Joint Sponsor and I-134/I-864 Form

[HoneyHummingbird 3]

Hi,

I am petitioning for a K-1 visa for my fiance in Nigeria. We received a 221g stating that we need a joint sponsor.

The language on the printout says:

A notarized joint sponsor form (I-134,I-864), most recent tax return and 6 most recent pay stubs.

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My sponsor is a long time family friend that has been retired for many years. He receives social security & pension benefits on a monthly basis deposited directly into the bank.

My sponsor has given me his IRS tax transcripts ('07 and '08) and his 2009 tax return with the required social security and pension income forms.

Even though his SSI and Pension income is more than enough, he said that he can also give me asset information thats already in his possession (stocks, life insurance).

Issue: My sponsor doesn't think he will be able to get the "pay stubs" because they are direct deposited and he doesn't want to deal with the hassle.

Are pay stubs necessary if my sponsor is retired?

Will the information my sponsor has given me be enough?

Does my sponsor have to fill out the I-134 or I-864?

I was thinking of sending both just to be safe. We will get the forms notarized because the 221g form we received requires it.

Thanks

[Nik+Heather 121]

Does he have any statements from the pension or social security which would state the monthly income? Backing that up with the bank statements showing the deposits might be helpful. Write a cover letter explaining the situation.