i-134 quick q?

[katrinar 0]

hi i need a co-sponsor

my co-sponsor is not working right now b/c she is doing intensive care taking for a close relative. she has a home with a mortgage (owes $40,000 home worth $110,000) and $88,000 in the bank is this ok to co-sponsor or does she need to be employed?

this is for k-1 i-134

[katrinar 0]

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[katrinar 0]

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[katrinar 0]

plz im desperate

[jezebelseven 0]

You need to be patient-- You posted this in one of the least active time periods on the site. Check back in 24 hours and you may well have an answer, but a lot of people have already headed off to sleep. (This goes for other topics you've made and keep bumping-- You don't have to keep posting 'help' and '?', you just need to be patient!)

I have a feeling those who will be able to answer may need some more info from you to be certain, as some embassies and consulates are more strict compared to others in what exactly they require and will accept. (Obigatory goes here)

That being said, my guess (and that's all it is as I am just now getting to the cosponsor research in my own case) is that if she makes zero income, she will possibly not be viewed as an ideal sponsor. Assets and savings do help, but they seem to be viewed as more of the 'icing upon the cake', when most (if not all) embassies are looking more for the cake. Again, I'm not sure, and others may have more ideas on how you can make this work.

I'd personally suggest finding out if you know anyone else with actual income that meets the levels you're in need of, but I understand that some peoples situations this isn't an option and you have to find a way to make it work with what you have.

Edited December 8, 2006 by jezebelseven

[katrinar 0]

ok thanks she doesnt plan on not working for the long term --- just short term --- i wanna use the same co-sponsor for the i-134 and the other affidavit u use for the AOS so that it is consistent and same person --- it is not like she lost her job or has no skills its a personal reason and i dont really want to ask someone else thank u very much for your patient as i am trying to put all of this together

[Yodrak 7]

katrinar,

Your concern is understandable. I would be worried also if I were in your position.

Yodrak

hi i need a co-sponsor

my co-sponsor is not working right now b/c she is doing intensive care taking for a close relative. she has a home with a mortgage (owes $40,000 home worth $110,000) and $88,000 in the bank is this ok to co-sponsor or does she need to be employed?

this is for k-1 i-134

[TucsonBill 0]

As I read the guidelines, the assets would 'seem' to be sufficient.

Has the co-sponsor taken 'family leave' or quit thier job, or are they self employed? I took family leave once, (to help care for my mom who was dieing), which Congress passed a law on, and if I remember right, if thats the case, your co-sponsor would still be employed and should still be able to get a letter form the employer regarding present position, salary etc.

I'd submit past tax returns and explain the situation.

Not enough infomation to really offer further suggestions unless you want to explain a little more in detail.

Bill

Edited December 8, 2006 by TucsonBill

[katrinar 0]

she quit the job w/1 month notice because she had no idea how long the caretaking would last. it is ok, i wanted to have her as my co-sponsor but i also have 2 other family members who can do it, she will have a job when it comes to AOS i will find another one thanks

[Yodrak 7]

Bill,

Where did you find a guideline for the use of assets for a non-immigrant visa?

Given that in the non-immigrant situation there is nothing to compel a sponsor to part with the money that they've offered, I would not be surprised if a sponsor who has no income and is themself living off of their savings would be looked at with some degree of skepticism. There is a reason why Congress created the sponsorhip obligation for immigrants that is embodied in I-864 about 9 years back - when the need arose sponsor's were holding onto their money.

Yodrak

As I read the guidelines, the assets would 'seem' to be sufficient.

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Bill

Edited December 8, 2006 by Yodrak

[katrinar 0]

Bill,

Where did you find a guideline for the use of assets for a non-immigrant visa?

Given that in the non-immigrant situation there is nothing to compel a sponsor to part with the money that they've offered, I would not be surprised if a sponsor who has no income and is themself living off of their savings would be looked at with some degree of skepticism.

Yodrak

As I read the guidelines, the assets would 'seem' to be sufficient.

....

Bill

ok its ok i wont have her as my co-sponsor although she was my first choice i have others that i can ask it was just that my other 2 co-sponsors are a 2 hour drive away so if i have to i will go to them they have stable income

[Yodrak 7]

katerinar,

I'm not saying that your first choice won't be acceptable as a sponsor, I'm merely pointing out that her financial situation is not as strong as someone who is working and that is a negative. Whether or not it's a fatal negative I couldn't say, but it is something to be concerned about.

Yodrak

ok its ok i wont have her as my co-sponsor although she was my first choice i have others that i can ask it was just that my other 2 co-sponsors are a 2 hour drive away so if i have to i will go to them they have stable income