Notice for the Support form - UK(?)

[Jakey-Matey 0]

Hi all.

There has been a lot of confusion and discussion about the Support form, I-134 which is NEEDED for every interview concerning K1 and K3.

I have been doing a bit of research into both and before I nearly messed up my soon to be interview, I not only found this paragraph below taken from the US Embassy, London, website, but was also told by a US Embassy worker.

" * Evidence of Support: An applicant for a fiancé(e) visa is not required to file an affidavit of support, form I-864 at the time he or she applies for a fiancé(e) visa. However, the Immigration and Nationality Act does require the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at the time of the application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of an officer of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration at the time of application for admission to the United States, that he or she is not likely at any time to become a public charge.

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This simply clarifies that for people SPECIFICALLY applying for the K1 visa (because I am on the K1 route and I haven't done research into the K3, well, not much anyway) that you do not use the I-134, you use the I-864. Which can also be found on the USCIS website under the Immigration Form section.

Notice how I posted this as - UK(?), that is because this may only apply to the US Embassy in London, England, so I didn't want anyone getting confused over other interviews in different countries etc.

Goodluck to all people on VJ, and goodluck to people like me that are closing in on their interview!

[*julez* 124]

When you get Packet 3 in the mail from London you will see that the instructions and check list specifically ask for the I-134 for K1 visas. That is what must be submitted at the time of interview. The I-164 is used for AOS.

[Jakey-Matey 0]

When you get Packet 3 in the mail from London you will see that the instructions and check list specifically ask for the I-134 for K1 visas. That is what must be submitted at the time of interview. The I-164 is used for AOS.

But I am talking about the I-864, not the I-164.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I think that was a typo - 864 - not 164. The 864 is required at the Adjustment of Status stage and is a legally enforceable contract. The I-134 is, from my understanding, not legally enforceable, however it provides the Consulate with an indication that the sponsor is able to meet the financial requirements to support the fiance/e in the US. It weeds out those who definitely would not be able to meet the more stringent requirements of the AOS before they reach that stage.

The I-134 is used by most Consulates and Embassies, however, not all. It is best to wait and see what the exact instructions received from the Consulate for your home country states and then follow their directions completely.

Edited December 25, 2007 by Kathryn41

[*julez* 124]

I think that was a typo - 864 - not 164. The 864 is required at the Adjustment of Status stage and is a legally enforceable contract. The I-134 is, from my understanding, not legally enforceable, however it provides the Consulate with an indication that the sponsor is able to meet the financial requirements to support the fiance/e in the US. It weeds out those who definitely would not be able to meet the more stringent requirements of the AOS before they reach that stage.

The I-134 is used by most Consulates and Embassies, however, not all. It is best to wait and see what the exact instructions received from the Consulate for your home country states and then follow their directions completely.

Yes, it was a typo. The I-134 is what the London Embassy will ask your fiance to complete. The I-864 is for AOS, as described by Katherine.

[Jakey-Matey 0]

I think that was a typo - 864 - not 164. The 864 is required at the Adjustment of Status stage and is a legally enforceable contract. The I-134 is, from my understanding, not legally enforceable, however it provides the Consulate with an indication that the sponsor is able to meet the financial requirements to support the fiance/e in the US. It weeds out those who definitely would not be able to meet the more stringent requirements of the AOS before they reach that stage.

The I-134 is used by most Consulates and Embassies, however, not all. It is best to wait and see what the exact instructions received from the Consulate for your home country states and then follow their directions completely.

Yes, it was a typo. The I-134 is what the London Embassy will ask your fiance to complete. The I-864 is for AOS, as described by Katherine.

Ok, so in terms of what I bring to the interview, it is not the I-864, it is the I-134?

And that would be two, one from the petitioner, the other the Co-Sponsor?

[DavidsPrincess 1]

Correct.

[*julez* 124]

I think that was a typo - 864 - not 164. The 864 is required at the Adjustment of Status stage and is a legally enforceable contract. The I-134 is, from my understanding, not legally enforceable, however it provides the Consulate with an indication that the sponsor is able to meet the financial requirements to support the fiance/e in the US. It weeds out those who definitely would not be able to meet the more stringent requirements of the AOS before they reach that stage.

The I-134 is used by most Consulates and Embassies, however, not all. It is best to wait and see what the exact instructions received from the Consulate for your home country states and then follow their directions completely.

Yes, it was a typo. The I-134 is what the London Embassy will ask your fiance to complete. The I-864 is for AOS, as described by Katherine.

Ok, so in terms of what I bring to the interview, it is not the I-864, it is the I-134?

And that would be two, one from the petitioner, the other the Co-Sponsor?

Exactly right.