Confused - I-134

[blueskys 0]

Hey Everyone,

I am currently working on getting around the I-134 Affadavit of Support. I will be traveling to visit my fiancee in a few weeks and since we have already started the process, figure I might as well take it down there to him.

Here is my question:

It is stated on the embassy website for Guatemala that he will need to take with I-134, copies of the last three years of my tax return, letters, etc.. Which is not a problem. I have those. However, the poverty guideline is not met in all three years. I was serving with a mission organization over the past couple of years and therefore I did not reach the poverty guidelines. Since being back home and starting the process, I have full time employment where I will be making more in a year than the poverty guideline. However, I just started the job earlier in July. My question is this, what year do they base this off of? Should I go ahead with a co-sponsor since I have not been above the poverty level the past three years consistently? Will this affect it at all?

I do have my parents who would be willing to co-sponsor and am under the impression I need to have them fill out the copies and get all of the same stuff I will need when filling out my form and then my fiancee will take my information along with theirs as the co-sponsor. Is this the correct impression?

As well, do the forms need to be notarized?

I hope this makes sense and could greatly use some clarification before I go ahead with this. Thanks for your time and advice.

Have a great day

[thepizzadude 26]

Hey Everyone,

I am currently working on getting around the I-134 Affadavit of Support. I will be traveling to visit my fiancee in a few weeks and since we have already started the process, figure I might as well take it down there to him.

Here is my question:

It is stated on the embassy website for Guatemala that he will need to take with I-134, copies of the last three years of my tax return, letters, etc.. Which is not a problem. I have those. However, the poverty guideline is not met in all three years. I was serving with a mission organization over the past couple of years and therefore I did not reach the poverty guidelines. Since being back home and starting the process, I have full time employment where I will be making more in a year than the poverty guideline. However, I just started the job earlier in July. My question is this, what year do they base this off of? Should I go ahead with a co-sponsor since I have not been above the poverty level the past three years consistently? Will this affect it at all?

They will be more concerned with your employment NOW, letter from employer and copies of last few paystubs is vital. Past year tax forms really just show your ability to earn income, not necessarily held against you if they don't meet the guidelines and you show good income as of today.

I do have my parents who would be willing to co-sponsor and am under the impression I need to have them fill out the copies and get all of the same stuff I will need when filling out my form and then my fiancee will take my information along with theirs as the co-sponsor. Is this the correct impression?

This would be the best idea at this point to get the visa approved and when you have a little more time on job and file AOS and the I-864 you may be able to more comfortably make the guidelines. Yes you and they will have to fill out the I-134 and provide the necessary documentation needed you are still the sponsor they are just co-sponsors

As well, do the forms need to be notarized?

None

I hope this makes sense and could greatly use some clarification before I go ahead with this. Thanks for your time and advice.

Have a great day

Good Luck to you

[Dakine 26]

Hey Everyone,

I am currently working on getting around the I-134 Affadavit of Support. I will be traveling to visit my fiancee in a few weeks and since we have already started the process, figure I might as well take it down there to him.

Here is my question:

It is stated on the embassy website for Guatemala that he will need to take with I-134, copies of the last three years of my tax return, letters, etc.. Which is not a problem. I have those. However, the poverty guideline is not met in all three years. I was serving with a mission organization over the past couple of years and therefore I did not reach the poverty guidelines. Since being back home and starting the process, I have full time employment where I will be making more in a year than the poverty guideline. However, I just started the job earlier in July. My question is this, what year do they base this off of? Should I go ahead with a co-sponsor since I have not been above the poverty level the past three years consistently? Will this affect it at all?

They will be more concerned with your employment NOW, letter from employer and copies of last few paystubs is vital. Past year tax forms really just show your ability to earn income, not necessarily held against you if they don't meet the guidelines and you show good income as of today.

I do have my parents who would be willing to co-sponsor and am under the impression I need to have them fill out the copies and get all of the same stuff I will need when filling out my form and then my fiancee will take my information along with theirs as the co-sponsor. Is this the correct impression?

This would be the best idea at this point to get the visa approved and when you have a little more time on job and file AOS and the I-864 you may be able to more comfortably make the guidelines. Yes you and they will have to fill out the I-134 and provide the necessary documentation needed you are still the sponsor they are just co-sponsors

As well, do the forms need to be notarized?

None

I hope this makes sense and could greatly use some clarification before I go ahead with this. Thanks for your time and advice.

Have a great day

Good Luck to you

ONLY one parent can co sponsor.

When in doubt get things notarized. For sure you don't have to have your I-134 notarized. Co sponsor I'm not sure about. There's no place on the I-134 to notarize anymore.

Edited August 3, 2009 by Haole