I -134 IRS transcript not enough.. 221G

[SalishSea 17,836]

2 hours ago, NikLR said:

Can you not print out the last 6 months of bank statements? Most banks have those online.  

And yes you can ask your friends to co-sponsor. The I-134 isnt legally binding.  How much do you make annually btw?  Is it greater than the 18500 or were you going to use assets for the I-864?

Uhm the OP has to be a USC to file the I-129F.... 

Yes, obviously.....I was trying to clarify that  due to the way he was asking if friends could find him a sponsor.....

[geowrian 22,337]

51 minutes ago, Bear11 said:

If not, then I do not have other chance, just need to apply again for K1

The visa would remain refused. You can submit a new I-134 with a co sponsor afterwards. Just note that there is typically a few weeks or longer delay before they review any new materials...personally I would focus on finding a co sponsor to get over this hurdle.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

21 hours ago, celie&joseph said:

My guess is that the IO was not convinced with your income, even if you had a good amount in assets. If they have already seen your bank account and still require a joint sponsor, resending your account info to them won't help. Your best bet is to find someone in the US (relative, friend, etc) that can help as a joint sponsor.

they say you need a cosponsor ,  so that is what you need

they would also question How a person making only $18,500 can have $70,000 in the bank and they are allowed to say that 

 

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, adil-rafa said:

they say you need a cosponsor ,  so that is what you need

they would also question How a person making only $18,500 can have $70,000 in the bank and they are allowed to say that 

 

Inheritance?

[Ash.1101 1,756]

As others said you need a cosponsor. 

K-1 visa, while a non-immigrant visa is normally judged on the 125% of the poverty, NOT 100%. This is due to the fact that shortly after your fiance enters the country and gets married, you will then have to meet the 125% poverty level for AOS. It's much less work to ask for a cosponsor at the K-1 stage then let your fiance into the US only to be denied AOS if you can't find a cosponsor or can't make 125% of the poverty level.

If you plan on applying for K-1 again because you can't find a new cosponsor, then the safest way for approval is to make 21,137$ a year minimum. If your financial history is iffy, they can even ask for a cosponsor anyways, even if you make enough. Using assets are iffy and not all CO's will take it.

Here are the poverty guidelines: https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Your household would consist of you, your fiance/spouse, and any people you may claim as a dependent. So for just you and your fiance, you would need to make 21,137$ a year.

[Bear11 7]

9 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

they say you need a cosponsor ,  so that is what you need

they would also question How a person making only $18,500 can have $70,000 in the bank and they are allowed to say that 

 

$70K isn’t for 1 year, I work whole life..

 

13 hours ago, geowrian said:

The visa would remain refused. You can submit a new I-134 with a co sponsor afterwards. Just note that there is typically a few weeks or longer delay before they review any new materials...personally I would focus on finding a co sponsor to get over this hurdle.

I-134 basically Sing page will be ok,if I’ll get  scanned from sponsor via email? With submitted documents I’ll print out 

[Shiran 1,134]

3 hours ago, Bear11 said:

I-134 basically Sing page will be ok,if I’ll get  scanned from sponsor via email? With submitted documents I’ll print out 

I-134 can be scanned, but co-sponsor needs to also provide evidence (tax transcripts) All that can be e-mailed. Have them print Page 5 of I-134,  sign it, then scan the signed page, e-mail you PDF of I-134 + scan of Signed Page 5 + Tax transcripts as PDF.  Do not worry about your 70K in the bank at that point, since they specifically ask for co-sponsor, give them that. 

[Bear11 7]

1 hour ago, Shiran said:

I-134 can be scanned, but co-sponsor needs to also provide evidence (tax transcripts) All that can be e-mailed. Have them print Page 5 of I-134,  sign it, then scan the signed page, e-mail you PDF of I-134 + scan of Signed Page 5 + Tax transcripts as PDF.  Do not worry about your 70K in the bank at that point, since they specifically ask for co-sponsor, give them that. 

Thanks, yes there is just 1 page to be scanned, all others easy to print out... thanks... will see if I’ll find someone who will send me that.

[SmallTownPA 72]

Is the $70k asset cash?  Property?  401k/IRA?

 

If the $70K is an IRA/401K the amount of the asset is reduced by approx 40% due to taxes/fees.  Although no form specifically states that retirement accounts can be used.. they do state 'stocks/bonds', which technically an IRA/401K account is.

 

When you apply for a green card, you must meet higher financial amounts:

 

If you cannot meet the minimum income requirements using your earned income, you have various options:

 

You may add the cash value of your assets. This includes money in savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and property. To determine the amount of assets required to qualify, subtract your household income from the minimum income requirement (125% of the poverty level for your family size). You must prove the cash value of your assets is worth five times this difference (the amount left over).

 

Edited June 2, 2019 by SmallTownPA

[Bear11 7]

13 hours ago, SmallTownPA said:

Is the $70k asset cash?  Property?  401k/IRA?

 

Checking/saving, for Adjustment of status different story, now I’m talking about K1 fiancée visa

[NikLR 13,227]

It is best to always consider the 125% guideline even with just the I-134.  Some embassies and consulates will only consider the 125% regardless.  Not sure if yours is one but since the k1 is pointless without the AOS following it why not plan appropriately?

[Bear11 7]

3 hours ago, NikLR said:

It is best to always consider the 125% guideline even with just the I-134.  Some embassies and consulates will only consider the 125% regardless.  Not sure if yours is one but since the k1 is pointless without the AOS following it why not plan appropriately?

Then I had wrong info about fiancée visa 100% of poverty guidelines, now I understand that consulate required 125%, but it is what it is...otherwise there isn’t official guideline about I-134 that required 125%

[geowrian 22,337]

7 minutes ago, Bear11 said:

Then I had wrong info about fiancée visa 100% of poverty guidelines, now I understand that consulate required 125%, but it is what it is...otherwise there isn’t official guideline about I-134 that required 125%

The CO makes a decision based upon the totality of the circumstances, not minimums.

[NikLR 13,227]

Since the I-134 isn't legally binding, it's up to the CO at interview as geowrain has stated.  

[Bear11 7]

4 hours ago, NikLR said:

Since the I-134 isn't legally binding, it's up to the CO at interview as geowrain has stated.  

How about this??

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#9

Do the Same Income Requirements Apply to Form I-134 as Apply to Form I-864?

No. The 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return, and other requirements only apply when Form I-864 is needed. Applicants presenting Form I-134 will need to show that their U.S. sponsor's income is 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline.