I 134 social security question

[Steve64 1]

Hi, I hope some of you knowledgeable people out there can help me with these questions. I`m preparing to start the K-1 fiance Visa process. I`ve been on Social security disability for about 4 years. Because I`m on Social security disability my minor daughter, whom I have sole custody of also receives a benefit every month. Am I able to count that towards my household income on the I-134 ? If I can that would definitely put me past the 125% poverty requirement. Also I have a condo where I live that is paid in full. Does immigration consider this when determining if I am eligible ? I have about $3000 in savings in the bank for a few years now that I haven`t had to touch. I do have a credit card with about a $2000 balance. Any info is greatly appreciated!

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

If you're receiving SSDI then it's qualifying income. If it's SSI then it's not.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi, I hope some of you knowledgeable people out there can help me with these questions. I`m preparing to start the K-1 fiance Visa process. I`ve been on Social security disability for about 4 years. Because I`m on Social security disability my minor daughter, whom I have sole custody of also receives a benefit every month. Am I able to count that towards my household income on the I-134 ? If I can that would definitely put me past the 125% poverty requirement. Also I have a condo where I live that is paid in full. Does immigration consider this when determining if I am eligible ? I have about $3000 in savings in the bank for a few years now that I haven`t had to touch. I do have a credit card with about a $2000 balance. Any info is greatly appreciated!

If your daughters benefit is paid to YOU it counts for you. If it is paid to your daughter, it does not. The I-134 has no provision for combining incomes. Your daughter counts in your family size in any case.

Your condo would be considered an asset. You need an appraisal and a statement or deed showing it is paid in full. The value is then divided by 3 for a family visa to arrive at the value of income that the asset offsets. An asset of $30,000 for example, offsets $10,000 in income. Bank balances are assets also. Credit cards have no bearing whatsoever, good or bad. There is no credit check and there is no calculation of other expenses except family size and gross income.

[Steve64 1]

If your daughters benefit is paid to YOU it counts for you. If it is paid to your daughter, it does not. The I-134 has no provision for combining incomes. Your daughter counts in your family size in any case.

Your condo would be considered an asset. You need an appraisal and a statement or deed showing it is paid in full. The value is then divided by 3 for a family visa to arrive at the value of income that the asset offsets. An asset of $30,000 for example, offsets $10,000 in income. Bank balances are assets also. Credit cards have no bearing whatsoever, good or bad. There is no credit check and there is no calculation of other expenses except family size and gross income.

Thanks Gary that is some good info you gave me. My daughters social security disability payment is paid to me but her name is also there. I`m assuming that this disqualifies the income. Maybe I will add a attachment sheet to the I 134 showing this. I doubt they will count it towards my income but Im guessing it wont hurt to try.