Correct I-134 Poverty Guideline Calculation

[Colorado2013 0]

Hello all!

I have been reading conflicting statements for calculating the 125% Poverty Guideline. Specifically for the I-134 Affidavit of Support Form, for the 2013-14 year. Currently, on the I-864P Form from USCIS (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf). It states that for a household of two (myself and fiancee), the 125% of HHS Poverty Guideline is $19,387.

Does this mean that I simply cannot make less than this ($19,387) amount annually? Or... Does it mean that I am supposed to multiply this number by 125%? So, (Poverty Guideline) x (1.25) = 125% of Poverty Guideline. When I do the math this way, I get a product of $24,234. Then I add $24,234 to $19,387 for a sum of $43,621. Isn't this the correct way to calculate 125% above the poverty line? Which is correct?

I am pretty good with math, but his word problem is lacking clear instructions. I would greatly appreciate some real-world feedback from you kind people. Thank You.

Edited November 17, 2013 by Colorado2013

[belinda63 3,038]

$19,387 is the dollar amount for 125% of the poverty level for a household of 2. It is a ridiculously low amount and I don't know anyone who could survive on it.

[2018JourneyDone 77]

Correct way is simply to add 25% to the poverty guideline (hence, 125%, not 100%) so as you've outlined, the calculation of (poverty guideline) x (1.25) would be the number you are looking for. $43,621 would actually be 225% as it is double the base plus an additional 25%. Hope that helps ;-)

Edited November 17, 2013 by Corey&Guyvens

[scienceworks 64]

$19,387 is the dollar amount for 125% of the poverty level for a household of 2. It is a ridiculously low amount and I don't know anyone who could survive on it

Thousands of people.

[Colorado2013 0]

Thank you I think I was just over-thinking it. On the I-864 it had it outlined, $15,510 is 100%, and $19,347 is 125%. This stuff just gets a little confusing sometimes, and I appreciate your quick replies. So $19,347 is bare minimum then?

[belinda63 3,038]

Thousands of people.

I know, but it is sad.

Proof of current income would include an letter from your employer, pay stubs, tax returns.

[2018JourneyDone 77]

Thank you I think I was just over-thinking it. On the I-864 it had it outlined, $15,510 is 100%, and $19,347 is 125%. This stuff just gets a little confusing sometimes, and I appreciate your quick replies. So $19,347 is bare minimum then?

Yep, that's correct for a household size of 2 :-)

[ivanalex1980 34]

Hello all!

I have been reading conflicting statements for calculating the 125% Poverty Guideline. Specifically for the I-134 Affidavit of Support Form, for the 2013-14 year. Currently, on the I-864P Form from USCIS (http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf). It states that for a household of two (myself and fiancee), the 125% of HHS Poverty Guideline is $19,387.

Does this mean that I simply cannot make less than this ($19,387) amount annually? Or... Does it mean that I am supposed to multiply this number by 125%? So, (Poverty Guideline) x (1.25) = 125% of Poverty Guideline. When I do the math this way, I get a product of $24,234. Then I add $24,234 to $19,387 for a sum of $43,621. Isn't this the correct way to calculate 125% above the poverty line? Which is correct?

I am pretty good with math, but his word problem is lacking clear instructions. I would greatly appreciate some real-world feedback from you kind people. Thank You.

you are correct, you can not make less than $19,387 amount annually. it means your minimum income must be that.

do not add any percentages or anything

[SparklePony 238]

You can make less than that. What it means in terms of the I-134 (and then the I-864) is that if your current income meets or surpasses that level, then you don't need a co-sponsor. If your current income is below that level, than you need a co-sponsor and/or assets.

[-PiLoT- 11]

Bumping for a recent answer in case its changed. is $19,347 still the lowest amount?

[Zedayn 485]

125% of the poverty level for a household size of 2 is $19,662. Source: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[Mikeyg 0]

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