Every so often (quite often actually) I see people challenging the understanding that DV lottery cases use the I-134. They have read about the I-864 (Affidavit of Support), and often see it listed as a requirement for immigrant cases. However, the I-864 cannot be used for DV lottery cases – and in this post I will explain some differences and why that difference exists. It will offer a little more technical depth than I would usually include, so if you just want the punchline it is “use the I-134 in DV cases”.
As discussed before in this post, there is standard requirement that any immigrant case be assessed to make sure the immigrant will not become a public charge. In Employment based cases, that is implied by the job offer itself – the employer is the “petitions”. In Family based cases there is a member of the family who “petitions” for the immigrant and therefore takes responsibility for the immigrant. In DV cases there is no “petitioner” – so the matter is a little different.
If there is a petitioner the government can require a contract to require the petitioner to sponsor the beneficiary and avoid the government having to pick up the bill. This contract is the I-864 – a legally binding agreement where the sponsor can be held responsible for financial support of the beneficiary (up to 125% of the federal poverty guidelines). There can even be co-sponsors. The obligations of the I-864 stay in place until the immigrant has worked for 40 quarters (10 years), becomes a citizen, or leaves the USA. The sponsor is also considered “free” of the obligation upon their death. Happy days.
If there is not a petitioner as in DV cases a legally binding contract is not possible. This is important to understand correctly. The I-134 must be completed by a legal US resident, and the information provided on the form must be true – because the person completing the form (the sponsor) could be charged with perjury (lying) if the information provided is not true. However, the sponsor cannot be forced to provide the help offered in the form. For this reason there is no need to apply to the 125% standard, and the amount of income considered sufficient is 100% of the federal poverty guideline. In terms of the term of the obligation, well there is no legal obligation, so that isn’t an issue. However, we have seen cases where the sponsor has put some time limit on the support, and that has caused the CO to disregard the I-134.
The public charge information is a part of immigration law (INA), but for a good description of how the laws are implemented we can turn to the US Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual on public charge matters. In terms of DV cases not using the I-864 that is covered several times, but most clearly stated on page 15/16 of the linked document. That section covers a number of main concepts about the I-134. Reading this one section answers almost all questions about the I-134, so I am including some areas of interest/relevance.
9 FAM 40.41 N5.6-3 Use of Form I-134, Affidavit of Support
(This affidavit, submitted by the applicant at your
request, is not legally binding on the sponsor and should not be accorded the
same weight as Form I-864. Form I-134 should be given consideration as one
form of evidence,
c. If you determine that any of the following types of applicants need an Affidavit
of Support to meet the public charge requirement, they may use Form I-134,
as they are not authorized to use Form I-864 or I-864W:
(1) Returning resident aliens (SBs);
(2) Diversity visa applicants (DVs); and
(3) Fiancé(e)s (K1s or K3s)
d. The simple submission of Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, however, is not
sufficient to establish that the beneficiary is not likely to become a public
charge. Although the minimum income requirements of Form I-864, do not
apply in such cases (e.g., the 125 percent minimum income amount which is
only required by the I-864), you must make a thorough evaluation of other
factors, such as:
(1) The sponsor’s motives in submitting the affidavit;
(2) The sponsor’s relationship to the applicant (e.g., relative by blood or
marriage, former employer or employee, schoolmates, or business
associates);
(3) The length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other;
(4) The sponsor’s financial resources; and
(5) Other responsibilities of the sponsor.
DV lottery cases use the I-134
February 15, 2015 at 15:08
Dear Brit:
Hope you spare some times to answer the following:
1- what is the meaning of ( CO ) ?
2- should the sponsor sign the I-134 by his hand writing?
3- should this form to be submitted to any department or just take it by hand (with the signature of the sponsor on it ) to the interview officer?
4- must the (sponsor) provide a bank statement along with the I-134?
Kindest Regards
February 15, 2015 at 17:14
1. Consular Officer – the person conducting the interview at the embassy.
2. Yes
3. You take it to the interview.
4. They must provide, tax forms and ID.
February 15, 2015 at 17:39
Appreciate ..
February 19, 2015 at 08:54
Dear Simon, it’s Ivan again. I found a friend in US and he made 2 AoS for us, according to the Embassy request.
And I’ve sent it to them. And afters a several times I’ve got a letter from the Embassy. “-Principal Applicant, please provide explanation of your relationship to XXX XXX. In a letter to our office in January, you stated that you do not have any relatives or friends in the US who could sign an I-134 for you. Please clarify.”
Yes, in January I wrote letter to them where I said “I don’t send to you a document “I-134 affidavit of support”, because I don’t have any relatives or friends in USA who can sign this document. “.
Now my answer to the Embassy request could be: “Yes, in January I haven’t a person who can sign it, but eventually I found a friend in the US who is suited to the requirements for AoS and was ready to sign it”
But situation for me looks strange and I want to get your advise. Thanks a lot
February 19, 2015 at 12:10
ohh sorry I released what I put this message in the wrong article.
I’ve re-posted it here https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
February 21, 2015 at 14:49
Hi! Quickly after I knew that I was a winner of DV 2015, I asked to a relative for an affidavit, he made and sent it to me on july 2014 , with all the other tax documents w2, 1040 form, ID copies of the last fiscal year “2013”. I suppose my interview will be scheduled may-june 2015 and I now wonder if this I-134 made 9 months ago with documents of 2013 will be accepted. He was to a lawyer and said to him that I-134 is valid for a year. Any way I asked him to send me the adjunct documents of “2014”. Do you think he should also do a new I-134?
February 21, 2015 at 18:27
I have replied in the forum to say get a new 134…
March 7, 2015 at 20:51
HEY BritSimon thnx for your graet job bro I have a question bro what about if my sponsor send my affidat by email. and then I take that copy to the embasy.so doea that work bro or does the embasy need orginal sign of my sponsor? thnx in advance bro
March 7, 2015 at 22:26
They sometimes refuse an emailed copy – and ask for the original, so that is the safer option.
December 31, 2018 at 06:51
Brit scan copy will work or not ?
December 31, 2018 at 15:32
Scanned is OK.
March 8, 2015 at 16:08
thnk you BritSimon
March 10, 2015 at 09:11
hey BritSimon what another document abt AFFITDAVIT do I need except affitdavit papers , recent tax return and copy of sponsors passport..always thx in advance bro
March 10, 2015 at 10:43
You need a copy of your sponsors ID
May 24, 2015 at 10:29
I just want to clear this out, with I-134 the “sponsor” is basically not obligated to anything right?
I’m asking this as there are doubts among US citizens/residents as they treat it same as I-184 a very serious 10 year obligation, when government or even sponsoree can take sponsor to court for money.
May 25, 2015 at 00:14
I134 carries no financial obligation whatsoever (unlike the I864)
May 25, 2015 at 12:24
Thanks, depth of your expertise is remarkable 🙂
June 2, 2015 at 19:09
Greeting dear Simons,
Could you please tell me all the steps that my sponsor should do to get the I-134 form prepared. and should he send it by DHL? i have no idea about the procedures.
Thanks
June 2, 2015 at 21:27
Your sponsor should read the I134 instructions (google) and send you the form plus copies of their W2/1040 information and a copy of photo ID (passport or drivers license). It should be sent by mail, not email. You take it and present it at the interview IF ASKED. Don’t get it too early – get it nearer your interview date.
June 4, 2015 at 11:53
Dear Simon,
I have questions, and I need your help:
1. I have a friend who is going to sponsor and sign AoS for us. We are a 4 member family (myself, wife and two kids). I read some information saying that AoS (Form I-134) must be made separately for each member. It means that we will need our friend to sign four I-134 (each for one of us). My question: is that true?
2. According to a website (travel.state.gov), there are a Diversity Visa Lottery fee ($330) and an Affidavit of Support Fee of $120 if this is reviewed domestically. What fees do we need to pay in deed?
3. I do not have a bank statement to present to CO. Instead we have the title documents related to real estates ( land and house). Will it be beneficial if we present these evidences to them? And if so, do we need to have our real estate property evaluated by a third party to make CO know the values of these real estate?
Thanks in advance for your kind help.
June 4, 2015 at 20:43
1. NO. One for the family.
2. THe DV fee is accurate you do not pay the $120 for the aos – that is for a different form (I864) which you will not use.
3. THe real estate asset is not a lot of value to this process. The equity is not a liquid or semi liquid asset.
June 19, 2015 at 02:14
is 100 % poverty guide line house hold income enough for i-134?
June 19, 2015 at 06:05
Yes, except for an embassy that misapplied the rules, such as Tirana.
July 6, 2015 at 23:52
According to the documentation provided by the US embassy in Paris the form I-834 is required. Not the form I-134. And the applicant is supposed to show proof of a relationship to his/her sponsor.
Do you have information about it?
July 6, 2015 at 23:56
That is not correct for DV lottery cases – so it sounds like you are looking at something not specific to DV lottery processing.
July 7, 2015 at 00:10
Here’s the page where I found the documentation for Paris (page 3 of the PDF file).
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/interview/prepare-for-the-interview.html
It seems like these are generic instructions for all kind of immigrant visas… What do you think?
Just a quick question about affidavits. Can they be filled out several months before the visa interview or should I wait for my 2NL?
July 7, 2015 at 00:53
Yes – that is clearly generic to cover family and employment based applications – hence the words “Your petitioning relative…”
It is the I134 – I am 100% certain.
They can be filled out early – but if your interview is after next years tax returns are completed the data could be different – so it is generally better to wait until nearer the interview.
July 7, 2015 at 23:31
As always thank you a lot for your help BritSimon!!!
June 29, 2015 at 18:03
طلب مني يوم المقابلة اثبات ان الذي كتبت عنوانه بالفعل مقيم في امريكا ويفضل ان يرسل ليi-134 لكنه لايستطيع ارسالها هل لو ارسلت لهم اوراق i-134 لصيق اخ هل يسبب مشكل لي وهل سيغيرون العنوان لضامن الدى ارسلت اوراقه
June 29, 2015 at 18:48
English please.
June 30, 2015 at 17:36
This is what the Consul day of the interview.evidence that friend in ny exists i-134 is preferred.but other examples could be accepted.My friend can not send the papers to me.My question. I sent them i-134 to another friend. Does this affect
June 30, 2015 at 17:44
I cannot anticipate what the CO will say about that.
June 30, 2015 at 17:41
I was asked on the interview to prove that it’s written address already resident in America and prefer to send me a I-134, but he can not be sent. Do if I sent them to I-134 sheets of closely last Are cause problem to me .ohl will change the title to a friend’s parents sent i-134
July 3, 2015 at 15:12
Hi Simon,
First of all, thank you for your dedication to the cause and willingness to help others. Second, I’d like to ask the following question. The person who signs the I-134 form for my family has put in the first draft his savings as the main chunk of the amount that is meant to show his ability to support us in case we need it. As a proof of it he has attached a letter from his bank stating the current balance on his savings account (the sum is sufficient to cover all the dependents and ourselves). Would this be enough for the CO, or should I also ask our guy to attach proof of income?
Thanks,
Eli
July 3, 2015 at 15:21
Income is more important. Savings are considered at a factor of 5 to 1. So, if the FPG amount for the combined family size is $40,000, someone would have to show $200,000 in savings. So – for most cases the income proof route is far safer.
July 3, 2015 at 15:27
Thank you for the quick reply. The savings amount is actually bordering the x5 total, but I think we will make up for the difference (around $15K) with our own saving plus our own income which is not dependent on our location. In any case, I will ask the person to see if he could provide a proof of income. Thanks again for your help
July 3, 2015 at 16:33
Really – I strongly advise you to do the income route. Many COs might not even understand the 5x rule – because it is almost always reviewed on income. You want to fit into the norm….
July 3, 2015 at 17:51
Done. He will be sending the 1040 form along with the affidavit. Thanks a lot for your advice
July 29, 2015 at 15:38
Hi sir I am a dv 2016 winner, i am a trader self employed,i qualify under higheducation high school diploma, do I have to show something, some documents as a proof of my occupation as trader to the CO at the interview?
July 29, 2015 at 15:39
If you qualify under education – they CO won’t be too worried about work experience proof.
August 6, 2015 at 15:29
Dear britsimon, thank you for your efforts .I am a DV 2015 winner, my interview date will be soon. I need an urgent advice about the correct way to answer question 11 in I-134 affidavit of support form , the sponsor should check on intend or do not intend?
August 6, 2015 at 15:33
They must check “intend” and write something like “whatever financial assistance is required, for as long as needed”.
August 8, 2015 at 01:03
Thank you britsimon. I have an other question, is form 134 needs Notary stamp and signature after sponsor signature?
August 8, 2015 at 03:25
No
September 19, 2015 at 15:19
Hi Simon.
When can I/my sponsor find the w2 and the 1040 form? Thank you in advance.
September 19, 2015 at 15:34
Those are annual forms that are available around February of each year. Payslips can also be used (in addition) to show more current income.
September 19, 2015 at 15:43
So my sponsor knows those 2 forms and he can provide them by him self?
November 24, 2015 at 19:31
Hi Simon,
My interview has been rescheduled for early December by the embassy due to public holidays. Together with the new appointment letter I received the interview instructions and, to my surprise, they did not contain a single word about the DV document requirements, only family-based and fiancée visas requirements, including form I-864, etc. The embassy I’ll be interviewed at doesn’t process DV cases often if at all. I’m a little concerned about the outcome of the interview now. Could it happen so that the CO will be interviewing me and my family keeping in mind the requirements for other visa types? Or is it impossible? What can be done to prevent this? I printed out the DV visa application process including the required documentation from the DoS site. Will that be enough? Can I show this to the CO before they start the interview or is it a bad idea?
Thanks for your reply.
November 24, 2015 at 21:00
On any areas that you are concerned about you should print out and take the 9 FAM notes on that topic. You would not present those or bring up the topic UNLESS requested or needed because the CO is inexperienced with DV cases. You obviously need to be careful and respectful in how you introduce this sort of information because this is essentially pointing to their own rulebook.
The I134 rules have recently been moved. The new location is here:
https://fam.state.gov/searchapps/viewer?format=html&query=9%20FAM%2040.41%20N4.4&links=9,FAM,4041,N44&url=/FAM/09FAM/09FAM030208.html
November 24, 2015 at 22:42
Thank you, Simon
I’ll do what you suggested. Hopefully, the issues won’t come up at the interview and I won’t need to present this info to the CO. It looks quite sensitive.
November 26, 2015 at 11:12
hey Simon, first of all i wanna say thanks for all the dedication you put in this =)
i have got one question, so i am a DV2016 winner, my interview will be probably scheduled by the end of March, i just don’t know how to prove that i won’t be a public charge, i mean i am actually studying in college and i am graduating this february, i live with my parents so i don’t have any property exc;
i have friends in the States who could eventually “sponsor” me through a i-134, is that enough or do i need more?
so the process is : they have to fill the form ( should i wait until next year ?) , attach the required documents and do nothing else, i get all the documents and bring them to my interview IN CASE they ask for them
is that correct?
sorry for bothering and thank you so much
Marco
November 26, 2015 at 17:48
Your understanding is correct – get a close friend in the USA to provide an I134 nearer the interview. Then as you say – present that IF asked.
December 6, 2015 at 23:31
Hi Simon,
We had our interview a few days ago. The CO seemed to have approved our visas but actually didn’t say the words “you visas are approved”, just said that we should await our documents which must arrive within 5 business day. But there was a very confusing moment. Like I mentioned in my previous comments in this thread the embassy does not process DV cases often (according to the CO herself 1 interview a year or so). The lady who received our documents issued us a receipt with a DV fee on it. But it wasn’t $330. The paper said $205!!! I was trying to tell her that the fee was more than that but she looked at me quite harshly and I didn’t want to argue with her at all. So, we paid $615 for the three of us and the CO gave us back the DOS receipt with that amount during the interview.
Simon, is this a serious issue after all? Can we get in trouble later if we get our visas. I hear that the process of obtaining a GC involves presenting this receipt to the issuing authority.
Thanking you in anticipation.
February 13, 2016 at 21:13
Hi
I provided sponsor’s address but not phone number in ds260 form? Is that going to be a problem?
Thanks
February 13, 2016 at 21:34
No.
February 25, 2016 at 18:55
Dear Simon,
As an american citizen, I am providing to a DV2016 selected friend of mine with an Interview scheduled in Mid March with an I-134 form as his sponsor. I have requested the IRS the transcripts of my 2014, 2013 and 2012 income taxes. I’ve got them already. Do you think that these transcripts copies should be enough or I still have to send my W2s as well? Any other document copies to be attached to the I-134 form besides my passport copy? Please advise. Thank you in advance for all your great help. Have a great one
February 25, 2016 at 19:15
You should attach a 2015 W2 also, and a couple of 2016 payslips. Copies of those are fine of course). Additionally, attach a copy of your drivers license or other government ID.
February 25, 2016 at 19:33
Simon, Thank you very much. I haven’t done my 2015 taxes yet. Is there a problem? I intend to do it at the end of March and the Interview will be in mid-march. Can I send the 2015 W2 with the transcripts for 2014, 2013 and 2012? Please advise and thank you again. Marco
February 25, 2016 at 19:52
No, that is not a problem – that is why I suggested the W2.
February 25, 2016 at 19:57
Thank you so much for all your great work! You are the best
February 29, 2016 at 21:48
Hi Simon,
Sorry to bother you again. I have filled out the I-134 form. I also have copies of the taxes transcripts for the last three years, W2 for 2016, the last three payslips and a signed letter from my bank showing my balance, deposits and date the account was opened. Reading The I-134 instructions, it also requests a letter from my employer. Is this really necessary or I have enough documents to proof that I can be a sponsor?
February 29, 2016 at 22:22
What is “necessary” is up to the CO. So – a CO might accept the I-134 without a letter, or might not. I can’t predict that…
February 29, 2016 at 22:31
Undestood! Thank you again for all your excellent help!
March 2, 2016 at 07:01
Dear Simon,
I’m not sure I understand question 10 of the Affidavit of Support:
– 10. I have submitted a visa petition(s) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of the following person(s). If none, state “None”.
What my sponsor is supposed to answer?
March 2, 2016 at 14:35
The question is asking if the sponsor has sponsored someone else. If not, say none.
March 14, 2016 at 16:25
Hello Brit,
My friend sent me an I-134 and I have a few questions:
– He was born in Puerto Rico and holds US citizenship. Is that a problem?
– When he filled out question 1 on the form, he printed Puerto Rico instead of USA for country of birth. Could it be an issue?
– The W2 form is different from the one published on the website of the IRS (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw2.pdf). Can you explain to me the difference?
Thank you for your invaluable help and support.
March 14, 2016 at 17:17
His nativity is unimportant. What is important is whether he is earning an income and paying taxes in the USA. If he still lives in Puerto Rico that “might” be a problem since that is treated a bit differently to the USA – they pay some US Federal taxes, but not all. I don’t know whether that would be accepted therefore….
March 14, 2016 at 17:21
He works in Connecticut/lives in Massachusetts and pays federal taxes in the US.
What about the W2 form? I got confused when I looked at the IRS website.
March 14, 2016 at 17:27
The link you gave me is a normal W2, but the form layout can vary (the box numbers are used to categorize things). So – If his W2 is different, that may not be a problem.
March 14, 2016 at 18:51
Thank you for your advice!!!
March 29, 2016 at 18:31
Hi Brit,
Am a LPR now for 4 weeks in USA. Am I or my family (children) eligible for any state benefits like food stamp and healthcare or any other related benefits? For your information, I have I-134 form submitted by a friend, but now I live in other state.
Best regards,
March 29, 2016 at 21:00
I don’t know any specifics about that. The point of you submitting the I-134 was to show how you would NOT need government assistance. Any available programs won’t be “generous” so you will be better off by trying to find work.
April 3, 2016 at 07:14
Dear BritSimon, i am 2006 DV selectee,with family (4). i am going to be interviewed next week at Ankara US Embassy. My question is i didnt submit any financial document, only i stated the address of my relative leaving in US. Is that enough as financial document? or i have to
April 3, 2016 at 15:08
I would take an I-134 – but it is up to you to decide.
May 24, 2016 at 12:33
pls ignore this Q here. I have posted it on the wrong topic.. Apologies..
May 27, 2016 at 14:53
Hi.
I am a university student looking to spend the summer long vacation in USA. I have received an invite from my uncle and I have acquired the necessary documents as a student and in fact scheduled a visa interview appointment. My uncle only sent me his letter of employment indicating his salary and terms of his employment as the only supporting documents on his part. Meamwhile, he is the only sponsor of this visit. I just read about the various documents he is suppose to Hav sent to me. Now my interview is almost due and already I know I am going to fail. I don’t know much about the I-134 forms but I have learned on the Internet that I need it for my interview. Pls if my uncle is to fill an I-134 form. What must he do next. Should he mail it to me directly or he should send it for processing before he can mail it to me.
Thanx.
May 27, 2016 at 14:55
I don’t advise on that type of visa.
May 27, 2016 at 15:01
Ok I understand. But on the part of the I-134 form, what must my uncle do after filling and signing it. If he is to send the form for processing, then it means I can’t get it before my interview. I want to know how quickly I can’t get the form.
Thanks
May 27, 2016 at 15:06
I don’t even know if they will accept it for that non immigrant visa. But anyway – it should be mailed to you.
June 19, 2016 at 16:54
Hi Mr Simon. thks for the great help! Concrening the affidavit of support form, ask i said first that my spouse cousin sent the wrong form, which is the I-864 form. Now she is willing to sent the I-134 form. my concren have to do with the I-864 form. (1) first she send both the I-864 form + 2015 1040 form + the 2015 W-2 and Earnings summary. She didn’t sent her ID . (2) Now My piont have to do with this 2015 1040 + 2015 W-2 form, should we keep it and add it to the real I-134 form she will sent? Or she should send new 2015 1040 + 2015 W-2 form ? (3) been the principal applicant should the I-134 form be in my name? (4) She should sent her ID too? Excluding the I-864 form. Pls advice me because i
don’t want to be put on AP.
Thanks!
July 29, 2016 at 09:40
Thanks a million for this information. My issue has to do with the expiry data that is located on I-134 form. This is the question: does the expiry data on the form really matter? For instance if the expiry data say Feb 29 2016 and my I’m going for interview on the Aug 11,2016 will the I-134 Affidavit of support be accepted???
July 29, 2016 at 15:33
The expiry date doesn’t matter.
August 20, 2016 at 11:06
Hello.
I have questions about I-134.
1.Does it need to be notarized?
2. What other additional documents from the sponsor should I take along with this form?
3. Should the sponsor email me these documents or should he send them via mail?
Please help me because I need to be sure about this.
August 20, 2016 at 14:44
1. No
2. 1040/W2/Payslips/Photo ID
3. The I-134 should be sent by mail, the other documents can be scanned and emailed.
August 20, 2016 at 19:17
Thank you very much.
November 5, 2016 at 20:34
HI Brit Simon, two questions,
1. Do the university and high school certificates (from New Zealand) need to be validated by an American institution which can be the case with other US visa’s ?
2. Can the I-134 form be filled out by someone who has a work visa but not a green card?
Thanks for your help.
November 5, 2016 at 23:51
1. No
2. Yes, but it’s an unwise risk since it raises questions about how long they will be there.
November 18, 2016 at 11:22
Hi Simon,
About I-134 What extent of the responsibility which shoulder on the sponsor. And what is the period for expires Or ineffective for the sponsor, after a year or less or more, once I get a job
Is it can Refuses in the interview to the weakness of the sponsor of income and what happens in this case
November 18, 2016 at 14:16
There is zero financial/legal liability on the sponsor from the I-134.
If the income is too low, the I-134 is useless and they would ask for another.
November 18, 2016 at 14:43
If is zero financial/legal liability on the sponsor from the I-134.
Why it’s required
November 18, 2016 at 14:52
Because it provides “some” evidence that someone there will be helping you.
November 18, 2016 at 15:18
This means that if I am involved in any program of government support programs is not make any legal issue on the sponsor
November 18, 2016 at 21:44
Correct, although you must be careful about using such programs. Best plan is to plan to succeed, not to fail.
November 19, 2016 at 14:11
Thank you very much Simon
November 23, 2016 at 04:46
Dear Mr brit,
on the pdf which I have to download for documents necessary for my file(case) I have i-864 while tells you that it is not advisable in the dv aimed. What to make in this case i134 or i-864.
Thank you.
November 23, 2016 at 05:57
DV cases use I-134.
December 16, 2016 at 09:02
Dear Mr. Simon,
Hope you’re doing well.
Going by the VB numbers and our case no (AS62xx), we expect our interviews in US Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka in May or June 2017. A friend of mine agreed to provide an I-134; he says he can send me one now (dated Dec 2016) with 2015 tax data, or else we have to wait until next tax data is available which will be in April 2017.
Will an I-134 dated Dec 2016 with 2015 tax data create any issues ? Will appreciate your advice on this
Warm regards,
Sisira
December 16, 2016 at 17:51
Wait until nearer the interview and have recent income information.
December 30, 2016 at 15:25
hello brit
I downloaded 1-134 form a month ago and sent to my sponsor, and he fill it and sent it back to me but today I find that the form already has expired in 2/29/2016 unlike the one you provided with this article , my interview will be 7-february so do I request another one or may this work ?
best wishes
December 30, 2016 at 16:40
sorry brit
today I realized why people ask questions without reading the previous articles and comments to save your time , because I used to read about everything I get confused with it before I ask you , but today when I had my question i rash into the blog without reading this article it self and the above comments, but after commenting, I sow the above question that is same to mine
so today I knew why people always ask same question while they can found their answers already
thanks brit for every thing
December 30, 2016 at 17:34
There is no need. Ignore the form expiry date.
December 31, 2016 at 02:47
Dear Brit,
This is probably the best article I’ve read on the I-864 Affidavit of Support–it was thorough, and easy to understand. The only thing I don’t quite get is with the I-864 is this: if, for example, a sponsor (husband) has a wife and two small children living with him at home, and the husband has sponsored his relative to come to the U.S., is the sponsor-husband liable for providing room and board (three square meals a day) for the immigrant? I know he and his wife are responsible for the children’s meals. What about insurance? Does the sponsor have to provide medical or health insurance to the immigrant, like he would for his own children? What about buying the immigrant clothing? Are all these things considered “maintenance?” I can’t seem to find an answer to this online.
December 31, 2016 at 07:08
I typically discuss the I-134, because that is all that is used for DV lottery cases.
However, the I-864 is essentially a blank check(cheque). It is not about “the 3 square meals” – it is a financial guarantee if the needs support.
January 17, 2017 at 17:15
Hi brit
I have 2 questions regarding affidavit support:
1) is it possible to combine family income like pay slips from both wife and husband ?
2) is it possible if the sponsor is currently unemployed ?
January 17, 2017 at 17:35
1. Yes
2. Well they have to show INCOME.
January 22, 2017 at 14:08
Hi Brit
In 2015 I applied for H1B Visa because I had an sponsor in US interested in my work. Unfortunately, I had not been selected.
In 2016, I had been selected in the lottery of Green Card, and my case number is SA2017-18XX. I am from Argentina, single and without childrens. The sponsor express their interest in hiring me if I am granted permament resident status.
If I get the interview in the Consulate, I was thinking of presenting a letter saying the following:
“ It should be on Company letterhead, be signed and dated, and state that if I am granted permanent resident status ”The Company” will employ me in the position of ______ at their location at _______________ at an annual salary of ___________________.”
Do you think that its enough or its not necessary to show it? Or do you recommend to present de form 1-134?
To add I thought to present my bank statements, and house documents wich I am own. What do you think?
Thanks
January 22, 2017 at 16:49
The H1B sponsor is compelling, and might be enough. But an I-134 would reduce the risk.
January 22, 2017 at 18:14
Thanks Brit, for your advice.
I know that form I-134 is not mandatory to show, but if reduce the possibilities to have any problem, is welcome.
1- Do you think that I need to show any document related with H1B visa in my interview?
2- If the answer is Yes, What document do you reccommend?
I asked you because all the documents related with this visa are with my sponsor and I need to ask them for scanned and emailed me.
3- Or do you think it’s not necessary because the Consular Officer know about my background applied?
I don’t like to bother them with all the documents and ask for the form I-134 because I am not sure to have an interview. 4- Could I ask for these documents when I receive my 2NL?
Thanks again
January 22, 2017 at 18:41
1. Take it just in case.
2. Use your judgement
3. See 1.
4. Yes.
January 22, 2017 at 23:52
Dear Mr.Britsimon,
I have one question. Since the person who is willing to be my sponsor ( I-134 ) does not have any savings or realestate, what is the needed yearly income that is enough so she and her husband (they have two children) can sponsor me, my wife and our two children.
Thank You in advance for Your answer!
Best Regards!
January 22, 2017 at 23:57
britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/