Question on I-134

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zenje

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Hello Everyone,

I have a question and am in need of your help.

I am a U.S. Citizen. I sent in an I-130 application for my wife last month.
I haven't received a response yet, but would like to prepare myself with an
affidavit of support (I-134). Since I have been out of the country for the past 3 years,
and have not held a job in 4 years now, I know that I will be required to have that support.
There is someone owns a company here and is willing too help me.

My question is in 2 parts;
1. In item 3, who's name should be entered, mine or my wife's name?
2. Is there any other advise you have on my case above?
For example, I wasn't sure if I should use I-864a or not.

Thanks in advance.
 
You should file I-864, not I-134.

If your wife is pursuing the case outside the US at a consulate, the I-864 is not required right now; it will be required near the end of the process, after I-130 approval. By that time you might have a job.

That person who is going to be a joint sponsor should file another I-864, unless they qualify as your household member in which case they would file I-864A instead (see the I-864A instructions for the definition of "household member").
 
Jackolantern said:
You should file I-864, not I-134.

If your wife is pursuing the case outside the US at a consulate, the I-864 is not required right now; it will be required near the end of the process, after I-130 approval. By that time you might have a job.

That person who is going to be a joint sponsor should file another I-864, unless they qualify as your household member in which case they would file I-864A instead (see the I-864A instructions for the definition of "household member").
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First of all, THANK YOU. I was going in a totally different direction here with the I-134.:confused:

So I-864 is required. Just to clarify, yes, my wife is not in the U.S. and I am in the U.S. currently applying for her.
I think that's what you means by pursuing the case at a consulate?

I am currently living with my mum who owns her house but is currently living under social security benefits, so I don't
think I should use her for I-864a, right? She's definitely helping us out, in that they (wife and 2 kids) have a place to live when
they come here, but I'm not sure if it will help with USCIS.

Thanks again for you quick and helpful response. :)
 
zenje said:
So I-864 is required. Just to clarify, yes, my wife is not in the U.S. and I am in the U.S. currently applying for her.
I think that's what you means by pursuing the case at a consulate?
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Yes. Because she's outside the US she will complete the interview and other related procedures at a US consulate/embassy.

I am currently living with my mum who owns her house but is currently living under social security benefits, so I don't
think I should use her for I-864a, right?
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Social Security retirement benefits can be counted towards the income for I-864 or I-864A, but by itself it won't be enough for your household size of 5 (you + wife + 2 kids + your mother). You or she would need to add other income or assets to fulfill the requirements. See I-864P for the income requirements based on household size.
 
Thanks again J.

Looks like I need to look further into this then I originally thought. I was under the impression that I just apply I-130 and I'm done. :p
I found out today also about I-129F and K3 visa, which I'm also trying to understand if it applies to my situation.

Thanks for you advice.
 
zenje said:
Looks like I need to look further into this then I originally thought. I was under the impression that I just apply I-130 and I'm done. :p
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Well, after filing the I-130 you'll be done for about the next 5-10 months. After that, when the I-130 has been approved and the consulate is getting ready to take the case, you'll need to file I-864, and your wife will need to file DS-230, and go through some other procedures like the medical and fingerprinting.

I found out today also about I-129F and K3 visa, which I'm also trying to understand if it applies to my situation.
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Don't bother with K3, it takes about the same amount of time as the I-130/immigrant visa, and after K3 approval and entry into the US it is still necessary to file more paperwork and pay more fees and have another interview to get the green card. Whereas with admission into the US with an immigrant visa, permanent resident status is immediately granted and the green card is automatically delivered in about a month.
 
Hello again,

After many months, and what feels like an eternity, there is now some sort of progress from NVC.
Briefly... so I sent in my I-130. Got that part done. Then sent in my I-864 and I-864A. After some
back and forth (there was some documentation missing), and 30 days waits in between... they tell
me now that the paper work is being sent to the embassy.

Is there a time frame as to how long it takes? I tried to ask NVC, they basically said they don't know.
I understand there are probably a number of variables involved, but do you guys have an idea approximately
how much time it takes between NVC saying they are sending the paperwork and getting an appointment
letter from the embassy.

Thanks
 
Thank you for your response.

I don't know why I expected it to be faster. Maybe I was just hoping.
3 months from now would be one year since I was with my family. :(
 
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