I-134..not very good

[ibsimon 0]

ok shortly i will have to fill out a I -134 form for my girls K1,,,now here is the thing,,all i really have is a good paying job at 50k a year,,,no real assets,,no savings,,only a checking account with a average balance of $500,,,i rent a house from my uncle so i dont have a morgage....i was thinking maybe a life insurance plan to make it look better but my lawyer says dont worry about it......any ideas on what i could do it make it look better???,,,i hear the consols in manila difficult and will deny you for anything

[bora bora 1]

I can't say anything about the Manila consulate, but overall there does not seem to be a need to prove you have a savings or assets if you earn 50K.

I also have a sufficient enough salary and therefore only included my life insurance along with my savings.

Maybe someone can give you specific advice though on your consulate, or you could e-mail them.

[BettyAndMe 0]

You only need to have enough income to exceed 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. You can find these guidelines here: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/06poverty.shtml

Your $50K should be fine unless there are a lot of people in your household (don't forget to factor in your new wife and any kids that she might bring with her).

If there are other obligations, such as child support, that could play a role also.

[YuAndDan 153]

Your income level more than meets the requirements, no need to show bank statement data unless your income level falls below 125% of the poverty line.

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. 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. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfivk1.pdf

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

[rebeccajo 14]

Where on the I134 instructions does it state that income needs to be at 125% of the US Poverty Guidelines?

Where on the I134 are the US Poverty Guidelines mentioned at all?

[kitkat1 5]

Where on the I134 instructions does it state that income needs to be at 125% of the US Poverty Guidelines?

Where on the I134 are the US Poverty Guidelines mentioned at all?

The I-134 instructions don't refer to any minimum income - only the I-1864 does so it must just be an assumption on everyone's part.

I-134 Instructions:

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income and/or financial resources to assure that the alien you are

sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United State.

Travel.State.gov states:

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA

Edited February 3, 2007 by kitkat1

[Knobby_Wheezer 0]

Where on the I134 instructions does it state that income needs to be at 125% of the US Poverty Guidelines?

Where on the I134 are the US Poverty Guidelines mentioned at all?

The I-134 instructions don't refer to any minimum income - only the I-1864 does so it must just be an assumption on everyone's part.

I-134 Instructions:

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income and/or financial resources to assure that the alien you are

sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United State.

Travel.State.gov states:

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA

Whoa! What an insight, kitkat1! Thanks for sharing two widely separated pieces of data together at one glance! Good work!

[MairzyDoats 0]

I'm glad someone pointed this out, as I keep seeing the 125% being used in association with the I-134 when it is supposed to be 100%.

Also, household size is considered you and any dependants you have, so you don't count people living in your home who do not rely on you for support, you only count yourself and dependants and the beneficiary.

[TucsonBill 0]

....i was thinking maybe a life insurance plan to make it look better but my lawyer says dont worry about it......

Doesn't your laywer care about his family? (Of couse, maybe he's rich and doesn't need it..) I think this would be a good idea, some inexpensive term life would be good if you can qualify. (Very important coverage to have IMHO, especially if you dont have alot of other assets, and not just to make your I-134 look better).

Bill

Edited February 5, 2007 by TucsonBill

[Pinay Wife 47]

I'm glad someone pointed this out, as I keep seeing the 125% being used in association with the I-134 when it is supposed to be 100%.

While indeed one needs only to meet 100% of US poverty guidelines for I-134, for those going through Manila Embassy, our petitioners need to meet the 125% up front since it's only a matter of 3 months before petitioner needs to submit the I-864 at AOS time. Manila Embassy is very strict about this and they seldom accept co-sponsors.

[KimTung 0]

Hello,

It depends on how many people that are dependent on your income and how many you will sponsoring. Please check the http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864p.pdf for more information of the Year 2006 Poverty Guidelines.

[rebeccajo 14]

Where on the I-134 is there mention of household size?

Or on the instructions?

[bebop + rocksteady 0]

I make much less than that, rent an apartment, have no savings, and about the same average balance on the bank account, and got approved without a second thought.

Cass (bebop the great)

ok shortly i will have to fill out a I -134 form for my girls K1,,,now here is the thing,,all i really have is a good paying job at 50k a year,,,no real assets,,no savings,,only a checking account with a average balance of $500,,,i rent a house from my uncle so i dont have a morgage....i was thinking maybe a life insurance plan to make it look better but my lawyer says dont worry about it......any ideas on what i could do it make it look better???,,,i hear the consols in manila difficult and will deny you for anything

[tom&tata 2]

Hello,

It depends on how many people that are dependent on your income and how many you will sponsoring. Please check the http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864p.pdf for more information of the Year 2006 Poverty Guidelines.

You refers to the I-864 which is a different affidavit of support from I-134.

In I-134, there is no requirement to reveal # of people in household or outright requirement that your income must exceed 125% of poverty guideline.

Although, there is possibility that certain embassy requires certain minimum income as mentioned by Patiently Waiting.