Affidavit - tricky situation outside the norm

[Nate & Kylie 46]

Hi all, I'm sure that someone out there is, or has been in this situation so I'm looking for some help, support and information.

 

I like to stay ahead of the game, so when the next stage of our K1 application ticks through we're all ready to go. So far I'm looking through the I-134 Affidavit of support and I'm seeing a small issue. 

 

My fiance is currently in college, shes going into her Junior year and for her Freshman and Sophomore years was a full time college athlete. So this mean's that her college basketball has taken up all of her time and she hasn't had the opportunity to work. When she was between High School and College she worked for a month or two, but according to her father (who works in finance), she didn't earn enough to get a W2 or whatever the equivalent of my Australian Tax Return is (or that's what I understood anyway).

 

So, how on earth are we meant to fill out the form when she doesn't have any savings or assets? Her parents are absolutely wonderful people and have generously offered to co-sponsor and have us live with them until we find our feet financially. Does this mean that my fiance must fill out a I-134, an explanation of why taxes were not filed and a statement from her bank with her balance, past years deposits and when the account was opened? And then in addition to this her father must fill out a separate version of the exact same I-134 form, 3 years of tax returns, statements from his employers and so forth? Or do his tax returns accompany her I-134 and he doesnt need to fill out anything.. like how does this work?

 

Anyone out there who has been in this sort of situation and could provide their experience and some help would be a legend!

 

Thanks guys.

[Naes 12,205]

10 minutes ago, Nate & Kylie said:

Hi all, I'm sure that someone out there is, or has been in this situation so I'm looking for some help, support and information.

 

I like to stay ahead of the game, so when the next stage of our K1 application ticks through we're all ready to go. So far I'm looking through the I-134 Affidavit of support and I'm seeing a small issue. 

 

My fiance is currently in college, shes going into her Junior year and for her Freshman and Sophomore years was a full time college athlete. So this mean's that her college basketball has taken up all of her time and she hasn't had the opportunity to work. When she was between High School and College she worked for a month or two, but according to her father (who works in finance), she didn't earn enough to get a W2 or whatever the equivalent of my Australian Tax Return is (or that's what I understood anyway).

 

So, how on earth are we meant to fill out the form when she doesn't have any savings or assets? Her parents are absolutely wonderful people and have generously offered to co-sponsor and have us live with them until we find our feet financially. Does this mean that my fiance must fill out a I-134, an explanation of why taxes were not filed and a statement from her bank with her balance, past years deposits and when the account was opened? And then in addition to this her father must fill out a separate version of the exact same I-134 form, 3 years of tax returns, statements from his employers and so forth? Or do his tax returns accompany her I-134 and he doesnt need to fill out anything.. like how does this work?

 

Anyone out there who has been in this sort of situation and could provide their experience and some help would be a legend!

 

Thanks guys.

She will fill one i-134 as she is the main sponsor, doesn’t matter how much she makes as you are using a co-sponsor. So the evidence also won’t matter much.

 

co-sponsor will fill one and give the additional evidence.

 

There needs to be two separate I-134, the co-sponsor need to be solely able to cover his/her dependents (this includes you) on income basis.

 

Edited May 8, 2018 by Naes

[Nate & Kylie 46]

30 minutes ago, Naes said:

She will fill one i-134 as she is the main sponsor, doesn’t matter how much she makes as you are using a co-sponsor. So the evidence also won’t matter much.

 

co-sponsor will fill one and give the additional evidence.

 

There needs to be two separate I-134, the co-sponsor need to be solely able to cover his/her dependents (this includes you) on income basis.

 

Naes, you're a star! Thanks for this and everything else you do on here. Bloody brilliant!

[ronniebreda 120]

Exactly what Naes said. My husband and I were in this situation because I was a full-time college student when we started the K1 process. I filled out the i-134 even though it said $0 and I explained why. My father was the cosponsor that made enough for all of his dependents and my husband. I don't remember exactly what we had but the evidence had at least: tax returns, W2s, pay-stubs, and letter from his boss stating how long he had worked for the company, what he made, and that it was a full-time position (not contract). 

 

Hope this can help you or at least relieve some stress!

[Nate & Kylie 46]

5 hours ago, ronniebreda said:

Exactly what Naes said. My husband and I were in this situation because I was a full-time college student when we started the K1 process. I filled out the i-134 even though it said $0 and I explained why. My father was the cosponsor that made enough for all of his dependents and my husband. I don't remember exactly what we had but the evidence had at least: tax returns, W2s, pay-stubs, and letter from his boss stating how long he had worked for the company, what he made, and that it was a full-time position (not contract). 

 

Hope this can help you or at least relieve some stress!

Perfect! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is / has been in this situation. Thanks so much for your help!