How do you bond for affadavit.

[equitis]

I find myself unemployed at a crucial time in the process.Do not have enough assets to meet the requirements.Would rather not have someone else fill out I-134.One of the sections on the affadavit says this:

That I am ready and willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, to guarantee that such person(s) will not become a public charge etc...

I searched for immigration bonds and only found bonds if they are being held in detention.Does anyone know how I go about posting a bond to guarantee my fiance will not become a public charge.

The Affadavit is a farce for fiances and spouses to begin with,I would just rather get my girl here as easy as possible, then butt heads with the government, any thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks.

[Ray]

... in response to How do you bond for affadavit., posted by equitis on Oct 17, 2003

I would forget about a public charge bond. A consular officer can ask for an indemnity bond only in borderline cases if the sponsor’s continued financial capacity is questionable. It’s rarely used from what I understand.

The I-134 affidavit is not legally binding in itself, but you will still have to present evidence to the satisfaction of the reviewing officer that your fiancée will not become a public charge. The primary thing they are looking for is sufficient income from current employment, so that means that you will probably have no choice but to find a co-sponsor if you are unemployed.

Ideally, the co-sponsor should be someone closely related to you or your fiancée who will likely be around to support her if necessary. For the cosponsor, they will also be looking for someone who will be qualified to file an I-864 as a joint sponsor later on for AOS requirements. He or she should be currently employed and must be able to satisfy the income requirements alone. You will still have to submit your own affidavit also, regardless of your income.

Good luck,

Ray

[equitis]

... in response to Public Charge Bonds, posted by Ray on Oct 17, 2003

Thanks Ray,
 I was just hoping I could do with out someone else.It just irks me is all, I have been working since I was 12.

 Still have not decided if we will wait,or I will send co-sponsors affadvit tomorrow.Her interview is the 24th.Thanks again.

Rolf

[Ray]

... in response to Re: Public Charge Bonds, posted by equitis on Oct 20, 2003

Hi Rolf, I think I know how you feel.

One step at a time. If you have a cosponsor with an I-134, I would go ahead and send it and get her visa now.

After she is here, then worry about the next step with the AOS and the I-864. You know, you only have to make about $7.30/hr on a full-time job to meet the minimum requirement for 2 people of $15,150/yr. Even if you had to take a job at $7.30 temporarily just to satisfy the BCIS, at least you have her here, which is what really counts, isn't it?

Even if you have only been on the job for a week, that still satisfies the requirements for the Affidavit of Support, as long as your employer can verify that you are a full time, "permanent" employee. The folks at the BCIS should understand that the job market is tough and people change jobs all the time nowadays.

Good luck, and let us know how it works out with her interview.

Ray