I-134 clarification

[annieb 0]

Hi all...

I have tried to do my research before asking another question, but I am a bit confused and can't seem to find an exact answer. Please advise...

My I129F petition has been approved as of Oct 22nd. I am preparing for the next round.

Am i only in need of an I-134 at this state in the game? (it is my understanding that I-864 is not needed until after my fiance arrives in the States)

Here is my situation. I have been living in France for the majority of the past two years (Oct 2005-July2007). Therefore my recent tax returns show that I make below the poverty level. However, now that I have been in the States for the past year, my salary as of 2008 shows that I make well above the poverty level. I am very hesitant to ask for my parents to co-sponsor as my fiance and I are trying to avoid their involvement, but fear I may have to.

My question is this....

Is there a way to avoid having a co-sponsor without my 2006 and 2007 tax returns?

If it is unavoidable, as co-sponsors, what forms do my parents need to fill out? Is it also just the I-134?

Many thanks for any guidance and all the best to those of you going through this process!

[pushbrk 12,606]

Hi all...

I have tried to do my research before asking another question, but I am a bit confused and can't seem to find an exact answer. Please advise...

My I129F petition has been approved as of Oct 22nd. I am preparing for the next round.

Am i only in need of an I-134 at this state in the game? (it is my understanding that I-864 is not needed until after my fiance arrives in the States)

Here is my situation. I have been living in France for the majority of the past two years (Oct 2005-July2007). Therefore my recent tax returns show that I make below the poverty level. However, now that I have been in the States for the past year, my salary as of 2008 shows that I make well above the poverty level. I am very hesitant to ask for my parents to co-sponsor as my fiance and I are trying to avoid their involvement, but fear I may have to.

My question is this....

Is there a way to avoid having a co-sponsor without my 2006 and 2007 tax returns?

If it is unavoidable, as co-sponsors, what forms do my parents need to fill out? Is it also just the I-134?

Many thanks for any guidance and all the best to those of you going through this process!

Sure. Just follow the instructions on the I-134 form. You won't see anything about 06 or 07 returns. Three years is a best practice, not a requirement.

[Nao 0]

Hi all...

I have tried to do my research before asking another question, but I am a bit confused and can't seem to find an exact answer. Please advise...

My I129F petition has been approved as of Oct 22nd. I am preparing for the next round.

Am i only in need of an I-134 at this state in the game? (it is my understanding that I-864 is not needed until after my fiance arrives in the States)

Here is my situation. I have been living in France for the majority of the past two years (Oct 2005-July2007). Therefore my recent tax returns show that I make below the poverty level. However, now that I have been in the States for the past year, my salary as of 2008 shows that I make well above the poverty level. I am very hesitant to ask for my parents to co-sponsor as my fiance and I are trying to avoid their involvement, but fear I may have to.

My question is this....

Is there a way to avoid having a co-sponsor without my 2006 and 2007 tax returns?

If it is unavoidable, as co-sponsors, what forms do my parents need to fill out? Is it also just the I-134?

Many thanks for any guidance and all the best to those of you going through this process!

Hello.

My fiance and I were in a similar situation: He was a student in 2007, so he was not making enough. His salary as of 2008 is also well above the poverty level.

We asked his dad to be a co-sponsor just to be on the safe side.

As for my fiancee, he included...

-A letter explaining the situation (He was a student in 2007. He is now employed by...)

-Form I-134

-Letter from his employer stating his position, his salary, his status as a permanent employee and since when he has been employed

-Pay stubs

-Bank Statements and letter from his bank

His dad prepared...

-Form I-134 (If he is married(not divorced), make sure that his wife also signs the form when they bring it to be notarized.)

-Letter from his emplyer

-Tax Return from year 2007

-Bank statements

I also included my bank statement since I was working and thought it would not be a trouble to show that I had enough money to support myself until I get a work permit.

If you were working in France, it is a great idea to include documents to show that you were making money in France.

I hope this helps.

Good Luck

Nao

[annieb 0]

THANK YOU THANK YOU NAO and PUSHBRK!!!!!

exactly what i was looking for

Goodness you are all so great and helpful!