co-sponsor and I-134 questions

[brittnij 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm still quite new to this site, so a few more questions !!

I am a poor college student with $12,000 and growing debt in student loans. I do have a steady job, but only one that barely maintains myself and my schooling. My fiance has much more money than I do and plans on basically supporting me when he enters the United States for our marriage (If the visa is approved of course). I know now that it is up to me to show that I have the money to support my fiance through the affidavit of support...but I don't think that my status will be acceptable!?!?

My father would be willing to co-sponsor, but I need to know if this is okay and how to do it. Do I fill out the I-134 and then have my father fill out another? Or is he the only one who needs to fill one out?

Secondly, when the I-134 form asks about people dependent upon the sponsor for support, would that include U.S. citizens like my father's children (including myself) along with my fiance? And does he say that I and my fiance are dependent on his support even though we are not?

And my last question is, who do you sign the I-134 in front of to make it official? I am in the United Kingdom right now, so can I get it signed by someone from the embassy? And my father who is in the United States...who does he sign his in front of?

Thanks for all your help!!

Brittni

[gag54611 1]

To support yourself and your soon-to-be husband, you will require an income exceeding $16,500 per year. Failing that, you can have a co-sponsor, and your father is a good choice. You should both fill out separate I-134s.

If you still live at home and receive financial help from your father then you are dependent on him. When he fills out the I-134, section 8 expects him to indicate who is dependent on him (you, your siblings, and your mother for example). It is assumed that your fiance is dependent on his support, otherwise your father wouldn't need to fill out the I-134 in the first place. If you live by yourself, with no financial input from your father, then you are not one of his dependents.

With respect to signatures, Part I of the instructions for the I-134 are very clear. Since you are in the UK, it must be witnessed by a consular office. Since your father is in the USA, he can get it notarized.

Best of luck,

G