I-134 + Co-sponsor

[chadlaure 2]

I have another question about the affidavit of support and I can't find an answer that is 100% complete.

My fiance (the USC) is back being a student since January 09. He used to be in the military so he was making money when we filled out petition back in October 08. Now he doesn't make any money and so he does not reach the poverty level.

His step-mom is going to be our co-sponsor and she is going to fill out the I-134 and get all of the proofs required.

Does my fiance still need to fill out I-134 and gather his past W2, bank statement etc etc etc as well as his step mom who is already doing it for us?

Thanks!!

[bailey's mommy 0]

Yes, your fiance should fill out the I-134 regardless, providing W2's and all that would be a good idea, in case they want to see it. I (USC) have gone back to school but I am going back to work at the end of the summer. Today my fiance had his interview and we handed in my I-134 and OF-167 attachment (I don't think the Montreal consulate uses this form, not sure), with NO tax returns and they had no problems as our co-sponsor (my father) had plenty to show for income, and they didn't even look at the W2's, since they'll verify that anyways. I can't speak for the Montreal consulate, as we are dealing with Vancouver, but I'm pretty sure the I-134 rule applies everywhere. Good luck!

[chadlaure 2]

Thanks and congratulations on your interview!!!

I have a few more questions:

His step-mom is making good money so her salary is way enough. However, her average account balance is usually pretty low.

Are the W2s and paytstubs enough then? We'll have a letter from the bank of course but maybe the current balance would not reflect her salary and I don't want it to be a problem.

What is OF-167 attachment?

Thanks

[bailey's mommy 0]

Thank you!

I'm sure whatever you provide will be enough, they're likely going to verify income anyways by running a check. I don't think her current balance will matter too much. At the Vancouver consulate they didn't check anything for our co-sponsor other than the income amount. Hopefully someone who dealt with the Montreal consulate can ring in.

The OF-167 is an attachment to the I-134. I'm pretty sure the Montreal consulate doesn't require this form, it's just another agreement sheet to be signed. So I wouldn't worry about it if you don't need it.

Good luck!