Im hHaving problems with the Affidavit of Support I-134 for fiance visa

[iamtoddlee 0]

I dont make the income requirements to get my fiance over here but what do they mean if a child is wholly dependant on me for support vs partly dependant? Also what does it mean by personal property of reasonable value?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Any child of yours that is under 18 is wholly dependent no matter who they live with. Any child over 18 is partially dependent. Any child that isn't yours via birth or marriage is partly dependent ( like a siblings child living with you )

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Personal property is stuff like a rental home, second car etc.

[iamtoddlee 0]

What about my son who is 20 years old and has his own apartment and works 40 hours a week- why would he be a dependant? He doesnt depend on me for anything hes an adult. I dont claim him or my 9 year old son on my taxes either. So my 9 year old is wholly dependant even if my ex has full custody of him and claims him on her taxes?

Edited August 8, 2014 by iamtoddlee

[derrickmichille 55]

Any child of yours that is under 18 is wholly dependent no matter who they live with. Any child over 18 is partially dependent. Any child that isn't yours via birth or marriage is partly dependent ( like a siblings child living with you )

That is incorrect. If you have a 22 year old daughter and she has 2 children and married and her and her husband works full or part time and file jointly on their taxes are not your dependent. If you do not claim any children on your taxes they are not your dependent.

Now if you do claim any child on your taxes then they are your dependent regardless where they live.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

That is incorrect. If you have a 22 year old daughter and she has 2 children and married and her and her husband works full or part time and file jointly on their taxes are not your dependent. If you do not claim any children on your taxes they are not your dependent.

Now if you do claim any child on your taxes then they are your dependent regardless where they live.

Wrong any minor children are dependent on you even if you do not claim them on taxes. If the other parent dies they are your problem and you are legally required to support them until adulthood even if they reside with their other parent. Any child over 18 still in your house ( or going to school ) is partially dependent on the theory legally you could stop paying to support them with no legal issues.

[derrickmichille 55]

Wrong any minor children are dependent on you even if you do not claim them on taxes. If the other parent dies they are your problem and you are legally required to support them until adulthood even if they reside with their other parent. Any child over 18 still in your house ( or going to school ) is partially dependent on the theory legally you could stop paying to support them with no legal issues.

I agree an adult children residing in your home and going to school is a dependent. minor children that do not live with you and that you do not file on your taxes is a complicated issue. It really depends on the situation. Rapid Visa who does k1 and spousal visas as well as a whole bunch of other visas. Has a very high success rate when it comes to preparing documentation for their visas application advised if you don't file taxes for a minor child and that child do not live with you, then it's best not to add them to the I-134 form.

Edited August 8, 2014 by derrickmichille

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

I agree an adult children residing in your home and going to school is a dependent. minor children that do not live with you and that you do not file on your taxes is a complicated issue. It really depends on the situation. Rapid Visa who does k1 and spousal visas as well as a whole bunch of other visas. Has a very high success rate when it comes to preparing documentation for their visas application advised if you don't file taxes for a minor child and that child do not live with you, then it's best not to add them to the I-134 form.

Marc Ellis said they count, Rapid Visa is a visa mill and will tell you whatever you want to hear.

[derrickmichille 55]

Marc Ellis said they count, Rapid Visa is a visa mill and will tell you whatever you want to hear.

Well since they have so many clients getting their visas approved with no issues with the I-134 form and I mean many many clients, I am going to listen to them since I paid them my money and talked to so many of their clients.

I will keep you posted when our interview is completed.

But it's been a pleasure talking to you and I am always willing to hear other people views. I think that op should add his children if he had doubts or consult someone who has complete knowledge on this matter as you and I have!!!

Like I said everyone situation is unique and different.

Edited August 8, 2014 by derrickmichille