On Social Security Disability with no co-sponsors for I-134.

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I do not have the 125 % income needed for the I-134 form and I have no co-sponsors. Can we appeal this? He will get a job as soon as the EAD is approved, so he won't be a public charge in the U.S. He will be living with me as well. This is ridiculous. Anyone know what I can do to get this approved or if I can appeal this?

[TracyTN 237]

There is no 'appeal' for this - you have to be able to prove that the alien will not become a public charge when he lands on US soil.

If you cannot find a joint sponsor, then I'm not sure how you'll get the visa approved. There have been a FEW instances where they've accepted an alien's job offer in the US, but that certainly is not the norm - and each consulate views this differently. And it may be hard for him to find work when he is there.

FWIW, I happen to think this isn't ridiculous. I wouldn't expect the public at large to support my (now) husband just because we wanted him to emigrate here. If I could not have supported him, nor found a joint sponsor, I would have moved to the UK.

[Nik+Heather 121]

There is no 'appeal' for this - you have to be able to prove that the alien will not become a public charge when he lands on US soil.

If you cannot find a joint sponsor, then I'm not sure how you'll get the visa approved. There have been a FEW instances where they've accepted an alien's job offer in the US, but that certainly is not the norm - and each consulate views this differently. And it may be hard for him to find work when he is there.

FWIW, I happen to think this isn't ridiculous. I wouldn't expect the public at large to support my (now) husband just because we wanted him to emigrate here. If I could not have supported him, nor found a joint sponsor, I would have moved to the UK.

If you were going the CR-1 visa route, then a job offer for him in the US would probably help.

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I do not have the 125 % income needed for the I-134 form and I have no co-sponsors. Can we appeal this? He will get a job as soon as the EAD is approved, so he won't be a public charge in the U.S. He will be living with me as well. This is ridiculous. Anyone know what I can do to get this approved or if I can appeal this?

You can also use asets to qualify. The assets are considered at a 3:1 ratio ($3 in assets = $1 income). See the form I-864 instructions (same criteria as the I-134) for a better explanation of asset valuation.

Also this FAQ can help answer some questions >> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/in...83.html#_Assets

[TracyTN 237]

If you were going the CR-1 visa route, then a job offer for him in the US would probably help.

Oh is that the deal? I just remembered hearing it - wasn't sure what visa was involved. It probably does make more sense for a CR1.

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This is ridiculous. Anyone know what I can do to get this approved or if I can appeal this?

Those of us who would be paying to support your beneficiary would tend to disagree that there's anything ridiculous about requiring a qualifying sponsor for an immigrant. Your foreign loved one does not have a right to US taxpayer support. If your SSDI and any liquid assets do not qualify you to sponsor an immigrant, you'll need a qualified sponsor's WILLING assistance in order to secure the privilege of living in the USA.