Urgent I-134 Help Please

[knm 0]

Can anyone help me out with my situation please? My fiancee has interview in Mumbai consulate in April. I have sent I-134 along with employment letter, pay stubs (December - (reflects whole year income) to February), Savings account bank letter, tax returns for (2006 to 2004).

Now, the question is that I graduated from University in 2005 and didn't start my full time job until Sep, 2005, which is reflected in 2004 and 2005 tax returns (below poverty line income). However, my income in 2006 tax return reflects full time job and pay (about 300% more than 125% poverty guidelines for the household of 2 people), and hv savings about (7k). Do I need to worry that my income from 2004 and 2005 will disqualify me as a sponsor? Can anyone please tell me how do they determine affidavit of support qualification? I am really nervous. Any suggestions.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

[JoeMama 0]

Can anyone help me out with my situation please? My fiancee has interview in Mumbai consulate in April. I have sent I-134 along with employment letter, pay stubs (December - (reflects whole year income) to February), Savings account bank letter, tax returns for (2006 to 2004).

Now, the question is that I graduated from University in 2005 and didn't start my full time job until Sep, 2005, which is reflected in 2004 and 2005 tax returns (below poverty line income). However, my income in 2006 tax return reflects full time job and pay (about 300% more than 125% poverty guidelines for the household of 2 people), and hv savings about (7k). Do I need to worry that my income from 2004 and 2005 will disqualify me as a sponsor? Can anyone please tell me how do they determine affidavit of support qualification? I am really nervous. Any suggestions.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

Add in your most recent pay stubs. How far back? It's up to you. But I do not think you have anything to worry about for 2004 & 2005. It's your current status that matters.

Edited March 25, 2007 by altimixdj

[knm 0]

Can anyone help me out with my situation please? My fiancee has interview in Mumbai consulate in April. I have sent I-134 along with employment letter, pay stubs (December - (reflects whole year income) to February), Savings account bank letter, tax returns for (2006 to 2004).

Now, the question is that I graduated from University in 2005 and didn't start my full time job until Sep, 2005, which is reflected in 2004 and 2005 tax returns (below poverty line income). However, my income in 2006 tax return reflects full time job and pay (about 300% more than 125% poverty guidelines for the household of 2 people), and hv savings about (7k). Do I need to worry that my income from 2004 and 2005 will disqualify me as a sponsor? Can anyone please tell me how do they determine affidavit of support qualification? I am really nervous. Any suggestions.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

Add in your most recent pay stubs. How far back? It's up to you. But I do not think you have anything to worry about for 2004 & 2005. It's your current status that matters.

Thank you very much for your help. We had to submit our documents in the first week of March to the Consulate that is the only reason I provided pay stubs until February. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

Can anyone help me out with my situation please? My fiancee has interview in Mumbai consulate in April. I have sent I-134 along with employment letter, pay stubs (December - (reflects whole year income) to February), Savings account bank letter, tax returns for (2006 to 2004).

Now, the question is that I graduated from University in 2005 and didn't start my full time job until Sep, 2005, which is reflected in 2004 and 2005 tax returns (below poverty line income). However, my income in 2006 tax return reflects full time job and pay (about 300% more than 125% poverty guidelines for the household of 2 people), and hv savings about (7k). Do I need to worry that my income from 2004 and 2005 will disqualify me as a sponsor? Can anyone please tell me how do they determine affidavit of support qualification? I am really nervous. Any suggestions.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

Add in your most recent pay stubs. How far back? It's up to you. But I do not think you have anything to worry about for 2004 & 2005. It's your current status that matters.

Thank you very much for your help. We had to submit our documents in the first week of March to the Consulate that is the only reason I provided pay stubs until February. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I don't think you need to worry about the financial part. Also since you're a recent graduate I would think they would understand. Your occupation is probably decent so no problem. I think there are threads in the Foreign Embassy South East Asia sections where someone might be able to give you more info for your consulate.

Good Luck!

[randolady 1]

I think you're fine. I graduated in December 2006 and, assuming I can start a job within the next few weeks, people have told me that I'll be okay by the time the interview rolls around. (I'll probably get a co-sponsor just to be safe, but you should have no problems!)

[ELW 5]

Hi, please don’t worry, no need at all to be nervous! India requires only ONE year of tax returns & income verification. You have that for 2006 so no problem.

I returned from India in August 2005 and did not start working here in USA until Jan 2006. I have one full year of tax returns well over 125% poverty guidelines and I never gave a second thought to the years before. they mainly only want current proof of income. Some other countries may ask for 3 years of tax returns, but not India, from what I’ve heard and read.

[knm 0]

I think you're fine. I graduated in December 2006 and, assuming I can start a job within the next few weeks, people have told me that I'll be okay by the time the interview rolls around. (I'll probably get a co-sponsor just to be safe, but you should have no problems!)

Thank you very much for your response.

Can anyone help me out with my situation please? My fiancee has interview in Mumbai consulate in April. I have sent I-134 along with employment letter, pay stubs (December - (reflects whole year income) to February), Savings account bank letter, tax returns for (2006 to 2004).

Now, the question is that I graduated from University in 2005 and didn't start my full time job until Sep, 2005, which is reflected in 2004 and 2005 tax returns (below poverty line income). However, my income in 2006 tax return reflects full time job and pay (about 300% more than 125% poverty guidelines for the household of 2 people), and hv savings about (7k). Do I need to worry that my income from 2004 and 2005 will disqualify me as a sponsor? Can anyone please tell me how do they determine affidavit of support qualification? I am really nervous. Any suggestions.

Greatly appreciate everyone's help.

Add in your most recent pay stubs. How far back? It's up to you. But I do not think you have anything to worry about for 2004 & 2005. It's your current status that matters.

Thank you very much for your help. We had to submit our documents in the first week of March to the Consulate that is the only reason I provided pay stubs until February. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I don't think you need to worry about the financial part. Also since you're a recent graduate I would think they would understand. Your occupation is probably decent so no problem. I think there are threads in the Foreign Embassy South East Asia sections where someone might be able to give you more info for your consulate.

Good Luck!

Thank you for your response. Greatly appreciated.

[knm 0]

Hi, please don’t worry, no need at all to be nervous! India requires only ONE year of tax returns & income verification. You have that for 2006 so no problem.

I returned from India in August 2005 and did not start working here in USA until Jan 2006. I have one full year of tax returns well over 125% poverty guidelines and I never gave a second thought to the years before. they mainly only want current proof of income. Some other countries may ask for 3 years of tax returns, but not India, from what I’ve heard and read.

Thank you. My fiancee is being interviewed in 1st week of April. When she was at VFS to submit all the documents, they did ask for 3 years of tax returns, so we had to provide them with the same and that is the only reason I am worried little bit

[mdc 0]

Hi, please don’t worry, no need at all to be nervous! India requires only ONE year of tax returns & income verification. You have that for 2006 so no problem.

I returned from India in August 2005 and did not start working here in USA until Jan 2006. I have one full year of tax returns well over 125% poverty guidelines and I never gave a second thought to the years before. they mainly only want current proof of income. Some other countries may ask for 3 years of tax returns, but not India, from what I’ve heard and read.

Thank you. My fiancee is being interviewed in 1st week of April. When she was at VFS to submit all the documents, they did ask for 3 years of tax returns, so we had to provide them with the same and that is the only reason I am worried little bit

I have a cuestion about this I-134 thing, let me explain you all my situation, maybe someone can give me an answer...

my girlfriend is finishing college so she will start working soon and probably make more of the needed in the povertyline, also her father is going to support us like a co-sponsor... that will be enough?

thanks and God Bless

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

I have a cuestion about this I-134 thing, let me explain you all my situation, maybe someone can give me an answer...

my girlfriend is finishing college so she will start working soon and probably make more of the needed in the povertyline, also her father is going to support us like a co-sponsor... that will be enough?

thanks and God Bless

Since her father is the co-sponsor, and I assume he is working and/or has assets to show that he would be able to support you, yes it would be enough.

Good luck!

[ELW 5]

When she was at VFS to submit all the documents, they did ask for 3 years of tax returns, so we had to provide them with the same and that is the only reason I am worried little bit

Oh! My guy is going now to the VHS office maybe they will ask him the same! Live & learn!

[knm 0]

When she was at VFS to submit all the documents, they did ask for 3 years of tax returns, so we had to provide them with the same and that is the only reason I am worried little bit

Oh! My guy is going now to the VHS office maybe they will ask him the same! Live & learn!

Hey how did it go? Please let me know. Thanks.

[ELW 5]

Hey how did it go? Please let me know. Thanks.

Hi! Well my guy went to VFS office on Monday and returned to roundly scold me for causing him tension and forcing him to over-prepare. He gave my 2006 tax return and they did NOT ask for other years. They accepted all his other documents and didn’t ask for anything else. I had him hand over 6 months of my pay stubs, letter from employer, letter from bank, and bank statements for 6 months, as well as my own list of annual deposits (bank didn’t include that info). All other required and maybe-required docs were handed over (I-134, DS156, DS156K, DS230, copies of his passport, original birth certificate, police certificates, medical, intent letters, my passport copies). As well as proof of relationship like our old snail mails from 2001 onwards, emails, phone cards, Yahoo chats, etc.

Now he has gone to his village for a week for a classmate’s marriage. Interview training will resume upon his return on April 2nd!

[knm 0]

Hey how did it go? Please let me know. Thanks.

Hi! Well my guy went to VFS office on Monday and returned to roundly scold me for causing him tension and forcing him to over-prepare. He gave my 2006 tax return and they did NOT ask for other years. They accepted all his other documents and didn’t ask for anything else. I had him hand over 6 months of my pay stubs, letter from employer, letter from bank, and bank statements for 6 months, as well as my own list of annual deposits (bank didn’t include that info). All other required and maybe-required docs were handed over (I-134, DS156, DS156K, DS230, copies of his passport, original birth certificate, police certificates, medical, intent letters, my passport copies). As well as proof of relationship like our old snail mails from 2001 onwards, emails, phone cards, Yahoo chats, etc.

Now he has gone to his village for a week for a classmate’s marriage. Interview training will resume upon his return on April 2nd!

Hey sorry for that. But, I guess over-prepared is better than under-prepared. Sorry for scolding though. I just shared my experience with you.

[ELW 5]

Hey sorry for that. But, I guess over-prepared is better than under-prepared. Sorry for scolding though. I just shared my experience with you.

Hi don't worry about it! You didn't have anything at all to do with the scolding. I have over-prepared my guy throughout this process. As you said, I COMPLETELY agree that over-preparing is MUCH MUCH better than under-preparing!!