Questions about I-134 (Affidavit of Support) - Seoul

[jasmineb 0]

Hi everyone! After a very loooooong wait since our November approval, my fiance just got the call from the embassy in Seoul to schedule an interview! We're excited but a little stressed because our deadline is mid-March and we need to rush to prepare everything.

 

My story: On our I-129f, I listed my employer at the time, but since then I've quit that job to pursue a master's degree. I am currently working under a work-study program through the school and federal government. My income tax returns for last year is above the 125% poverty benchmark. My mom is willing to co-sponsor me, if needed. 

 

My questions are regarding the I-134 that I have to send over to him, and they're a lot and very specific as I want to get this right (since we're in the final stretch!): 

 

• Do I need a co-sponsor if my tax returns show that my income from last year was above the required amount?
• In the "annual income" amount, do I put last year's, this year's, or the average?
• Is South Korea generally okay with co-sponsors?
• Would I need to fill out two separate forms -- one for me, and one for my mom? 
• Are the letters from the employer necessary? (It's a bit strange to ask since I'm only a work-study employee.)
• Since I'm on work study, should I list my employer at all? Or should I just say I'm a current student who's unemployed?
• Do I need to write a letter explaining why I had an employer on the I-129F but not now?

 

Sorry I know it's a lot, but I appreciate the help! Thank you so much!

 

 

[payxibka 10,047]

27 minutes ago, jasmineb said:

Hi everyone! After a very loooooong wait since our November approval, my fiance just got the call from the embassy in Seoul to schedule an interview! We're excited but a little stressed because our deadline is mid-March and we need to rush to prepare everything.

 

My story: On our I-129f, I listed my employer at the time, but since then I've quit that job to pursue a master's degree. I am currently working under a work-study program through the school and federal government. My income tax returns for last year is above the 125% poverty benchmark. My mom is willing to co-sponsor me, if needed. 

 

My questions are regarding the I-134 that I have to send over to him, and they're a lot and very specific as I want to get this right (since we're in the final stretch!): 

 

• Do I need a co-sponsor if my tax returns show that my income from last year was above the required amount?
• In the "annual income" amount, do I put last year's, this year's, or the average?
• Is South Korea generally okay with co-sponsors?
• Would I need to fill out two separate forms -- one for me, and one for my mom? 
• Are the letters from the employer necessary? (It's a bit strange to ask since I'm only a work-study employee.)
• Since I'm on work study, should I list my employer at all? Or should I just say I'm a current student who's unemployed?
• Do I need to write a letter explaining why I had an employer on the I-129F but not now?

 

Sorry I know it's a lot, but I appreciate the help! Thank you so much!

 

 

Deadline of mid March for what?

[jasmineb 0]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Deadline of mid March for what?

I meant we have to have the interview before then, since our petition will expire then.

[payxibka 10,047]

If you are still processing... the CO will extend the petition validity.  Get it done but don't let that date be a decision factor

[enfinity83 53]

Wow, my fiancee is from Korea too, and you're saying that from NOA2 to SCHEDULE the interview took 3 months??? what took so long?

[jasmineb 0]

 

3 minutes ago, enfinity83 said:

Wow, my fiancee is from Korea too, and you're saying that from NOA2 to SCHEDULE the interview took 3 months??? what took so long?

Not quite 3 months. More like 2.5, but I still have no idea why it took so long! My guess is that the holiday season threw them off schedule. 

Edited February 8, 2018 by jasmineb

[enfinity83 53]

2 minutes ago, jasmineb said:

 

Not quite 3 months. More like 2.5, but I still have no idea why it took so long! My guess is that the holiday season threw them off schedule. 

well at least when are the earliest appointments for you guys to go?