supporting docs

[dbcroasman 2]

hello vj members. our co sponsor is my soon to be mother in law she is already retired just this year, what documents do we need to provide aside from tax return and bank statement? we`re so worried my interview is Oct 26 and we dont want to have probs so we`re trying to be more prepared. thank very much guys..goodluck everyone..

[Pitaya 2,577]

hello vj members. our co sponsor is my soon to be mother in law she is already retired just this year, what documents do we need to provide aside from tax return and bank statement? we`re so worried my interview is Oct 26 and we dont want to have probs so we`re trying to be more prepared. thank very much guys..goodluck everyone..

You should check in at the Phil regional forum. It is my impression that the Manila embassy frowns on co-sponsors for K-1 visas, folks at the regional forum would be more knowledgwable about Phil embassy-specific requirements.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Although they don't suggest the co-sponsorship for K1 in the Philippines most were approved already, it will all depends on the CO really. If you're using a co-sponsor, they'll will need to send the original copy of I-864 and ink signed. Just be reminded that it's not an assurance. Good luck!

Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor's motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor's relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.

[C-ma'am 684]

**Moved from K1 to Philippines forum as the question is consulate specific.

[Hank_ 9,174]

USEM is a hit and miss with a co-sponsor on the K-1 visa. The I-134 is the requested form by the embassy but its suggested that you use the I-864 as well as it may improve your changes of getting a co-sponsor accepted.

I-864 Instructions

I-864 Form

Poverty Guidelines

Embassy Letter requirements (with links to the I-134)

Edited September 23, 2012 by Hank_