What is the income requirement for I-134 2024?
A sponsor on an I-134 and a supporter on the I-134A would need to show an income of 100 percent of the FPG, in contrast to a sponsor on an I-864 who would need to show an income of 125 percent (unless the sponsor is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and petitioning their spouse or child, in which case they have ...
| Sponsor's Household Size | 100% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* | 125% of HHS Poverty Guidelines* |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $23,500 | $29,375 |
| 3 | $29,690 | $37,113 |
| 4 | $35,880 | $44,850 |
| 5 | $42,070 | $52,588 |
A sponsor on an I-134 and a supporter on the I-134A would need to show an income of 100 percent of the FPG, in contrast to a sponsor on an I-864 who would need to show an income of 125 percent (unless the sponsor is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and petitioning their spouse or child, in which case they have ...
Form I-134 Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder. You must be able to meet 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines income level for your household size. Essentially, you can only sponsor someone if you meet the income level required for that household size.
The minimum income requirement for sponsoring an immigrant ranges from $22,888 for a 2-person civilian household to $58,288 for an 8-person civilian household. The specific income required depends on the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Poverty Guidelines updated every year.
When completing Form I-864, USCIS typically asks for your adjusted gross income (AGI), not your net income. Your AGI is your total income minus specific deductions allowed by the IRS, such as contributions to retirement accounts or student loan interest payments.
If you do not meet the financial qualifications, the income of certain other household members can be added to your income level if they sign a contract on Form I-864A, Affidavit of Support Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, agreeing to make their income or assets available for the support of the relative ...
Generally, you will need to submit: Evidence of supporter's U.S. citizenship or immigration status. Federal income tax return or IRS tax transcript from the most recent tax year. Evidence of current income such as paystubs and an employment verification letter.
The I-134A is the Biden new 2023 2-year humanitarian parole program for only four countries, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. It is not 1-134 Affidavit of Support. Wait time for the new program is about more than six months. I have a few applications from Cuba and Haiti.
There is no limit on how many beneficiaries a supporter may agree to support, but USCIS will determine whether a supporter has the financial ability to support all beneficiaries for the duration of the parole period, which is up to 2 years. File all Forms I-134A using the supporter's same online USCIS Account.
What happens after I-134 is approved?
We will determine whether the Form I-134A is sufficient, and we may request additional evidence to make our determination. If approved, beneficiaries will receive an email from USCIS with instructions on how to set up a USCIS online account and other next steps.
After the sponsor files Form I-134A, USCIS officers review the form and supporting evidence to ensure that the sponsor has sufficient financial resources to support the beneficiary for the duration of the parole period. At this time, USCIS will also conduct a background check on the sponsor.
USCIS Form I-134A is different than Form I-134. Form I-134A is the online version of the form. It is called the Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support and can be found on the USCIS website.
For example, in 2023, a sponsor in the U.S. mainland would need to have income (or assets) of at least $37,500 to cover a petitioner who lives alone and is sponsoring one immigrant and two children (that is, a total of four people).
For ALL sponsors:
A copy of your individual federal income tax return, including W-2s for the most recent tax year, or a statement and/or evidence describing why you were not required to file.
What is the EB1A Visa? The EB1A visa is an immigrant visa for people with an extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics. The EB1A visa does not require you to have a job offer in the United States. You can apply for an EB1A visa on your own behalf through self-petition.
USCIS does not limit the consideration of income only to income that appears on federal income tax forms, and considers all evidence of income from lawful sources. Examples of income that may not appear on income tax forms include child support and alimony.
No not at all. While applying your I-485, never mentioned bank account. So they don't have rights to check your bank account without your permission and bank will not allow them to check anybody account, which is against bank rule.
USCIS will review your tax returns (for any relevant years) to confirm that they were filed jointly. After two years as a conditional resident, you'll need to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Again, you must establish that you and your spouse have a bona fide marriage.
Yes, of course they can ask to see your bank account. And they can search your luggage, your cell phone, your social media accounts and your laptop computer too. The alternative, should you object to those searches, is to give up your attempt to enter the country and return home.
What can go wrong when sponsoring an immigrant?
As much as being a sponsor can be rewarding, there are also some liabilities that come with the responsibility. The sponsor is responsible for any debts or public charges the immigrant incurs. This means that if the immigrant uses government assistance, the sponsor will be responsible for repaying the debt.
You must show that your household income is equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size. (Your household size includes you, your dependents, any relatives living with you, and the immigrants you are sponsoring.)
This should be stated on your I-134 document. If your visitor seeks medical services from the healthcare provider, and fails to pay the medical bills, you, as the sponsor, can be held responsible for these unpaid expenses. The service provider/hospital runs its services from the public funds.
If you are sponsoring an immigrant for a prolonged period of time, be sure to plan appropriately because the I-134 form is only valid for a year from the date of signature.
Case status inquiries: You can check the status of your Form I-134A in your USCIS online account or via Case Status Online. The USCIS Contact Center can only give you the same case status information that you see in your USCIS online account.
