I-134 and Co-Sponsors -Philippines

[e12iic 0]

In another forum, I was told that the consulate in Manila does not take Co-sponsorship for the I-134. Is there anyone that can shed some light on this? True? False? anything? Tomorrow, I'll be trying to get in contact with someone from the consulate in Manila in hopes of an answer. But, anyone here happen to know?

[trey 0]

I have heard this also. As far as I know, it is false. I used a co-sponsor (as added insurance in case I failed to qualify alone).

[JenT 0]

I have heard this also. As far as I know, it is false. I used a co-sponsor (as added insurance in case I failed to qualify alone).

I have heard this as well.

Do you know for a fact that your co-sponsorship was even looked at though... they oculd have completely disregarded it without your knowledge.

I would wait to see whether someone else can validate this experience....

Jen

[Mew 0]

Maybe you'll find some answers on this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry368650

[JenT 0]

88 pages. Hoo wee.... happy reading...

[trey 0]

I have heard this also. As far as I know, it is false. I used a co-sponsor (as added insurance in case I failed to qualify alone).

I have heard this as well.

Do you know for a fact that your co-sponsorship was even looked at though... they oculd have completely disregarded it without your knowledge.

I would wait to see whether someone else can validate this experience....

Jen

I will know in a couple weeks if they looked at my co-sponsor papers. I'll post an answer then.

[john_and_marlene 162]

On their website, it specifically mentions cosponsors for I-864 for the immigrant visa (IR1/CR1), and leaves the mention of cosponsors out of the requirements for K visas with the I-134

http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwh3217.html

EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (AOS). The I-864 AOS is required for visa applicants in all family-sponsored categories (IR and F) and certain E visa categories. The I-864 AOS is NOW VALID INDEFINITELY ONCE IT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND NOTARIZED (this is a change from the previous requirement of being good for one year only). In other words, applicants will no longer need to submit a new I-864 AOS or tax forms simply due to long processing delays between the date of the signature and notarization of the I-864 AOS and the date of the interview.

Additionally, petitioners (or cosponsors, if needed) filing an I-864 AOS are required to submit ONLY ONE YEAR'S TAX RETURN, CURRENT AS OF THE DATE THE SUBMITTED I-864 WAS NOTARIZED (this is a change from the previous requirement of submitting tax returns from the three most recent tax years).

The actual signed and notarized I-864 AOS must be an original copy. However, faxed copies of tax returns are acceptable.

Click here to read more about the required I-864 Affidavit of Support (NOTE: THE RECENT CHANGES IN I-864 AOS REQUIREMENTS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED ON THE MAIN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WEBSITE)

Form I-134 Affidavit of Support.

The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, spouses and children of LPRs, applicants with special immigrant status, and follow-to-join derivative family members of employment-based (E) applicants. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Fax copies of the ITR are acceptable.