Some additional questions about I-134

[BenAndNida 0]

Hi guys,

I have a few specific questions about how to fill out the I-134, as several of the questions on the form seem to be worded a bit ambiguously.

Question 3. Spouse and children accompanying or following to join person

Since I am in the U.S. (waiting for my wife to arrive), I presume I should leave this Spouse section blank? Or perhaps enter "N/A"?

Question 8. Dependents

I have read a few threads that touch upon this subject. Basically, it appears that you should list your spouse as a dependent here, if you will claim him/her on your income taxes as a dependent.

My situation (probably pretty common): My wife lives in Thailand. We were engaged in February and married in May. I have been supporting her basically since the time we were engaged. So, will I likely be claiming her as a dependent on my 2008 taxes? (That is probably a very simple (quick and easy) tax question, so that is why I am asking it here. Also, I hope others may benefit from this information.)

Question 10. Visa petition (date)

In the case of a K-3 visa, should I list the date my I-130 was submitted or the date my I-129F was submitted? Any ideas?

Question 11. Specific contributions of support

What is the *best/safest* answer to this question?

Maybe: Room and board (permanently)

In my case (probably pretty common): I will, of course, provide room and board plus spending money for my wife. (How much exactly? Who knows?) Should I indicate an additional monthly dollar amount? I would be happy to do so, but then I would be concerned about the need to provide addtional verification/documentation. So, what do you guys think is *best* to provide as an answer to this question?

Thanks very much for your help and suggestions,

Ben

Edited October 18, 2008 by BenAndNida

[rin and john 71]

Hi guys,

I have a few specific questions about how to fill out the I-134, as several of the questions on the form seem to be worded a bit ambiguously.

Question 3. Spouse and children accompanying or following to join person

Since I am in the U.S. (waiting for my wife to arrive), I presume I should leave this Spouse section blank? Or perhaps enter "N/A"?

Question 8. Dependents

I have read a few threads that touch upon this subject. Basically, it appears that you should list your spouse as a dependent here, if you will claim him/her on your income taxes as a dependent.

My situation (probably pretty common): My wife lives in Thailand. We were engaged in February and married in May. I have been supporting her basically since the time we were engaged. So, will I likely be claiming her as a dependent on my 2008 taxes? (That is probably a very simple (quick and easy) tax question, so that is why I am asking it here. Also, I hope others may benefit from this information.)

Question 10. Visa petition (date)

In the case of a K-3 visa, should I list the date my I-130 was submitted or the date my I-129F was submitted? Any ideas?

Question 11. Specific contributions of support

What is the *best/safest* answer to this question?

Maybe: Room and board (permanently)

In my case (probably pretty common): I will, of course, provide room and board plus spending money for my wife. (How much exactly? Who knows?) Should I indicate an additional monthly dollar amount? I would be happy to do so, but then I would be concerned about the need to provide addtional verification/documentation. So, what do you guys think is *best* to provide as an answer to this question?

Thanks very much for your help and suggestions,

Ben

Ben - Checked my I-134 from a year and a half ago;

Q3 - For spouse, I put "none" as she was listed directly above. Under child I put her children.

Q8 - I put my daughters from a previous marriage. I did not put Rin. From a tax standpoint, a spouse is never a dependent; they are a spouse.

Q10 - I actually left the date field blank, so must not matter much. If I had put a date, I would have put the I-129F as it is the one that is for the non-immigrant K3 visa. The I-130 is for the immigrant visa and would require the I-864 instead of the I-130.

Q11 - I put "I will provide 100% of her support for the duration of our marriage".

Best of luck!

John

[BenAndNida 0]

Thanks, John! Great information!

Your clarification on Question 8 was especially helpful. I really appreciate it.

Btw: You and Rin look like a really cute couple!

Thanks again!