Affidavit of support - I-134

[David & Beth 1]

Hello everyone,

My U.S. Fiancé is Navy retired, and he got retirement for disability. So, since then, he hasnt been paying tax returns. He receives his retirement tho SS and VA (Veterans administration). So, he´s about to fill the I-134 form, and like part of the attached documents, to proof enough income, he wants send these documents from the retirements, beyond the amount informations of his bank account. Would it be enough?

[Inky 1,111]

Does he meet the requirements of the poverty guidelines?

for a house 2 people its $18,212.

Im not sure if he qualifies for the military 100% because hes retired, you may need to call the military hotline and ask them.

He may also need to provide proof as to why he doesnt have to file taxes.

[David & Beth 1]

Hey Inky,

Why porvety guideline? He makes over 50k a year.

And he got 100% disability through VA. He has MS - Multiple Sclerosis.

And since he got 100% disability, he doesnt need pay taxes.

But, i´m in doubt, if these documents are enough.

Does he meet the requirements of the poverty guidelines?

for a house 2 people its $18,212.

Im not sure if he qualifies for the military 100% because hes retired, you may need to call the military hotline and ask them.

He may also need to provide proof as to why he doesnt have to file taxes.

[Inky 1,111]

The I-864 and the I-134 both have poverty guidelines that have to be met.

On the guide it actually does say active duty military so i dont think he qualifys for the 100% and he will need to make the 125% mark but he seems to make the mark!

I realize he doesnt need to file them but the embassy may need to see a reason as to why he doesnt file because you are to include a copy of your taxs for the last 3 years including W2s.

Heres the poverty guideline chart. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[David & Beth 1]

Yeah, he makes over the 125% porverty guide.

Well, i sent a e-mail to the consulate here asking about it. Waiting for their responses.

The I-864 and the I-134 both have poverty guidelines that have to be met.

On the guide it actually does say active duty military so i dont think he qualifys for the 100% and he will need to make the 125% mark but he seems to make the mark!

I realize he doesnt need to file them but the embassy may need to see a reason as to why he doesnt file because you are to include a copy of your taxs for the last 3 years including W2s.

Heres the poverty guideline chart. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[-teRe- 9]

hi everyone! when should this be affidavit of support be filed? my fiance didn't include this in our I-129f application because it the instructions in filling up that form didn't require that it should be submitted together with it. But we have yet to receive any notice from the USCIS too that we need to submit it/and or any additional documents they need so i presume my fiance did it correctly. I think the said affidavit will be material on the interview at the US Consulate int he host country, although not really sure about this. Please share your views and experience. I would be glad to hear it. Thanks much!

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

Your fiancé is correct. The I-129f is just the petition to file a visa, you don't need the I-134 Affidavit of Support until the actual visa interview at the foreign US consulate.

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

sorry, double post

Edited November 22, 2010 by rebelliousheart

[-teRe- 9]

Your fiancé is correct. The I-129f is just the petition to file a visa, you don't need the I-134 Affidavit of Support until the actual visa interview at the foreign US consulate.

thank you!

btw, how long did it take you guys before you got the NOA2? just curious, been waiting for 4 mos and 5 days now, and our case is still in the "Initial Review" sometimes i wonder if it will ever change, haha..,it's been like forever. Thanks again!

[payxibka 10,047]

moving thread to:

US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here.

[Kristy S 13]

thank you!

btw, how long did it take you guys before you got the NOA2? just curious, been waiting for 4 mos and 5 days now, and our case is still in the "Initial Review" sometimes i wonder if it will ever change, haha..,it's been like forever. Thanks again!

here's a handy timeline for you to look at, helps me stay sane realizing that they are actually approving something (even though the last 5 approved were AFTER my noa1 date, lol)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?visa=1&form=1&scenter=1&option=3&sortby=2

[-teRe- 9]

here's a handy timeline for you to look at, helps me stay sane realizing that they are actually approving something (even though the last 5 approved were AFTER my noa1 date, lol)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?visa=1&form=1&scenter=1&option=3&sortby=2

Thank you so much for that Kristy! I felt a bit of relief, too bad for me, they have only approved until July 14, 2010 (NOA1) mine is July 17,2010..3 days after. haha. Btw, when did u have your NOA1?

Thanks again! Hope our case is next in line.