Providing and filling the I-134 Affidavit of Support form.

[Nishi 0]

Hello Everyone,

My question is relating to the I-134 Affidavit of Support form. During the process when I had filed the K-1 petition for my fiance, I was working. However things have changed at the present moment, I am no longer working and hence I cannot show proof of work or show pay stubs. I know that I can have a co-sponsor, however I dont have any one who could be a co-sponsor for me. However during the course of my work, I was able to save a good amount of money, and I can show that as proof by providing my fiance with a copies of my bank statements, as well as assets (home) that I own. I hoping that these would be ok in terms of filing out form I-134.

I am in the process of collecting all the documents to send to my fiance, In the "Step-by-Step Guide on Filing a K-1", the following "Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy." I have to send documentary proof in terms of the G-325A applications and proof of ongoing relationship. Am I right?

Can someone help me with answers.

Thank You

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hello Everyone,

My question is relating to the I-134 Affidavit of Support form. During the process when I had filed the K-1 petition for my fiance, I was working. However things have changed at the present moment, I am no longer working and hence I cannot show proof of work or show pay stubs. I know that I can have a co-sponsor, however I dont have any one who could be a co-sponsor for me. However during the course of my work, I was able to save a good amount of money, and I can show that as proof by providing my fiance with a copies of my bank statements, as well as assets (home) that I own. I hoping that these would be ok in terms of filing out form I-134.

I am in the process of collecting all the documents to send to my fiance, In the "Step-by-Step Guide on Filing a K-1", the following "Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy." I have to send documentary proof in terms of the G-325A applications and proof of ongoing relationship. Am I right?

Can someone help me with answers.

Thank You

Do you have 5X the amount needed in savings or in assets you can easily convert? (also - how much do you owe on the house, and how much would you make if you sold it? - you can only use that last value, not the value of the house) (You would need 5x since the benificiary is not your spouse)

If you cannot make this level, you will need a co-sponsor, showing you had a job, and you have some money, will not be enough.

On your second question, yes - but I sent copies, not originals.

[Nishi 0]

Do you have 5X the amount needed in savings or in assets you can easily convert? (also - how much do you owe on the house, and how much would you make if you sold it? - you can only use that last value, not the value of the house) (You would need 5x since the benificiary is not your spouse)

If you cannot make this level, you will need a co-sponsor, showing you had a job, and you have some money, will not be enough.

On your second question, yes - but I sent copies, not originals.

Hi Bobby+Umit,

In terms of savings in the bank I have 25,000 dollars, and I still have $147,000 in mortgage that needs to be paid and would make $300,000 if I sold my house. Hope this helps.

Also Bobby, when putting the documents together is it ok if I bind all the documents. This to make sure that the documents dont get damaged if I send them loose.

Thanks,

Nishi

[Nishi 0]

Also, I have made copies of the taxes that I filed for 2007, 2008, and 2009 fiscal year. Do I have to make copies of W2's as well?

Thanks

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Well - if your short of income, you would need 5 X the amount missing (2009 poverty level @ 125% is 18,212 @ 100% it's $14,570) so those values are $91,060 and $72,850, respectfully needed in cash/savings.

If you sold your house, your profit would be around $153,000 roughly, so that would be a good asset IMO.

They may take it, but from the info I have read, a co-sponsor still may be needed (they look at the future earnings too, not just the present). Since your not really working now - that could be more bad in their eyes.

I didn't really bind the documents I sent, I just used a paperclip. Never staple anything unless ask to do so.

If you send your 1040's, you will need to include their corresponding W-2's/1099's as appropriate.

I would suggest getting your tax transcripts from the IRS, they are easier to send/read by the embassy, and saves you the headache of including everything. (you can call the IRS and get them free)

Edited March 19, 2010 by Bobby+Umit

[Nishi 0]

Hi Bobby+Umit,

Thanks for your response. In that case, I will get a co-sponsor just not to run into any issues. Also relating to the 1040's, I have already taken copies of all the W2's, and the 1099's. Hope that would work. I will not bind those, as you mentioned.

Also Bobby+Umit when I have a co-sponsor, do I need their tax returns as well? If yes can I just show one year tax return or do I need past three years tax returns as well?

Thanks for your help,

Nishi

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Hi Bobby+Umit,

Thanks for your response. In that case, I will get a co-sponsor just not to run into any issues. Also relating to the 1040's, I have already taken copies of all the W2's, and the 1099's. Hope that would work. I will not bind those, as you mentioned.

Also Bobby+Umit when I have a co-sponsor, do I need their tax returns as well? If yes can I just show one year tax return or do I need past three years tax returns as well?

Thanks for your help,

Nishi

They should provide the same evidence requested by the form/embassy as you would send.

It's usually better to give more information then less, IMO, but you can usually go with just one, again, it's up to the form instructions (which state one, but more if needed to help the case) or the embassy instructions.

[Nishi 0]

Thanks "Bobby+Umit" you have been a big help.

Nishi