I-134 compliance without a job?

[rogerj 0]

I am currently unemployed, and visiting in China with my fiancee', awaiting approval of her I-129F. In anticipation of completing the I-134, I wonder if existing assets and bank balance will suffice in lieu of a paycheck? Anyone with information or experience here?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Do your savings/assets equal 3x $18,212?

From what I have seen, China is very hard on interviews - I don't know if savings/assets will work.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I am currently unemployed, and visiting in China with my fiancee', awaiting approval of her I-129F. In anticipation of completing the I-134, I wonder if existing assets and bank balance will suffice in lieu of a paycheck? Anyone with information or experience here?

Yes. Assets need to be 3x times the needed income level. If your income is -0- you need about $60,000 in assets to make up for it. Assets must be able to be converted to cash within one year and cause a hardship to the family. Also, only the net value of assets count. Retirment funds can be used BUT the amount will be reduced by any penalties for early withdrawl. You need to provide statements and policies or early withdrawl, appraisals for real estate (tax assessments will work) and mortgage statements showing current amount owed. It is basically a can of worms that is not desireable to open, but you can do it. You can also use a co-sponsor at most consulates.

[payxibka 10,045]

moving to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

You are almost there and now you have to deal with the embassy. This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here.

[daboyz 36]

I am currently unemployed, and visiting in China with my fiancee', awaiting approval of her I-129F. In anticipation of completing the I-134, I wonder if existing assets and bank balance will suffice in lieu of a paycheck? Anyone with information or experience here?

What is your 2008 income?

[rogerj 0]

2008 w-2 was over $75,000.

[rogerj 0]

I am still in China with Hui. Her interview is in 3 weeks, and I need clarity. My cash assets verified by bank letter exceed $75,000, personal property that can be liquidated without hardship exceeds 3x the 125% poverty level, and equity in real estate is documented over $175,000. From all I have read, this should suffice. Am I OK?

[Darnell 8,478]

YUP - you will be OK.

BUT.

Whatever documents you get in to PROVE this, make sure they are notarized or AUDITED by a CPA.

GOOD LUCK !