axis667

Does anyone know of a reliable line-by-line instruction sheet for the above document? I want to be prepared for all eventualities during the long K1 process (even if I'm getting ahead of myself!)

Noorah101

The ONLY reliable instruction sheet for the I-134 is found at www.uscis.gov, Immigration Forms, I-134. Both the form and the instructions are there, and those are the only official ones.

Rene

axis667

Thanks again, I guess you can never be too inquisitive in these matters. Also, who is the ideal person to be filling the form? I have looked all over for information, (including the omniscient Google) and have found conflicting views. My fiancee? A relative/employer of hers? My employer in the UK?

All so confusing lol!

Noorah101

The USC fiance(e) fills out the I-134.

Rene

meauxna

You need to know that many of these forms are designed for multiple purposes so not every question will make perfect sense for your context.
You might find this article helpful: I-134 and Overcoming the Public Charge Issue

Rete

Further to Rene's post, your USC fiancee has to complete the I-134. If the USC fiancee does not earn enough or have the requirement amount of assets, then you will need a co-sponsor will complete their own I-134. So you will take two to the US Consulate for your interview.

scrubbedexpat099

Not in this case.

He can complete it.

I did my own, no USC involvement, or PR.

Assuming nothing has changed recently.

Bluegrass Lass

Only assuming they feel he has sufficient personal funds to use as assets. That's the only method I know of that wouldn't require a USC to fill it out. It's always appeared that 'how much is enough' has been a bit subjective.

Hopefully, he doesn't plan on using equity in his home because it appears that London has cracked down on that due to the downturn in the market.

scrubbedexpat099

Not a lot for a 134, a few grand.

This applies to the 864.

Rete

And if things haven't changed since you did it a few yrs back.

Better to have the I-134 from the USC and a co-sponsor on hand and never have to submit them then to go without them.

scrubbedexpat099

Not something I keep track of, but I have seen people go the same way certainly this year.

I can not think of any logical reason why things would have changed, but logic etc is not always a factor.

Bluegrass Lass

one reason is because London has been coming down hard on aff. of support and asking for additional documentation for assets, and, in at least 1 case, they didn't even accept an I-864 that clearly met the poverty guidelines. So going to the interview with armed with everything you cuold think of, as backup, could help prevent any delays in getting a visa approval - including an I-134 or I-864 for (co)sponsors that you not need to use.

scrubbedexpat099

For the 134 it is just enough to get you through the 90 days.

I think it was something in the order of GBP3,000.

I would not suggest you try and use assets. I had a print out of the balance in my current account that morning.

You can always ask what the current number is.

axis667

Thanks for all the advice, we're saving and saving at the moment, but obviously what with the time of year etc we're having a hard time. Still, we're soldiering on. Thanks again guys, it's a great help.