I-134 Confusion and depression !!! HELP

[Chriscvh 0]

Hello all,

I am working on the I-134 Affidavit of Support and have a couple questions for those of you that have been through it all.

1. Do I need to list my children (4 children) under the age of 18 as wholly dependent even if they are with the ex-spouse?

2. Do I need to add the ex-spouse (a US Citizen) as a dependent in whole are in part if part of the divorce was to pay alimony and child support?

3. Does the alimony I pay count against my income for the standard?

4. Does the child support count against my income for the standard?

5. Is my income enough?

Employer gave me a letter stating that I make a base of $41,600 USD

I have been employed for 7 months and have made more than that($42,131 in 7 months) with the over-time that is mandatory.

I know this may be a long set of questions and maybe sharing too much information but I think the more info I give the more accurate the answers will be.

[Mithmeoi 29]

Hello all,

I am working on the I-134 Affidavit of Support and have a couple questions for those of you that have been through it all.

1. Do I need to list my children (4 children) under the age of 18 as wholly dependent even if they are with the ex-spouse?

2. Do I need to add the ex-spouse (a US Citizen) as a dependent in whole are in part if part of the divorce was to pay alimony and child support?

3. Does the alimony I pay count against my income for the standard?

4. Does the child support count against my income for the standard?

5. Is my income enough?

Employer gave me a letter stating that I make a base of $41,600 USD

I have been employed for 7 months and have made more than that($42,131 in 7 months) with the over-time that is mandatory.

I know this may be a long set of questions and maybe sharing too much information but I think the more info I give the more accurate the answers will be.

Don't list your wife, but do list your kids. If they do not live with you all the time you can list them as partial dependents.

You need 2 times over the poverty level to qualify, so I think you'll be alright.

Check out this thread! http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/295460-i-134-affidavit-of-support/

Best of luck to you!

[Chriscvh 0]

Thanks!!

I did read the link you added ... very good information.

I gather from everything that is out there that the letter from the bank

is optional if you make enough with salary? is this true?

Thanks for the help!

[TnJ 131]

I gather from everything that is out there that the letter from the bank

is optional if you make enough with salary? is this true?

Thanks for the help!

Yes. The most recent tax return, W2s/1099s, and letter/s from employer/s will generally suffice if income doesn't need to be supplemented with assets. However, it is best to check with your particular consulate as to what supporting evidence is useful or expected.