Can you have a joint sponsor for I-134?

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You can get a joint sponsor or use assets to make up the difference. A joint sponsor can be someone who lives in the U.S. and meets the financial requirement. They do not necessarily need to be a relative of the sponsor but they must be willing to be contractually obligated if the immigrant becomes a public charge.

Is i-134 and i-864 the same?

Form I-134 affidavit of support is generally used when the visa sought is a nonimmigrant visa while the Form I-864 affidavit of support is required when the foreign national is applying for an immigrant visa, either at a US consulate or through adjustment of status with the USCIS.

Who needs to fill form I-134?

Form I-134 is used when a U.S. citizen or green card holder agrees to become a financial sponsor of a visitor visa or a K1 and K2 visa.

How many joint sponsors can you have for I 864?

two joint sponsors
There can be no more than two joint sponsors. If the first joint sponsor completes Form I-864 only for a few of the family members of the intending immigrant, a second qualifying joint sponsor can sponsor the remaining family members.

What is form I-134 Affidavit of Support for?

Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, is a way for non-immigrant visitors (visa holders and parolees) to the United States to prove that they have the financial support to pay their way during a trip.

Is I-134 legally enforceable?

Is the 1-134 legally enforceable? No. The government regulation governing the 1-134 states that it is not legally enforceable.

How does a joint sponsor fill out I 864?

Married Joint Sponsors If the joint sponsor is married, he or she may also include the income from his or her spouse. A joint sponsor’s spouse would count as his or her household member. Therefore, this sponsor would include an additional Form I-864A with the household member’s (spouse’s) information.

What is a joint sponsor I 864?

A joint sponsor — or a financial co-sponsor — is a U.S. citizen or green card holder (permanent resident) who agrees to take on the legal obligation of financially supporting an applicant for a family-based green card.