Concerns over affidavit of support

[Gocka 17]

Oh last thing, im getting confused with the I-134 and the I-864 they are both the affidavit of support but some places I read say to use the 134 others the 864??

[payxibka 10,045]

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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.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Oh last thing, im getting confused with the I-134 and the I-864 they are both the affidavit of support but some places I read say to use the 134 others the 864??

The I-134 is used in the process of obtaining the K1 visa. Later, after marriage, you'll file to adjust the visa holder's status. In that filing, you'll include an I-864.

[Gocka 17]

The I-134 is used in the process of obtaining the K1 visa. Later, after marriage, you'll file to adjust the visa holder's status. In that filing, you'll include an I-864.

Yes I have noticed that for the K-1 it says to use the I-134 but I need to use a co sponsor, and only the I-864 has sections aplicable to a co sponsor the I-134 doesnt have a means to use one on it. They seem to be for the same purpose. I dont know these thngs are so confusing

[pushbrk 12,883]

Yes I have noticed that for the K-1 it says to use the I-134 but I need to use a co sponsor, and only the I-864 has sections aplicable to a co sponsor the I-134 doesnt have a means to use one on it. They seem to be for the same purpose. I dont know these thngs are so confusing

If you are using a cosponsor to obtain the visa, submit an I-134 from the primary sponsor and another from the cosponsor.

[Gocka 17]

Id like to bump this up because I feel my petition is going to get aproved soon and im still uneasy about this I-134.

I really need an answer from someone very expirienced in this matter.

So plain and simple I have $0 income, nada, Im in my last semeter of college for accounting and will be employed by the summer, but im pretty sure my petition will be aprouved within a month. So my question is, If I get a co-sponsor it will be my mother who curently claims me as a dependent, Her income yearly is around 35,000 which when factoring in her, my brother, myself, and my spouse( who the k1 is for) she is still over the requirement which i think would be 27,000.

Is that enough to ensure visa aprouval?

Does it matter that I have $0 income, as long as my co sponsor can cover the whole thing?

Or does it look really really bad that I dont make any money.

How strict are they about such matters?

Have people who have been on this forum longer seen people denied based on this type of issue?

What advice can you give me?

[pushbrk 12,883]

Id like to bump this up because I feel my petition is going to get aproved soon and im still uneasy about this I-134.

I really need an answer from someone very expirienced in this matter.

So plain and simple I have $0 income, nada, Im in my last semeter of college for accounting and will be employed by the summer, but im pretty sure my petition will be aprouved within a month. So my question is, If I get a co-sponsor it will be my mother who curently claims me as a dependent, Her income yearly is around 35,000 which when factoring in her, my brother, myself, and my spouse( who the k1 is for) she is still over the requirement which i think would be 27,000.

Is that enough to ensure visa aprouval?

Does it matter that I have $0 income, as long as my co sponsor can cover the whole thing?

Or does it look really really bad that I dont make any money.

How strict are they about such matters?

Have people who have been on this forum longer seen people denied based on this type of issue?

What advice can you give me?

No amount of income will ensure (assure) visa approval but your mother's income is enough to meet the public charge concerns. Whether a visa will be granted depends on the totality of the circumstances, not just providing the required forms and/or qualifying income from a sponsor.

[Gocka 17]

No amount of income will ensure (assure) visa approval but your mother's income is enough to meet the public charge concerns. Whether a visa will be granted depends on the totality of the circumstances, not just providing the required forms and/or qualifying income from a sponsor.

My question was is my situation enough to ensure that I will not be denied on the basis of the public charge issue. Can someone tell me you do not make any money denied. I know that there are a ton of factors I just want to know if this one will be a problem.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

My question was is my situation enough to ensure that I will not be denied on the basis of the public charge issue. Can someone tell me you do not make any money denied. I know that there are a ton of factors I just want to know if this one will be a problem.

Nobody can give you the guarantee you're looking for. Some consulates almost never accept a joint sponsor for a K visa. Some consulates are very particular about the circumstances in which they'll accept a joint sponsor. Being in college is known to be one of the circumstances where those consulates may be more willing to accept a joint sponsor. Most consulates are pretty flexible, and will almost always accept a joint sponsor. The main thing they're looking for with the affidavit of support is some assurance that there will be a sufficient sponsor to submit an I-864 after the applicant comes to the US, gets married, and is ready to submit an application for a green card. Besides the affidavit of support, most of the "public charge" considerations have to do with the beneficiary - age, health, education, etc.

The bottom line is that you can only provide what you've got. If you have no income, and you can't change that situation before the interview, then you'll have to submit an I-134 showing no income, and you'll need a joint sponsor with sufficient income to also submit an I-134. You seem to have what's needed. In all likelihood, it won't be a problem.

[Gocka 17]

That you, that was the kind of response I was looking for. See I did not know that they have the right to not accept a co sponsor. Would it be a good idea to put a letter in front of the I-134 explaining that I will be a graduate soon and will have no problem getting a job? We own a house (not me) my mother would it be a good idea to put it up as well to pad the I-134 up? The houses FMV is probably around $250,000 Its last apraised value before the market was $380,000

Nobody can give you the guarantee you're looking for. Some consulates almost never accept a joint sponsor for a K visa. Some consulates are very particular about the circumstances in which they'll accept a joint sponsor. Being in college is known to be one of the circumstances where those consulates may be more willing to accept a joint sponsor. Most consulates are pretty flexible, and will almost always accept a joint sponsor. The main thing they're looking for with the affidavit of support is some assurance that there will be a sufficient sponsor to submit an I-864 after the applicant comes to the US, gets married, and is ready to submit an application for a green card. Besides the affidavit of support, most of the "public charge" considerations have to do with the beneficiary - age, health, education, etc.

The bottom line is that you can only provide what you've got. If you have no income, and you can't change that situation before the interview, then you'll have to submit an I-134 showing no income, and you'll need a joint sponsor with sufficient income to also submit an I-134. You seem to have what's needed. In all likelihood, it won't be a problem.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

That you, that was the kind of response I was looking for. See I did not know that they have the right to not accept a co sponsor. Would it be a good idea to put a letter in front of the I-134 explaining that I will be a graduate soon and will have no problem getting a job? We own a house (not me) my mother would it be a good idea to put it up as well to pad the I-134 up? The houses FMV is probably around $250,000 Its last apraised value before the market was $380,000

You have no idea whether it will be a problem getting a job until you've actually got one. Feel free to explain that you have no income because you're a full-time student.

Your mother should not list any assets unless her income is too low to qualify without it. It only introduces an extra layer of evidence to provide. If she lists her home as an asset then she'll need a recent appraisal from a licensed appraiser, and statements from any lienholders, such as mortgages or equity lines of credit.