I-134 (K-1) - Is it just work income, or other sources included too?

[andrewjf7 0]

Hi everybody,

 

I'm a USC and my fiance is the beneficiary for a K-1 application, we submitted I-129F at the beginning of July 2024 and we think we'll move to the next stage soon.

 

I had a question about I-134:

Is it just work income that must meet the 125% FPG, or can I include income from other sources?

 

My parents are very willing to help support us; we are applying from Thailand, so it seems like they can't co-sponsor. But, they consistently deposit a lump sum in my bank account every year to help support living costs, etc. Would it be reasonable to include this sum as annual income in the I-134 or not?

 

I am a freelance writer, and I took a break for a few months at the start of 2024, so my income from the past 12 months is slightly below the guidelines. If I include the lump sum from the my parents, I am above the requirement. On a separate note, if I include income from selling stocks/funds in 2024, I would also be above the income requirement. My tax returns for 2021, 2022, 2023 all meet the income requirement from work alone.

 

Are we on shaky ground here? If necessary, I would be willing to return to the U.S. before my fiance and find a full time job, which will certainly meet the income requirement. Indeed, I've been applying to jobs for the past few months, which I believe will help meet the domicile requirement for I-134. But, we would prefer to stay together if possible. Which route do you think is best?

 

Thank you in advance!

[lenny_k 6]

Have them be your joint sponsor. 

[andrewjf7 0]

1 hour ago, lenny_k said:

Have them be your joint sponsor. 

I have seen mixed info on this, but I am not sure Bangkok embassy accepts joint sponsors for K-1. I will definitely contact them about this.