Do we need a co-sponsor for I-164/I-134?

[kramer 0]

To keep it brief, here is the situation:

2006: Worked full time. Gross income around $80K

2007: Worked for a few months before school. Gross income around $30K

2008: Did a summer internship. Gross income around $20K

2009: Has not worked yet. Starts job in August with annual income around $100K.

125% of the poverty line is $18,212

- Will be filing the I-164/I-134 sometime in August most likely. Do we need a co-sponsor because no income yet in 2009 and 2008 was cutting it close?

[payxibka 10,045]

I-164?

[Anh map 2,098]

For the I-134 and I-864 they are looking for current income.

If he has begun working at the time of the submission the employer letter and as many paystubs as you can include should prove that income. At worst, you may get and RFE regarding the affidavits and at that time you can submit the paystubs.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I think they meant I-864.

You actually have to be working (income coming in) for them to consider it.

They will look at the current income, not last year.

So, you will need to get that job, and then get the letter from the company stating level of income, if it's permanent, etc.

You should also include transcripts for 2007 and 2008. (this will show them you have a working history)

If you can prove your current income is more than the poverty level needed - you shouldn't need a co-sponsor.

[GregwedsAngel 0]

Yes. Bobby_Umit and Ahn Map got it right. Yet, believe it or not, they also will look into your fiancee's "abilities" hence the reason why they ask you to be LEGALLY responsible for her financially. Many, but not all, applications are easily approved due the fiance/e's work and educational experience that are "potential" for better work chances.

[payxibka 10,045]

I think they meant I-864.

If so, not sure why they would file together in August as we know they are different things

Edited June 16, 2009 by payxibka

[kramer 0]

Sorry, I meant I-864. We will only be filing one, depending on if we do the CR1 or K3.

So if he files in early August, then I guess we need a co-sponsor?

[kramer 0]

Sorry, I meant I-864. We will only be filing one, depending on if we do the CR1 or K3.

So if he files in early August, then I guess we need a co-sponsor?

Hi, just wanted to update this and inquire whether we need co-sponsor (K3)? Current earnings by the time of the interview will be around 23K (annual income is around 100+). Also have bank savings of 30+K. (Not counting retirement accounts).

Do you think we will be OK without a co-sponsor?

[imaisha 0]

They are not interested in how much money you have earned so far this year as long as the job is permanent. If he has a letter from his employer stating his salary and paystubs showing earnings that would add up to 100k over the course of a year then he can write that his current income is 100k, even though he hasn't collected that much yet. The letter from the employer is an important thing to have in that situation though.

[kramer 0]

They are not interested in how much money you have earned so far this year as long as the job is permanent. If he has a letter from his employer stating his salary and paystubs showing earnings that would add up to 100k over the course of a year then he can write that his current income is 100k, even though he hasn't collected that much yet. The letter from the employer is an important thing to have in that situation though.

Thanks, obtaining a letter and paystubs will not be a problem. So I assume we are OK? Thanks!