Affidavit Of Support for I-134

[Tanjay 0]

I'm reading the Affidavit Of Support Instructions for I-134. II. Supporting Evidence.... They do not ask for income tax return or paycheck stubs, unless self-employed. Would you send these items anyway?

[YuAndDan 153]

Read carfuly the financial requirements from the consulate:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. Submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included. A completed I-134 Affidavit of

Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfivk1.pdf

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

Poverty line: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[Tanjay 0]

Read carfuly the financial requirements from the consulate:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. Submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included. A completed I-134 Affidavit of

Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfivk1.pdf

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

Poverty line: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

WoW!!! Thanks....I've ordered the transcripts from IRS. I have been employed by the Federal Government for 30 years, So, I'm just above poverty level, Hopefully..... I'm trying too hard to get ahead in preparation. I'll wait to hear more from the Consulate.....Anyway, thanks again for sharing your knowledge!!!

Edited November 10, 2007 by Tanjay

[Drew and Tik 0]

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

At some point in this process, do we also have to fill out an I-864? AOS?

[YuAndDan 153]

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

At some point in this process, do we also have to fill out an I-864? AOS?

Correct I-864 is the "GREEN-CARD" affidavit of support, so is used for I-485 (AOS) and also for IMMIGRANT visas like CR-1/IR-1 because IMMIGRANT visas directly result in a green-card being issued.

[Drew and Tik 0]

Awesome, thanks for the info. I'm pretty far from that step, but it's good to look ahead

[chrisandamye 0]

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:

1. Date account opened;

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery,revealing:

1. Date and nature of employment;

C. If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

I. Execution of Affidavit.

II. Supporting Evidence.detailedinformation on how to submit this affidavit of support form.

2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

3. Present balance.

2. Salary paid;

3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

Is this "k. Evidence of Support" strictly for Manila embassy?

Read carfuly the financial requirements from the consulate:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. Submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included. A completed I-134 Affidavit of

Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfivk1.pdf

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

Poverty line: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

[pushbrk 12,824]

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

[chrisandamye 0]

Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

[pushbrk 12,824]

Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

I doubt you'll need your Dad's affidavit but it's good to have available. What evidence of income did you include for yourself?

[chrisandamye 0]

A letter from my bank, all bank info, letter from work, and lots of pay stubs. But I dont have the tax returns because I just started working in June.

Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

I doubt you'll need your Dad's affidavit but it's good to have available. What evidence of income did you include for yourself?

[pushbrk 12,824]

Then you'll need a short statement explaining why there are no tax returns. Just cite the IRS regulation that exempted you from filing. If you were not exempt from filing, file the returns. If your pay stubs show year to date income, a couple will be plenty.

A letter from my bank, all bank info, letter from work, and lots of pay stubs. But I dont have the tax returns because I just started working in June.

Thanks so much, pushbrk! I know you've been helpful in answering my queries in the past as well. I make 40K but just got the job and have been a student for the past six years and the last two not in this country. So I have no tax returns and obviously no assets, just my income. Because of that, I'm also having my dad fill out an affidavit. He makes 150K and has assets, but I didn't ask him to give me those tax returns, though he sent the bank statements, and everything else listed on there, letter, etc. Do you think this is going to suffice for the interview? Im scared to death that something's going to happen at the interview to ruin it. I'm also a pessimist. I know you can only give me your opinion as well. Does my evidence sound ok to you , though? Thanks---Amye

What you quoted was specifically for the Philippines. Do you know if this depends on the embassy because I just filled out the I-34 affidavit of support and it didnt go to K. It says you need two of the following:

The quote is specifically for Manila but in general, one would want to provide supporting evidence for claimed income, either in the form of tax transcripts and/or pay stubs and/or bank letters.

Also, you can simply skip all asset related sections (and evidence of assets) of either affidavit of support if the income alone is sufficient.

The principle to keep in mind is that you are trying to convince the Consular officer that the intending immigrant is unlikely to become a public charge as well as to avoid any delays in obtaining the visa. The best practice is to provide direct evidence in support of all assertions, wherever possible. This applies to all issues, not just finances.

One of the biggest mistakes in judgment we see is that people view the visa process as one of "meeting requirements" when, in fact, much of the adjudication process is highly subjective.

I doubt you'll need your Dad's affidavit but it's good to have available. What evidence of income did you include for yourself?

[Tanjay 0]

I have been to my bank and had the I-134 notarized, and a signed banking history statement. Also, I have the letter from employer. What do I do with these papers now? Will someone ask for them later on?

[RosemarieL 0]

I have been to my bank and had the I-134 notarized, and a signed banking history statement. Also, I have the letter from employer. What do I do with these papers now? Will someone ask for them later on?

Those documents plus your tax transcripts need to be supplied to the embassy at interview time.

[Tanjay 0]

I have been to my bank and had the I-134 notarized, and a signed banking history statement. Also, I have the letter from employer. What do I do with these papers now? Will someone ask for them later on?

Those documents plus your tax transcripts need to be supplied to the embassy at interview time.

Thanks...I appreciate your help. Still waiting on IRS for tax transcripts, sent for them 3 weeks ago. Guess there is still plenty time yet until interview. Thanks again!!!!