Joint Sponsor Questions

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Heya. I have questions about joint sponsors for the K1 process.

Form I-134 question 11 asks the joint sponsor if he is planning to make a specific financial contribution in support of the alien. If the joint sponsor answers no, what effect does this have on the petition's chances for approval? In this case, the primary sponsor (intended spouse) has been a student and is just now starting a full time job; while her current salary is just enough to meet the income requirements, she does not have a history of income and will only have been employed a few months in 2006.

Also, in worst case scenarios, what is the joint sponsor's liability? Is the joint sponsor liable for debt the alien acquires after his arrival in the United States (for example, due to catastrophic injury or illness)? If the alien and primary sponsor's income falls below the minimum level, is the joint sponsor required to supplement it?

Thanks for replies.

[Mew 0]

Here, check this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...l=I-134+binding

it addresses your questions there.

Edited August 7, 2006 by Mew

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Form I-134 question 11 asks the joint sponsor if he is planning to make a specific financial contribution in support of the alien. If the joint sponsor answers no, what effect does this have on the petition's chances for approval? In this case, the primary sponsor (intended spouse) has been a student and is just now starting a full time job; while her current salary is just enough to meet the income requirements, she does not have a history of income and will only have been employed a few months in 2006.

Please see the example I-134 in the tab at the top of the page. The answer given there to this question is perfectly acceptable.

Also, in worst case scenarios, what is the joint sponsor's liability? Is the joint sponsor liable for debt the alien acquires after his arrival in the United States (for example, due to catastrophic injury or illness)? If the alien and primary sponsor's income falls below the minimum level, is the joint sponsor required to supplement it?

The I-134 is not legally binding and when used is only one of many things a conof may use to determine if the applicant will or wont become a public charge. Unlike The I-864 which will be required for adjustment of status once in the US, which is legally binding.