Affidavit of support

[rosejosh 2]

What do you think are the forms that I need for affidavit of support? If you don't mind

[amerikano1 3]

In the instructions letter from the Manila Embassy, this is what you need:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

This was copied from the K1 Guide (accessible on the Guide tab above on this website):

I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:

(A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance

(B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)

© If Self Employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed (or IRS transcripts); or 2. report of commercial rating concern

(D) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. See this FAQ for more tips and useful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

What do you think are the forms that I need for affidavit of support? If you don't mind

In the instructions letter from the Manila Embassy, this is what you need:

k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

This was copied from the K1 Guide (accessible on the Guide tab above on this website):

I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:

(A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance

(B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)

© If Self Employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed (or IRS transcripts); or 2. report of commercial rating concern

(D) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. See this FAQ for more tips and useful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

What do you think are the forms that I need for affidavit of support? If you don't mind

[Rob63 10]

If your fiancé has $200k in the bank, he would need to be earning 10% interest year in and year out... not likely with interest rates today. My credit union is paying about 1%... so he would have to have the money invested in a really good mutual fund or something of that nature...

From the posts here, it sounds like you want someone to tell you that $200k in the bank will guarantee you support approval, and I'm just not sure that is the case. Don't get me wrong, I wish I had $200k in the bank when I was a student, and I am sure your fiancé will have a good job when he is done with school, but based on the guidelines that the USCIS base the support decision on, he will need to show roughly $20,000 in interest income and regular income combined. I don't think they care where the money comes from, as long as legal, and he can show on his tax return an income of about $19,662

I know this is probably not what you want to hear... and I wish the best for you.

[rosejosh 2]

Oh wow.. I didn't see that in Manila embassy website..

If your fiancé has $200k in the bank, he would need to be earning 10% interest year in and year out... not likely with interest rates today. My credit union is paying about 1%... so he would have to have the money invested in a really good mutual fund or something of that nature...

From the posts here, it sounds like you want someone to tell you that $200k in the bank will guarantee you support approval, and I'm just not sure that is the case. Don't get me wrong, I wish I had $200k in the bank when I was a student, and I am sure your fiancé will have a good job when he is done with school, but based on the guidelines that the USCIS base the support decision on, he will need to show roughly $20,000 in interest income and regular income combined. I don't think they care where the money comes from, as long as legal, and he can show on his tax return an income of about $19,662

I know this is probably not what you want to hear... and I wish the best for you.

You're right.. That's what I want to hear.. I want someone to tell me that that money is enough for the application..