The I-184 Sponsor & Co-sponsor

[USAfiance 0]

Hello. I am a USA citizen and my fiancé is UK. We are at our wit's end! He is about to go back to the UK and we can think of no way to get through the Sponsorship. I do not make enough money and have no assets. My parents and family will not co-sign because it says they can be sued, and they might have to support us, though he has money of his own, the wording scares them off. We have planned to file a K1 but we feel, after all we have read that this will fail. We have thought of a K3, but it sounds no better. Even a CR-1 requires the Sponsor to make about $18,000. Can anyone provide any suggestions?

[YuAndDan 153]

This is the deal, no sponsorship, no green-card. The government and taxpayers of the USA are concerned about immigrants using means tested benefits, it is the responsibility of the petitioner to sponsor, and if unable to sponsor by self then get a joint sponsor.

Note: In all the time I have been participating on the forum, I have yet to see the government exercise the I-864.

One unique thing about London, is they do allow the intending immigrant to provide evidence of "self sponsor" but needs to provide evidence of assets transfer or a job offer.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:

• bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, the number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large deposits, an explanation thereof should be given;
• proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated);
• letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or expected earnings indicated;
• statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value;
• proof of income from business investments or other sources.

If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided.

Employment

An applicant relying on an offer of prearranged employment to meet the public charge provisions of the law should have the prospective employer submit a notarized letter of employment on the letter head stationary of the employing business. The letter should:

• contain a definite offer of employment;
• give a description of the job offered to the alien and an explanation of skills which qualify the alien for the position;
• state the rate of compensation to be paid and if pertinent, additional information detailing other benefits to be included in lieu of cash payment;
• specify the location, type and duration (whether seasonal, temporary or indefinite) of the employment offered; and
• state whether the employment will be immediately available upon the applicant's arrival in the U.S.

http://london.usembassy.gov/faffidavit.html

With a CR-1, prospective immigrant can take a job upon entry to the USA and add this to the affidavit.

[misterbigtoe 45]

With a CR-1, prospective immigrant can take a job upon entry to the USA and add this to the affidavit.

I am not trying to hijack the OP's thread, but I had not heard this! Can you elaborate?

[Boiler 45,693]

If you work for the same company overseas who will give you a job in the US.

If your job is not location dependent.

Mexico seems to accept a US job offer.

[Anh map 2,098]

I am not trying to hijack the OP's thread, but I had not heard this! Can you elaborate?

It's kind of a London thing. Not found in many other embassies or consulates.

[Magic_Knight 0]

Note: In all the time I have been participating on the forum, I have yet to see the government exercise the I-864.

I'm kind of in the same boat as the original poster. Does anyone know if the government has ever seeked repayment for means tested benefits? I have never heard of a single case.

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

Courts exercise the I-864 125% poverty level all the time in divorce cases. I know that isn't the means tested portion but it is just as relevant and just as financially destructive in case of marriage failure.

[Magic_Knight 0]

Courts exercise the I-864 125% poverty level all the time in divorce cases. I know that isn't the means tested portion but it is just as relevant and just as financially destructive in case of marriage failure.

Alright. I appreciate the reply. Thanks.

[pushbrk 12,979]

Your best option may be to adjust your own employment, so that you qualify. Marriage is an adult decision with associated adult responsibilities. In most cases, folks take care of the practical aspects prior to marriage or proposal of marriage.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

How much are you short? Why?

Ie if you only work part-time because you are a student, you could wait to file until you have graduated, or take a year off and get a full-time job. If you are only a couple of thousand under, take a second job- even two evenings a week at McD's will add up!