Yes, technically a co-sponsor has to meet the same requirements you would be if you were the only sponsor. I provided a picture of the poverty guidelines below. For the visa interview, your mom has to meet the 100% income requirement of her household size (it then goes to 125% once you file for AOS).
Because you're the petitioner you will still be filling out a I-134 form although you don't currently meet the income requirements! But your mother will also fill out the same form, just with her information. You both with fill out the same form - just separately (that's where a lot of people get confused sometimes).
There are forums on here to get more in depth information about co-sponsors if you need it! (My mom is also going to be my co-sponsor)
Depending on the embassy/checklist that they will send to your fiancee. You can go under Office Reviews & Info at the top and put in the specific embassy that you think the interview might be at and read the reviews and you might get good informations from there. Either way, YES. You yourself will also fill out a I-134 form although you're unemployed/don't meet the requirements because you're the petitioner (You would have to do the same with I-864 also at the time of AOS {or if you decide to include it for the interview} even if you were still unemployed/don't meet requirements.
For example: My fiance is Canadian and one of the reviews said one of the interviewers were upset that they didn't also have the I-864 in hand when they're there for the visa interview. It confuses people.. Therefore, I'm going to look a bit more into it (I also email the specific embassy where the interview will be held and asked).
The reason they even have these forms as two separate forms are for these reasons.. Visa interview = Form I-134 AOS = Form I-864
If you aren't sure/can't get a straight answer, just go ahead and both you and your mother can fill out both types of forms separately and just bring them. Then your fiancee will have both just in case they ask for I-864, but I doubt it considering the I-134 is for the visa interview. Whatever makes her more comfortable at the interview, never hurts to be a little extra prepared. (You can also probably find packet 3 & 4 on the specific embassy site pertaining to your fiancee to see what they ask for ahead of time!)
~ P.s. If you and your mother have the same principal residence, have her fill out form I-864A (If you guys decide to fill them out just in case)!
Like many first time Visa Journey members, my fiance (now wife) were extremely stressed and overwhelmed with the K1 Visa application process. We considered hiring a lawyer or using one of the many online immigration services.
Through a lot of research here on Visa Journey, we grew confident we could complete this process ourselves.
My wife and I started her K1 Visa process application in November 2016, had her K1 Visa approved in April 2017 and were married in July 2017. She received her SS#, AED/AP all with no problems. We are currently waiting for her AOS interview.
We could not have gotten this far in the process without the help of VJ and many of the members here. Doing it ourselves have given us a new understanding and appreciation of the immigration process.
I’ve gotten a number of messages and questions about the K1 Visa process. I wanted to share my advice to help others navigate the K1 Visa process and how to get the most of the VJ website:
Update your timeline and profile. It helps the VJ community give more specific information if we know which country your foreign fiance is from.
Once you input your country, look for the "Portals" tab. The "Portals" section will have a wealth of information regarding your country's consulate, timetables, embassy reviews, and more.
Here is a link to many abbreviations you will come across on this website and during the immigration process: http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations
I recommend viewing VJ on a laptop or regular computer. The information on VJ is jumbled on cell phones and does not show user's signatures after they have posted. In my signature, like many others, I've posted a detailed timeframe of my VJ experience. When you view VJ on a regular computer, it looks much different than on your cell phone.
When replying to posts, keep it informative and good natured. Disagreements are natural on any message board. However, moderators will delete posts that are offensive or do not contribute positively.
Some of the information on VJ is old and may not be currently applicable. The guides are a tremendous help, but, double check with the government websites to get the latest forms, instructions, information and fees. And ask VJ members from your foreign fiance's country their input as well.
You must have patience. The immigration process is not quick. You will have ups and downs, worrying, and will envy seeing other VJ members receive their petition approvals while you continue to wait. While waiting, continue to collect evidence supporting your relationship.
Keep in mind that applications from high fraud countries typically take longer to process vs. low fraud countries. In our fast paced, gotta have it now world - having patience is truly a virtue in the visa process.
Never plan your wedding, buy airline tickets, or reserve a reception hall until the visa is in-hand. RFE's, incorrectly paid fees, incorrectly completed applications and the such will set things back even further. Only cement your plans when the Visa is in-hand.
Contribute! There are a lot of lurkers on VJ. But, this community is only as good as the contributions given by its members. A great quote I once heard, "When we teach, we learn twice". So ask questions, give advice, get acquainted, and welcome!
The K1 Visa process is time consuming and very stressful. You will go through many ups and downs waiting for your petition to process. Have faith, and know that many VJ members have gone through the same experience - and are here to help!
N/A is fine on the question about A-number. If the question wants you to answer with a number (Like "how many children do you have?" or questions of that kind) you answer "none" instead or simply just 0.
Even those of us who travel to the US on VWP get an i-94, you can check hers online. https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/
It's electronic nowadays so you don't receive a document anymore.
