Affidavit of Support (I-134)

[Bugs 455]

Bartender... I'll have what he's having...

Are you denying he said that he plans on returning to work when she is here? He stated so in the OP.

Are you denying you cannot live on $1,000 a month if you have no rent or mortgage payments? Because you most certainly can.

Are you denying that you do not need to pay taxes or file if only making $1,000 a month? Check here: http://www.mydollarplan.com/money-file-taxes/ (Note it says that a person over 65 who is a head of household has to make over $13,950 and a person under 65 who is a head of household has to make over $12,500 to file.)

12 months multiplied by $1,000 equals $12,000.

[Bugs 455]

Not necessarily. Assets need to be liquid or easily turned liquid without undue hardship. Selling the family home you all live in would definitely be a hardship and then mean they would be homeless. A single home that you reside in may not be considered because of this reason.

The OP needs a co-sponsor. If their consulate does not accept co-sponsors, then they need to look into getting married and filing for a spousal visa since a joint sponsor can be used in that case for the I-864.

Juarez accepts co-sponsors. You, the primary sponsor/petitioner must also provide an I-134 and supporting documents.

Okay thanks. I was just going by what the instructions on their websites said.

Edited June 9, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[Annie&César 0]

thank u Jay-Kay! you made my day!

[mogulnara 0]

Dear All:

I really appreciate all condolences, comments, concerns & opinions in all your replies above.

It is worth mentioning that I did not evade taxes after the accident. I was self-employed without health insurance. I cashed all CD’s, all savings, all cash & many help from good old American Samaritans & charities.

The quad. ex-wife & the brain injured daughter spent 6 months in hospitals, then 3 months in rehab facilities, and then returned home. I was the sole caregiver for 6 years. After the accident, I spent 3 years in a law suit against the infamous Firestone tire which lead to an un-disclosed out-of-court settlement. The ex-wife & the daughter received multi-million dollars in settlement protected by special needs trusts to cover all their life-long needs. I received ZERO Dollars. It dawned on me that the wife would ever be too greedy & divorce me. It did happen! My lawyer told me years later that most similar cases (80-90%) end up in divorce!!!

We were separated in 2010 then divorced in January 2011. I accepted a two-year overseas teaching position (2011-2013). I can file taxes for only those 2 years but my income is exempt & I owe no taxes. I reached 66 last February & started collecting social security benefits.

I hope this removes any ambiguities, uncertainties or vagueness in my post.

I agree with you: the car & the homestead house cannot be considered assets in Florida & I will need a co-sponsor.

I am curious whether I need to explain the whole drama to get an approval for the K1 visa? Or there is an easier way to get through this phase?

Thank you ALL.

[Hank_ 9,174]

A 66 year-old US naturalized citizen (divorced, retired, own home with no mortgage, living on a monthly $1,000 social security & medicare) wants to petition for a K-1 Fiance visa (48 year-old lady). I have not filed taxes since 2004 due to a fatal auto accident that resulted in the loss of 2 children, then caring for a quadriplegic ex-wife & traumatic brain injured daughter (now 17 years old).

I have an engineering professional license, doctor's degree & have taught in several universities for many years without any retirement benefits. Most likely, I will teach at local university as an adjunct professor upon their arrival. The foreign fiance & her 19 year-old step-daughter will be working in the US after adjustment of status to help with family expenses.

1. Are there a concern about the K1 visa approval?

2. Do I need a co-sponsor (my 42 year-old son from my first marriage or a brother)?

3. Did any one have similar experience? ideas? feedback? issues of concern? etc...

Thank you.

Not filing tax returns means nothing in this process, there are many that have income that is not taxable thus exempt from filing, what matters is proof of income, and proof of (liquid; as in can be liquid within a year) assets adequate to meet the 5 year 125% requirement as listed on the I-864P for the total number of dependents and self.

"...most likely I will teach upon their arrival" = you need this income before they arrive, or you will need a co-sponsor.

According to the I-864P that amount is $29,437, if the total of income PLUS 5 times the difference in assets does not meet that then a co-sponsor is needed.

Not all embassies accept sponsors with the K-1 visa, but ALL embassies are required to accept co-sponsors with the IR/CR-1 visa.

There a variety of concerns with this scenario.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Dear All:

I really appreciate all condolences, comments, concerns & opinions in all your replies above.

It is worth mentioning that I did not evade taxes after the accident. I was self-employed without health insurance. I cashed all CD’s, all savings, all cash & many help from good old American Samaritans & charities.

The quad. ex-wife & the brain injured daughter spent 6 months in hospitals, then 3 months in rehab facilities, and then returned home. I was the sole caregiver for 6 years. After the accident, I spent 3 years in a law suit against the infamous Firestone tire which lead to an un-disclosed out-of-court settlement. The ex-wife & the daughter received multi-million dollars in settlement protected by special needs trusts to cover all their life-long needs. I received ZERO Dollars. It dawned on me that the wife would ever be too greedy & divorce me. It did happen! My lawyer told me years later that most similar cases (80-90%) end up in divorce!!!

We were separated in 2010 then divorced in January 2011. I accepted a two-year overseas teaching position (2011-2013). I can file taxes for only those 2 years but my income is exempt & I owe no taxes. I reached 66 last February & started collecting social security benefits.

I hope this removes any ambiguities, uncertainties or vagueness in my post.

I agree with you: the car & the homestead house cannot be considered assets in Florida & I will need a co-sponsor.

I am curious whether I need to explain the whole drama to get an approval for the K1 visa? Or there is an easier way to get through this phase?

Thank you ALL.

It seems many on here are clueless about the FACT you do not need to file tax returns on certain income, plus are clueless that you can do the visa process and not have to provide tax returns. I would suggest ignoring the bad advice and comments in this regard.

Being your ex-wife (not that she counts anyway) and daughter have "income" to provide for themselves you would need to disclose this to the embassy as your daughter is not dependent on your income. Thus your needed income to meet requirements is actually for you, your fiancee and step-daughter. This still is not simple. And yes the embassy will want details and proof.

It appears you could have a tax return for the most recent year being you were working 2011 - 2013, but if that income is exempt... ?

There is not an easier way of completing the K-1 process. My only suggestion being its very likely a co-sponsor will be needed is to get married there then file for the IR/CR-1 visa as co-sponsors are not an issue.

[mogulnara 0]

Thank you, Hank_. I agree with you, will go for it & will see what will happen.

I also appreciate all inputs & opinions from everyone.

Best regards to All.

Edited June 11, 2013 by mogulnara

[AgnieszkaS 1]

Maybe someone can help me with this:

My fiance just received NOA2 and filling out form I-134 and not sure if he should put my name in that question, and if he does which box he should check, one saying wholly dependent or partially dependant

If nothing should he write there NONE or N/A?

What he should write in question 11,

He wrote room and board permanently and he checked the intend box

Can someone help me with that

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Maybe someone can help me with this:

My fiance just received NOA2 and filling out form I-134 and not sure if he should put my name in that question, and if he does which box he should check, one saying wholly dependent or partially dependant

If nothing should he write there NONE or N/A?

What he should write in question 11,

He wrote room and board permanently and he checked the intend box

Can someone help me with that

At the top of the forum there is a link to "Start New Topic". You can click that to make a new post of your own.

That section you are speaking of is not about the foreign fiance(e)/beneficiary. That is for any dependents the USC petitioner has. If he has no minor children and does not claim anyone else on his taxes, then he should put None.

For #11, follow the example form > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-I-134.pdf

[AgnieszkaS 1]

At the top of the forum there is a link to "Start New Topic". You can click that to make a new post of your own.

That section you are speaking of is not about the foreign fiance(e)/beneficiary. That is for any dependents the USC petitioner has. If he has no minor children and does not claim anyone else on his taxes, then he should put None.

For #11, follow the example form > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-I-134.pdf

Oh, sorry about that

And thanks for help

[AgnieszkaS 1]

At the top of the forum there is a link to "Start New Topic". You can click that to make a new post of your own.

That section you are speaking of is not about the foreign fiance(e)/beneficiary. That is for any dependents the USC petitioner has. If he has no minor children and does not claim anyone else on his taxes, then he should put None.

For #11, follow the example form > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-I-134.pdf

When i open that example form its empty

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

When i open that example form its empty

It is a pdf file. Perhaps you need to install or update Adobe Reader. http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.html

You do not check either box and put "N/A (K-1 Visa process for permanent residence)" on the line.

[Lisa Anderson 0]

A 66 year-old US naturalized citizen (divorced, retired, own home with no mortgage, living on a monthly $1,000 social security & medicare) wants to petition for a K-1 Fiance visa (48 year-old lady). I have not filed taxes since 2004 due to a fatal auto accident that resulted in the loss of 2 children, then caring for a quadriplegic ex-wife & traumatic brain injured daughter (now 17 years old).

I have an engineering professional license, doctor's degree & have taught in several universities for many years without any retirement benefits. Most likely, I will teach at local university as an adjunct professor upon their arrival. The foreign fiance & her 19 year-old step-daughter will be working in the US after adjustment of status to help with family expenses.

1. Are there a concern about the K1 visa approval?

2. Do I need a co-sponsor (my 42 year-old son from my first marriage or a brother)?

3. Did any one have similar experience? ideas? feedback? issues of concern? etc...

Thank you.

1. There shouldn’t be concerns about K-1 visa approval if you can prove you are a bona-fide couple intending on getting married. They may wonder how you met each other as you clearly have had your hands full in the last few years.

2. You will definitely need a co-sponsor. Depending on the consulate, you may also need to submit evidence or a statement of why you didn’t file taxes.

You seem to have a few complicated issues. It may be worth investing in an attorney to help you.

You may like to go through an overview here: http://www.visapro.com/Immigration-Articles/?a=349&z=84