In the I-134, for the statement from your respective banking institution to show balance, is there a template to follow?(merged)

[kthruelsen 2]

Hey there all,

Got a bit of a problem as the tag says. What should I put down and will this completely disqualify me from bringing the lady over?

Many thanks,

~Kevin

[rosejosh 2]

My fiance is a student as well. Since he has no job, we used his money in the bank with annual interest that qualifies the application

[HollyDaniela 6]

You have to meet one of the requirements. If you do not have funds in the bank, you'll need a co-sponsor.

[Kadbury 2]

Same issue. I had a joint sponsor fill out the I-134 and the 3 years of tax returns, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc to be handed in with mine when he goes in for the interview. Finding a joint sponsor shouldn't be hard as long as they meet the income requirements and are willing to share the information I just mentioned. The document itself is non-binding, so there is very limited to no liability on the person signing up to be your joint sponsor. Good luck!

[dsldesch 27]

Same issue. I had a joint sponsor fill out the I-134 and the 3 years of tax returns, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc to be handed in with mine when he goes in for the interview. Finding a joint sponsor shouldn't be hard as long as they meet the income requirements and are willing to share the information I just mentioned. The document itself is non-binding, so there is very limited to no liability on the person signing up to be your joint sponsor. Good luck!

I'm also a student in need of a co-sponsor, but so far the people I've asked have all declined due to the possible risks associated with being a sponsor. I get the impression you were successful finding a co-sponsor, so would you be able to share a few tips for how it worked out for you?

[Kadbury 2]

I'm also a student in need of a co-sponsor, but so far the people I've asked have all declined due to the possible risks associated with being a sponsor. I get the impression you were successful finding a co-sponsor, so would you be able to share a few tips for how it worked out for you?

I've got to be honest, it wasn't easy, but that was mainly because everyone seemed to think there was kind of payment involved (there's not). I used the fact that it is not a legally binding document - essentially there is no liability to the joint sponsor:

"This affidavit, submitted by the applicant at your

request, is not legally binding on the sponsor and should not be accorded the

same weight as Form I-864. Form I-134 should be given consideration as one

form of evidence, however, in conjunction with the other forms of evidence

mentioned below." http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/86988.pdf, page 15

Once I got that information out, it was just getting it to someone who trusted me (and my fiance that they had never met) implicitly with quite a lot of their personal information. That said, the I-864 is the biggie with the heavy consequences should anything go wrong and that will be needed for your fiance in order to apply for permanent residency once they're here.

Hope that helps!

[sma1488 155]

Same issue. I had a joint sponsor fill out the I-134 and the 3 years of tax returns, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc to be handed in with mine when he goes in for the interview. Finding a joint sponsor shouldn't be hard as long as they meet the income requirements and are willing to share the information I just mentioned. The document itself is non-binding, so there is very limited to no liability on the person signing up to be your joint sponsor. Good luck!

But that doesn't solve the problem in the longer-term of needing one for the I-864. What are you going to do then?

[Kadbury 2]

But that doesn't solve the problem in the longer-term of needing one for the I-864. What are you going to do?

Ay, there's the rub. However, we are planning on using his assets:

"(5) Use of Intending Immigrant’s Assets. If the sponsor does not meet the income

requirement using his or her own income and/or assets, the sponsor may include the

net value (the total value of the assets less any offsetting liabilities) of the intending

immigrant’s assets. " http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static_Files_Memoranda/Archives%201998-2008/2006/affsuppafm062706.pdf, page 8

I have never in my life done as much research as I have done for this visa, only to keep feeling that I'm missing some vital info. Thankfully, everything has proceeded smoothly so far and I can only hope will continue to do so (knock on wood, cross my fingers, and all that jazz lol)

[kthruelsen 2]

I-864 you say?

Dare I ask what document this is, I haven't seen it on the checklist for Post-NOA2.

Is this for the adjustment of status upon arrival?

[Pitaya 2,576]

I-864 you say?

Dare I ask what document this is, I haven't seen it on the checklist for Post-NOA2.

Is this for the adjustment of status upon arrival?

Just keep to the I-134 for now.

You will have plenty of time to "appreciate" the I-864 during the AOS process.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 192]

...I'm in college, what do I put down for employment in I-134 Affidavit of Support...

Unemployed.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Mike-eeh and Odie

[baron555 934]

Hey there all,

Got a bit of a problem as the tag says. What should I put down and will this completely disqualify me from bringing the lady over?

Many thanks,

~Kevin

Student

You need a cosponsor

[hsp_1221 3]

hi all,

i found this thread is very useful as my fiancee is medical student and i have my interview coming very soon.

I have my fiancee(student)'s affidavit of sponsor but i guess its not going to help me. She also have house on her name which we are showing as asset.

I am considering of co sponsor. Can co-sponsor be any friend as well or that person has to be any family member?

also during I-864, can i show co sponsor different than now in I-134?

any information would give me big relief as i have interview coming first week of december and i missed this part completely

thanks a lot in advance.

[avrora9002 21]

hi all,

i found this thread is very useful as my fiancee is medical student and i have my interview coming very soon.

I have my fiancee(student)'s affidavit of sponsor but i guess its not going to help me. She also have house on her name which we are showing as asset.

I am considering of co sponsor. Can co-sponsor be any friend as well or that person has to be any family member? It doesn't have to be a family member, it can be pretty much anyone

also during I-864, can i show co sponsor different than now in I-134? Yes, as far as I know

any information would give me big relief as i have interview coming first week of december and i missed this part completely

thanks a lot in advance.

[Marielys&Jeta 5]

Just keep to the I-134 for now.

You will have plenty of time to "appreciate" the I-864 during the AOS process.

Well, thats depends, since Caracas Embassy told me that I will need the I-864 for the joint sponsor.