Can the K-1 beneficiary be his own financial support?

[Veera 1]

Hi guys! I need some quick help. My fiancé is in the middle of filling the DS-160. We thought that would be the last form we would be filing (until he reaches California) ,especially since I had an eligible sponsor ready to file the I-134.

Now, I just found out that only I (the petitioner) can file the I-134? I'm currently unemployed and I don't have any U.S assets. I don't have any life insurance either. Is there any way my foreign fiancé can use his financial assets as evidence to support himself? Will that work at the interview? And what kind of form would he have to fill? Quick responses will be highly appreciated since we're running out of time. 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

32 minutes ago, Veera said:

Hi guys! I need some quick help. My fiancé is in the middle of filling the DS-160. We thought that would be the last form we would be filing (until he reaches California) ,especially since I had an eligible sponsor ready to file the I-134.

Now, I just found out that only I (the petitioner) can file the I-134? I'm currently unemployed and I don't have any U.S assets. I don't have any life insurance either. Is there any way my foreign fiancé can use his financial assets as evidence to support himself? Will that work at the interview? And what kind of form would he have to fill? Quick responses will be highly appreciated since we're running out of time. 

Hi,

 

Unfortunately, it will not working that way. The petitioner is the one who should fill up I-134 and become a support for their fiance(e). I suggest you to find someone to become your co-sponsor. Aside from that you need to know that every Embassy is different when it comes to accepting a Co-Sponsor for the purpose of K-1 visa (fiancé) and CR-1 (spousal). Some of the embassy will accept Co-sponsor for spouse visa but not for K-1 visa. When i said not accepting, it doesn't mean it is 100% rejection. But, it will give bad view to the Embassy, because it's look like you can't support her on your own. I'm not sure from which country your fiancee coming from, but, it better to check on embassy information and others experience in the regional discussion.

 

Regards,

MalaysiaUS

[Veera 1]

38 minutes ago, MalaysiaUS said:

Hi,

 

Unfortunately, it will not working that way. The petitioner is the one who should fill up I-134 and become a support for their fiance(e). I suggest you to find someone to become your co-sponsor. Aside from that you need to know that every Embassy is different when it comes to accepting a Co-Sponsor for the purpose of K-1 visa (fiancé) and CR-1 (spousal). Some of the embassy will accept Co-sponsor for spouse visa but not for K-1 visa. When i said not accepting, it doesn't mean it is 100% rejection. But, it will give bad view to the Embassy, because it's look like you can't support her on your own. I'm not sure from which country your fiancee coming from, but, it better to check on embassy information and others experience in the regional discussion.

 

Regards,

MalaysiaUS

Thank you for the swift response! 

Will my Co-sponsor have to file a separate I-134 or a I-864? Also do I mail the I-134 to the USCIS office in Texas (where I mailed my I-129F form) or do I mail it to my beneficiary fiancé?

Can someone clear up this confusion? 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 hour ago, Veera said:

Hi guys! I need some quick help. My fiancé is in the middle of filling the DS-160. We thought that would be the last form we would be filing (until he reaches California) ,especially since I had an eligible sponsor ready to file the I-134.

Now, I just found out that only I (the petitioner) can file the I-134? I'm currently unemployed and I don't have any U.S assets. I don't have any life insurance either. Is there any way my foreign fiancé can use his financial assets as evidence to support himself? Will that work at the interview? And what kind of form would he have to fill? Quick responses will be highly appreciated since we're running out of time. 

1. Fill your timeline so other members know what stage you're at in order for them to provide you with more accurate information.
2. I-134 is never filed. The completed I-134 and supporting documents should be sent to the alien beneficiary for him to bring to the interview. 
3. For the I-134, the US petitioner is always the primary sponsor even if your income is 0 or below the poverty guideline. Since you are unemployed, you have no choice but to find a co-sponsor. Due to that, you will complete a I-134 and your co-sponsor will also complete a separate I-134. If your alien beneficiary is going through US embassy in Manila, they generally do not accept a co-sponsor. If he is going through London, they usually won't even look at the I-134. So yes, completing your timeline would help getting embassy specific answers.
4. No, the alien beneficiary cannot use his income nor assets to prove financial support for himself. 

[Veera 1]

2 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

1. Fill your timeline so other members know what stage you're at in order for them to provide you with more accurate information.
2. I-134 is never filed. The completed I-134 and supporting documents should be sent to the alien beneficiary for him to bring to the interview. 
3. For the I-134, the US petitioner is always the primary sponsor even if your income is 0 or below the poverty guideline. Since you are unemployed, you have no choice but to find a co-sponsor. Due to that, you will complete a I-134 and your co-sponsor will also complete a separate I-134. If your alien beneficiary is going through US embassy in Manila, they generally do not accept a co-sponsor. If he is going through London, they usually won't even look at the I-134. So yes, completing your timeline would help getting embassy specific answers.
4. No, the alien beneficiary cannot use his income nor assets to prove financial support for himself. 

Thank you! Is it also neccesary to provide 1040 Ez tax return to my fiancé? 

I don't think it will help in anyway. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

7 minutes ago, Veera said:

Thank you! Is it also neccesary to provide 1040 Ez tax return to my fiancé? 

I don't think it will help in anyway. 

If you have tax transcripts, provide them to him. If you're sending your tax returns, then enclose the corresponding 1040-EZs and W2s (if any).

Edited July 28, 2017 by KULtoATL

[p-ana 933]

5 hours ago, KULtoATL said:

1. Fill your timeline so other members know what stage you're at in order for them to provide you with more accurate information.
2. I-134 is never filed. The completed I-134 and supporting documents should be sent to the alien beneficiary for him to bring to the interview. 
3. For the I-134, the US petitioner is always the primary sponsor even if your income is 0 or below the poverty guideline. Since you are unemployed, you have no choice but to find a co-sponsor. Due to that, you will complete a I-134 and your co-sponsor will also complete a separate I-134. If your alien beneficiary is going through US embassy in Manila, they generally do not accept a co-sponsor. If he is going through London, they usually won't even look at the I-134. So yes, completing your timeline would help getting embassy specific answers.
4. No, the alien beneficiary cannot use his income nor assets to prove financial support for himself. 

There are embassies, such as the U.K. one, that accepts self sponsoring

[**Celeste** 10]

What country is your fiance from? As Pana indicated, some embassies, such as the UK embassy, allows self-sponsoring. Some other embassies, however, don't allow co-sponsors. So this is crucial information so that we can help you

[KULtoATL 1,551]

She's indicated that the beneficiary is in Pakistan in another post

Edited July 28, 2017 by KULtoATL