounds like you will need to provide them with a co-sponsor.

It would help if you filled out your timeline. It helps those answering the questions to be able to see where you are in the system.

Best of luck.

Edited July 19, 2014 by G Walters

[Sweetmelissa 82]

K1 Interview Preparation instructions for the Philippines states:

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 befinancially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal incometax 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.

So something that will be needed, but not until the interview stage of the k1 process.

Not sure about co-sponsors for Philippines

[Lainie B 465]

USCIS don't issue visas. They cover the petition (I-129f) and the adjustment of status (I-485, I-131, I-765) parts of the process. For the visa application process itself, the Department of State does this, through the US embassies. You need to look at the requirements for the actual visa application on the US Embassy in Manila.

[Boiler 48,191]

London does allow self sponsorship, Manilla does allow co sponsors in limited circumstances, but that would not seem to apply here.

[tipaklongkano 13]

My apologies, I should have stated that I am the petitioner. I am the one that currently is without income. I have not yet submitted the I129 because i am not sure if it will have any chance of being approved. I supplied the quote from the USCIS page because it specifically states that no affidavit of support will be required until AFTER the fiance arrives in the US and adjusts status. It's all a bit confusing and I just don't know what I should do.

[Boiler 48,191]

I 134 for the Consulate

I 864 when adjusting in US.

[KayDeeCee 4,903]

That USCIS page is speaking of the I-864, and not the I-134 that will be needed for the K-1 visa interview. What the consulate states is required for the K-1 visa interview is what you must provide them. You will need what Manila asks for, as posted in this thread above. Then, you will need the I-864 after you are married and your foreign spouse applies for AOS.

[hardrockangel 21]

I'm a bit confused. Everywhere i look on the internet, I find that an I-134 is required at the interview for the K1 visa. However, on the USCIS's actual K visa information page, it states:

"Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a K Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a K-1 fiancé(e), a K-3 spouse, or a K-2 or K-4 child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States."

When i saw this I felt a wave of relief, as I've been unemployed for the past three years. I've made the long recovery from depression and bipolar, and through treatment I'm back to my normal self and better than ever. I'm finally looking for work and I'm quite sure I'll be employed soon. However, I won't be getting a high-paying job. Something more entry level is more realistic, as i am still working on my degree. I am planning on going back to school while i work. So...I'm not likely to make enough money according to the I-134 requirements. My parents or sister and her husband would gladly co-sponsor, but from what I understand, the embassy in Manila doesn't really give a damn about co-sponsors. My Filipina girlfriend and I have been together for over three years, and I've visited her on three occasions. We've traveled all over the place: Palawan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. We have lots and lots of proof that our relationship is genuine. We haven't seen each other in over a year now, and we're getting a bit discouraged. Any advice?

Thanks

It's one of the main requirements during interview of the beneficiary,they will not required it during USCIS stage..but they will definitely require it during interview. .goodluck ? Edited July 19, 2014 by hardrockangel

[Darnell 8,480]

My apologies, I should have stated that I am the petitioner. I am the one that currently is without income. I have not yet submitted the I129 because i am not sure if it will have any chance of being approved. I supplied the quote from the USCIS page because it specifically states that no affidavit of support will be required until AFTER the fiance arrives in the US and adjusts status. It's all a bit confusing and I just don't know what I should do.

no I-134 required when filing the I-129F.

Months will pass after submitting the I-129F.

So, you have months to suss out your finances, all the way through to interview day.

[tipaklongkano 13]

Darnell, yes, I'd have months before the interview. But I'm talking about going from zero income and zero savings to whatever I can earn before the interview. And I won't be able to get a high paying job. My parents or sister would gladly and easily be able to co-sponsor, but from what I've heard, the Manila embassy doesn't allow that. So i feel like we're totally screwed. I don't know what to do.

[Boiler 48,191]

You do not need a high paying job, look at the requirement.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

My apologies, I should have stated that I am the petitioner. I am the one that currently is without income. I have not yet submitted the I129 because i am not sure if it will have any chance of being approved. I supplied the quote from the USCIS page because it specifically states that no affidavit of support will be required until AFTER the fiance arrives in the US and adjusts status. It's all a bit confusing and I just don't know what I should do.

From my understanding from the wording that you do not need to submitted I-134 when you file I-129F. I-134 is for K-1 visa application after I-129F is approved. K-1 visas issued by US Department of State not USCIS.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[JIJourney 96]

Darnell, yes, I'd have months before the interview. But I'm talking about going from zero income and zero savings to whatever I can earn before the interview. And I won't be able to get a high paying job. My parents or sister would gladly and easily be able to co-sponsor, but from what I've heard, the Manila embassy doesn't allow that. So i feel like we're totally screwed. I don't know what to do.

Most of us do not have high paying jobs so you will be fine and have every right to file like the rest of us. An i 134 and i 864 are both aos. The one on USCIS is referring to the i 864, which is until after you marry in the states.

You DO need the i 134 for the embassy interview. The manila embassy site explains what is needed. Just start saving. The main thing is they want CURRENT income so you will have time for that. Good luck on the Journey

[tipaklongkano 13]

Ok. That makes me feel a bit better. I thought I had to have earned 125% poverty line for the last three years, not just this past year.

What if...we got married in Thailand and then filed for a CR-1? This would kill two birds with one stone: Show more/stronger evidence of authentic relationship, and also allow for use of I-864, which would allow a joint sponsor? Right? Is this a more viable plan?