Cosign for I-129F

[Kelvin Ly 0]

A friend of mine is trying to bring his fiance here. He's not making enuf money (below 21K, which is the guideline). I've heard a rumor that Vietnam Consulate would not pass your interview if there's a co-sign for I-129F, but rather I-130. Is this true?

[Dan J 277]

A friend of mine is trying to bring his fiance here. He's not making enuf money (below 21K, which is the guideline). I've heard a rumor that Vietnam Consulate would not pass your interview if there's a co-sign for I-129F, but rather I-130. Is this true?

It varies by consulate/embassy, but having a co-sponsor can make it more difficult for some places.

[chuckandkim 0]

Kevin,

Unless you and I missed the memo from the State Department, CO-SPONSOR is still an affective policy for Visa application process. HCMC still accepts co-sponsor, sparingly! Don't get "tunnel vision" during this process. Understand how HCMC works is important. Not ONE thing, one issue, one component of your application will decide your Visa approval, it is the totality of your case! How can you tell HCMC that your case is real and remove all doubt with a strong supportive evidence of an on-going relationship!

Answer: No, it's not true, HCMC is still accepting cosponsor, sparingly!

[Alt name 1]

Everyone is entitled to use a co-sponsor.

[babybigpig 0]

Hi everyone

I'm waiting for P4 now and i'm very upset when i knew that it's hard for they CO approve visa for my fiance , because my income is not enough for my fiance, and no one can cosign for me...!! My Mom wishes that she can cosign for me but she is retiring now, and my fiance's relative in US - they would like to help me, but i'm worry that the CO will think that our relationship is fake, they will be trict

The reason is my knee's surgery, so i can not go to work for 6 months, so my income is not good in this year , but i used to be a Soldier in US, and my knee got problem when i was in military ( playing sport), so i still get benefit form militay for knee's surgery right now, some one can help me??

[chuckandkim 0]

Your mother does not to be employed to cosponsor your petition, she just needs to show she has a combined income that meet the requirement.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I have been informed by a knowledgeable source that HCMC is now only looking for 1 year (out of the last 3) in which the sponsor made above the 125%. As far a K-1's being able to use a co-sponsor I hear that they will not accept one.

[PeterFB 0]

A friend of mine is trying to bring his fiance here. He's not making enuf money (below 21K, which is the guideline). I've heard a rumor that Vietnam Consulate would not pass your interview if there's a co-sign for I-129F, but rather I-130. Is this true?

The HCMC Consulate is most concerned about income but they do have to include other assets if you don't meet guidelines for income. At least according to their Packet 3/4 instructions. Currently the I-134 (I-864) only requires one year tax return that shows over $17,500 (Gross Income) for two people to meet guidelines. Does his fiance have a child? Then he needs $22,000. Thi passed her interview on 2/27/08 with my I-134 which had only my 2006 tax transcript and non notarized tax return for income. It was over the guidelines but not by much. I also included bank info and statements because I am self employed.

Also the I-34 (I-864) allows for your fiance to income/assets to consided. If she has a job already in the US, she can show a notatorized letter from her employer that contains the offer of the job, description of the job with why she qualifies for it, how much she will make (including benefits, convert to cash amounts) and whether the job is immediate on her arrival. She has to show the same documents as the sponsor for assets. However I don't know whether the Consulate will agree to use them but it's in the Packet 3 letter instructions they sent to us. The letter also states co sponsors are allowed. And that all of the above can be combined to meet the I-134.

However if you are trying use other means than income, I would contact a lawyer familiar with HCMC Consulate to determine what to do.

Good luck to your friend. I would also suggest he join VisaJourney or at least visit often.

Peter and Thi

I-129F Sent : 2007-05-26

I-129F NOA1 : 2007-06-11

I-129F RFE(s) :

RFE Reply(s) :

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-10-26

Touched: 2007-11-02

NVC Recieved: 2007-11-16

Consulate recieved ??????

Packet 3 sent 2007-12-11

Packet 3 received 2007-12-24

Packet 3 returned 2007-12-28

Packet 4 sent 2008-1-14

Email Reply with Interview Date 2008-1-23

Interview Date 2008-2-27

Passed Interview 2008-02-27

Visa Pick Up Date 2008-3-05

Received Visa 2008-2-29 (called to pick up earlier)

POE 2008-3-05 Los Angeles

[Kevin&Loan 0]

Technically, like everyone here says, co-sponsor is still accepted. However, when you have a co-soponsor, you are raising the red-flag yourself. Read this article, paragraph 8, I find it every interesting

http://www.rmiodp.com/?catid=68&newsid=7892&pid=0

"Góp ý: Các đương đơn (đặc biệt là các chiếu khán công vụ B-1, du lịch B-2 và du học F-1) nên được chuẩn bị chu đáo để có thể trả lời những thông tin trên các đơn từ. Một vấn đề chung thường xảy ra cho đơn xin chiếu khán diện hôn thê-hôn phu liên quan đến đơn bảo trợ tài chánh I-134 và người phụ bảo trợ. Nếu người bảo lãnh không đủ lợi tức căn bản như quy định, họ sẽ không thể nhờ người phụ bảo trợ tài chánh giúp được. Người bảo lãnh sẽ phải đợi cho đến khi có đủ lợi tức theo quy định."

[CraigCam 0]

Technically, like everyone here says, co-sponsor is still accepted. However, when you have a co-soponsor, you are raising the red-flag yourself. Read this article, paragraph 8, I find it every interesting

http://www.rmiodp.com/?catid=68&newsid=7892&pid=0

"Góp ý: Các đương đơn (đặc biệt là các chiếu khán công vụ B-1, du lịch B-2 và du học F-1) nên được chuẩn bị chu đáo để có thể trả lời những thông tin trên các đơn từ. Một vấn đề chung thường xảy ra cho đơn xin chiếu khán diện hôn thê-hôn phu liên quan đến đơn bảo trợ tài chánh I-134 và người phụ bảo trợ. Nếu người bảo lãnh không đủ lợi tức căn bản như quy định, họ sẽ không thể nhờ người phụ bảo trợ tài chánh giúp được. Người bảo lãnh sẽ phải đợi cho đến khi có đủ lợi tức theo quy định."

Is it possible to get this translated? I checked the website and could not find a link to an English version.

[Tyrobe 1]

Technically, like everyone here says, co-sponsor is still accepted. However, when you have a co-soponsor, you are raising the red-flag yourself. Read this article, paragraph 8, I find it every interesting

http://www.rmiodp.com/?catid=68&newsid=7892&pid=0

"Góp ý: Các đương đơn (đặc biệt là các chiếu khán công vụ B-1, du lịch B-2 và du học F-1) nên được chuẩn bị chu đáo để có thể trả lời những thông tin trên các đơn từ. Một vấn đề chung thường xảy ra cho đơn xin chiếu khán diện hôn thê-hôn phu liên quan đến đơn bảo trợ tài chánh I-134 và người phụ bảo trợ. Nếu người bảo lãnh không đủ lợi tức căn bản như quy định, họ sẽ không thể nhờ người phụ bảo trợ tài chánh giúp được. Người bảo lãnh sẽ phải đợi cho đến khi có đủ lợi tức theo quy định."

Is it possible to get this translated? I checked the website and could not find a link to an English version.

Here's my attempt to translate that paragraph.

"Suggestion: Forms (especially business-related B-1, visitor B-2 and student F-1 visas) should be prepared carefully in order to answer the information on the forms. One common issue happening often for fiancé/fiancée visa is pertained to Affidavit of Support I-134 and co-sponsor. If the petitioner does not have enough minimum income as required, he/she cannot have a co-sponsor to help. The petitioner will have to wait until he/she has enough income per requirement."

[Kevin&Loan 0]

Tyrobe, thanks

[Teacher Mark 53]

Here are the results from the vdict.com auto translator:

\"Opinion: đương single (especially visa public that B-1 harvest, travel B-2 and Study abroad Fs-1) that ought to be prepares #PP is thoughtfull to can answer informations on azygoss từ. A problems is toties quoties general that give bride- fiancé related to azygos patronizes one hen talent to go-to-meeting visa requisition Tôi Patronage bye-134 and people. If earnings inadequate answerer is radical as ordinance they'll can not thanks to people one hen talented patronage bye help. Answerer will have to wait until there is enough of earnings according to ordinance.\ "

I think it still needs some fine tuning.

[Melrose Plant 1]

Here are the results from the vdict.com auto translator:

\"Opinion: đương single (especially visa public that B-1 harvest, travel B-2 and Study abroad Fs-1) that ought to be prepares #PP is thoughtfull to can answer informations on azygoss từ. A problems is toties quoties general that give bride- fiancé related to azygos patronizes one hen talent to go-to-meeting visa requisition Tôi Patronage bye-134 and people. If earnings inadequate answerer is radical as ordinance they'll can not thanks to people one hen talented patronage bye help. Answerer will have to wait until there is enough of earnings according to ordinance.\ "

I think it still needs some fine tuning.

Hahahahahahaha! Now THAT is funny. However, the style of that paragraph seems vaguely familiar. Anyone ever read an owner's manual to a Japanese car or bike made in the 60's? "Beware the evil grease-mud, for therein treachery lies." That is really close to a direct quote from an old Suzuki motorcyle manual, under the heading of "Safety advise".