Affidavit of Support - Joint Sponsor (merged)

[k_39 2]

Hi everyone!

 

My partner and I are focusing on the I-134 form at the moment and we're opting for a co-sponsor; their dad. Has anyone got any recent experiences or advice on filing this form? Anything we have to avoid doing? I want to help out (I'm the beneficiary, but I think it's important that I'm involved and know what's happening) but I think I need some educating myself. Any info is welcome! Thanks so much.

Edited August 24, 2018 by Penguin_ie

[k_39 2]

Also, I know that both the sponsor and petitioner file separately, but does my partner have to request a form for the sponsor to fill?

 

I just checked out the form (available on the USCIS website) and it seems only the 'sponsor' fills it out, so one person(?). I was told the sponsor was the person who's supporting us, as opposed to the beneficiary (my partner). So does their dad fill out the form and provide info about my partner under 'dependant's information' or what?

 

Sorry if this makes zero sense. Thanks guys!

Edited February 11, 2018 by k_39

[k_39 2]

Okay, so I actually looked at the form and it seems my partner would be filling in the 'dependent' section I take it or is that also left up to their dad to fill in? This is page 3 of the I-134 by the way. My partner hasn't worked in years (yes, it's been over 3 years). What proof do they need to provide?

[k_39 2]

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I looked into this as I work full time. I'm still a little lost as to who fills in what, if my partner has their dad to assist. I realize I personally don't have much involvement in completing this form, but we're trying to help eachother out, and I'd like to understand it more myself. In the instructions, who is the preparer? Maybe I'm a little thick, but I can't seem to find a lot of info on co-sponsors in the instructions.

[Naes 12,205]

2 hours ago, k_39 said:

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I looked into this as I work full time. I'm still a little lost as to who fills in what, if my partner has their dad to assist. I realize I personally don't have much involvement in completing this form, but we're trying to help eachother out, and I'd like to understand it more myself. In the instructions, who is the preparer? Maybe I'm a little thick, but I can't seem to find a lot of info on co-sponsors in the instructions.

The same form, some answers are different as the dad is not a petitioner. But it is the exact same form.

 

Each will fill one I-134 with corresponding evidences from each.

 

There is a template on how to fill this form in the site (although old style but the info is same) and instruction.

 

[k_39 2]

On 2/20/2018 at 1:06 PM, Naes said:

The same form, some answers are different as the dad is not a petitioner. But it is the exact same form.

 

Each will fill one I-134 with corresponding evidences from each.

 

There is a template on how to fill this form in the site (although old style but the info is same) and instruction.

 

Thanks. I have seen examples of how to fill the form, but not one with a join-sponsor. I was wondering if anyone had any specific information, such as evidence they need to provide (both of them) and where (the dad, in this context) and my partner individually fill out info, like what ares of the form I mean. Thank you  

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, k_39 said:

Thanks. I have seen examples of how to fill the form, but not one with a join-sponsor. I was wondering if anyone had any specific information, such as evidence they need to provide (both of them) and where (the dad, in this context) and my partner individually fill out info, like what ares of the form I mean. Thank you  

Evidence is same for anyone, just according to the person's employment status.

This information can be found in USCIS website in I-134 instructions. but also your embassy will send what they want as it may differ slightly depending on the embassy.

 

Your partner won't fill out any info.

 

Your dad will also fill the same form, but for example as he is not a petitioner, he won't write it. It is a pretty straightforward form.

For example if it asks you the petitioner your relation to the beneficiary you will say fiancee, but for example if your dad is writing as he is not a fiancé, he will put something like "future father-in-law"

 

You won't find a sample for I-134 co-sponsor, I didn't see any so far, as it is a simple for overall and the instructions itself are same with the petitioner as a sponsor.

 

[k_39 2]

12 hours ago, Naes said:

Evidence is same for anyone, just according to the person's employment status.

This information can be found in USCIS website in I-134 instructions. but also your embassy will send what they want as it may differ slightly depending on the embassy.

 

Your partner won't fill out any info.

 

Your dad will also fill the same form, but for example as he is not a petitioner, he won't write it. It is a pretty straightforward form.

For example if it asks you the petitioner your relation to the beneficiary you will say fiancee, but for example if your dad is writing as he is not a fiancé, he will put something like "future father-in-law"

 

You won't find a sample for I-134 co-sponsor, I didn't see any so far, as it is a simple for overall and the instructions itself are same with the petitioner as a sponsor.

 

Thanks so much! I get this is something I keep asking and it's so simple (by the way, I'm the beneficiary, I should've mentioned that. I'm just helping out to find some info and instructions) but does this mean that my partner and future father-in-law fill out and send one form or they both send one each, so two (one for my partner to fill out and send, the other for their dad to fill out and send)?

[Naes 12,205]

3 hours ago, k_39 said:

Thanks so much! I get this is something I keep asking and it's so simple (by the way, I'm the beneficiary, I should've mentioned that. I'm just helping out to find some info and instructions) but does this mean that my partner and future father-in-law fill out and send one form or they both send one each, so two (one for my partner to fill out and send, the other for their dad to fill out and send)?

One each.

You will have two forms in total in the end.

[k_39 2]

10 hours ago, Naes said:

One each.

You will have two forms in total in the end.

Thank you so much! I get that this is a basic question, but it gets confusing.

 

My partner hasn't been employed since graduating college (a few years ago at this point) and I was wondering, what info or evidence do they need to show in terms of documentation, ID, income stuff? Thanks!

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, k_39 said:

Thank you so much! I get that this is a basic question, but it gets confusing.

 

My partner hasn't been employed since graduating college (a few years ago at this point) and I was wondering, what info or evidence do they need to show in terms of documentation, ID, income stuff? Thanks!

It's ok however as most of these situations are not rare problems, you can always make a search in visajourney and get better and already tried solutions.

 

as far as I know student=unemployed. So he will fill the form as unemployed, and his dad will fill it as the co-sponsor. I don't think any ID (other than asked by the embassy) is specifically needed for being unemployed.

 

if he had income, then a tax return transcripts, an employment letter and a bank statement would be good evidence to show.

[k_39 2]

4 minutes ago, Naes said:

It's ok however as most of these situations are not rare problems, you can always make a search in visajourney and get better and already tried solutions.

 

as far as I know student=unemployed. So he will fill the form as unemployed, and his dad will fill it as the co-sponsor. I don't think any ID (other than asked by the embassy) is specifically needed for being unemployed.

 

if he had income, then a tax return transcripts, an employment letter and a bank statement would be good evidence to show.

Thank you, so my partner should provide all this even though they haven't been employed for 4 or so years? or do they present an explanation as to why they haven't filed taxes in so long; or both?

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, k_39 said:

Thank you, so my partner should provide all this even though they haven't been employed for 4 or so years? or do they present an explanation as to why they haven't filed taxes in so long; or both?

I don't think he needs to if he won't be supporting you. In our case we also have a co-sponsor but getting these just in case.

 

However bank statements may be good to have just in case.

 

 

[k_39 2]

11 hours ago, Naes said:

I don't think he needs to if he won't be supporting you. In our case we also have a co-sponsor but getting these just in case.

 

However bank statements may be good to have just in case.

 

 

Thank you so much! You've been a great help.

 

I've been finding a lot of info on the I-134 online but less so when it comes to situations involving a joint-sponsor. If anyone has any hints/tips or know of any gotchas please let me know, I'm also open to receiving DMs. Thanks!

[k_39 2]

Hi all,

my partner's dad received a job offer; the only thing is we'll be using him as a co-sponsor for the I-134 soon. Does this jeopordise things? It's a job offer (a positive thing, with better pay), he's not getting the sack or anything, but my partner's worried about him accepting it because they say he must prove long-term employment. But I argue that you can be retired and still a co-sponsor, and that it's fine. Am I wrong? I think he should take it. Thanks!