Sufficient Income Question

[R&S13 7]

Hi All - i was curious to see what is considered "Sufficient Income" for the petitioner. I was looking at New Delhi's interview requirements and of course one of the things is the I-134F; however, it clearly states

"AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT: Each visa applicant needs to satisfy the consular officer that

he/she will not become a public charge. The petitioner must provide form I-134 (Affidavit of

Support). If the petitioner’s income is not sufficient, the applicant MUST submit the documents

listed below from the petitioner along with the same documents from an additional sponsor

willing to assume financial responsibility for the visa applicant"

what does this mean? Any responses would be appreciated! Thanks

[Ortolan 381]

You have to count the members of the proposed household. That's you, the US citizen (petitioner) and your fiance' (the applicant). That would be 2 if it's just you and her/him.

You have to have enough income to be able to support 2 people. Here's the address to the guideline: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

For 2 people, the petitioner has to have an income of at least $19,622 per year (125% of the federal poverty level). You have to be able to prove you make this much money or you'll need a co-sponsor ("additional sponsor").

[R&S13 7]

You have to count the members of the proposed household. That's you, the US citizen (petitioner) and your fiance' (the applicant). That would be 2 if it's just you and her/him.

You have to have enough income to be able to support 2 people. Here's the address to the guideline: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

For 2 people, the petitioner has to have an income of at least $19,622 per year (125% of the federal poverty level). You have to be able to prove you make this much money or you'll need a co-sponsor ("additional sponsor").

Thank you for your response. So if I am over the income required, does that mean I have to provide bank statements, etc? Or will my IRS tax return suffice?

[vinay12887 0]

Thank you for your response. So if I am over the income required, does that mean I have to provide bank statements, etc? Or will my IRS tax return suffice?

You just need to send your IRS tax return transcript.