co-sponsor

[Dan & Jenni 457]

i think all this waiting around is making me think too much because i was sure i knew the answers to everything i needed only a week ago lol

Jenni's income is about $1000 below the stated poverty level so to be on the safe side her dad will act as co-sponsor. he is a retired colonel from the air force so has a good pension which more than meets the required amount to co-sponsor and he is currently in Afghanistan working for a private contractor after receiving an offer too good to refuse. his employment income also meets the required amount.

1) i know we need proof of him being a USC but we are not sure what to use as he obviously has his passport with him somewhere in Afghanistan. he was born on a US military base in the UK (both parents USC's) and according to his wife it appears that he has a US issued birth certificate that says he was born in the UK... is a copy of that ok to use?? if not then what else can we use?? how about an out of date passport??

2) what would be best to show proof of his income... either his pension or employment as his employer wont write a letter but will provide a phone number to call and his employment income doesnt show on his last tax return as he wasnt working when it was filed. is it ok to use the tax return as proof of his pension or will the embassy call the number provided by his employer?? is there something else that can be used??

thanks

Edited January 20, 2012 by Dan & Jenni

[Tim/Mav 305]

The Passport will show he is a USC. (Cover to Cover in Color Please)

Retirement Income above supportive levels is Important. Additional Income even though the employer refuses to write a statement or letter is easily bypassed by check stubs/bank account records.

Sounds like your father-in-law just needs to spend a day getting paperwork together and provide you what you need to sponsor.

Your pretty smart, you know what other forms are needed.

[pushbrk 13,000]

The Passport will show he is a USC. (Cover to Cover in Color Please)

Retirement Income above supportive levels is Important. Additional Income even though the employer refuses to write a statement or letter is easily bypassed by check stubs/bank account records.

Sounds like your father-in-law just needs to spend a day getting paperwork together and provide you what you need to sponsor.

Your pretty smart, you know what other forms are needed.

For this purpose, only a copy of the data page of the US passport is needed, not every page. Color is best. Perhaps he can scan and email that to you, so you can print it and include it with his original signed I-134 and supporting documents.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

2) what would be best to show proof of his income... either his pension or employment as his employer wont write a letter but will provide a phone number to call and his employment income doesnt show on his last tax return as he wasnt working when it was filed. is it ok to use the tax return as proof of his pension or will the embassy call the number provided by his employer?? is there something else that can be used??

thanks

I know nothing about military, but find out numbers for the pension department and get a statement of pension details. Mom could even have something in his paperwork from when he left the military. Doesn't have to be recent if it states a dollar amount and it continues for life. Surely the embassy will know that much anyway....that it's payment forever.

But if his most recent tax return shows over the limit, then that's likely enough. I had a folder full of financial stuff and they weren't interested in anything but the first thing that showed enough and handed the rest back.

They might even approve Jenni on an I-134 in London if she's that close. Do you have any money in the bank to show that can contribute to your keep?? I know you want to cover the bases with the FIL and you'll need him for AOS because it's stricter, so might as well get his stuff now.

Have you read this page? http://london.usembassy.gov/faffidavit.html

[Dan & Jenni 457]

The Passport will show he is a USC. (Cover to Cover in Color Please)

Retirement Income above supportive levels is Important. Additional Income even though the employer refuses to write a statement or letter is easily bypassed by check stubs/bank account records.

Sounds like your father-in-law just needs to spend a day getting paperwork together and provide you what you need to sponsor.

Your pretty smart, you know what other forms are needed.

thank you... i will get a bank statement and a few pay stubs.

For this purpose, only a copy of the data page of the US passport is needed, not every page. Color is best. Perhaps he can scan and email that to you, so you can print it and include it with his original signed I-134 and supporting documents.

thank you... just after posting this question Jenni spoke to her father and he is going to email a copy of his passport.

I know nothing about military, but find out numbers for the pension department and get a statement of pension details. Mom could even have something in his paperwork from when he left the military. Doesn't have to be recent if it states a dollar amount and it continues for life. Surely the embassy will know that much anyway....that it's payment forever.

But if his most recent tax return shows over the limit, then that's likely enough. I had a folder full of financial stuff and they weren't interested in anything but the first thing that showed enough and handed the rest back.

They might even approve Jenni on an I-134 in London if she's that close. Do you have any money in the bank to show that can contribute to your keep?? I know you want to cover the bases with the FIL and you'll need him for AOS because it's stricter, so might as well get his stuff now.

Have you read this page? http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html

thank you Nich-Nick luckily he keeps everything in a safe and he has given Jenni permission to make copies of everything we need so we will be fine now we have a good idea of what to look for. thank you for the link... i hadnt seen that before

[dukeandduchess 141]

We didn't provide any proof of citizenship for my fiance's dad's affidavit. He just filled out the I-134 (it asks date of birth and place of birth). I'm sure it's probably smart to have a copy of his passport or birth certificate.

In lieu of a letter from his employer use bank statements/paystubs and you will need the last 3 years tax returns.

Belated congrats on your NOA2!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

In lieu of a letter from his employer use bank statements/paystubs and you will need the last 3 years tax returns.

Actually London will approve an I-134 with zero tax returns if you have other proof.