Sponsor

[Richard Webb 0]

You have posted in the K1 Fiance(e) visa section. If you are married to your fiancee then you would be best served by pursuing the CR-1. The form I-130 would be used for the K3/CR-1. Finace visa begins with you submitting a I-129F.

Please read through the guides to be sure that you are working on the proper forms. There are also example forms posted here on VJ to help.

Any person (US citizen or LPR) can be a co-sponsor, not just family. As stated before check with Manila as they have been known to not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. You will use the I-134 for the K visa, then the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status after you marry (K visa) and she enters the US.

Line up the co-sponsor in case you can't get back into the job force. If you do land a new job then the co-sponsor is an insurance policy for you. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee success. You would like to have current income comfortably over the poverty number.

yes of course i posted in the K1 section why wouldnt i? i stated in beginning i filed for K1 visa.

i am not married to her yet.

i understand i file the I134 but others for some reason keep talking about a I130 paper.

i still have a job im just off work from injury.hence the workmans comp.so no need to look for new job mne is stiil there when i return.just wanted to know info on the sponsor.if i do find one i just have them fill out same I134? and get proof of income right?do they have to state on paper there co- sponsor or just fill it out and give proof?

A co-sponsor will also complete an I-134 just like you and provide documentation of income, just like you. I have read here that Manilla does not accept co-sponsors unless they are immediate family, but check with the consulate.

If you had to do an I-134 today, you could take your year to date income from your job and add the workman's comp to date. Divide by the number of months (to date) and multiply by 12. This is your current annual income. Back it up with check stubs. If you get back to your regular job, just state the regular annual base income.

i will have to check with manila then.i dont make enough on workmans comp cause the pay is not the same as if i was working. im an Electrician i make more while working.im losing a good amount of money being on workmans comp.which sucks.im not sure when i will be able to work im able to work light duty work but my boss has no light duty work for me to do so i get to stay home.i also dont have any family where i live they all live in another state.sad part is i have been off work since nov of last year so i have no ytd from my job.right now im making 24k when working i make around 32k.well guess i need to make the doctor decide what to do now so i can work.but i hoping to be back to work before the interview does happen i know i have time .

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

You have posted in the K1 Fiance(e) visa section. If you are married to your fiancee then you would be best served by pursuing the CR-1. The form I-130 would be used for the K3/CR-1. Finace visa begins with you submitting a I-129F.

Please read through the guides to be sure that you are working on the proper forms. There are also example forms posted here on VJ to help.

Any person (US citizen or LPR) can be a co-sponsor, not just family. As stated before check with Manila as they have been known to not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. You will use the I-134 for the K visa, then the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status after you marry (K visa) and she enters the US.

Line up the co-sponsor in case you can't get back into the job force. If you do land a new job then the co-sponsor is an insurance policy for you. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee success. You would like to have current income comfortably over the poverty number.

yes of course i posted in the K1 section why wouldnt i? i stated in beginning i filed for K1 visa.

i am not married to her yet.

i understand i file the I134 but others for some reason keep talking about a I130 paper.

i still have a job im just off work from injury.hence the workmans comp.so no need to look for new job mne is stiil there when i return.just wanted to know info on the sponsor.if i do find one i just have them fill out same I134? and get proof of income right?do they have to state on paper there co- sponsor or just fill it out and give proof?

A co-sponsor will also complete an I-134 just like you and provide documentation of income, just like you. I have read here that Manilla does not accept co-sponsors unless they are immediate family, but check with the consulate.

If you had to do an I-134 today, you could take your year to date income from your job and add the workman's comp to date. Divide by the number of months (to date) and multiply by 12. This is your current annual income. Back it up with check stubs. If you get back to your regular job, just state the regular annual base income.

i will have to check with manila then.i dont make enough on workmans comp cause the pay is not the same as if i was working. im an Electrician i make more while working.im losing a good amount of money being on workmans comp.which sucks.im not sure when i will be able to work im able to work light duty work but my boss has no light duty work for me to do so i get to stay home.i also dont have any family where i live they all live in another state.sad part is i have been off work since nov of last year so i have no ytd from my job.right now im making 24k when working i make around 32k.well guess i need to make the doctor decide what to do now so i can work.but i hoping to be back to work before the interview does happen i know i have time .

Co=sponsor can be anywhere in the USA if they are a family member (for Manilla) or anyone else for most consulates. Again, it will be some months before you need this information and at that point your 32K salary applies if you are back to work.

Also, remember, the public charge requirement is not so cut and dried as just making the minimum. If you had to fill out the I-134 today they MAY accept it as is, seeing that your position is held for you and the workman's comp. is a temporary reduction before being reinstated at your former wage. The consulates have wide latitude on this. How flexible Manilla is, I cannot say. If you had to do it today I would say attach your check stubs, state workman's comp forms and rules requiring you be reinstated. You could even claim your current income IS $32K and attach documentation to support that. As long as you do not misrepresent anything, it is not a problem. It is NOT a misrepresentation to say you are employed and have an income of 32K and then explain you are currently on workman's comp. Hopefully it will be a non-issue by then

[Richard Webb 0]

You have posted in the K1 Fiance(e) visa section. If you are married to your fiancee then you would be best served by pursuing the CR-1. The form I-130 would be used for the K3/CR-1. Finace visa begins with you submitting a I-129F.

Please read through the guides to be sure that you are working on the proper forms. There are also example forms posted here on VJ to help.

Any person (US citizen or LPR) can be a co-sponsor, not just family. As stated before check with Manila as they have been known to not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. You will use the I-134 for the K visa, then the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status after you marry (K visa) and she enters the US.

Line up the co-sponsor in case you can't get back into the job force. If you do land a new job then the co-sponsor is an insurance policy for you. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee success. You would like to have current income comfortably over the poverty number.

yes of course i posted in the K1 section why wouldnt i? i stated in beginning i filed for K1 visa.

i am not married to her yet.

i understand i file the I134 but others for some reason keep talking about a I130 paper.

i still have a job im just off work from injury.hence the workmans comp.so no need to look for new job mne is stiil there when i return.just wanted to know info on the sponsor.if i do find one i just have them fill out same I134? and get proof of income right?do they have to state on paper there co- sponsor or just fill it out and give proof?

A co-sponsor will also complete an I-134 just like you and provide documentation of income, just like you. I have read here that Manilla does not accept co-sponsors unless they are immediate family, but check with the consulate.

If you had to do an I-134 today, you could take your year to date income from your job and add the workman's comp to date. Divide by the number of months (to date) and multiply by 12. This is your current annual income. Back it up with check stubs. If you get back to your regular job, just state the regular annual base income.

i will have to check with manila then.i dont make enough on workmans comp cause the pay is not the same as if i was working. im an Electrician i make more while working.im losing a good amount of money being on workmans comp.which sucks.im not sure when i will be able to work im able to work light duty work but my boss has no light duty work for me to do so i get to stay home.i also dont have any family where i live they all live in another state.sad part is i have been off work since nov of last year so i have no ytd from my job.right now im making 24k when working i make around 32k.well guess i need to make the doctor decide what to do now so i can work.but i hoping to be back to work before the interview does happen i know i have time .

Co=sponsor can be anywhere in the USA if they are a family member (for Manilla) or anyone else for most consulates. Again, it will be some months before you need this information and at that point your 32K salary applies if you are back to work.

Also, remember, the public charge requirement is not so cut and dried as just making the minimum. If you had to fill out the I-134 today they MAY accept it as is, seeing that your position is held for you and the workman's comp. is a temporary reduction before being reinstated at your former wage. The consulates have wide latitude on this. How flexible Manilla is, I cannot say. If you had to do it today I would say attach your check stubs, state workman's comp forms and rules requiring you be reinstated. You could even claim your current income IS $32K and attach documentation to support that. As long as you do not misrepresent anything, it is not a problem. It is NOT a misrepresentation to say you are employed and have an income of 32K and then explain you are currently on workman's comp. Hopefully it will be a non-issue by then

Ah ok thats nice to hear.i do have last years w2 showing what i made then.my boss is going to glady sign a statement stating i have my job there and all the info for that.so my fiance could just inform them in the interview if needed that its a temporary thing?or i would write a statement with any proof i send in?also my family which lives in another state could still co-sponsor?if needed. want to make sure im reading this right. thanks for your help and understanding .

Edited June 12, 2009 by rwebb66

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

You have posted in the K1 Fiance(e) visa section. If you are married to your fiancee then you would be best served by pursuing the CR-1. The form I-130 would be used for the K3/CR-1. Finace visa begins with you submitting a I-129F.

Please read through the guides to be sure that you are working on the proper forms. There are also example forms posted here on VJ to help.

Any person (US citizen or LPR) can be a co-sponsor, not just family. As stated before check with Manila as they have been known to not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. You will use the I-134 for the K visa, then the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status after you marry (K visa) and she enters the US.

Line up the co-sponsor in case you can't get back into the job force. If you do land a new job then the co-sponsor is an insurance policy for you. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee success. You would like to have current income comfortably over the poverty number.

yes of course i posted in the K1 section why wouldnt i? i stated in beginning i filed for K1 visa.

i am not married to her yet.

i understand i file the I134 but others for some reason keep talking about a I130 paper.

i still have a job im just off work from injury.hence the workmans comp.so no need to look for new job mne is stiil there when i return.just wanted to know info on the sponsor.if i do find one i just have them fill out same I134? and get proof of income right?do they have to state on paper there co- sponsor or just fill it out and give proof?

A co-sponsor will also complete an I-134 just like you and provide documentation of income, just like you. I have read here that Manilla does not accept co-sponsors unless they are immediate family, but check with the consulate.

If you had to do an I-134 today, you could take your year to date income from your job and add the workman's comp to date. Divide by the number of months (to date) and multiply by 12. This is your current annual income. Back it up with check stubs. If you get back to your regular job, just state the regular annual base income.

i will have to check with manila then.i dont make enough on workmans comp cause the pay is not the same as if i was working. im an Electrician i make more while working.im losing a good amount of money being on workmans comp.which sucks.im not sure when i will be able to work im able to work light duty work but my boss has no light duty work for me to do so i get to stay home.i also dont have any family where i live they all live in another state.sad part is i have been off work since nov of last year so i have no ytd from my job.right now im making 24k when working i make around 32k.well guess i need to make the doctor decide what to do now so i can work.but i hoping to be back to work before the interview does happen i know i have time .

Co=sponsor can be anywhere in the USA if they are a family member (for Manilla) or anyone else for most consulates. Again, it will be some months before you need this information and at that point your 32K salary applies if you are back to work.

Also, remember, the public charge requirement is not so cut and dried as just making the minimum. If you had to fill out the I-134 today they MAY accept it as is, seeing that your position is held for you and the workman's comp. is a temporary reduction before being reinstated at your former wage. The consulates have wide latitude on this. How flexible Manilla is, I cannot say. If you had to do it today I would say attach your check stubs, state workman's comp forms and rules requiring you be reinstated. You could even claim your current income IS $32K and attach documentation to support that. As long as you do not misrepresent anything, it is not a problem. It is NOT a misrepresentation to say you are employed and have an income of 32K and then explain you are currently on workman's comp. Hopefully it will be a non-issue by then

Ah ok thats nice to hear.i do have last years w2 showing what i made then.my boss is going to glady sign a statement stating i have my job there and all the info for that.so my fiance could just inform them in the interview if needed that its a temporary thing?or i would write a statement with any proof i send in?also my family which lives in another state could still co-sponsor?if needed. want to make sure im reading this right. thanks for your help and understanding .

I wouldn't make this too complicated. Again, assuming you do the I-134 today and you have a letter from your boss verifying an position and salary of 32K, I would state this, attach recent check stubs, including workman's cop check stubs and a copy of your workman's comp papers. You HAVE employemnt paying 32K, it is verfied by an employment letter and last years tax return and w2. You are temporarily reduced in income with a required reinstatement. The question may never even come up, but inform your fiancee in case it is asked.

Again, by the time of interview it may be academic.

[sjr09 155]

can someone explain the sponsor part to me.how would i go about doing this if i need to and who could do it?.is there any info on VJ?. i havent found any yet.

AOS

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=support

[karimcharleen 0]

also on the poverty guidlines i have just me and my son what level do i use? do i add my fiance and her daughter or go by a household of just 2 for now?

There is NO filing fee for affidavits of support for marraige based visas

For the interview you use the I-134 form. For AOS the I-864. Same standardsa apply to both.

Workman's compensation IS acceptable income if it is documented and check stubs are provided. The affidavit of support is not sent with the I-129f, it is presented at the interview many months down the road. A co-sponsor simply presents an additional I-134 with their supporting documents. For the AOS they complete the I-864 or I=864a if in your same household. They must be a US citizen or LPR o be a co-sponsor, additionally Manilla requires they be a close relative.

so those using a co-sponsor need to fill out BOTH i-134 and i-864 for any type of marriage based visa? (k-1 , k-3, cr1 & etc.)

Your household size is YOU, you FIANCEE and any children dependent on you or her combined. Your household size is 4 as you describe it.

ok wanted to make sure cause it says sponsers household size not anything about fiance or her family members.

so i wasnt sure if i add them or just me and my son.i already sent my I129 just asking for later on when i do get ready to send the information of my income.

Yes, you household size includes her after she immigrates, it is a sponsorship for her so she and her daughter count,

ok now im wondering should i get a sponsor,im on workmans comp and what im making on that isnt enough for poverty level .my last years taxes show i make way above that but not at the moment cause of the workmans cop.

First, you ARE the sponsor because you're the one whose petitioning. If you get someone else to help then you'll be getting a co-sponsor, or what USCIS calls a "joint sponsor". I believe the USCIS term is technically inaccurate because it implies they're combining or "joining" their income with yours in order to help you qualify (like a joint tax return), but that's not how it works. They have to qualify on their own.

The USCIS rules for the I-130 say you only need to make 100% of the poverty level for your household size to qualify, but the rules for I-864 (which is filed after your fiance arrives and you get married) requires 125% of the poverty level, unless you're active duty US military. Most consulates, who have absolute discretion over whether they believe your fiance will become a public charge, require you to meet the 125% threshold with the I-130 because this is the threshold you'll need to meet later.

The 125% threshold for a household size of 4 is $27,562 for 2009. It may go up slightly for 2010, which is when your fiance is likely to go to her interview. Will you be working again by then? If so, and your income will be adequate at that time, then don't worry about it. They do want to see tax records, but current income is what counts. If you won't be working by then, and your income does not meet the threshold then you may be able to make up the difference with assets, provided the assets are liquid (they can be converted to cash within 12 months), and they total at least 5X the difference between your income and the 125% poverty level. If you can't make the threshold with income AND assets, then you need a co-sponsor who can meet the the threshold.

Note that the household size for the co-sponsor includes his or her dependents PLUS your fiance and any children who are also being sponsored - it does not include you or your dependents.

Note that Manila has been known to deny applications with co-sponsors unless they believe there is a very low likelihood the co-sponsor would abandon their responsibility. Your chances are better if the co-sponsor is an immediate relative of yours, and lives with you.

Ok well i dont have any family that lives with or near me so cant do that,im hoping to be back to work by the time the interview happens.if i am back at work by then i only need a couple check stubs right?also dont i have to file a I 134? says i need to in he guide here i didnt know i needed to do a I 130 also. where do i find the I 130? so if i found someone who would co sponsor it may not help? my income on workmans comp is only going to fall just below the poverty line of the 125%.it will be $24,320.16.so what should i do to help thigs other than getting back to work.?

[Richard Webb 0]

You have posted in the K1 Fiance(e) visa section. If you are married to your fiancee then you would be best served by pursuing the CR-1. The form I-130 would be used for the K3/CR-1. Finace visa begins with you submitting a I-129F.

Please read through the guides to be sure that you are working on the proper forms. There are also example forms posted here on VJ to help.

Any person (US citizen or LPR) can be a co-sponsor, not just family. As stated before check with Manila as they have been known to not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa. You will use the I-134 for the K visa, then the I-864 for the Adjustment of Status after you marry (K visa) and she enters the US.

Line up the co-sponsor in case you can't get back into the job force. If you do land a new job then the co-sponsor is an insurance policy for you. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee success. You would like to have current income comfortably over the poverty number.

yes of course i posted in the K1 section why wouldnt i? i stated in beginning i filed for K1 visa.

i am not married to her yet.

i understand i file the I134 but others for some reason keep talking about a I130 paper.

i still have a job im just off work from injury.hence the workmans comp.so no need to look for new job mne is stiil there when i return.just wanted to know info on the sponsor.if i do find one i just have them fill out same I134? and get proof of income right?do they have to state on paper there co- sponsor or just fill it out and give proof?

A co-sponsor will also complete an I-134 just like you and provide documentation of income, just like you. I have read here that Manilla does not accept co-sponsors unless they are immediate family, but check with the consulate.

If you had to do an I-134 today, you could take your year to date income from your job and add the workman's comp to date. Divide by the number of months (to date) and multiply by 12. This is your current annual income. Back it up with check stubs. If you get back to your regular job, just state the regular annual base income.

i will have to check with manila then.i dont make enough on workmans comp cause the pay is not the same as if i was working. im an Electrician i make more while working.im losing a good amount of money being on workmans comp.which sucks.im not sure when i will be able to work im able to work light duty work but my boss has no light duty work for me to do so i get to stay home.i also dont have any family where i live they all live in another state.sad part is i have been off work since nov of last year so i have no ytd from my job.right now im making 24k when working i make around 32k.well guess i need to make the doctor decide what to do now so i can work.but i hoping to be back to work before the interview does happen i know i have time .

Co=sponsor can be anywhere in the USA if they are a family member (for Manilla) or anyone else for most consulates. Again, it will be some months before you need this information and at that point your 32K salary applies if you are back to work.

Also, remember, the public charge requirement is not so cut and dried as just making the minimum. If you had to fill out the I-134 today they MAY accept it as is, seeing that your position is held for you and the workman's comp. is a temporary reduction before being reinstated at your former wage. The consulates have wide latitude on this. How flexible Manilla is, I cannot say. If you had to do it today I would say attach your check stubs, state workman's comp forms and rules requiring you be reinstated. You could even claim your current income IS $32K and attach documentation to support that. As long as you do not misrepresent anything, it is not a problem. It is NOT a misrepresentation to say you are employed and have an income of 32K and then explain you are currently on workman's comp. Hopefully it will be a non-issue by then

Ah ok thats nice to hear.i do have last years w2 showing what i made then.my boss is going to glady sign a statement stating i have my job there and all the info for that.so my fiance could just inform them in the interview if needed that its a temporary thing?or i would write a statement with any proof i send in?also my family which lives in another state could still co-sponsor?if needed. want to make sure im reading this right. thanks for your help and understanding .

I wouldn't make this too complicated. Again, assuming you do the I-134 today and you have a letter from your boss verifying an position and salary of 32K, I would state this, attach recent check stubs, including workman's cop check stubs and a copy of your workman's comp papers. You HAVE employemnt paying 32K, it is verfied by an employment letter and last years tax return and w2. You are temporarily reduced in income with a required reinstatement. The question may never even come up, but inform your fiancee in case it is asked.

Again, by the time of interview it may be academic.

thanks again i think it will be fine based on what youve said and again i hope to be back to work by then. i appreciate all the info and help.

Edited June 12, 2009 by rwebb66