Affidaivit of Support

[theresaL 408]

Hello all,

I am currently waiting approval of a K-1 petition for my fiancé and I have a question about the I-134 and what is considered "financial support". I currently live with my elderly mother and she has asked that after my financé and I marry if we would continue to live with her as she doesn't want to live alone since my father passed away 6 months ago. In addition to being in my pentultimate semester for a Masters Degree I also teach part time as an adjunct at the same University. I meet the income requirements for a household of 2 based on my 2014 tax return however, for 2015 my income is lower due to class schedule conflicts and the need to finish my research papers. I foresee the potential need for a co-sponsor but I am uncertain what qualifies as financial support and household size. I pay no rent or utilities, we share the grocery expenses, but all other personal expenses are my responsibility. She does not claim me as a dependent nor I her on our individual taxes. So, the question is: for the I-134 would we be classified as a household of 3 or 2 and since we will not be paying rent or utilities does that qualify as financial support?