Affidavit of Support Question

[okspider 0]

We got packet 3 about a week ago and I am a bit confused about some of the requirements of the affidavit of support instructions. In the instructions it says that :

The Sponsor's affidavit should include:

1. Information regarding his or her annual income

2. Where material Information regarding his or her other resources

3.Obligations for the support of of his or her own family and persons, if any

4.Other obligations and expenses

5.Plans and arrangements made for the applicants reception and support

6.An expression of willingness to deposit a bond if necessary with Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge

I am confused about 5 and 6 because this is the first I heard anything about puting a bond. Is this only for people who are temporary visitors to the united staes?

And what is this plans and arrangements for applicants reception and support?

[YuAndDan 153]

The directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

[okspider 0]

thanks so much!