Affidavit of Support

[GlenAndLisa 0]

When it says "I own real estate valued at: $_____________, with mortgage(s) or other encumbrance(s) thereon amounting to: $____________________"

So... I assume I put the value of my home in the first blank and what I owe on my mortgage in the second? Sorry if this is a dumb question... but I want to get it 100% correct!!

[YuAndDan 153]

You only need to list assets like a home if your income is below 125% poverty line.

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.

[GlenAndLisa 0]

My income does fall below 125% of the poverty line. That's why I need to list this asset.

You only need to list assets like a home if your income is below 125% poverty line.

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.

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

Just as a question...since I have looked and looked (the USCIS site isn't very helpful)...What IS the poverty level?

Thanks,

Dawn

[YuAndDan 153]

My income does fall below 125% of the poverty line. That's why I need to list this asset.

Then as you indicated in your post you list home value on first line, and amount owed on second line.

Or you may want to enlist a co-sponsor.

Lastly, US Embassy UK will also accept beneficiarie's assets, if those assets like savings are transfered to a US Bank, you can then add those assets to the I-134.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:....

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Just as a question...since I have looked and looked (the USCIS site isn't very helpful)...What IS the poverty level?

Thanks,

Dawn

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf Edited January 4, 2008 by YuAndDan

[English Muffin 59]

Lastly, US Embassy UK will also accept beneficiarie's assets, if those assets like savings are transfered to a US Bank, you can then add those assets to the I-134.

They don't have to be transferred to a US bank, they can be in a UK bank. In fact the assets don't even have to be liquidated, just owning a property valued at what they consider to be enough will suffice in London.

Gillian

[GlenAndLisa 0]

No need for a cosponsor. I've got plenty assets. Thank you for the help!!

My income does fall below 125% of the poverty line. That's why I need to list this asset.

Then as you indicated in your post you list home value on first line, and amount owed on second line.

Or you may want to enlist a co-sponsor.

Lastly, US Embassy UK will also accept beneficiarie's assets, if those assets like savings are transfered to a US Bank, you can then add those assets to the I-134.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:....

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Just as a question...since I have looked and looked (the USCIS site isn't very helpful)...What IS the poverty level?

Thanks,

Dawn

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf

[ScottnCati 0]

My income does fall below 125% of the poverty line. That's why I need to list this asset.

You only need to list assets like a home if your income is below 125% poverty line.

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.

My Letter from my Employer states my as " His current salary is XXXX per Month"

Is this good enough, or does it need to show my salary as an Annual amount?

Thanks for all yor help

Scott

[DavidsPrincess 1]

Mine stated how much I make per hour .. I hope that'll be enough!

[PeteUS325 0]

So what is the guideline for substituting assets for wages?

I know they have this income table for you to look up the minimum annual income vs number of household to support. (e.g ~$17K/yr. for a household of two). Do they have similar table for someone who will use asset nstead?

Btw, where can I find that income table for reference.

TIA

No need for a cosponsor. I've got plenty assets. Thank you for the help!!

My income does fall below 125% of the poverty line. That's why I need to list this asset.

Then as you indicated in your post you list home value on first line, and amount owed on second line.

Or you may want to enlist a co-sponsor.

Lastly, US Embassy UK will also accept beneficiarie's assets, if those assets like savings are transfered to a US Bank, you can then add those assets to the I-134.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:....

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Just as a question...since I have looked and looked (the USCIS site isn't very helpful)...What IS the poverty level?

Thanks,

Dawn

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf