I-134 Affidavit of Support question

[kermie 0]

I was wondering if it is necessary that my fiancee (the petitioner) submits an affidavit of support if her father is already acting as my financial guarantor? The only reason I ask is that she is actually my dependant since she lost her job and so all money in and out of her own account comes from me. Also, if I wanted to get a co-sponsor just to be on the safe side, does this have to be someone actually in the United States? For instance if my father were also to fill out an additional affidavit of support with proof of his income/assets would that be acceptable?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Yes - the petitioner needs to submit one, regardless if you have a co-sponsor or not.

They are ultimately responsible for you. If her Father can cover the level needed, there should be no issue.

you may want to check with your consulate for their criteria regarding if you father can be used (looking at the form - only USC/LPR's/or people in the US with I-94's can sponsor using the I-134)

Edited March 8, 2010 by Bobby+Umit

[kermie 0]

Thanks Bobby! I thought the same thing as well looking at the form as it only seemed to be applicable for those already inside the United States. Her father is more than able to meet the minimum level needed so I don't think it should be a problem. It's always good to have an additional co-sponsor so I will check with the embassy.

If I am sufficiently sponsored/co-sponsored does this exempt me from having to provide details of my own financial situation? The only reason I ask is that over the last year I've been dealing with the closure of my business and have had to reach settlements with a couple of creditors. I don't see how there is anything wrong with this, however, I would rather not have to discuss any of this with a consulate if it can be avoided.

Edited March 8, 2010 by kermie

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thanks Bobby! I thought the same thing as well looking at the form as it only seemed to be applicable for those already inside the United States. Her father is more than able to meet the minimum level needed so I don't think it should be a problem. It's always good to have an additional co-sponsor so I will check with the embassy.

If I am sufficiently sponsored/co-sponsored does this exempt me from having to provide details of my own financial situation? The only reason I ask is that over the last year I've been dealing with the closure of my business and have had to reach settlements with a couple of creditors. I don't see how there is anything wrong with this, however, I would rather not have to discuss any of this with a consulate if it can be avoided.

I have never seen a case where the beneficiary needed to show financials other than if they were including them (income) towards their own support (say, the job continues once you immigrate, and will continue after you are in the US). (very rare)

Onus is on the petitioner to provide those juicy details. (or any other sponsors)

Edited March 8, 2010 by Bobby+Umit

[pushbrk 13,133]

I was wondering if it is necessary that my fiancee (the petitioner) submits an affidavit of support if her father is already acting as my financial guarantor? The only reason I ask is that she is actually my dependant since she lost her job and so all money in and out of her own account comes from me. Also, if I wanted to get a co-sponsor just to be on the safe side, does this have to be someone actually in the United States? For instance if my father were also to fill out an additional affidavit of support with proof of his income/assets would that be acceptable?

Your father cannot be a sponsor unless he's actually a USC or US permanent resident. Only one qualified cosponsor will be considered for a K visa.