K1 Filer - what is the difference between I-134 and I-864

[Mozzer1972 7]

Hi,

My fiance received the letter from the HCMC US consulate. It told her to download the instructions for packet for IV instead of instruction for K.

Instruction for K pdf shows we need I-134 but instructions for packet IV shows we need I-864.

Does anyone know the difference between these forms? Are both OK for K-1 Visa?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The I 134 is usually used for a K1 affidavit of support and requires 100% of the poverty line the I 864 requires 125% and is needed for AOS. Some consulates use the higher level upfront knowing you need to reach it for AOS.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi,

My fiance received the letter from the HCMC US consulate. It told her to download the instructions for packet for IV instead of instruction for K.

Instruction for K pdf shows we need I-134 but instructions for packet IV shows we need I-864.

Does anyone know the difference between these forms? Are both OK for K-1 Visa?

IV = Immigrant Visa

K-1 is a NON immigrant visa (NIV)

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Hi,

My fiance received the letter from the HCMC US consulate. It told her to download the instructions for packet for IV instead of instruction for K.

Instruction for K pdf shows we need I-134 but instructions for packet IV shows we need I-864.

Does anyone know the difference between these forms? Are both OK for K-1 Visa?

I strongly suspect they told you to download the wrong packet. Send an email to the consulate and ask that they clarify this. Expect a couple of weeks before you get a response. I haven't heard of any K1 visa applicants at the consulate in HCMC being asked for an I-864 lately.

It's against DoS policy to require an I-864 for a K visa, even though there are a few consulates that do it.

[Mozzer1972 7]

I strongly suspect they told you to download the wrong packet. Send an email to the consulate and ask that they clarify this. Expect a couple of weeks before you get a response. I haven't heard of any K1 visa applicants at the consulate in HCMC being asked for an I-864 lately.

It's against DoS policy to require an I-864 for a K visa, even though there are a few consulates that do it.

Thank you, Jim. I thought so. I am sending an email now. One quick question... My fiance is heading to the HCMC consulate window on Monday to turn in the DS-230 Part 1 and DS-2001. I noticed that the IV instructions and the K Instructions have a slightly differenct version of the DS-2001. Would you recommend I have her turn in the K version even though the letter said to follow the IV version?

Appreciate your advice.