I-134, Affidavit of Support - Self / Co-sponsor

[BonDrago 0]

First of all, what a site! A fountain of knowledge! My Fiancée and I are just about to begin the K-1 process and I have a query regarding the I-134, Affidavit of Support. If my Fiancée (Petitioner) can’t make the 125% income above the property level and the required assets (x3 I believe?), would I be able to “sponsor” myself (I have in excess of the assets required in fairly liquid assets). That being said, we would have a co-sponsor who can match the requirements. However, I believe from reading around this site, some embassies accept co-sponsoring and some don’t. Would anyone know if London is accepting of a co-sponsor? Both my Fiancée and I appreciate any advice.

[BonDrago 0]

Of course that was supposed to say "poverty level"!

[amykathleen2005 441]

London will accept a co-sponsor.

Also as a self sponsor you would need 5x the amount in assets.

Edited August 6, 2012 by amykathleen2005

[BonDrago 0]

That's great, thank you. I really appreciate your help. Just a follow up on your answer, is there a form for self-sponsorship such as the I-384 or is it just a case of turning up to the interview (a lot to do and a long time to wait before that of course) with bank account statements etc as proof of assets?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

That's great, thank you. I really appreciate your help. Just a follow up on your answer, is there a form for self-sponsorship such as the I-384 or is it just a case of turning up to the interview (a lot to do and a long time to wait before that of course) with bank account statements etc as proof of assets?

For a K1, there is no published amount such as 5x poverty level. You just have to convince the interviewing officer that you won't become a public charge until you get a greencard and job. . I remember one who said they self-sponsored with $40k. I feel like its much less than people expect, but nobody comes back and reports. Some of the older members say they knew people who did it for $6-10k.

For a K1, your fiancé can be approved on salary of 100% of the poverty level, if that helps. There's no form to fill out when you self sponsor. Here's where the London embassy explains it http://london.usembassy.gov/faffidavit.html

Good luck.