I-134 question

[crd94001]

We have recently started the I-129 nightmare and are concerned about the possibility of being asked for a 1-134. To give you a quick stereotypical description of us, you could say that we are an educated nomadic, hippie type couple, however, we both have liquid assets. I am a US citizen, spent 5 years in the US Army, don’t have any debts. I never have been, nor intend to be, on any type of public support. I easily have enough to sustain our lifestyle for 2 years without working while I finish up my masters and a second bachelor’s degree. With his assets we could live a 3rd year without working.

He was already denied a tourist visa because he did not have a job (he was traveling at the time.)

Because of my time in the service, I have not been able to visit him until I ended my contract and we have been traveling together for the past 4 months.

Right now neither one of us are working (we are traveling together) and neither one of us has address, other that that of our dear parents, whose addresses we use as our permanent addresses. In a couple of days we will separate so I can go to school. He will return to Argentina to work for a while. Though our I-129 is well on it’s way to being complete, I intend to wait a couple of weeks until I send it out as I want to include an apartment address and employment (it will be part time/ I will be in school full time) on the I-129 and G-325A.

<deep breath>

Sooo… my question is, with our situation, I would recommend a co-sponsor to us. Can his parents (Argentinean citizens) act as my co-sponsor?

I also understand that his assets will not help our situation unless we have been living together for 6 months… would it be recommendable for him to transfer his money into my account?

I am confused about question 11. In the I-134 regarding specific contributions… I read somewhere that we should put “N/A” (K1 visa process for permanent residence),” but that does not seem quite right. We intend to support each other, but there is not a box for that…

We don’t have a lot according to many people’s standards, but are uninterested in plasma screen TVs, fast cars, and having more than Joe next door.

I apologize about the long drawn out description… it’s one of those days and I am grateful for the site and all the wonderful people e undergoing a similar process.

…c

[coldface]

Hi there,

To answer your questions:

1. Your fiance's parents cannot be your co-sponsors. Co-sponsors must be US citizens.

2. There is no hard and fast rule by the USCIS on money transfers, but be prepared to explain the sudden growth of deposits. The US embassy in your fiance's country may or may not ask about this. Be aware that bank statements are recommended supporting documents for your I-134. In my embassy interview, the Consular Officer asked for my fiance's supporting financial documents. Examples of these include bank statements for the past 12 months, latest tax returns, and employer letters. If you have co-sponsors, you will need copies of these documents from them for your fiance. The important thing is you must prove with documents that you are able to support your husband-to-be.

3. When my fiance completed the I-134, he checked the Intend box and wrote "Room and board for the rest of our lives."

Hope this helps.