Will i need a co-sponsor?

[Mike and Karol 0]

~ Hello fellow VJers ~

In anyones experience or opinion, will i need a co-sponsor if my income is only slightly over the 125% poverty level?

The guidelines for 2008 say $22,000 for a family of 3, to which i will be making an estimated $23,500-$24,000 this year.

Does anyone know if they follow the guidelines closely and possibly take into consideration that my past few years were much higher but due to a recent job change it has been lowered?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated

Thank You ~~Mike and Karol~~

[DARUMA07 25]

~ Hello fellow VJers ~

In anyones experience or opinion, will i need a co-sponsor if my income is only slightly over the 125% poverty level?

The guidelines for 2008 say $22,000 for a family of 3, to which i will be making an estimated $23,500-$24,000 this year.

Does anyone know if they follow the guidelines closely and possibly take into consideration that my past few years were much higher but due to a recent job change it has been lowered?

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated

Thank You ~~Mike and Karol~~

In my opinion, I don't see anything wrong as long as you are over the minimum...

Edited August 21, 2008 by DARUMA07

[Dakine 26]

Shouldn't be any problem. If you have assets it wouldn't hurt to show them also.

[envy_me 18]

as long as you're over or above the required % for you, i think you're gonna be fine..

haole is right and i think showing some assets would be a plus..

[dbears 1]

I-134 actually only requires 100% of income... the 125% poverty guideline applies for those applications requiring the use of I-864 affidavit of support form.

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134? No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2994.html

Since you are on K1, you would need the I-134, which means your income is ok even without co-sponsor.

Good luck and God bless.

[bluemist 0]

I-134 actually only requires 100% of income... the 125% poverty guideline applies for those applications requiring the use of I-864 affidavit of support form.

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134? No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2994.html

Since you are on K1, you would need the I-134, which means your income is ok even without co-sponsor.

Good luck and God bless.

Ate Gay is right.For I-134 form is 100% only..using I-864 has to be 125% and thats for AOS.This is what Grace of USEM told my fiancee also.

[Gumbolette 58]

Fellow VJ family, just a question... My husband needs a co-sponsor (it will be his mom) since he is still student. HOwever, I'd like to know if the co-sponsor's income should cover my husband and I's equal cost of living?

replies will be greatly appreciated.

Edited August 21, 2008 by my_panacea = Greg

[Gumbolette 58]

Fellow VJ family, just a question... My husband needs a co-sponsor (it will be his mom) since he is still student. HOwever, I'd like to know if the co-sponsor's income should cover my husband and I's equal cost of living?

replies will be greatly appreciated.

[bluemist 0]

Fellow VJ family, just a question... My husband needs a co-sponsor (it will be his mom) since he is still student. HOwever, I'd like to know if the co-sponsor's income should cover my husband and I's equal cost of living?

replies will be greatly appreciated.

Hi...I'm not an expert but I read some thread before about co-sponsor.As I remember...the co-sponsor needs to meet the 125% including you,who she going to sponsor and her dependents.

If ur mom-inlaw is supporting ur husband and some one in her household...she will count all the people in her household plus You.But if ur mom-inlaw is single/divorce and no dependents and meet the poverty guideline...that means u are the only she is going to sponsor.

Hope this help you.Btw,when is ur interview??

[Mike and Karol 0]

Thank you all very much for the great replies My fiance and I must have mixed up the requirements and we both feel much better that its only 100% of the poverty level that is required.

Thank You Thank You all ~~Mike and Karol~~