I-134 questions

[PaulineA 1]

Here is a link for more information on the green card lottery.

http://www.usagcls.com/index.asp?Prom=goog...CFTaoGgodB26xQg

Your best to try and find a co-sponsor, or meet the poverty guidlines yourself by working more and getting more income. Also if you have any assets they can also be included to meet the requirements.

[athena_ny 1]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

No. Well, maybe. Are there kids involved?

If its just you and her, to meet 125% of the poverty line (which is needed for AOS, but not for K1 -K1 requires 100%, but you'll eventually have to AOS so it's a good idea to have this number in mind) the figure is about $17,500 (maybe a little less I dont remember off the top of my head). If there are kids, the figure does go up.

To just get her here you only have to meet 100% of the poverty line which is probably only about 14,000. This can be found on the I-864P - the exact figures for the number of dependants, but I'm at work and don't feel like finding it right now

Again, that number would be different if there are children.

As far as the tax returns, usually they only ask for 1 if it's being met...they can ask for more but I've never seen a case where they asked for more if it was met.

Edited September 28, 2007 by meow mix

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

since I am not qualified to sponsor this woman

does she have any other options available giving her a chance to get a green card??

i heard about some kind of lottery?

anyone know the chances of that lottery are? and where to sign up / how / when?

The lottery starts next week....but it's important to note, that they don't change the requirements for receiving a visa or residency. The income and sponsorship requirements are to ensure that there is someone to take responsible for you besides the US gov't so they don't change that requirement. Even if you are pulled in the lottery, you still have to prove that you won't become a public charge and that either you or someone sponsoring you can promise to take care of your financial needs.

[pushbrk 12,229]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

[Sprailenes 47]

usually if a questions starts with: "Is it legal..."

It's usually not legal.

[pushbrk 12,229]

how about working two jobs or whatever you have to do to earn the money you need to qualify? Just a thought.

You're too humble. From another thread though, it sounds lie Astral makes enough money to qualif as sponsor but some stupid attorney led him to believe he needed three years of tax returns to prove it. Of course, if he's self employed, he might actually need three years of tax returns but there are other forms of evidence that can be used.

[astral 0]

how about working two jobs or whatever you have to do to earn the money you need to qualify? Just a thought.

You're too humble. From another thread though, it sounds lie Astral makes enough money to qualif as sponsor but some stupid attorney led him to believe he needed three years of tax returns to prove it. Of course, if he's self employed, he might actually need three years of tax returns but there are other forms of evidence that can be used.

Hey are you saying if i can prove i make 25$ hourly that I will qualify?

he told me if i dont have 3 years of tax return that i have 0% chance

**Edit**Tax returns of at the very least 22,000 a year

Edited September 28, 2007 by astral

[pushbrk 12,229]

how about working two jobs or whatever you have to do to earn the money you need to qualify? Just a thought.

You're too humble. From another thread though, it sounds lie Astral makes enough money to qualif as sponsor but some stupid attorney led him to believe he needed three years of tax returns to prove it. Of course, if he's self employed, he might actually need three years of tax returns but there are other forms of evidence that can be used.

Hey are you saying if i can prove i make 25$ hourly that I will qualify?

he told me if i dont have 3 years of tax return that i have 0% chance

**Edit**Tax returns of at the very least 22,000 a year

There are now three threads discussing your sponsorship. I gave you more information in the "Is it legal?" thread. Let's follow the discussion there? Ok?

[astral 0]

QUOTE(Cassie @ Sep 28 2007, 06:50 AM) *

how about working two jobs or whatever you have to do to earn the money you need to qualify? Just a thought.

QUOTE(pushbrk @ Sep 28 2007, 09:02 AM) *

You're too humble. From another thread though, it sounds lie Astral makes enough money to qualif as sponsor but some stupid attorney led him to believe he needed three years of tax returns to prove it. Of course, if he's self employed, he might actually need three years of tax returns but there are other forms of evidence that can be used.

QUOTE astral

Hey are you saying if i can prove i make 25$ hourly that I will qualify?

he told me if i dont have 3 years of tax return that i have 0% chance

**Edit**Tax returns of at the very least 22,000 a year

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what did pushbrk just say?

does he mean i may actually qualify myself to do that?

i have just recently got work again, was off work awile from injuries and worked a few months last year at 20$ an hour and then 25$ an hour toward the end of the job

now i am being paid 25$ hourly for past 2 months

[astral 0]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

happy i came to this forum that goes to show you not to take 1 opinion even if hes considered a professional

so if i just show some pay checks with my charts of hours worked i will qualify?

[Minya's wife 24]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

happy i came to this forum that goes to show you not to take 1 opinion even if hes considered a professional

so if i just show some pay checks with my charts of hours worked i will qualify?

You still have to show at least one year's tax return. Did you file taxes for this past year. If so, and your income meets at least the 100% guidelines (for the I-134 which is what is needed for the K-1) you should be fine. You will also need a letter from your current employer stating your position, length of time w/ the company and your current salary, and probably some copies of paychecks.

As was suggested, read up on the instructions for filling out the I-134 form....and let us know any specific questions you may have.

Good luck!

-P

[PaulineA 1]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

happy i came to this forum that goes to show you not to take 1 opinion even if hes considered a professional

so if i just show some pay checks with my charts of hours worked i will qualify?

You still need to show proof that you filed the last 3 years tax returns. Usually the last year is the one that is most important.

[Jasman0717 8]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1318.html

[astral 0]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

happy i came to this forum that goes to show you not to take 1 opinion even if hes considered a professional

so if i just show some pay checks with my charts of hours worked i will qualify?

You still need to show proof that you filed the last 3 years tax returns. Usually the last year is the one that is most important.

[pushbrk 12,229]

I would say, that it is not legal. Don't you know anyone that can be the co-sponsor, that meets the poverty guidline, without offering them money to do so?

i wish i knew someone, I am pretty much a loner. and my closest family has financial trouble

by the way how do you find out if you meet the poverty guidline?

a lawyer told me I had to be making 22,000$ for the last 3 years with tax records to prove

The lawyer is wrong. If you can provide evidence that your current income is sufficient, then you qualify to sponsor your fiance(e). It's good to provide three years tax returns but not required unless you are self employed. Even then, there may be ways around it.

Start by reading the instructions for the I-134 affidavit of support, then come back with any specific questions. The income requirement depends on how many people are in your household and your State of residence. See here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

happy i came to this forum that goes to show you not to take 1 opinion even if hes considered a professional

so if i just show some pay checks with my charts of hours worked i will qualify?

You still have to show at least one year's tax return. Did you file taxes for this past year. If so, and your income meets at least the 100% guidelines (for the I-134 which is what is needed for the K-1) you should be fine. You will also need a letter from your current employer stating your position, length of time w/ the company and your current salary, and probably some copies of paychecks.

As was suggested, read up on the instructions for filling out the I-134 form....and let us know any specific questions you may have.

Good luck!

-P

You must show a tax return or the IRS regulation that exempted you from filing. For instance, if your income was below the minimum filing requirement, that's reason not to file. You do not need to show you made enough money during the last tax year. You must provide sufficient evidence of enough current income. The OP hasn't filed the petition yet. The affidavit of support comes later, probably in 2008 when 2007 tax return can be included.