I-134 and SSI

[StoryAngel 4]

My fiance is the USC. He is on SSI benefits because of a back problem and is unable to work. He hasn't filed any tax returns in the last 3 years because he hasn't earned enough. He has a bank account to show the deposits for SSI etc. but no actual income from a job. We have a co-sponsor (a close friend) who makes well over $100K+ and other assets, which is more than enough for his dependents plus me. Will this all be ok? What is the best way to fill out the I-134 when my fiance isn't working? It seems like most of the form will be blank! What's the best information / supporting evidence we can provide to show I won't become a public charge, and what is the best way to prepare for questions about this at the interview?

[StoryAngel 4]

Forgot to say also, I've been holding down a good job for the last 7 years and just got made redundant... It's hard to know what to do about my own working situation - we're currently at NVC/waiting for packet 3 stage. In view of the above, is it going to cause problems if I'm not working when it comes to interview time? I'm trying to get a temporary position but as you all know, it's difficult when I don't know exactly how long I'll be here till I go to US. I have good qualifications and I'm sure when I'm in the US that once I'm work authorized I won't have any difficulty in obtaining a good job. It's just what to do in the meantime.....

[StoryAngel 4]

Anyone able to help me out with my questions above? I'd really appreciate it...

[Shub 78]

I can tell you for sure that it makes absolutely no difference whether YOU (as the beneficiary) work or not. I was a student my whole life and had only worked 3 months in my 25 years of life when my now-wife started the I-129F and it posed no problem whatsoever. I don't think there's any rule or guideline anywhere that suggests USCIS gives a damn, and I think they only ask out of "curiosity".

Ultimately it's up solely to the US citizen to show that you will not become a dependent of the federal government. If the petitioner needs a co-sponsor for that purpose, that's perfectly fine, but no one is forcing you to work in order to contribute to your own sustenance, although you're more than welcome to with proper authorization!

[Annedaly 2]

Hi Sir/Ma'am,

I saw your post and it's kind of similar to my situation. And your timeline says you've got everything approved. I would really be glad for you to help me understand more about my concern. My concern is the I-134: Affidavit of Visa for K1. My petitioner got into an accident when he was 18 and he sustained a Traumatic brain injury, he's not allowed to work in US so his insurance pays him lifetime. And he is also getting social security. He lived here in the Philippines for 5 years and that's where I met him. Now, he's back in the US. We sent out the package yesterday. My question is, what can he use for the I-134? Can he use the insurance? Social security? Co-sponsor? What did you do?

Thank you so much. I would greatly appreciate your help.

God bless you!

Sincerely,

Anne