I-134 Affidavit of Support Question

[lizanddavid 1]

Hi all,

I have a question regarding the I-134 Affidavit of Support. Was is the minimum income/value of assets they will accept? Is there a specific value?

Apologies if this question has already been asked elsewhere.

Thanks!

David

[feli114 65]

Go to the Uscis website and look up income guidelines. It depends on your household size.

[AELF 1]

Yes, go to the USCIS website and see. It depends also on the state you are living in.

[lizanddavid 1]

Go to the Uscis website and look up income guidelines. It depends on your household size.

Thank you. I found this information to supplement the I-864 form but I believe we will be completing the form, I-134. Is the information the same regardless of which affidavit of support form we are required to complete?

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[Darnell 8,478]

Yes. Why? the Vice-Consul uses the I-864P to adjudicate your I-134 on interview day.

[lizanddavid 1]

Got it. Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thank you. I found this information to supplement the I-864 form but I believe we will be completing the form, I-134. Is the information the same regardless of which affidavit of support form we are required to complete?

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?

No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.

Source: Department of State http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html#9

I can tell you that in the past London has accepted less than 125%, though most try to achieve at least 125%. They have also accepted a combination of petitioner's income supplemented by evidence of cash savings the beneficiary can prove. They accept self-sponsorship by the beneficiary (no I-134) based on assets. They have accepted a sponsor other than the fiancé with only an I-134 from from that other sponsor. They do not require a tax return if other proof is available, especially an employer letter.

This is specific to LONDON interviews.

[lizanddavid 1]

Excellent. Really helpful, thanks