question about I-134

[michellemilitza 1]

hey guys I'm new on this website and I'm glad I found it. To make a very long story very short my boyfriend (Panama) and I want to get married, we've been together for 6 (almost 7 ) years now.........we met in high school so this is definetly the real thing he's 22 I'm 23.....

We have everything except what the I-134 (financial info) requests..........I'm currently a student at the college of Pharmacy @ UF (Go gators!) and I'm basically living off of financial aid and the help of my mom, they give me at least 24,000/yr to cover everything: food, housing, expenses, gas etc. I was working but because of school I had to stop. So what do I do to show that even though I'm not working my boyfriend/fiancee will not be a burden to society? I have never had welfare and niether has my mom, and I know that my mom will gladly put her info that she supports me, but beginning 2007 I will be considered an independent student b/c I'll be turning 24, therefore she can't claim me as a dependendent on her tax return........HELP! we want to be together but this is the only obstacle that I've found.......

Hoping to hear from you guys soon...

-Michelle

[William33 110]

You need a "sponsor" since you are not working.

Perhaps your mother, for example, would be willing to fill out an I-134 on your Fiance's behalf?

For the record, you as the petitioner, must meet the poverty guidelines of income. If not, you need a "co-sponsor". Or more appropriately in your case, a sponsor.

Good Luck!

hey guys I'm new on this website and I'm glad I found it. To make a very long story very short my boyfriend (Panama) and I want to get married, we've been together for 6 (almost 7 ) years now.........we met in high school so this is definetly the real thing he's 22 I'm 23.....

We have everything except what the I-134 (financial info) requests..........I'm currently a student at the college of Pharmacy @ UF (Go gators!) and I'm basically living off of financial aid and the help of my mom, they give me at least 24,000/yr to cover everything: food, housing, expenses, gas etc. I was working but because of school I had to stop. So what do I do to show that even though I'm not working my boyfriend/fiancee will not be a burden to society? I have never had welfare and niether has my mom, and I know that my mom will gladly put her info that she supports me, but beginning 2007 I will be considered an independent student b/c I'll be turning 24, therefore she can't claim me as a dependendent on her tax return........HELP! we want to be together but this is the only obstacle that I've found.......

Hoping to hear from you guys soon...

-Michelle

[michellemilitza 1]

I mean I get money, it's just not from working it's by financial aid, and I'm not considered to be "in poverty" (or at least I hope not)........ so let's say that my mom is a sponsor, I read somewhere that they have to fill out another form........or is it the same? because I saw the form and it referrs directly to the fiance.... before I actually start the application process I want to be clear on everything..........by the way thank you sooo much for responding I love how we all can sympathize with each other about our long distance relationships

You need a "sponsor" since you are not working.

Perhaps your mother, for example, would be willing to fill out an I-134 on your Fiance's behalf?

For the record, you as the petitioner, must meet the poverty guidelines of income. If not, you need a "co-sponsor". Or more appropriately in your case, a sponsor.

Good Luck!

hey guys I'm new on this website and I'm glad I found it. To make a very long story very short my boyfriend (Panama) and I want to get married, we've been together for 6 (almost 7 ) years now.........we met in high school so this is definetly the real thing he's 22 I'm 23.....

We have everything except what the I-134 (financial info) requests..........I'm currently a student at the college of Pharmacy @ UF (Go gators!) and I'm basically living off of financial aid and the help of my mom, they give me at least 24,000/yr to cover everything: food, housing, expenses, gas etc. I was working but because of school I had to stop. So what do I do to show that even though I'm not working my boyfriend/fiancee will not be a burden to society? I have never had welfare and niether has my mom, and I know that my mom will gladly put her info that she supports me, but beginning 2007 I will be considered an independent student b/c I'll be turning 24, therefore she can't claim me as a dependendent on her tax return........HELP! we want to be together but this is the only obstacle that I've found.......

Hoping to hear from you guys soon...

-Michelle

[William33 110]

michellemilitza,

The USG established poverty guidelines to ensure that the beneficiaries (foreign spouses), do not become a public charge.

You can learn what the minimum incomes are by checking this site:

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/for...iles/I-864p.pdf

If you meet or exceed the minimum income, then you can sponsor alone. If not, you will need a co-sponsor.

I mean I get money, it's just not from working it's by financial aid, and I'm not considered to be "in poverty" (or at least I hope not)........ so let's say that my mom is a sponsor, I read somewhere that they have to fill out another form........or is it the same? because I saw the form and it referrs directly to the fiance.... before I actually start the application process I want to be clear on everything..........by the way thank you sooo much for responding I love how we all can sympathize with each other about our long distance relationships

[Yodrak 7]

Michelle,

Are you comfortable that you are getting enough money, from whatever sources, to be sure that you can feed, clothe, and house your fiance for a period of time until he can obtain employment? Figure on at least 4-6 months.

If so, document those sources well. Document the amount and document that it is ongoing (not scheduled to end on some specified date or with some specified event that will occur in the near future). Document assets that you may have that can be turned into cash should the need arise, and have your fiance document his assets that he can cash-in and bring the money with him to the USA.

Meeting the public charge provisions of the law to qualify for a K visa is rather subjective. Use that subjectivity to your advantage by painting the best possible picture of your financial situation, putting forward what you've got and not being overly concerned about what others show that you do not have to show.

Yodrak

hey guys I'm new on this website and I'm glad I found it. To make a very long story very short my boyfriend (Panama) and I want to get married, we've been together for 6 (almost 7 ) years now.........we met in high school so this is definetly the real thing he's 22 I'm 23.....

We have everything except what the I-134 (financial info) requests..........I'm currently a student at the college of Pharmacy @ UF (Go gators!) and I'm basically living off of financial aid and the help of my mom, they give me at least 24,000/yr to cover everything: food, housing, expenses, gas etc. I was working but because of school I had to stop. So what do I do to show that even though I'm not working my boyfriend/fiancee will not be a burden to society? I have never had welfare and niether has my mom, and I know that my mom will gladly put her info that she supports me, but beginning 2007 I will be considered an independent student b/c I'll be turning 24, therefore she can't claim me as a dependendent on her tax return........HELP! we want to be together but this is the only obstacle that I've found.......

Hoping to hear from you guys soon...

-Michelle

Edited September 19, 2006 by Yodrak

[michellemilitza 1]

Hey guys I just saw the 125% poverty lines , and let me tell you I get more than that from financial Aid, and If I were to put my mother as a sponsor even better, and it's a good thing that my future fiancee get's a long with my mom (she considers him as a son) LoL.....I feel a little better now, I have a little more piece of mind.......the only thing is making sure I fill out the form the form correctly, does this site have an example form I can go by to make sure everything is correct? Thanks again to all of you!!!

Michelle,

Are you comfortable that you are getting enough money, from whatever sources, to be sure that you can feed, clothe, and house your fiance for a period of time until he can obtain employment? Figure on at least 4-6 months.

If so, document those sources well. Document the amount and document that it is ongoing (not scheduled to end on some specified date or with some specified event that will occur in the near future). Document assets that you may have that can be turned into cash should the need arise, and have your fiance document his assets that he can cash-in and bring the money with him to the USA.

Meeting the public charge provisions of the law to qualify for a K visa is rather subjective. Use that subjectivity to your advantage by painting the best possible picture of your financial situation, putting forward what you've got and not being overly concerned about what others show that you do not have to show.

Yodrak

hey guys I'm new on this website and I'm glad I found it. To make a very long story very short my boyfriend (Panama) and I want to get married, we've been together for 6 (almost 7 ) years now.........we met in high school so this is definetly the real thing he's 22 I'm 23.....

We have everything except what the I-134 (financial info) requests..........I'm currently a student at the college of Pharmacy @ UF (Go gators!) and I'm basically living off of financial aid and the help of my mom, they give me at least 24,000/yr to cover everything: food, housing, expenses, gas etc. I was working but because of school I had to stop. So what do I do to show that even though I'm not working my boyfriend/fiancee will not be a burden to society? I have never had welfare and niether has my mom, and I know that my mom will gladly put her info that she supports me, but beginning 2007 I will be considered an independent student b/c I'll be turning 24, therefore she can't claim me as a dependendent on her tax return........HELP! we want to be together but this is the only obstacle that I've found.......

Hoping to hear from you guys soon...

-Michelle

[William33 110]

Here you go:

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-134-exp-04-30-07.pdf

Hey guys I just saw the 125% poverty lines , and let me tell you I get more than that from financial Aid, and If I were to put my mother as a sponsor even better, and it's a good thing that my future fiancee get's a long with my mom (she considers him as a son) LoL.....I feel a little better now, I have a little more piece of mind.......the only thing is making sure I fill out the form the form correctly, does this site have an example form I can go by to make sure everything is correct? Thanks again to all of you!!!

[michellemilitza 1]

One last question: what's the form that the co-sponser (my mother) has to fill out? Sorry about asking so many questions it's just that I want to make sure I understand everything and do everything right the first time..........But thanks so much again

Here you go:

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-134-exp-04-30-07.pdf

Hey guys I just saw the 125% poverty lines , and let me tell you I get more than that from financial Aid, and If I were to put my mother as a sponsor even better, and it's a good thing that my future fiancee get's a long with my mom (she considers him as a son) LoL.....I feel a little better now, I have a little more piece of mind.......the only thing is making sure I fill out the form the form correctly, does this site have an example form I can go by to make sure everything is correct? Thanks again to all of you!!!

[aussiewench 9]

One last question: what's the form that the co-sponser (my mother) has to fill out? Sorry about asking so many questions it's just that I want to make sure I understand everything and do everything right the first time..........But thanks so much again

The I-134