i134

[jessicatran05 5]

hello,

We have been approved for NOA2. I wanted to take step to prepare for the i134. I am currently a master degree student, I will graduate in May 2014. I worked at school during this year but it is not that much. Maybe around $5000 at the end of this year. But last year I collected $12,000 unemployment benefits (does that count as income too?). I have three years past income that is over the poverty guideline as well. Also, after I get out of my master degree, I can go to phd school. Which will pay me $18,000 per year for 4 years. But I wont have that letter of approval and information until Jan or Feb. So do they take future income into consideration? And the perspective that I am going for PHD degree, and afterwards it wont be hard for me to find good work at the university I am attending.

When do you have to submit the 1-134? Please help! thank you!

[SparklePony 238]

The I-134 form is submitted at the Embassy stage, but you still have to get there first, and it seems the NVC step is taking longer than it used to. No harm in being prepared in advance, but just to give you an idea that you do have a little bit of time before it's needed.

That said, they don't factor in future income as it's not a reality yet, What matters most is current income. If you do not meet the poverty guidelines now, then I would strongly suggest that you consider finding a co-sponsor.

[Heading2VietNam 6]

I would almost bet you are going to have to use a co-sponsor. If it is just you and your Fiance going to be living together alone, then you have to earn at least $19,387 a year. I'm not sure if they will look at what you will be making in the future. You can also use any assets you have to help offset the shortage you have

Best of luck to you.

Here's the poverty guidelines that the embassy will use: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[jessicatran05 5]

HI I forgot to mention that I have 60,000 dollars in saving in the bank. Is this enough to offset the shortage? I did find a cosponsor but he backed out. I wanted to do this on my own if possible. I will consider my parent but that is very slim that they will agree to it. Because I am in a same sex relationship that they dont approve of.

[SparklePony 238]

You have to look at your current income, look at the poverty guideline, calculate the difference and multiply it by 5. If it's lower than $60,000, then you're good to go, and you can definitely use that as an asset to strengthen your I-134.

If it's higher, then either you get more, or find a new co-sponsor.

Edited November 16, 2013 by SparklePony

[Anonymous885 44]

Everyone told you the key things to calculate your poverty guiidelines. I just want to mention that Embassy in Vietnam does not accept co-sponsor . They said the officer will make the decision as to whether a joint sponsor will be accepted at the interview but most likely they dont accept .

Also, I dont think they will consider your future income. Most majors will offer more than 20,000 per year and it is usually 24-25K per year ( depend on school too it could get to 30K per year). Note that the acceptance letter for Ph.D says that the stipend will be paid from August, 2014 ( I assume you applied for Fall 2014, Ph.D) . Also, most of school will send out the acceptance letter around April, 2014 before the deadline April 15, 2014. Some students will get accepted around March 2014, where spring break is taken place so that students can visit schools. I know every school has different rules and for different cases. I just want to let you know that the acceptance letter might not come early as you wanted.

Good luck.

Edited November 16, 2013 by HaoPhong

[wornoutcowboy 6]

I am dealing with this as well and there do not seem to be any firm answers of what the embassies will actually require.

The way most people are calculating it is being at 125% of the poverty level. With your assets you are not too far off.

The way I calculated it with your sixty grand in the bank you would need a job that paid 7,387 a year. That isn't too hard to come up with i suspect.

If not you could try to get your bank assets up by perhaps doing cash advances on your credit card, selling your can or perhaps even borrowing the money for a bit.

The easiest thing I can see is just take a weekend job for a while and that would set you over the top. That and with the 5,000 you already made this year should do it.

Best of luck to you.

hello,

We have been approved for NOA2. I wanted to take step to prepare for the i134. I am currently a master degree student, I will graduate in May 2014. I worked at school during this year but it is not that much. Maybe around $5000 at the end of this year. But last year I collected $12,000 unemployment benefits (does that count as income too?). I have three years past income that is over the poverty guideline as well. Also, after I get out of my master degree, I can go to phd school. Which will pay me $18,000 per year for 4 years. But I wont have that letter of approval and information until Jan or Feb. So do they take future income into consideration? And the perspective that I am going for PHD degree, and afterwards it wont be hard for me to find good work at the university I am attending.

When do you have to submit the 1-134? Please help! thank you!

[jessicatran05 5]

I have try to find a weekend job but no success yet. Plus my school work is very demanding. I am trying hard to find more tutoring job.

quote name="wornoutcowboy" post="6651937" timestamp="1384645892"]

I am dealing with this as well and there do not seem to be any firm answers of what the embassies will actually require.

The way most people are calculating it is being at 125% of the poverty level. With your assets you are not too far off.

The way I calculated it with your sixty grand in the bank you would need a job that paid 7,387 a year. That isn't too hard to come up with i suspect.

If not you could try to get your bank assets up by perhaps doing cash advances on your credit card, selling your can or perhaps even borrowing the money for a bit.

The easiest thing I can see is just take a weekend job for a while and that would set you over the top. That and with the 5,000 you already made this year should do it.

Best of luck to you.

[wornoutcowboy 6]

You will need to up your income or savings or prepare for getting a no answer. If you can't get the financial side together now I would stop the process instead of spending all of the money for the interview.

I am presently in the same boat as you and am scrambling.

I have try to find a weekend job but no success yet. Plus my school work is very demanding. I am trying hard to find more tutoring job.

quote name="wornoutcowboy" post="6651937" timestamp="1384645892"]

I am dealing with this as well and there do not seem to be any firm answers of what the embassies will actually require.
The way most people are calculating it is being at 125% of the poverty level. With your assets you are not too far off.
The way I calculated it with your sixty grand in the bank you would need a job that paid 7,387 a year. That isn't too hard to come up with i suspect.
If not you could try to get your bank assets up by perhaps doing cash advances on your credit card, selling your can or perhaps even borrowing the money for a bit.
The easiest thing I can see is just take a weekend job for a while and that would set you over the top. That and with the 5,000 you already made this year should do it.
Best of luck to you.