I-134 vs I-864

[AmerFila 10]

I filled out ant sent my financial information to my fiance and used the I-134, but i have also seen reference to the I-864. Does it matter which one i use? Should I fill out the I-864 and send it to her just in case? I meet the requirements for the I-864EZ so i can do that in a hurry. I just need to know because her interview is March 11th.

[VOL 425]

I 864 is used when you send in Adjustment of Status after marriage.

For USEM interview you need I -134 for a K1, as of recent reports CO is not asking for that form. But I would send it anyways...........

[AmerFila 10]

I 864 is used when you send in Adjustment of Status after marriage.

For USEM interview you need I -134 for a K1, as of recent reports CO is not asking for that form. But I would send it anyways...........

Thanks i appreciate your help.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I filled out ant sent my financial information to my fiance and used the I-134, but i have also seen reference to the I-864. Does it matter which one i use? Should I fill out the I-864 and send it to her just in case? I meet the requirements for the I-864EZ so i can do that in a hurry. I just need to know because her interview is March 11th.

Use the USEM K-1 letter for your check list of everything that is needed for your interview. Follow the link at the twisting arrow below.

You should not have any problems. The I-134 is a document that was being asked for on a consistent basis up until a month or so ago and then SOME CO's stopped asking for the document. So it is hit or miss. Best to be safe and prepare it and bring it with you. One never knows what will be asked outside of the guide.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I filled out ant sent my financial information to my fiance and used the I-134, but i have also seen reference to the I-864. Does it matter which one i use? Should I fill out the I-864 and send it to her just in case? I meet the requirements for the I-864EZ so i can do that in a hurry. I just need to know because her interview is March 11th.

The I-134 is the required form with the K-1.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

The I-134 is the required form with the K-1.

As you know there has been talk about how the I-134 is not being asked for in any consistent basis for the interview. Also, what is confusing is the wording in the K-1 instruction letter from the Embassy stating "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." So a bit confusing when you state it is mandatory. I still think one should prepare the document and have with them in the event he asked for it.

Enlighten me on your though process please that you say it is mandatory.

[Hank_ 9,174]

As you know there has been talk about how the I-134 is not being asked for in any consistent basis for the interview. Also, what is confusing is the wording in the K-1 instruction letter from the Embassy stating "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." So a bit confusing when you state it is mandatory. I still think one should prepare the document and have with them in the event he asked for it.

Enlighten me on your though process please that you say it is mandatory.

The I-134 is the requested form as opposed to the I-864.

The embassy instructions letter does state it is REQUIRED (the word I use), near the bottom of the 1st page:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. It is important that you submit ALL of the following documentation to facilitate the processing of your application. You may be asked to return for another appointment if you fail to bring any of these documents:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/29DEC2014/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2029%20DEC%202014_.pdf

Yes I have seen many come back and report their support documents were not asked for, then I read of one that said they were not asked but at the window next to them that person was asked for the I-134. Until the embassy stops listing the I-134 in the instructions letter I will keep telling folks to make sure to have it along with their tax return and W2 as it would suck big time to need it and not have it, as it is REQUIRED.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Hank_

[Greenbaum 12,259]

The I-134 is the requested form as opposed to the I-864.

The embassy instructions letter does state it is REQUIRED (the word I use), near the bottom of the 1st page:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. It is important that you submit ALL of the following documentation to facilitate the processing of your application. You may be asked to return for another appointment if you fail to bring any of these documents:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/29DEC2014/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2029%20DEC%202014_.pdf

Yes I have seen many come back and report their support documents were not asked for, then I read of one that said they were not asked but at the window next to them that person was asked for the I-134. Until the embassy stops listing the I-134 in the instructions letter I will keep telling folks to make sure to have it along with their tax return and W2 as it would suck big time to need it and not have it, as it is REQUIRED.

Thanks for your insight. I too will continue to advise that they submit the I-134 document in the event they are asked to produce it at the interview, after all we are working with a government agency, who by their own admission, can change the rules at whim.

[VOL 425]

Why do some embassy allow co sponsors, and some will not, and some are case by case basis?

I also remember a few years ago if you mentioned you did or had tried drugs it was an automatic lifetime ban in Philippines, while other embassy let it slide.

It looked like they would have standards that would be applied embassy wide, not specific for each country.......

[Hank_ 9,174]

The K-1 is a very odd duck of a visa, it is a non-immigrant visa, and non-immigrant visas do not need evidence of support as it is normally a temporary entry type visa. Yet in a short 90 days the K-1 visa holder is suddenly eligible to apply for immigrant status, at which point support documents are required.

Crazy.

[VOL 425]

Agreed odd duck.

I find it interesting that I-134 is being waived or not asked for at the interview at the moment.

I hope we keep getting more update from recent interview applicants