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I-864, Affidavit of Support

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Tye & Shirlei   0

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My Fiancee has her interview on October 31 and we need a co sponsor still!

BUT... I am a little confused, I was told by an acquaintance who brought his wife from the Philippians that I need a I-864, Affidavit of Support not an I-134 Affidavit of support form. He also said a co-sponsor will need to submit an I-864A in the place of the I-134.....

What is the proper form??

And what is a OF-167 financial support document???

Please help me understand ..... :wacko:

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The form I-134 is typically used for a K visa petition. Both the petitioner and the joint sponsor would supply I-134's along with all supporting documentation.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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My Fiancee has her interview on October 31 and we need a co sponsor still!

BUT... I am a little confused, I was told by an acquaintance who brought his wife from the Philippians that I need a I-864, Affidavit of Support not an I-134 Affidavit of support form. He also said a co-sponsor will need to submit an I-864A in the place of the I-134.....

What is the proper form??

And what is a OF-167 financial support document???

Please help me understand ..... :wacko:

Consulates usually want an I-134 affidavit of support for a K1 visa. The primary sponsor (you) has to submit one, and the joint sponsor also has to submit one. The I-864 is generally only for immigrant visas. Only submit an I-864 if the consulate specifically asks for it.

The I-864A is only for a household member who is combining income with a sponsor to help the sponsor qualify. If a sponsor is submitting an I-864, and has another person who is a dependent on their tax return OR is a qualifying relative living in the same household, then that other person could submit an I-864A to join income with the sponsor. The I-864A can't be used with a sponsor who is submitting an I-134.

Your friend is confused because the requirements for a spousal visa are different from the requirements for a fiancee visa. He probably had a qualifying household member who could submit an I-864A to help him qualify as a sponsor. But someone who signs an I-864A is not a joint sponsor. The I-864A is a contract between the sponsor and the household member.

The OF-167 is an attachment that most consulates don't ask for. If your consulate requires it then it should be included in packet 3, or available for download from the consulate's website. The OF-167 is a simple declaration by the US citizen petitioner that they understand that the beneficiary may not collect means tested benefits after they arrive in the US, and that the petitioner will be liable to reimburse the US government if they do collect those benefits. A consulate that requires this attachment would ask you (the petitioner) to sign it, possible have your signature notarized, and attach it to your I-134. It's a little additional insurance for the consulate that you will be willing to sign an I-864 when you file the adjustment of status application for your new spouse.

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Erik And Anum   1

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Consulates usually want an I-134 affidavit of support for a K1 visa. The primary sponsor (you) has to submit one, and the joint sponsor also has to submit one. The I-864 is generally only for immigrant visas. Only submit an I-864 if the consulate specifically asks for it.

The I-864A is only for a household member who is combining income with a sponsor to help the sponsor qualify. If a sponsor is submitting an I-864, and has another person who is a dependent on their tax return OR is a qualifying relative living in the same household, then that other person could submit an I-864A to join income with the sponsor. The I-864A can't be used with a sponsor who is submitting an I-134.

Your friend is confused because the requirements for a spousal visa are different from the requirements for a fiancee visa. He probably had a qualifying household member who could submit an I-864A to help him qualify as a sponsor. But someone who signs an I-864A is not a joint sponsor. The I-864A is a contract between the sponsor and the household member.

For someone who has a father that filed his taxes jointly with his mother would a I-864A be more suitable than a I-134?

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My Fiancee has her interview on October 31 and we need a co sponsor still!

BUT... I am a little confused, I was told by an acquaintance who brought his wife from the Philippians that I need a I-864, Affidavit of Support not an I-134 Affidavit of support form. He also said a co-sponsor will need to submit an I-864A in the place of the I-134.....

What is the proper form??

And what is a OF-167 financial support document???

Please help me understand ..... :wacko:

Consulate gave you a list (I assume they already did since you have a scheduled interview) of forms you need to give to them. Stick to the list.

K1 VISA
01/07/2011-> Packet Sent.
01/12/2011-> NOA1
05/11/2011-> NOA2
05/19/2011-> NVC Receives we have our No.
05/20/2011-> Case sent to the Consulate.
05/25/2011-> Consulate Received Package.
05/28/2011-> Received Packet 4 with my Interview Letter.
06/01/2011-> Medical Exam.
07/14/2011-> Interview at 8:00 am. APPROVED!!!
07/18/2011-> Pick up Visa at the Embassy.
08/03/2011-> P.O.E.
10/15/2011-> MARRIED!

AOS

11/07/2011-> AOS Packet Sent.

11/10/2011-> NOA Date According email & online status.

11/19/2011-> Hard Copies & Biometrics App. Letter.

11/23/2011-> Biometrics Walk In. (Original App. 12/06/2011)

02/07/2012-> AOS transferred to CSC.

02/17/2012-> EAD Card Received in Mail.

05/04/2012-> Green Card Production Ordered.

05/10/2012-> Green Card and Welcome Letter Received.
ROC

02/03/2014-> ROC Packet Sent.

02/10/2014-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

03/11/2014-> Biometrics Date.

08/01/2014-> Approved (Letter Rcvd. 08/07/14)

08/14/2014-> 10 Year Green Card Received.

N-400

11/02/2015-> N-400 Packet Sent.

11/04/2015-> N-400 Packet Delivdered.

11/05/2015-> NOA1 Date according to Hard Copy.

12/01/2015-> Biometrics Date.

04/07/2016-> Civics Exam and Interview (Rescheduled from 03/01) PASSED!

04/27/2016-> Oath. I am a US Citizen. This is how this journey ends!

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Que Saudade   284

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Rio de Janeiro's list for K1 Visas. Everything here that you need.

http://brazil.usembassy.gov/interview/forms-for-fiancee-visas.html

"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."

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K1 AOS Guide

Link for Rio de Janeiro Consulate's instructions for K1 Visas. They give you this link instead of a packet 3. Everything you need for interview in Rio is here. Boa Sorte

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