Bank account details for I-134

[Simon and Janet 6]

hey guys,

For our I-134 form the sponsors salary is around $20,000 which is a little above the 100% requirement used for the Sydney consulate. However the current balance of the bank account is pretty low, and i wondered if it was worth me (beneficiary) depositing some of my money into that account to boost that up for the form? Considering i'll probably be putting my money into that account anyway once i move over to the U.S...... i was wondering if this would be acceptable or do you consider it not such a good idea?

Thanks.

[thepizzadude 26]

Not such a good idea...if the minimums are met then it won't be a problem and there is no need to supply bank account information.

Although Australia is probably not in the countries that this may be looked upon with suspicion, as in giving money to get a visa, it still is probably not such a good idea.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

hey guys,

For our I-134 form the sponsors salary is around $20,000 which is a little above the 100% requirement used for the Sydney consulate. However the current balance of the bank account is pretty low, and i wondered if it was worth me (beneficiary) depositing some of my money into that account to boost that up for the form? Considering i'll probably be putting my money into that account anyway once i move over to the U.S...... i was wondering if this would be acceptable or do you consider it not such a good idea?

Thanks.

If his income is sufficient, bank balance is irrelevent. If you wish to also list the bank balance as assets, it will be valued at 1/3 vs. income. $30,000 in the bank equals $10,000 in income. If you have a substanstial amount to deposit, yes, it would look better, but probably isn't necessary. If it is only 2-3000, it will not make any appreciable difference anyway. If you do this have your fiacne obtain a bank letter which lists the total deposits for the last 12 months, rather than give bank statements. The consulates PREFER a bank letter and it doesn't draw attention to a large deposit which can raise red flags.

[Kittyfang 6]

hey guys,

For our I-134 form the sponsors salary is around $20,000 which is a little above the 100% requirement used for the Sydney consulate. However the current balance of the bank account is pretty low, and i wondered if it was worth me (beneficiary) depositing some of my money into that account to boost that up for the form? Considering i'll probably be putting my money into that account anyway once i move over to the U.S...... i was wondering if this would be acceptable or do you consider it not such a good idea?

Thanks.

If his income is sufficient, bank balance is irrelevent. If you wish to also list the bank balance as assets, it will be valued at 1/3 vs. income. $30,000 in the bank equals $10,000 in income. If you have a substanstial amount to deposit, yes, it would look better, but probably isn't necessary. If it is only 2-3000, it will not make any appreciable difference anyway. If you do this have your fiacne obtain a bank letter which lists the total deposits for the last 12 months, rather than give bank statements. The consulates PREFER a bank letter and it doesn't draw attention to a large deposit which can raise red flags.

Maybe someone can correct me, but I taught that the income was the only thing they looked as far as a sponsor is concerned.

[thepizzadude 26]

Maybe someone can correct me, but I taught that the income was the only thing they looked as far as a sponsor is concerned.

No they look at many aspects to qualify you if you want them too. If you have a ton of money in the bank or large equity in your home or a big 401k plan balance and can show it you could probably qualify without an income at all, it just depends on the consulate and the $$$ we would be talking about.

[Kittyfang 6]

Maybe someone can correct me, but I taught that the income was the only thing they looked as far as a sponsor is concerned.

No they look at many aspects to qualify you if you want them too. If you have a ton of money in the bank or large equity in your home or a big 401k plan balance and can show it you could probably qualify without an income at all, it just depends on the consulate and the $$$ we would be talking about.

Mmm here's hoping that AoS from visitor isn't as demanding... We're broke! lol