Can someone help me with this I-134 confusion

[Matt_Stevens 5]

OK, I simply am confused to the ninth degree and do not know the ansewer, so, help those in the know.

I have downloaded the I-134 pdf and printed it out for my parents, who will co-sponsor the visa for my fiance in Vietnam.

But there is also this I-864 that I read is needed, or is it? I read in some places that it is not.

Can someone please tell me EXACTLY when I need for my parents without referring me to any guides or FAQs because I have read and re-read them all and they are not clear. I can find no distinct guide for co-sponsoring.

Thanks

[KarenCee 3]

The I-134 is for the K-1 interview. The I-864 is used for the AOS interview. For the interview, your parents would need to fill out the I-134 as co-sponsors.

Edited March 19, 2006 by KarenCee

[MaryandMian 1]

On the K1 visa you fill the I-134 for co sponsorship. Once you are married and file to AOS you will then have to fill the I - 864. Good luck.

Mary

Edited March 19, 2006 by mianishqsrose

[Matt_Stevens 5]

OK Thanks.

So I do not fill out my own I-134. Just my parents, right?

[MaryandMian 1]

Matt you fill one out and your parents fill out one.

Mary

Edited March 19, 2006 by mianishqsrose

[rebeccajo 14]

Matt, I hate to refer you to the Vietnam consulate section, but you better check there too.

The advise given you above is correct, but SOME consulates (the more stringent ones) want the I-864.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

Question about Page 1, #7. It states: "That I am employed as or engaged in the busines of_______ with ____ at __________."

I assume this question is for me or the co-sponsor, and the "business of" would be my occupation and the "with" the place of the occupation?

Page 2, #11 asks when the co-sponsors intend to contribute. My parents want to know if they should put "Room and board for three years"? Anything else?

Last question for now: The directions say a co-sponsor that is married should file jointly and sign jointly. ??? So, does my father also fill this thing out seperately?

Honestly, there is a complete lack of proper instructions! How the heck do we know what to do?

[rebeccajo 14]

Try following the assembly instructions in the guides from VJ. Easier.

You fill out one. Your dad fills out one.

[Matt_Stevens 5]

Try following the assembly instructions in the guides from VJ. Easier.

I have no idea what that means. Like I said in my first post, I have read through the guides I could find and found nothing to help me here. If you can provide an actual direct link then I can look and see if it is something I missed, But right now I have no clue who or what VJ, Easier is?????

[flipside 0]

VJ = visa journey. Guides= There are assembly instructions on how to put together the K-1 package which includes sample forms already pre-filled to give you an idea of what needs to be put there.

[KarenCee 3]

Look at the example forms...there are examples of how each form is filled out. That's what helped me the most. It's under the search bar at the top. Hope that helps.

[aussiewench 9]

Matt,

The requirements for a co-sponsor completing the Affidavit of support is exactly the same as it is for a sponsor. The same rules apply.

When completing the form you as a sponsor complete it with your details, employment etc. The co-sponsor completes their form with their details, employment etc.

If you look at the sample form http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-134-exp-04-30-07.pdf this should help.

The I-134 was never meant to be used for K visas even though it is used in many cases. The question asking about how the person completing the form will contribute etc is based on those applying in general for other non-immigrant visas (visiting). K visas on the other hand are treated in many ways as immigrant visas.

[Yodrak 7]

Matt,

Maybe. Best to be prepared with your own financial information documents just in case the consular officer wants them even though, according to what you seem to be telling us, you do not qualify to sponsor your fiancee.

Yodrak

OK Thanks.

So I do not fill out my own I-134. Just my parents, right?

rebeccajo,

Name one.

See 9 FAM 40.41 Notes, N6-3.b(5) and 9 FAM 41.81 Notes, N4.b

Yodrak

.... SOME consulates (the more stringent ones) want the I-864.

aussiewench,

Actually, note that there are only requirements for a sponsor. If more than one sponsor is used then it is reasonable to call them all co-sponsors, but a co-sponsor is nevertheless a sponsor and the only thing that makes them 'co-' is that there's more than one of them.

Yodrak

Matt,

The requirements for a co-sponsor completing the Affidavit of support is exactly the same as it is for a sponsor. The same rules apply.

...

Edited March 20, 2006 by Yodrak

[aussiewench 9]

rebeccajo,

Name one.

See 9 FAM 40.41 Notes, N6-3.b(5) and 9 FAM 41.81 Notes, N4.b

Yodrak

.... SOME consulates (the more stringent ones) want the I-864.

Yodrak,

India appears to be one. Kaydee posted such last week as his fiance was given the choice of the two. It also appears that the K-3 may be requiring it too in India, as posted in the Embassy info at the top of the page.

I agree with what the FAM says but it does appear that they (conofs/consulate) are taking liberties and requesting such.

Lorelle

Edited March 20, 2006 by aussiewench

[Yodrak 7]

aussiewench,

Actually, the I-134 was meant to be used for any visa when the visa applicant required a financial sponsor, including the K visas. It was used for immigrant visas as well until the INA was amended to create stricter financial sponsorship requirements for immigrants. I think that happened in late 1997. I don't know how long it took to be implemented, and the I-864 affidavit created to do so, probably early to mid 1998.

Yodrak

...

The I-134 was never meant to be used for K visas even though it is used in many cases. ....

Lorelle,

Choice does not mean required.

Yodrak

rebeccajo,

Name one.

See 9 FAM 40.41 Notes, N6-3.b(5) and 9 FAM 41.81 Notes, N4.b

Yodrak

.... SOME consulates (the more stringent ones) want the I-864.

Yodrak,

India appears to be one. Kaydee posted such last week as his fiance was given the choice of the two. It also appears that the K-3 may be requiring it too in India, as posted in the Embassy info at the top of the page.

I agree with what the FAM says but it does appear that they (conofs/consulate) are taking liberties and requesting such.

Lorelle