Affidavit of support and documents

[Eternal Love 2]

Okay, I've been reading different takes on this... I just want to know if I did the right thing.

~ I sent my fiance 2 original copies of I-134 that are notarized. They are front and back. Notarized on the back.

I will ask him to make 2 more photocopies just in case before the interview.

~ Is there anything else that needs to be notarized besides the actual I-134??? I've read in other forums that some petitioners had the income tax return transcript notarized and other documents. Is this necessary??? I sent mine without notarizing them (except for the I-134).

~ I have cosponsor (my Mom, coz I'm a student, graduating in May 2008 with my professional degree). I have also read conflicting information... do they allow cosponsor in Manila for K1 visa?

Thank you guys for your help in advance! I just really want my fiance to get here on time (I just miss him so much!!! ) so I do not want him to have a problem with the interview. THANKS AGAIN and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

[YuAndDan 153]

Nothing else needs to be notarized except the I-134 form.

One thing about I-134, 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.

Many posts about Manila not accepting a "Co-Sponsor"

From the visa packet from Manila: (Just indicates "Petitioner's" ability to support.

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