Co-sponsor question

[Viky 0]

We are still waiting for the NOA2...... so in the mean time I wonder if I'm going to the interview and they find that my fiance income is not enough (even it is just a little more than the poverty limit) can we get on that point a co-sponsor? Will it be a big delay in the proces?

[Jaylen Brit 0]

Why not arrange one (a co-sponsor) as a standby if its gonna be a close call?

Have them fill out the forms etc and bring them along - then if you don't need them you can return them to the co-sponsor to destroy (for their peace of mind) but if you NEED them you have them right there with you and no delays.

[aussiewench 9]

Hi Viky

The I-134 is only one thing that a Conof will look at in determining if the applicant will or wont become a public charge. If your fiance meets the poverty guidelines there is other things one can do to overcome the public charge issue. Have a read of the I-134 - Brief details of Requirements which is pinned in the Foreign Embassy Forum.

Below is taken from a US Embassy website and looks at other ways one can Overcome the Public Charge.

While an applicant for a fiancé(e) visa is not required to file an affidavit of support (I-134), it is nevertheless useful in proving the applicant is not likely to become a public charge. The Immigration and Nationality Act does require the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at the time of the application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of an officer of the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the time of application for admission to the United States, that he or she is not likely at any time to become a public charge

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[Viky 0]

Thank you for trying to help me but...........

Please...... I need a straight answer maybe from someone who had a situation like that or heared about that.

Does it matter that my fiance has his father partially dependent upon him?

[Miranda&James 8]

Is your fiance the US Citizen? If so then yes, it matters very much that he has someone dependent on him because he will need to prove he makes enough money to support you and his father (and anyone else dependent on him). I'm sure it matters as well if he is the foreign fiance but I can't tell you in what capacity (someone else will surely help me out here!).

I know you want a straight answer but the straight answer really is if you know you might need a cosponsor you should line one up beforehand. I have read in other threads that yes, people were allowed to bring in a cosponsor if they were denied on monetary grounds, and yes it will obviously delay you because you have to find a cosponsor and get all of their information, etc, but why not avoid all of this and just have their forms on hand at your interview in case they are needed?

[trey 0]

I currently have an excellent paying job but have only had it 6 months. Before that, I had no income for the past 3 years because I was going to school full-time. Technically, I would not need a co-sponsor as long as I can provide a statement from my bank, my employer, and my current tax returns. However, to avoid any possible delay, I will have a co-sponsor also. This way, if they decide I have inadequate proof of my financial stability, I already have the co-sponsor papers prepared to submit. I think this is one of those cases where too much is better.

[Viky 0]

Thank you so much...... You were realy helpful.

We decided that it will be better to have a co-sponsor.... just in case.