Does one HAVE TO disclose stocks and bonds

[sking1 0]

VJ Members,

Does one HAVE TO disclose stocks and bonds in question # 7 of I-134 form? I am employed and make well above the 125% poverty line and have a decent bank account balance.

In question #7 of the I-134 form, if I leave the section blank ("i have stocks and bonds with the following market value....), is it a mistake and is it considered hiding financial data?

Thanks.

Steve

[David-and-Mae 15]

My husband (then fiance) was more than able to meet the 125% Poverty Guidelines so I told him to put "N/A" for stock and bonds. It is not hiding financial data, it's just not necessary for us.

--Mae

[reeses16 8]

My understanding was that you only need to include that information if it helped you reach the 125% poverty mark.

[YuAndDan 153]

NO You only need to list assets if your income is below 125% povertyline.

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% or (100% for military) 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.