I134

[julitathomas0810 30]

I am going to need a co sponsor for my I134 . My brother is considering helping , but wants to know if he is responsible if I can not support my fiancee . Once we reach the stage where the I864 is submitted at which point I will be in a better position and not need a co sponsor . At that time would my brother's obligation be fulfilled once the I864 is submitted with no co sponsor ?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Yes, the I-864 is the legally binding document.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I am going to need a co sponsor for my I134 . My brother is considering helping , but wants to know if he is responsible if I can not support my fiancee . Once we reach the stage where the I864 is submitted at which point I will be in a better position and not need a co sponsor . At that time would my brother's obligation be fulfilled once the I864 is submitted with no co sponsor ?

The I-134 is not a binding document, but the I-864 is.

With that said, the embassy in Manila can be very difficult about approving the K-1 visa with a co-sponsor. Not many get approved. But I have found that using the I-864 for both you and the co-sponsor greatly improve the odds of USEM accepting a co-sponsor.... still no guarantees.

I would suggest your and the co-sponsor complete both the I-134 and I-864, odds are the embassy will take the I-864 and not be interested in the I-134 even though it is the form they request in their instructions letter.

If you want to improve your odds of getting the K-1 approved with a co-sponsor for sure include the I-864.

There is info for Manila in the link in my signature.

Pop down to the Philippine forum and say "Hi"

Oh as for your other question, if you are able to file AOS without a co-sponsor you could then be listed as the sole responsible person.

Edited June 29, 2013 by Hank_

[julitathomas0810 30]

can the I864 be updated to make myself the sole person responsible once I am in the position to do so ? Right now we are still waiting for the NA02 . Hopefully I will be in that position before the NA02 .

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

No- once the I-864 is signed it cannot be changed and remains valid until:

- the beneficiary has 40 quarters of work

- the beneficiary becomes a US citizen

- The beneficiary permanently leaves the USA

- The sponsor or beneficiary dies.

Not even divorce would make a change possible.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

can the I864 be updated to make myself the sole person responsible once I am in the position to do so ? Right now we are still waiting for the NA02 . Hopefully I will be in that position before the NA02 .

If your brother fills out an I-134 to be the co-sponsor, he is under no obligation at all to also be your joint sponsor for the I-864 later. Those are two different affidavit of support forms and are not connected in any way.

[julitathomas0810 30]

Thanks everyone for your help . I think the best option will to be make the appointment the latest we can . Hopefully by then I will be in a better position to not need the co sponsor .