I-864 v I-134?

[wjun1083 0]

I had a question about the affidavit of support. We're applying for a K-1 visa and I (the petitioner) have filled out the I-134. We recently received our letter for our interview appointment (yay!) but in the instructions it includes that the original I-864 should be brought to the interview. Is there a difference between the I-134 and I-864? Am I supposed to fill out an I-864 and then send that along as well?

Thanks

[Audy_Rob 26]

I had a question about the affidavit of support. We're applying for a K-1 visa and I (the petitioner) have filled out the I-134. We recently received our letter for our interview appointment (yay!) but in the instructions it includes that the original I-864 should be brought to the interview. Is there a difference between the I-134 and I-864? Am I supposed to fill out an I-864 and then send that along as well?

Thanks

No, the I-134 is used for a K-1 Visa whereas the I-864 is used for AOS. Here at the Argentinian Embassy website:

http://argentina.usembassy.gov/consular-pdfs/k1-k3-instruction-package.pdf

I have read through the instructions for the K-1/K-3 document submission. It says;

"(___)14. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: You must submit any evidence which will show that you and members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. Visa petitioner (US Citizen) will have to complete form I-134. If the petitioner does not qualify as a sponsor, a Joint-Sponsor should ALSO be presented (any US Citizen living in the US or Legal Permanent Resident), who will also have to complete form I-134...."

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It clearly states to submit the I-134 and lists the required supporting documentation. The nice thing about this web site is it also clearly states that they accept a joint sponsor.

Good luck.

[Otto 83]

**Topic may be better suited in "US Embassy/Consulate Discussion" rather than K-1 Proc.; moving thread there.