No Affidavit of Support, interview in 2 weeks. (Santo Domingo Embassy)

[JLRamos 2]

Hi,

 

So... as the title states, our interview is Jan 15 and we weren't able to get an Affidavit of Support, my fiancé (the petitioner) is currently unemployed and so am I.

Our parents are supporting us until we move back to the U.S. together (he's living in my country at the moment), I was reading here that they haven't been asking for the Affidavit of Support in the interview at the Santo Domingo embassy.

 

From experience, would the fact that the petitioner is unemployed trigger a request for an Affidavit of Support?

 

Thanks in advance and if you have any questions to better help me, feel free to ask...

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

6 minutes ago, JLRamos said:

I was reading here that they haven't been asking for the Affidavit of Support in the interview at the Santo Domingo embassy.

I don't know how that's possible. Every immigrant visa application must have an Affidavit of Support. 

 

8 minutes ago, JLRamos said:

From experience, would the fact that the petitioner is unemployed trigger a request for an Affidavit of Support?

Yes, you will most likely be denied under Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): "an individual seeking admission to the United States or seeking to adjust status to permanent resident (obtaining a green card) is inadmissible if the individual "at the time of application for admission or adjustment of status, is likely at any time to become a public charge.""

[Just Paul 4,595]

The petitioner is always the primary sponsor.  You need to have a I-134 prepared and also one for a Co Sponsor.

 

How are you intending to file an I-864 for the AOS package?

[JLRamos 2]

4 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Yes, you will most likely be denied under Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

 

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

How are you intending to file an I-864 for the AOS package?

We were intending to have a friend of mine help with the Affidavit of Support once we were in America and it was time for me to do the AOS.

From what I'm gathering, it would be better to start with it now and have it ready for the interview, right?

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, JLRamos said:

it would be better to start with it now and have it ready for the interview, right?

You are going to need an Co Sponor / Joint Sponsor for the interview and for AOS.   It is much better from a family member.  Expect a delay or refusal without proof that you can support your spouse (and yourself) 

[Crazy Cat 41,894]

28 minutes ago, JLRamos said:

Hi,

 

So... as the title states, our interview is Jan 15 and we weren't able to get an Affidavit of Support, my fiancé (the petitioner) is currently unemployed and so am I.

Our parents are supporting us until we move back to the U.S. together (he's living in my country at the moment), I was reading here that they haven't been asking for the Affidavit of Support in the interview at the Santo Domingo embassy.

 

From experience, would the fact that the petitioner is unemployed trigger a request for an Affidavit of Support?

 

Thanks in advance and if you have any questions to better help me, feel free to ask...

The beneficiary's employment status is irrelevant.  However, I STRONGLY advise you to get a well qualified joint sponsor immediately.  You will need a completed I-134 along with supporting documents. The primary sponsor (petitioner) will also have to provide an I-134.  Be advised that the "public charge" issue is taken very seriously by consulate officers.

Edited December 30, 2019 by missileman

[suarezj519 5]

3 hours ago, JLRamos said:

Hi,

 

So... as the title states, our interview is Jan 15 and we weren't able to get an Affidavit of Support, my fiancé (the petitioner) is currently unemployed and so am I.

Our parents are supporting us until we move back to the U.S. together (he's living in my country at the moment), I was reading here that they haven't been asking for the Affidavit of Support in the interview at the Santo Domingo embassy.

 

From experience, would the fact that the petitioner is unemployed trigger a request for an Affidavit of Support?

 

Thanks in advance and if you have any questions to better help me, feel free to ask...

You are going to need a cosponsor or family member that meets the minimum requirements. It is possible to get all that before the interview. You just need to fill a i-864 (for yourself) i-864A (Cosponsor or family member needs to fill this out) since you're k1 visa (i-134 for both you and your fiance)  your tax return and wage transcripts from the IRS from the last three years 2016 - 2018 (Can download these and print them online at irs website) your cosponsor or family members last three tax returns and wage transcripts. If you have not filed taxes the past years or have any wage. A note explaining why will do. As long your cosponsor earns enough they won't even look at your AOS form. 

Edited December 30, 2019 by suarezj519

[suarezj519 5]

3 hours ago, JLRamos said:

 

We were intending to have a friend of mine help with the Affidavit of Support once we were in America and it was time for me to do the AOS.

From what I'm gathering, it would be better to start with it now and have it ready for the interview, right?

Also, yes you need all of those documents for the interview. Should of gotten your visa interview checklist what to bring.