Unemployment benefit and I-134 (affidavit of support)

[skylight123 0]

Hello All...

I'm unemployed and receiving benefits. Can I use my unemployment benefit as an income for filing I-134 (affidavit of support)?

Thanks in advance

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

[skylight123 0]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

Two - one for you, one for the co-sponsor.

[skylight123 0]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

Two - one for you, one for the co-sponsor.

Thanks again Bobby... But I have another quick question for you.

If unemployment benefit as an income will reflect badly on me & can be a basis for my denial, I should write down 0 as income on my I-134 form?

[pushbrk 13,133]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

Two - one for you, one for the co-sponsor.

Thanks again Bobby... But I have another quick question for you.

If unemployment benefit as an income will reflect badly on me & can be a basis for my denial, I should write down 0 as income on my I-134 form?

"Reflect badly" may not be the best wording but the point is the income is not permanent. The result is they are unlikely to approve the visa without a qualified co-sponsor. Just tell the truth. You are unemployed and your income is what it is.

[skylight123 0]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

Two - one for you, one for the co-sponsor.

Thanks again Bobby... But I have another quick question for you.

If unemployment benefit as an income will reflect badly on me & can be a basis for my denial, I should write down 0 as income on my I-134 form?

"Reflect badly" may not be the best wording but the point is the income is not permanent. The result is they are unlikely to approve the visa without a qualified co-sponsor. Just tell the truth. You are unemployed and your income is what it is.

Thanks pushbrk.... I was layed-off just recently because of the financial crisis & been working for many years.

Actually, I used my unemployment benefit as an income and supplied them with copies of checks from unemployment office, letter from my former employer showing my hire & termination date, reason for my termination, pay stubs, 1040 tax form, W2, bank statement for the past 3 months, investments like 401K, & life insurance. I also have a co-sponsor who is well above the federal poverty guideline.

Am I in the right direction??

Thanks to all of you.

[pushbrk 13,133]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

Two - one for you, one for the co-sponsor.

Thanks again Bobby... But I have another quick question for you.

If unemployment benefit as an income will reflect badly on me & can be a basis for my denial, I should write down 0 as income on my I-134 form?

"Reflect badly" may not be the best wording but the point is the income is not permanent. The result is they are unlikely to approve the visa without a qualified co-sponsor. Just tell the truth. You are unemployed and your income is what it is.

Thanks pushbrk.... I was layed-off just recently because of the financial crisis & been working for many years.

Actually, I used my unemployment benefit as an income and supplied them with copies of checks from unemployment office, letter from my former employer showing my hire & termination date, reason for my termination, pay stubs, 1040 tax form, W2, bank statement for the past 3 months, investments like 401K, & life insurance. I also have a co-sponsor who is well above the federal poverty guideline.

Am I in the right direction??

Thanks to all of you.

I'd say you're doing fine but bear in mind it's the co-sponsor that actually qualifies.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

"the reflect badly" was if you were trying to swing it without a co-sponsor - for the reasoning PushBrk stated.

Since you have one, there should be no issues.

[skylight123 0]

"the reflect badly" was if you were trying to swing it without a co-sponsor - for the reasoning PushBrk stated.

Since you have one, there should be no issues.

Thanks Bobby & Pushbrk for your replies... Take care guys.

[sjr09 155]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

I've been "told" that the embassy in Manila don't like co-sponsor, at all? You may think about joint-sponsor

[pushbrk 13,133]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

I've been "told" that the embassy in Manila don't like co-sponsor, at all? You may think about joint-sponsor

"Joint sponsor" is a term that applies when the I-864 is used. It does not apply to obtaining a K1 visa. Manila has usually accepted a co-sponsor when there is a close relationship but it can be iffy.

[sjr09 155]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

I've been "told" that the embassy in Manila don't like co-sponsor, at all? You may think about joint-sponsor

"Joint sponsor" is a term that applies when the I-864 is used. It does not apply to obtaining a K1 visa. Manila has usually accepted a co-sponsor when there is a close relationship but it can be iffy.

ohhhh your right sorry for the wrong info

[B&S 0]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

I've been "told" that the embassy in Manila don't like co-sponsor, at all? You may think about joint-sponsor

"Joint sponsor" is a term that applies when the I-864 is used. It does not apply to obtaining a K1 visa. Manila has usually accepted a co-sponsor when there is a close relationship but it can be iffy.

ohhhh your right sorry for the wrong info

Is child support considered income and how would that work on an I-134?

[pushbrk 13,133]

You can - however, since they are not permanent, it may reflect badly on you.

If in doubt - co-sponsor may be needed.

Thanks Bobby. Actually, I have 1 co-sponsor. Do I have to do (2) I-134's or just (1) which is my co-sponsor?

I've been "told" that the embassy in Manila don't like co-sponsor, at all? You may think about joint-sponsor

"Joint sponsor" is a term that applies when the I-864 is used. It does not apply to obtaining a K1 visa. Manila has usually accepted a co-sponsor when there is a close relationship but it can be iffy.

ohhhh your right sorry for the wrong info

Is child support considered income and how would that work on an I-134?

Court ordered child support is considered income and as long as it has a reasonable time left on the order, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be considered the same as earned income. Document it with a copy of the court order and evidence it is actually being received.