Form I-864 and I-134

[Heba saeed 0]

Hi 

I'm a DV Lottery Winner of this year from Egypt, i have a brother who live in the US. which form should he file to sponsor me I-864 or I-134 and where to file ? 

[Just Paul 4,591]

39 minutes ago, Heba saeed said:

Hi 

I'm a DV Lottery Winner of this year from Egypt, i have a brother who live in the US. which form should he file to sponsor me I-864 or I-134 and where to file ? 

I-864.   Follow the directions in the instructions.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

(Unusually, @Paul & Maryis wrong on this one). I134 is the correct affidavit of support for DV selectees. 
(See for example the very last FAQ in the DV instructions https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Diversity-Visa/DV-Instructions-Translations/DV-2018-Instructions-Translations/DV-2018 Instructions English.pdf ) 

 

I864 is for family and employment based applicants where the petitions require a sponsor. DV is self sponsoring and an affidavit of support is not required, but may be requested in cases where public charge considerations can’t be overcome. , Per 134 instructions, “Form I-134 may be used in any case in which the foreign national is inadmissible on public charge grounds, but in which he or she is not required to have Form I-864 filed on his or her behalf”. 

Edited March 9, 2020 by SusieQQQ

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[SusieQQQ 11,584]

2 hours ago, 8591 said:

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[Heba saeed 0]

On 3/9/2020 at 5:03 AM, SusieQQQ said:

(Unusually, @Paul & Maryis wrong on this one). I134 is the correct affidavit of support for DV selectees. 
(See for example the very last FAQ in the DV instructions https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Diversity-Visa/DV-Instructions-Translations/DV-2018-Instructions-Translations/DV-2018 Instructions English.pdf ) 

 

I864 is for family and employment based applicants where the petitions require a sponsor. DV is self sponsoring and an affidavit of support is not required, but may be requested in cases where public charge considerations can’t be overcome. , Per 134 instructions, “Form I-134 may be used in any case in which the foreign national is inadmissible on public charge grounds, but in which he or she is not required to have Form I-864 filed on his or her behalf”. 

Thank you! 

[Heba saeed 0]

On 3/9/2020 at 4:28 AM, Paul & Mary said:

I-864.   Follow the directions in the instructions.

Thank you!

[goodlord 0]

I’m actually confused if it is required to submit the form. If I have bank statements that have enough savings, payslips, insurance etc. to prove that I will not become a public charge, do I need to show I-134? How likely will the CO ask for it if I have the supporting documents? 

[Heba saeed 0]

5 hours ago, goodlord said:

I’m actually confused if it is required to submit the form. If I have bank statements that have enough savings, payslips, insurance etc. to prove that I will not become a public charge, do I need to show I-134? How likely will the CO ask for it if I have the supporting documents? 

It depends on what kind of visa you are applying for and where your interview will be held. in my case as a DV Winner and my interview location is cairo i don't need this form but i was thinking about taking it with me as an extra support.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

5 hours ago, goodlord said:

I’m actually confused if it is required to submit the form. If I have bank statements that have enough savings, payslips, insurance etc. to prove that I will not become a public charge, do I need to show I-134? How likely will the CO ask for it if I have the supporting documents? 

This partly depends where you interview. Sri Lanka requires an i134. A number of other embassies prefer it. 
 

Your payslips are not really relevant unless you are employed in the US and doing adjustment of status. By insurance you mean lining up US health insurance? That’s always a good idea. For most embassies, being able to show you are willing and able to support yourself is enough, but the lower level the job the more beneficial an i134 is. Savings, assets, education all count. When I got my DV visa it was quite rare for people to be asked for an i134 but it is becoming less rare, though my understanding is still that most people don’t need one.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

20 minutes ago, Heba saeed said:

It depends on what kind of visa you are applying for and where your interview will be held. in my case as a DV Winner and my interview location is cairo i don't need this form but i was thinking about taking it with me as an extra support.

I would always say, if you are able to get one then do. Having one can never harm your case.

[goodlord 0]

11 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

This partly depends where you interview. Sri Lanka requires an i134. A number of other embassies prefer it. 
 

Your payslips are not really relevant unless you are employed in the US and doing adjustment of status. By insurance you mean lining up US health insurance? That’s always a good idea. For most embassies, being able to show you are willing and able to support yourself is enough, but the lower level the job the more beneficial an i134 is. Savings, assets, education all count. When I got my DV visa it was quite rare for people to be asked for an i134 but it is becoming less rare, though my understanding is still that most people don’t need one.

Thanks a lot Susie :) 

 

I'm from Hong Kong and from what I gather an I-134 is not required for DV winners: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/HNK-Hong-Kong.html#dv_lottery

 

I have one full time and a freelance job, both in Zone 4. I also have a master's degree. I just wonder with my qualifications plus perhaps 20k+ USD of savings, how likely is the CO will ask for a i134?  My health insurance is only valid in Hong Kong I believe, but I just want to prove that this is how much I'm able/ willing to spend. 

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

1 hour ago, goodlord said:

Thanks a lot Susie

 

I'm from Hong Kong and from what I gather an I-134 is not required for DV winners: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/HNK-Hong-Kong.html#dv_lottery

 

I have one full time and a freelance job, both in Zone 4. I also have a master's degree. I just wonder with my qualifications plus perhaps 20k+ USD of savings, how likely is the CO will ask for a i134?  My health insurance is only valid in Hong Kong I believe, but I just want to prove that this is how much I'm able/ willing to spend. 

You probably won’t need an i134, but it’s up to the interviewing officer’s discretion whether or not to ask for one.

 

Your Hong Kong health insurance won’t be relevant.