Ja&Jo

Hey there,

I'm just looking at the I-134 form.

Here is my situation. My US fiance is currently unemployed because he has been caretaking for his mother.

His income for 2012 and 2013 is 0, but he has received monetary gifts from her. For Question 7. on the http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134.pdf do I add the monetary gifts in 'deposits in savings banks in United states" and should we get a letter from his mother starting that she gifts him money in lieu of caretaking?

Also, we are relying on his IRA assets that can be liquidated into cash. Where do I put the amount of his Assets for Question 7. on the I-134 form?

Can we print out the assets statements online (it will have his name and amount) or do we need LETTERS from the banks and investment company?

Thanks

It looks like I should call DOS. What is the number? I got my NOA2 on Sept. 10th and NVC still has not received it.

I was in the same situation. Overstayed for 8 months (that is on top of my 6 months), so I was in the states for 14 months. I got a 3 year ban.
I needed to get a i-192 waiver of inadmissibility first. After 7 months of waiting for the waiver I enter the states, still having to prove STRONG ties to canada. Rental agreement, letters from employers, visa/bank statements. This is when I received the I-94 card. I've been in the states 3 times now since getting my waiver and they always give me a I-94, and usually for a couple of months. They will not grant me the regular 6 month visitor visa like most other canadians get.

After I got my waiver my fiance applied for the K1 visa. In the initial application, we included my waiver and a letter from me apologizing for my overstay. It is best to tell them everything in the beginning. Our application was approved and now we are waiting for the interview.

From my experience I've had different CBP officers tell me different things. I would advise you seeking advice from a lawyer. I used http://www.usborderlaw.com/attorneys.html

It is a long and expensive process. It has been a year since I filled for the I-192 waiver, but I'm expecting my K-1 interview in a couple of months.

Another thing you can do is apply for the I-192 waiver, get married, and then apply for the K3 visa.

hope this helps!

you can always look at the package 3 checklist for you embassy to see what you need next.

I'm in the same situation. Our NOA2 just came (to my fiance's place in the states). Apparently they will send package 3 to my place in canada and to his in the states. I'm hoping I can do as much as I can from the states. Maybe you can always get somebody express mail documents from Ireland if you need them. I think you'll be fine.

perfect! Thanks.

I'm in the states until November and we just received our NOA2 2 weeks ago. I'm wondering if package 3 be sent by email or will it be sent to your home address.

Thanks Perri! Did they ask you a reason for unemployment?

Thanks for your help.

It looks like my fiance and get his assets converted to cash in a few weeks. He will lose a little money on his assets ( he's not sure how much) and he will have to pay taxes.

From the I-864 instruction "Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value." So, I'm not sure if his assets will be of use if he will lose a little money on them? Does anyone have suggestions.

We can't find a co-sponser, so we are a little stuck right now. We did just receive our NOA2!

The net cash value of the assets is what will be used. Assets need to be able to be converted to cash within a year. I am not sure what you mean by only part of the value can be applied. They show proof of ownership of the assets and proof of value. That amount is used at 3 or 5 times depending on the consulate/CO to make up for the shortcoming in the USC petitioner's income, since they are only working part time. Even if the net cash value makes it a little lower, it is still a large amount. Using assets alone at 5 times is only $96,935.

The I-864 instructions give details on assets> "Only assets that can be converted into cash within one year and without considerable hardship or financial loss to the owner may be included. The owner of the asset must include a description of the asset, proof of ownership, and the basis for the owner's claim of its net cash value."

All that being said, I think it is a good idea to have a co-sponsor lined up anyway. Not because the assets are not enough, but because the work/income history is shaky and you never know how the CO will see it and what decision they will make on it.

Various constraints are there for showing the financial status of person in US at the time of sponsoring a person.

Check the link given below for more details

http://1.usa.gov/7XAkAY

not sure if I understand what you mean?

Hi Ja&Jo,

I saw your approval just now, congratulations!!

If you don't mind would you please inform me the last 4 digits of your petition ? Our NOA1 are close to each other. Thanks.

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hi there,

I just picked up my birth certificate from my parents house and saw that my name is spelled differently from how I've spelled it my whole life, and how it is on my passport, SIN card (canada) and every other document. When I get my interview (which will probably be a couple of months from now) I will need to bring my birth certificate. What should I do????

Thanks Jay-Kay,

From your reply, I'm feeling that we don't need to get a joint-sponsor. The one concern is that he made very little money last year because he was caretaking his mother and she paid for everything. He doesn't have any proof of this besides a letter from his mom. Do you think this will throw up a red-flag? Then the 3 years prior his income was under the poverty line. So, we would be relying solely on his assets.

The $300,000 is investments in the bank. Would that be solid enough evidence for enough assets?

My Fiance (petitioner) for the K1 visa has income under the poverty level for the past 4 years. Due to part-time work, taking a leave of absence for a year, and caretaking his mother for this past year.

He does have over 300,000 dollars in assests. He lives with his mother and owns a car. I am wondering if he can still qualify as my sponser or do we need to get a co-sponser. We both live really simply and together could live on $20,000 per year

Thanks for your help!

Thanks!

Wondering what I need to bring for my interview.

After reading a few posts, i'm wondering if I need my orginal birth certificate- i'm the beneficary OR will my passport be fine?

Thanks