K1 I-134 Self-Sponsorship Query

[pushbrk 12,877]

Push--I have a question for you. What if the dad filled in his I-864 (as the joint sponsor) and included his wife's income as his household member? Then she completes an I-864A to give her permission for dad to count her income on his I-864. Is that a valid way to count their combined income in your opinion? Just wondering.

Yes, if they need to combine income to qualify, that's how you do it but it's not a matter of permission. It's a contract. I suggest all concerned "read" it.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

This is incomplete. The wife counts whether they file jointly or not and all children under 21 count no matter where they live or whether they appear on the tax return.

To the OP, the co-sponsor states only their own income, not the joint income and then documents it. A tax transcript won't work for this because it shows joint income. Instead, use a complete tax return with all W2 and 1099 forms so it's clear which income belongs to which individual.

Thanks for clarifying.

[Yellowhead 12]

I guess I can throw my own question in here too...

We are having joint sponsorship by my fiance's father, who is also married with his wife on the same tax return. For this, what is the best course of action for preparing the I-134?

Also, is there any special information that needs to notify the consulate of the joint sponsorship, aside from two I-134's? Any info appreciated.

[SunDrop 59]

I guess I can throw my own question in here too...

We are having joint sponsorship by my fiance's father, who is also married with his wife on the same tax return. For this, what is the best course of action for preparing the I-134?

Also, is there any special information that needs to notify the consulate of the joint sponsorship, aside from two I-134's? Any info appreciated.

Does your fiance's father's income meet the 125% of the poverty line for his household size + the beneficiary/ies? If so, only your fiance and his father will need to complete I-134s and provide supporting documentation. Since your fiance doesn't meet requirements, don't sweat getting too much evidence(like a letter or months and months of paystubs) since he doesn't qualify. Transcripts for the last 3 years will suffice and a couple of recent paystubs, to show that is his declared and current income.

London isn't too concerned about I-134s, in my personal experience, since it's not legally binding. That's quoting the CO that interviewed us, who didn't want any of the evidence from Ry, only our co-sponsor's. They apparently want to see that you have considered how you will be sponsored when you get to the I-864 stage. This isn't to say that you shouldn't have all the necessary documentation with you (for your sponsor and co-sponsor) just in case your CO is more pedantic