I-134 Sponsor Requirement

[keyto 0]

Hi, been lurking around this forum for almost a year, and finally I'm beginning my journey for the K1-visa. I'm currently applying for K1-Visa with my fiance in America, and have some questions about form I-134 - Affidavit of Support.

Problem

My fiance has been unemployed for half a year, and his assets does not meet the 125% poverty guideline to sponsor me. His step dad is willing to sponsor me, as he meets the 125% guideline. However, his step dad is mentally challenged (on paper), and we are not sure if that meets the requirement of him being a potential sponsor? Is there any requirements to be a sponsor that I do not know of? How many sponsors are we allowed to have?

Any guidance will be very much appreciated. Thank you!

Edited September 14, 2011 by keyto

[keyto 0]

Hi, been lurking around this forum for almost a year, and finally I'm beginning my journey for the K1-visa. I'm currently applying for K1-Visa with my fiance in America, and have some questions about form I-134 - Affidavit of Support.

Problem

My fiance has been unemployed for half a year, and his assets does not meet the 125% poverty guideline to sponsor me. His step dad is willing to sponsor me, as he meets the 125% guideline. However, his step dad is mentally challenged (on paper), and we are not sure if that meets the requirement of him being a potential sponsor? Is there any requirements to be a sponsor that I do not know of? How many sponsors are we allowed to have?

Any guidance will be very much appreciated. Thank you!

Apologies for the multiple post, know I may sound awful, but really hope someone could help regarding this issue...

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Hi, been lurking around this forum for almost a year, and finally I'm beginning my journey for the K1-visa. I'm currently applying for K1-Visa with my fiance in America, and have some questions about form I-134 - Affidavit of Support.

Problem

My fiance has been unemployed for half a year, and his assets does not meet the 125% poverty guideline to sponsor me. His step dad is willing to sponsor me, as he meets the 125% guideline. However, his step dad is mentally challenged (on paper), and we are not sure if that meets the requirement of him being a potential sponsor? Is there any requirements to be a sponsor that I do not know of? How many sponsors are we allowed to have?

Any guidance will be very much appreciated. Thank you!

You can have one joint sponsor with the I-134. The joint sponsor must be a US citizen or LPR who is domiciled (i.e., living) in the United States.

The I-134 is a non-binding contract. The consulate will presume that the I-134 joint sponsor will also be the I-864 joint sponsor when the alien comes to the US, marries the petitioner, and files for adjustment of status. I don't know what sort of mental impairment you're talking about, but anyone who signs a contract must have the mental capacity to understand what they're signing and the obligations they are agreeing to take on. If he handles his own affairs then he can probably be a joint sponsor. If a court has assigned someone to handle his affairs for him then he probably can't.

[keyto 0]

Thanks Jim! I would have to check if he is legally binded for someone to handle his affairs.

My next concern is that whether co-sponsors are able to use their assets if his monthly income does not meet 125% poverty guideline? Thanks in advance!