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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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Hi,

You guys sound like you know a lot about the I134. I'm just looking ahead to the embassy interview (we haven't gotten our I129 accepted yet, but I think we put together a strong (and organized) application so I assume we'll do OK.

I'm a writer, and quite well-established, but I went back to school to get an MFA so my income has been either just over or just below the $17,500 required.

I do, however, own land that's worth more than $200,000, and which is currently on the market.

Do I need a co-sponsor?

And the Kenyan embassy just told me that neither I nor the co-sponsor need more than the last year's tax returns.

Any info on this? It's a horrendous experience asking friends if they'll take this on. I don't know what it says about my friendships! I do think one of them, someone who knows about immigration, will be willing to do it. But I would prefer to qualify on my own.

Thanks so much. Anything you might know would be appreciated.

Susan

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ghana
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I would say you would need a cosponsor. If only to be on the safe side. You could present your financial documentation, and if they don't think it is sufficient then you could present the info from the cosponsor.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kenya
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I would say you would need a cosponsor. If only to be on the safe side. You could present your financial documentation, and if they don't think it is sufficient then you could present the info from the cosponsor.

Thanks -- a lawyer just told me the 134 is sufficient for the embassy but I will need the co-sponsor for the green card. I'm going to go ahead and have the co-sponsor info in hand at the embassy, as you suggested. Thanks again.

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Hi coyote,

I just went through a CR1 (DCF) interview in India, and we had the same problem. As I have been working in India for the last 3 years, I have NO income to claim for the I-864 process (which is what I believe is used in the AOS process in the US). We have $30,000 in our joint bank accounts, plus his CDs which took us up to about $62,000 in assets - all of it in Indian rupees presently. We got my Dad as a co-sponsor but did not submit his paperwork until it was requested at the first interview of the day.

In the end, we got my Dad's paperwork back as the Consulate Officer determined it was not necessary. We had a lot of peace of mind since we had the co-sponsor, but it may not be necessary - you do have the assets well over the 3 times the 125% of the poverty level, so legally it should be ok, but then everything seems to be up to the individual interviewing you. If you do sell the property at the asking price, you will DEFINITELY be well over the requirements!

Met at work Sept. 2005

Started dating Nov. 2005

Got engaged Oct. 2007

Married January 5, 2008

Submitted I-130 in Delhi February 6, 2008 NOA1

Sent DS 230, DS 2001 to Chennai via courier Feb. 21, 2008

Received Case number from Chennai Consulate Feb. 22, 2008 (Postmarked Feb. 13)

Received Email Confirmation of Interview Date on March 5th: April 3rd!

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Applied for SSN: June 5th - Received Card: June 12th

Received Green Gard: June 12th

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