Is I-134 mandatory?

[Hell0W0rld 10]

I mean I am frustrated because the bureaucracy requires that she would sponsor me. I don't see how that logic works.

"in this world there is no free lunch" The US government needs accountability if you decide to into any trouble...

[Anh map 2,098]

For you to immigrate legally to the US you need someone to petition for you. The petitioner is always the primary sponsor. If the petitioner does not have sufficient income a co/joint sponsor can be used.(there are a couple of exceptions, but Canada isn't one of them) If you come via marriage to your fiancee then she will be the petitioner.

Edited May 17, 2009 by Anh map

[Lakontis 0]

For you to immigrate legally to the US you need someone to petition for you. The petitioner is always the primary sponsor. If the petitioner does not have sufficient income a co/joint sponsor can be used.(there are a couple of exceptions, but Canada isn't one of them) If you come via marriage to your fiancee then she will be the petitioner.

In your situation who was the sponsor? Did you have to file the I-134? And did the sponsor meet the income requirements?

[Anh map 2,098]

I sponsored my wife. And in our case the embassy required an I-134.

Regardless of the form, the sponsorship income requirement is the same everywhere. For two people it is $18,212 annual income.

[Lakontis 0]

I sponsored my wife. And in our case the embassy required an I-134.

Regardless of the form, the sponsorship income requirement is the same everywhere. For two people it is $18,212 annual income.

Can my income be used to add up to hers?

[Hell0W0rld 10]

I sponsored my wife. And in our case the embassy required an I-134.

Regardless of the form, the sponsorship income requirement is the same everywhere. For two people it is $18,212 annual income.

Can my income be used to add up to hers?

No.

[krystiandjon 0]

I sponsored my wife. And in our case the embassy required an I-134.

Regardless of the form, the sponsorship income requirement is the same everywhere. For two people it is $18,212 annual income.

Can my income be used to add up to hers?

No, your income cannot be used also. You will be unable to work for up to three months after you file for the adjustment of status once you marry your fiance in the US.

The simplest solution to your problem is to get a cosponsor. Perhaps your fiancee's parents or a close friend who makes above the minimum (you + sponsor + any of the sponsor's additional dependents) for your sponsor's household.

In London (I'm not familiar with Vancouver's cases) apparently there have been people who have self sponsored, but I get the feeling they had a bit more money than that and you would need a co sponsor for the AOS anyway.

[Lakontis 0]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

[Tygrys 143]

Can my income be used to add up to hers?

No. She will need to find a co-sponsor with sufficient income

[Hell0W0rld 10]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

I-134 is a requirement there is no way to bypass this...

[Lakontis 0]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

I-134 is a requirement there is no way to bypass this...

Someone already mentioned in this topic that I-134 MAY be required for K-1. It was YuAndDan

Edited May 18, 2009 by Lakontis

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

Ok, lets cut to the chase. It doesn't matter if the I-134 form is required or not, it is just a convenience form anyway. Your fiancee, spouse, family member, whatever, needs to demonstrate and document she can support you, regardless of the form or method you use to do this, and regardless of the visa route you choose. If she has not sufficient current income, she will have to get a co-sponsor. If you come on a K-1 visa you have to do the whole thing again to adjust status after you are married. You, the immigrant, cannot work until you have an EAD or green card. Your assets cannot be counted for the visa but CAN be counted for the AOS, so if you have property, etc. in Canada it can be counted when the AOS is done as an asset.

[krystiandjon 0]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

I-134 is a requirement there is no way to bypass this...

Someone already mentioned in this topic that I-134 MAY be required for K-1. It was YuAndDan

Well, what's really required is that your sponsor be able to show that you won't become a public charge. The I134 is a standardized way to show this and is therefor somewhat of a requirement by most consulates. You could make your own form and show all of the things they require (proof of income, certifying that the applicant will not become a public charge, willingness to put down a bond, etc) but the I134 is much easier!

[Old Dominion 26]

The US requires that someone with sufficient annual income sponsor you, if you intend to come live in the U.S. and become a permanent resident. Your girlfriend simply needs to find a co-sponsor or joint sponsor (perhaps one of her parents, an uncle, whomever) before you can be granted a fiance visa. There is plenty of time to do that, if she has not even filed a petition to give you permission to apply for a fiance visa. It takes around three months to have that petition (129f) reviewed and approved. After that approval, your US consulate will tell you what it needs -- visa application, medical reports, and evidence of sponsorship (I-134) to prepare for the interview.

Good luck, but be patient. The fees alone will eat up your savings.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

OK, then we are kind of stuck. I will do all it takes to be with her. If the K-1 visa requires that I-134, then I will not be able to get it. Is there any way at all other than K-1 visa?

Ok, lets cut to the chase. It doesn't matter if the I-134 form is required or not, it is just a convenience form anyway. Your fiancee, spouse, family member, whatever, needs to demonstrate and document she can support you, regardless of the form or method you use to do this, and regardless of the visa route you choose. If she has not sufficient current income, she will have to get a co-sponsor. If you come on a K-1 visa you have to do the whole thing again to adjust status after you are married. You, the immigrant, cannot work until you have an EAD or green card. Your assets cannot be counted for the visa but CAN be counted for the AOS, so if you have property, etc. in Canada it can be counted when the AOS is done as an asset.