Question about Joint Co-Sponsor

[Vytra 9]

I know that Manila only accepts joint co-sponorships on a case-by-case basis. However, I just wanted to do it as an addition in case my income information doesn't turn out to be enough. 

 

What do I need assuming my father will be the co-sponsor?

 

Is it basically his I-134, 1040 form, and W2? And some kind of written statement that he is willing to co-sponsor my fiancee?

 

Thanks. 

[HuddyBee 19]

12 minutes ago, Vytra said:

I know that Manila only accepts joint co-sponorships on a case-by-case basis. However, I just wanted to do it as an addition in case my income information doesn't turn out to be enough. 

 

What do I need assuming my father will be the co-sponsor?

 

Is it basically his I-134, 1040 form, and W2? And some kind of written statement that he is willing to co-sponsor my fiancee?

 

Thanks. 

I emailed the USEM with regards to joint-sponsor as we  are most likely to provide one. The written statement of the joint-sponsor will need to be  "notarized". the statement must explain why he/she is willing to act as the joint sponsor, how the joint sponsor knows the petitioner/ beneficiary and how they communicates with them. 

[Vytra 9]

11 minutes ago, jeneebeeme said:

I emailed the USEM with regards to joint-sponsor as we  are most likely to provide one. The written statement of the joint-sponsor will need to be  "notarized". the statement must explain why he/she is willing to act as the joint sponsor, how the joint sponsor knows the petitioner/ beneficiary and how they communicates with them. 

What does being notarized entail exactly?

[HuddyBee 19]

Just now, Vytra said:

What does being notarized entail exactly?

the statement needs to be signed in front of a lawyer or any immigration officer to prove the authenticity of the document.

[Vytra 9]

42 minutes ago, jeneebeeme said:

the statement needs to be signed in front of a lawyer or any immigration officer to prove the authenticity of the document.

oh, man, that's frustrating. 

 

thanks for the insight.

[MarkPerry 488]

1 hour ago, jeneebeeme said:

the statement needs to be signed in front of a lawyer or any immigration officer to prove the authenticity of the document.

Notarized in USA does not need to be done in front of a lawyer.  About anyone can be a notary here, just put up a bond and some paperwork.

[Sagot 1,548]

16 hours ago, Vytra said:

I know that Manila only accepts joint co-sponorships on a case-by-case basis. However, I just wanted to do it as an addition in case my income information doesn't turn out to be enough. 

 

What do I need assuming my father will be the co-sponsor?

 

Is it basically his I-134, 1040 form, and W2? And some kind of written statement that he is willing to co-sponsor my fiancee?

 

Thanks. 

With the K-1 and a co-sponsor, the embassy wants that person to be a close family member, so your father is a good choice.

Yes he would complete the I-134 and include a copy of his most recent tax return and W2.

 

Never heard of any letter or written statement being quested, notarized or otherwise.   Very odd the embassy responded that way (makes me wonder if they have Filipinos answering the emails)

 

It is entirely possible the embassy will not ask for any support evidence.  Since 2014 they have totally changed the requirement for support evidence from required to "the embassy MAY ask for support evidence", and because they MAY ask you have to be prepared.

 

 

15 hours ago, jeneebeeme said:

I emailed the USEM with regards to joint-sponsor as we  are most likely to provide one. The written statement of the joint-sponsor will need to be  "notarized". the statement must explain why he/she is willing to act as the joint sponsor, how the joint sponsor knows the petitioner/ beneficiary and how they communicates with them. 

Never heard of the embassy asking for a letter, and now with the more relaxed requirement for support evidence it seems even more unlikely.

 

The most the embassy may ask for is a completed I-864 but NOT a notarized letter.

 

Of course no harm with including a letter.

 

 

15 hours ago, jeneebeeme said:

the statement needs to be signed in front of a lawyer or any immigration officer to prove the authenticity of the document.

 

Notary is very simple in the USA, he could swing by his bank and get it done for free.