I-134 Affidavit of Support

[ChoKevin 0]

Hello all,

I am ready to begin Filing the K1 Process and all should be good to go, except that I do not meet the 125% Poverty Guidelines. This is do to a Disability in which Social Security pays me a fixed income under the SSI/SSDI Program. I am aware of the Value of Assets option, but even though I own outright all my Assets, this seems iffy' at $3 to every $1.00. I have heard talk of having a certain amount of money in the bank is an option and that Posting a "Bond" is another option. But I can find no concrete answers and I am trying to save going to an attorney as a last chance scenario. So I am stuck, I don't think I should start the Process without this issues resolved. I would hate to file and head straight into a Denial.

If anyone has info., suggestions, or can point me in the right direction you will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin & Ardith

[Tahoma 2,292]

Hi Kevin...

In addition to your income and your assets, you also could use a co-sponsor.

~ Tahoma

[Otto 83]

Well - how about for starters - what is your minimum requirement for your household size? And what is your income? (or what amount is your shortfall between the two if you don't want to disclose either of the above.)

(Co-Sponsor is also an option.)

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Hello all,

I am ready to begin Filing the K1 Process and all should be good to go, except that I do not meet the 125% Poverty Guidelines. This is do to a Disability in which Social Security pays me a fixed income under the SSI/SSDI Program. I am aware of the Value of Assets option, but even though I own outright all my Assets, this seems iffy' at $3 to every $1.00. I have heard talk of having a certain amount of money in the bank is an option and that Posting a "Bond" is another option. But I can find no concrete answers and I am trying to save going to an attorney as a last chance scenario. So I am stuck, I don't think I should start the Process without this issues resolved. I would hate to file and head straight into a Denial.

If anyone has info., suggestions, or can point me in the right direction you will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin & Ardith

If you are on disability, you will encounter a few more problems than not having enough income. They will take a serious look at your bonafides to make sure you are not just exchanging a green card for a live-in caregiver. Just some advice, and a heads-up.

Edited June 21, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[Cherry&Ed 4]

Hello all,

I am ready to begin Filing the K1 Process and all should be good to go, except that I do not meet the 125% Poverty Guidelines. This is do to a Disability in which Social Security pays me a fixed income under the SSI/SSDI Program. I am aware of the Value of Assets option, but even though I own outright all my Assets, this seems iffy' at $3 to every $1.00. I have heard talk of having a certain amount of money in the bank is an option and that Posting a "Bond" is another option. But I can find no concrete answers and I am trying to save going to an attorney as a last chance scenario. So I am stuck, I don't think I should start the Process without this issues resolved. I would hate to file and head straight into a Denial.

If anyone has info., suggestions, or can point me in the right direction you will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin & Ardith

If you are on disability, you will encounter a few more problems than not having enough income. They will take a serious look at your bonafides to make sure you are not just exchanging a green card for a live-in caregiver. Just some advice, and a heads-up.

[edp333 9]

Many US Citizens on disability have been approved at Manila (USEM). The most common reference is $5 in assets to each dollar short in the 125% of poverty level, but I have not seen this in writing from the USCIS or DOS.

I was on disability and attending college when my wife was approved at USEM.

Edited June 22, 2009 by edp333

[ChoKevin 0]

Well - how about for starters - what is your minimum requirement for your household size? And what is your income? (or what amount is your shortfall between the two if you don't want to disclose either of the above.)

(Co-Sponsor is also an option.)

Thanks for the response. I forgot to include my main problem in meeting the Poverty Guidelins, we also do not have a co-sponsor, that would solve our problem. To reply to your two questions on my income. I recieve Approx. $16, 800.00 annually from Social Security's SSI/SSDI Disability Program. My household size will be 2, making the magic number to meet $18,212.00.

All advice welcome!

Thanks,

Kevin & Ardith

[ChoKevin 0]

Hello all,

I am ready to begin Filing the K1 Process and all should be good to go, except that I do not meet the 125% Poverty Guidelines. This is do to a Disability in which Social Security pays me a fixed income under the SSI/SSDI Program. I am aware of the Value of Assets option, but even though I own outright all my Assets, this seems iffy' at $3 to every $1.00. I have heard talk of having a certain amount of money in the bank is an option and that Posting a "Bond" is another option. But I can find no concrete answers and I am trying to save going to an attorney as a last chance scenario. So I am stuck, I don't think I should start the Process without this issues resolved. I would hate to file and head straight into a Denial.

If anyone has info., suggestions, or can point me in the right direction you will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Kevin & Ardith

If you are on disability, you will encounter a few more problems than not having enough income. They will take a serious look at your bonafides to make sure you are not just exchanging a green card for a live-in caregiver. Just some advice, and a heads-up.

Thanks for the heads up, but got that one covered already. Mounds of Medical Documentation and although I am considered Disabled I do not require a care giver and can function in society on my own. Paper work already prepapred for this including the fact I did not become disabled until after I met my Fiance'.

[ChoKevin 0]

Many US Citizens on disability have been approved at Manila (USEM). The most common reference is $5 in assets to each dollar short in the 125% of poverty level, but I have not seen this in writing from the USCIS or DOS.

I was on disability and attending college when my wife was approved at USEM.

thanks for the response. Wow $5 - $1 is big. But you said they didn't apply it to you. You were on disability & in school. Is there anyway you can expand on this? Do you know why they passed this? Are there some exceptions to the rule that got you approved? What did you show on your Affidavit of Support? You can send me a private message on that last question if it is to personal. This is not the first time I have heard of the Manila (USEM) being overlooking the Poverty Guideline Rules.

If you found an edge on this I would love to know. But it could have been luck or they were pushing paper work thru as they were to backed up.

Take Care,

Kevin & Ardith