Would my Dad or my sister be a better co-sponser?

[Clinton76 0]

Hello everyone, I've filed a K-1 visa and will be using a co-sponer, I'm just wondering who would be a better co-sponser. My Dad whom I live with or my sister who lives in the same town and makes more money? I have a disability and will be getting disability checks soon, but they won't be enough to meet the income requirments, i'm sure...

[sachinky 464]

Whoever makes more money and has a smaller household size.

If it's your dad, then he will an I-864A.

If it's your sister, she will fill an I-864 since she lives in a separate household.

You, regardless of income, will file an I-864.

[Clinton76 0]

Whoever makes more money and has a smaller household size.

If it's your dad, then he will an I-864A.

If it's your sister, she will fill an I-864 since she lives in a separate household.

You, regardless of income, will file an I-864.

Ok, that would be my sister than! thanks!!!

[edp333 9]

Did you notice the OP is a K1 petitioner and not a CR1?

[mrsean 4]

i think PI consulate doesnt let people use co-sponser on k1

[journey4life 0]

These income issues are funny it seems , maybe its not worth the trouble if its going to create a hardship.

[sachinky 464]

Oops sorry. I didn't realize you were going for a K-1.

Disregard my earlier advice.

For K-1s, it is upto the consulate to accept joint sponsors.

[marklovetina 52]

hello vj fam!!, i am looking for a thread similar like this one... this is the STORY: they are not yet filing the k1.. and now he lost his job... and he wants to get a co-sponsor... i dont know more about this one co-sponsoring... on the earlier post above co-sponsor for k1 in the US embassy manila is not accepted...? only if their petition is in CR1? am i right?... pls. enlighten me about co-sponsoring its not for me but for my friend... uhmm hope someone can post about my quiry, thank u in advance....

Edited May 16, 2010 by godsgift

[Fudpukker 18]

A co-sponsor is acceptable for a K-1 and a I-134 will be used not a I-864, will someone please care to chime in if i am incorrect ?

[rhowin 0]

A co-sponsor is acceptable for a K-1 and a I-134 will be used not a I-864, will someone please care to chime in if i am incorrect ?

that should be correct because I had a co-sponsor for my fiance about 5yrs ago...i used the form i-134 & had no problems whatsoever

[marklovetina 52]

that should be correct because I had a co-sponsor for my fiance about 5yrs ago...i used the form i-134 & had no problems whatsoever

thank's rhowin... so meaning it will be ok to have a co-sponsor on k1 petition here in the US embassy manila.. and it will not be a problem even they will just starting the process... uhmmmm.. ok will tell my friend to PM u so he will have ideas about filing co-sponsor... tnx...

[Clinton76 0]

thank's rhowin... so meaning it will be ok to have a co-sponsor on k1 petition here in the US embassy manila.. and it will not be a problem even they will just starting the process... uhmmmm.. ok will tell my friend to PM u so he will have ideas about filing co-sponsor... tnx...

They will accept a co-sponser, but would be best if it's a close relitive. I'm having my sister co-sponser, I have to fill out a I-134 and the co-sponser needs to fill out a I-864, because its a leagal contract where the I-134 is not and they just want to make sure you won't become a public charge..

[Fudpukker 18]

From my understanding a I-134 is what is needed for the sponsor to fill up prior to the interviews of the I-129f applicant and a I-864 is what is needed when the I-129f applicant is here in the USA and applying for a AOS.

Will someone please clarify this ?

[marklovetina 52]

They will accept a co-sponser, but would be best if it's a close relitive. I'm having my sister co-sponser, I have to fill out a I-134 and the co-sponser needs to fill out a I-864, because its a leagal contract where the I-134 is not and they just want to make sure you won't become a public charge..

yeah tnx clinton, i already sent him this thread and maybe he will PM u and rhowin about this matter... i think his daughter is the one who will co-sponsor....

[Clinton76 0]

From my understanding a I-134 is what is needed for the sponsor to fill up prior to the interviews of the I-129f applicant and a I-864 is what is needed when the I-129f applicant is here in the USA and applying for a AOS.

Will someone please clarify this ?

Yes the sponser needs to fill out a I-134 and the co-sponser needs to fill out a I-864 and not a I-134 for the interview! This is what the visa company told me and here is a letter from the embassy in manila. Hope this helps you!!!

Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States , will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor’s motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor’s relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.