I-134: Lack of adequate sponsor - crowdfunding?

[Peot 161]

Just now, Girljinxed18 said:

As far as I knew, and I could be wrong, the co sponsor was only liable until the AOS. Didn't realize you needed a sponsor after that.

You're right! The co-sponsor on the I-134 is only "liable" until the AOS. At the AOS stage you need to file another affidavit of support form, I-864, and the person who fills that out is liable for up to 10 years AFTER the AOS is approved.

[TransAtlanticLove 31]

On 7/15/2017 at 11:49 PM, Peot said:

You're right! The co-sponsor on the I-134 is only "liable" until the AOS. At the AOS stage you need to file another affidavit of support form, I-864, and the person who fills that out is liable for up to 10 years AFTER the AOS is approved.

Didn't know that. Thanks for the info! I hope they're able to find someone.

[Boiler 45,486]

On 7/15/2017 at 9:49 PM, Peot said:

You're right! The co-sponsor on the I-134 is only "liable" until the AOS. At the AOS stage you need to file another affidavit of support form, I-864, and the person who fills that out is liable for up to 10 years AFTER the AOS is approved.

No 10 year limit.

 

If they have friends prepared to step up why can one of them not be the joint sponsor?

[JFH 12,190]

OP, since they are good friends of yours have you considered being a co-sponsor? 

 

Whilst London does allow self-sponsoring for K-1s, it's the AOS that's going to be a struggle. Currently the requirement for a 2-person household (immigrant plus spouse) is a little over $20k per year. Given that the immigrant will not be able to work for an extended period, how will they survive on less than $20k a year? Plus the costs of the AOS process. I don't know where they will be living but in most parts of the country $20k a year (and that's the gross salary) is not much to support two adults. He will also need healthcare when he arrives. He won't be eligible for Medicaid even if his spouse is. He may get healthcare through his work but he won't be working for many months. 

 

It is nice that other people want to pitch in but it's not a sponsored walk with a target to achieve and then it's all over. It's about showing the ability to sustain the immigrant in the household over a long period of time. 

Edited July 17, 2017 by JFH

[HelenBradley 28]

4 hours ago, JFH said:

OP, since they are good friends of yours have you considered being a co-sponsor? 

 

Whilst London does allow self-sponsoring for K-1s, it's the AOS that's going to be a struggle. Currently the requirement for a 2-person household (immigrant plus spouse) is a little over $20k per year. Given that the immigrant will not be able to work for an extended period, how will they survive on less than $20k a year? Plus the costs of the AOS process. I don't know where they will be living but in most parts of the country $20k a year (and that's the gross salary) is not much to support two adults. He will also need healthcare when he arrives. He won't be eligible for Medicaid even if his spouse is. He may get healthcare through his work but he won't be working for many months. 

 

It is nice that other people want to pitch in but it's not a sponsored walk with a target to achieve and then it's all over. It's about showing the ability to sustain the immigrant in the household over a long period of time. 

Good points, thank you! 

 

She does have income, but it's disability. She has a substantial disability and family financial support and a fully paid off home. She can live comfortably in the south, but since her income is disability, she's worried it won't fulfill the requirements. Family are willing to support but unwilling to sign the I-134. 

 

I don't think I can be a sponsor as a LPR, but maybe I'm incorrect? I'm guessing I'd have to show 125% poverty level for myself, my fiance and the both of them? 

Maybe worht suggesting to friends of theirs who are citizens can sponsor though...

[Boiler 45,486]

2 minutes ago, HelenBradley said:

 

 

I don't think I can be a sponsor as a LPR, but maybe I'm incorrect? I'm guessing I'd have to show 125% poverty level for myself, my fiance and the both of them? 

Maybe worht suggesting to friends of theirs who are citizens can sponsor though...

LPR's can sponsor

[HelenBradley 28]

12 minutes ago, Boiler said:

LPR's can sponsor

Even if they are still under the conditions of their own sponsorship?

[Boiler 45,486]

4 minutes ago, HelenBradley said:

Even if they are still under the conditions of their own sponsorship?

Of course.

[HelenBradley 28]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Of course.

Saying of course is disappointing. This site is for people who are learning and trying to figure out the details which, as you know, matter when applying for visas/residence etc. 

 

I'm surprised at that since that creates a kind of sponsorship chain. How can I be held to the legal process when I myself am buffered by someone else. It seems an odd chain to create, but I'll look into it. Thanks. 

[Boiler 45,486]

LPR's and USC's can sponsor, says so on the I 864.

 

If you are a LPR and alive then the only way you would not have a sponsorship obligation is if you had done 40 quarters. I am going to assume most will have naturalised by then.

[Peot 161]

20 hours ago, Boiler said:

No 10 year limit.

 

If they have friends prepared to step up why can one of them not be the joint sponsor?

Sorry, my "10 years" validity is talking about the form in general. That's about how long it would take someone to accumulate that much work time.

 

For K-1 it's typically 3 years.

 

Either way, 3 years is a long time for anyone to agree to being "on the hook".

Edited July 18, 2017 by Peot