co-sponsor for I-134

[JPJEZ 0]

Hello again everyone!

Here are my questions:

1. When I file the I-129F, who do I make the check payable to? Do I put USCIS?

2. Based on the 125% requirement for I-134, I WAS making enough money to support a household of 2 people in 2009-2010 but early last year(2011) when I moved here in Hawaii I was unemployed for about 5 months therefore not making the cut for the 125% requirement. But now I have a job again and earning enough to meet that requirement. Are they only going to look at my 2011 income?(tax return)

3. Either way I know I'm going to need a co-sponsor. My sister who is in active militay is willing to be my co-sponsor but she lives in another state. The 125% requirement for the mainland is LOWER than it is in Hawaii. When we reviewed her income, she DOES meet the 125% for a household of 4 (her, me, her husband and my fiance) if they are going to base it in the mainland req. but she doesn't meet the 125% if they are going to base it in the Hawaii req. My question is: Since my fiance and I will be living here in Hawaii and my sister in the mainland, where are they going to base her eligibility to be a co-sponsor? mainland or hawaii?

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

you make check payable to: "The Department of Homeland Security". They will not only look at 2011 tax...they will look back 3 years if you submit them....also include paystubs and employer now. That will help.

[grrrrreat 109]

Hello again everyone!

Here are my questions:

1. When I file the I-129F, who do I make the check payable to? Do I put USCIS?

2. Based on the 125% requirement for I-134, I WAS making enough money to support a household of 2 people in 2009-2010 but early last year(2011) when I moved here in Hawaii I was unemployed for about 5 months therefore not making the cut for the 125% requirement. But now I have a job again and earning enough to meet that requirement. Are they only going to look at my 2011 income?(tax return)

3. Either way I know I'm going to need a co-sponsor. My sister who is in active militay is willing to be my co-sponsor but she lives in another state. The 125% requirement for the mainland is LOWER than it is in Hawaii. When we reviewed her income, she DOES meet the 125% for a household of 4 (her, me, her husband and my fiance) if they are going to base it in the mainland req. but she doesn't meet the 125% if they are going to base it in the Hawaii req. My question is: Since my fiance and I will be living here in Hawaii and my sister in the mainland, where are they going to base her eligibility to be a co-sponsor? mainland or hawaii?

1. Read the guides and the instructions on the form to make sure you're including everything the way USCIS wants it--I believe the check payable instructions are in both those places. (Not trying to give you a hard time, but reading those things can save you time and money by avoiding requests for more evidence, etc.)

2. You will still have to submit 2011 taxes, and if you'd like you can submit 2009 and 2010 taxes. In your case, you should also present pay stubs, offer letters, and a letter from your employer saying you are currently employed. This will help establish your current income, which is the important point for I-134.

3. If you meet the requirements, why do you need a co-sponsor? Not sure about this question, but if you meet the poverty guidelines there should be no reason for a co-sponsor.

[JPJEZ 0]

1. Read the guides and the instructions on the form to make sure you're including everything the way USCIS wants it--I believe the check payable instructions are in both those places. (Not trying to give you a hard time, but reading those things can save you time and money by avoiding requests for more evidence, etc.)

2. You will still have to submit 2011 taxes, and if you'd like you can submit 2009 and 2010 taxes. In your case, you should also present pay stubs, offer letters, and a letter from your employer saying you are currently employed. This will help establish your current income, which is the important point for I-134.

3. If you meet the requirements, why do you need a co-sponsor? Not sure about this question, but if you meet the poverty guidelines there should be no reason for a co-sponsor.

I read the K1 guide numerous times already and couldn't find where the check should be made payable to. I already assembled the packet based on how USCIS wants it with all the evidence, but still thank you for that tip I don't know how the USCIS or the consulate will judge my eligibility as a sponsor since I didn't meet the 125% requirement for last year so I asked my sister if she can co-sponsor just in case.

you make check payable to: "The Department of Homeland Security". They will not only look at 2011 tax...they will look back 3 years if you submit them....also include paystubs and employer now. That will help.

Thank you

[grrrrreat 109]

I read the K1 guide numerous times already and couldn't find where the check should be made payable to.

Okay, then re-read the Instructions for I-129F--check payable information is on page 5.

[JPJEZ 0]

Okay, then re-read the Instructions for I-129F--check payable information is on page 5.

Got it. Thank you.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

2. Based on the 125% requirement for I-134, I WAS making enough money to support a household of 2 people in 2009-2010 but early last year(2011) when I moved here in Hawaii I was unemployed for about 5 months therefore not making the cut for the 125% requirement. But now I have a job again and earning enough to meet that requirement. Are they only going to look at my 2011 income?(tax return)

3. Either way I know I'm going to need a co-sponsor. My sister who is in active militay is willing to be my co-sponsor but she lives in another state. The 125% requirement for the mainland is LOWER than it is in Hawaii. When we reviewed her income, she DOES meet the 125% for a household of 4 (her, me, her husband and my fiance) if they are going to base it in the mainland req. but she doesn't meet the 125% if they are going to base it in the Hawaii req. My question is: Since my fiance and I will be living here in Hawaii and my sister in the mainland, where are they going to base her eligibility to be a co-sponsor? mainland or hawaii?

2. Send in all 3 years of tax transcripts. Make a statement that your income was lower for the 2011 taxes because you were temporarily unemployed that year, but have since regained employment. Include a letter from your employer stating your position and salary, along with a few months of your most recent pay stubs. Making enough for the 125% currently is more important than your taxes from last year.

3. Her household count would NOT include you. You are not her dependent. She does not claim you on her taxes, therefore you are not included in her household. It would be herself, her spouse and your fiance, for a household of 3.

You do not send in the affidavit of support documents until after your petition is approved and your fiance is going for his visa interview. This gives you months more of working at your current job by the time it is needed. That will help as well. If you make enough to cover the 125% for the 2 of you, then you do not really need a co-sponsor.