I-134

[jken 2]

Hi Everyone -

I have been trying to understand exactly what they want when filling out this form! If my fiance,usc,makes enough income (above the 125%) does he need to provide info., for bonds...house...etc.,? Thanks in advance for assistance!

[Dodi 69]

He'll still need to fill the form out COMPLETELY, marking any answers that are not applicable to him with "NA", but they want everything in detail.

[Larysa 0]

So I am a student and my father will be a co sponsor for my fiance. My question is, he makes over 100,00 a year for 3 dependents. I sent my fiance 3 yrs tax transcripts, a letter from his employer, the I-134. Need advice if I should try to gather any other evidence or if this should be sufficient? Thanks!

[Dodi 69]

This should be sufficient. You MIGHT want to think about sending pay stubs to JUST TO BE SAFE. Some consulates are asking for pay stubs as well to prove sustaining income because of the economy and the large number of people being laid off from their jobs.

Note: The I-134 only requires ONE year of tax returns. The I-864, required for the AOS, requires three. Unless specifically required by your consulate for some strange reason, this is in the instruction packet with the I-134. If you have them, however, it's just added documentation, which doesn't hurt, but it's not required.

Edited July 26, 2010 by Dodi

[Larysa 0]

This should be sufficient. You MIGHT want to think about sending pay stubs to JUST TO BE SAFE. Some consulates are asking for pay stubs as well to prove sustaining income because of the economy and the large number of people being laid off from their jobs.

Note: The I-134 only requires ONE year of tax returns. The I-864, required for the AOS, requires three. Unless specifically required by your consulate for some strange reason, this is in the instruction packet with the I-134. If you have them, however, it's just added documentation, which doesn't hurt, but it's not required.

Oh Right! Those too, I knew I forgot to mention something. 3 past pay stubs should be okay? Another question, on the I-134, in all the spaces for saving in the bank, life insurance and all I just put $0. Do they accept that or do they want you to put N/A or None? Another question, since my father has sufficient income and if he does have monies in his saving and he does have life insurance. should I put that as well? Thanks so much

[jken 2]

He'll still need to fill the form out COMPLETELY, marking any answers that are not applicable to him with "NA", but they want everything in detail.

thanks very much!

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

This should be sufficient. You MIGHT want to think about sending pay stubs to JUST TO BE SAFE. Some consulates are asking for pay stubs as well to prove sustaining income because of the economy and the large number of people being laid off from their jobs.

Note: The I-134 only requires ONE year of tax returns. The I-864, required for the AOS, requires three. Unless specifically required by your consulate for some strange reason, this is in the instruction packet with the I-134. If you have them, however, it's just added documentation, which doesn't hurt, but it's not required.

Note: The I-134 doesn't stipulate any number of years tax returns. It doesn't stipulate pay stubs either. In fact, it doesn't say at all what documents are required to prove sufficiency of income.

Different consulates will have different requirements for financial sponsorship. When using the I-134, some consulates will require income tax returns of the sponsor. In many cases, the requirement will be the most recent tax year. Some consulates will ask for two or three years (such as New Delhi).

[jken 2]

He'll still need to fill the form out COMPLETELY, marking any answers that are not applicable to him with "NA", but they want everything in detail.

great thanks very much...by chance...may i also ask...my fiance, usc, is retired...the form lists' employed and a few other options but none for retired?? will this be an issue...i would think it be solid, expecially in this economic downturn as far as employment goes....he's guaranteed monthly income.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

great thanks very much...by chance...may i also ask...my fiance, usc, is retired...the form lists' employed and a few other options but none for retired?? will this be an issue...i would think it be solid, expecially in this economic downturn as far as employment goes....he's guaranteed monthly income.

Income is income. To quote meauxna, it doesn't have to come from a J-O-B job. As long as it's verifiable and ongoing, you should find joy.

And oh - if your sponsor qualifies on income alone, it's not really necessary to show assets. You can if you like, but it's not necessary.

[payxibka 10,045]

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