Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Help with k-1 visa	There is another way a job could have gotten her visa denied. If she was entering the USA on a tourist or B-2 visa and was then working while in the USA, that could result in visa cancellation and refual of entry at the port and denial of a visa on the next attempted application. All of this has recently been reported by one member of VJ as having happened to them. She entered the USA twice and worked for a legitimate employer both times. On her third attempted entry into the USA under question by the CBEs, she admitted she was working in the USA.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-05-09 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	WOW That was Fast!	... So I assume this is essentially what we refer to as NOA2, correct? Correct	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-01 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	This is the Story of Wireless Road	One of the questions was did she have sex with him and she was ready for that. I am sorry. One of the questions was, "did she have sex with him?" You mean the CO asked your fiancee if she had sex with her ex-husband ???	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-02-08 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2010 Filers - California Service Center	sooooo, i need some professional help lol this might be in a forum somewhere but i was hoping someone might have experienced this as well. I am a high school employee and my last day of work is next Friday. I qualify to receive unemployment until school starts again in August. I made enough on my past three tax returns to more than satisfy the poverty guidelines for support, and my dad is also co-sponsoring. However, my question is, will receiving unemployment benefits cause any problems with my fiance getting his visa? I know there is a rule out there somewhere about receiving government assistance, but I don't know what that is. I would like to get my unemployment if I can, BUT, it is not worth messing up the visa. Any info? Thanks! Hi Shari... you are thinking about the restriction that your Alien Beneficiary cannot receive "means tested benefits" for forty quarters after you have signed the Affidavit of Support. Unemployment insurance is not a means tested benefit. Yes, you are allowed to collect the unemployment and it will not mess up your application unless you had actually lost your job. Then that is another matter. I think you said you have a joint sponsor and your income alone is sufficient so you are covered. Claim the unemployment if you wish. (It does not to be added as income to your tax return you file next year for 2010 tax year.) Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-05-24 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2010 Filers - California Service Center	It just seems the fabric of time is being folded like on of Oprah's towels (into 3rds instead of half to allow for less space in the closet). "Oprah's towels" ? I think the loneliness is beginning to take its toll.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-05-19 14:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2010 Filers - California Service Center	Hiiii our package was received for the embassy and package 3 will be sent to Spain within a week yaaaaaaaay. A question if someone of you know. When i receive package3 how much time i have to put all the papers together? Thank youuuuu and best of luck to all of you! There is not really a time limit. You should see an Expiration date on your NOA 2 form which is four months after the date of approval. If you need to slow the process down like I do, then you can prepare the forms, send them off to your fiance(e) and just inform the Embassy/Consulate you need an extension of the NOA2 Expiration Date. In most cases, people are very anxious and/or motivated to get there papers in but you should make sure you have all papers accounted for before requesting the interview appointment. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-05-19 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Petitioner Background Investigation?	as i said in recent posts we got NOA1 in May, 2009! Our atty contacted uscis about delay and I received a paper letter on Dec. 9, stating; "required investigation into your (my?) background remains open, if no word by 180 days (half a YEAR!) contact us at 1-800-***". What could possibly take this long? I've always been self-employed so no employers to contact, (house painter), i have no criminal convictions, and last speeding ticket was in like '98. None of my prior 2 (K-1) wives ever filed charges or nothing against me for any reason. The first is easily findable by phone but the latest has disappeared with her affair boyfriend, not even her family back home knows how to contact her. I was talking to a new sheriff's deputy in the gym the other day who said his background check to be a cop took 4 months! Then to make matters worse, i was in walmart last week and saw a young Phillipina lady with an older white guy and told them how seeing them together made me miss my fiance even more. He replied that CVC lost their papers and it took them an extra YEAR to get her K-1! That really made my day and i continued shopping, alone, with tear filled eyes. Its just not fair! I've heard of so many people doing sham marriages for money who got it done, yet here we are, in a true love engagement, who are endlessly delayed! Sorry, but i just needed to vent! I know that it's tough. We had to be patient and it felt like forever! I am feeling for you! We had to wait through typhoons, holidays, and lost paper work. All I can say is that it's the government and don' t expect anything fast. Yes Audy_Rob .. In a Domestic Violence situation the police file chages and not the victim. IF THIS IS THE CASE ! I am just speculating...... but the statement given by the OP [neither filed charges } does raise questions... I think you are correct about 2 k-1's! Have you considered using a paralegal to get your through some of the snares? Sometimes they can expedite things.	JimWaters	Not Telling	Philippines	2010-02-26 00:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What if joint sponsor doesn't earn enough?	... It is unfair that they will judge her capabilities of providing for me based on her circumstances last year because they're not the same this year. ... For 2010 my aunt's income is more than enough (2 times above the poverty guideline actually) to provide both for herself and me. I am not sure the information you just provided in this post was clearly stated in any other post. By far, the most important and suitable income is the current income situation. If your Aunt can legitimately claim only herself and the Alien beneficiary, and clearly document current income with many current recent pay stubs, then that is the way to go over the objections of the tax forms. You might need to have the Aunt provide a cover letter stating the change in circumstances (daughter moving out, self-sufficient, etc...) that allows her change in dependents and clearly easily making above the 125% of the poverty threshold. If the Aunt can document the 2X required poverty threshold that is EXCELLENT. This should work for you quite well. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-20 22:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What if joint sponsor doesn't earn enough?	Yes, I think you have calculate the household size correctly. I misread your first posting thinking the USC was being counted in the joint sponsor's household size. Sachinky wrote a fairly good summary of the situation as a Consular Officer at the Embassy/Consulate would likely evaluate your circumstances. They will look at the totality of the circumstances. Due to a weak position by the USC, the joint sponsor should be very solid. $7,000 cash will translate to $1,400 to $2,300 in annual income depending on how the CO counts it if it is considered at all. You might want to postpone your interview if you can take more time to locate a more suitable joint sponsor. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-19 01:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What if joint sponsor doesn't earn enough?	A couple of points. 1) Are you using 125% of the poverty line for the household size or are you assuming 100%? 2) The petitioner (USC) should not be counted or included in the joint sponsor's I-134 hoysehold size unless the USC is a dependent of the joint sponsor. The DoS Consular Officer can request any documents or request a joint sponsor even if the income level exceeds 125% if the CO believes there is a likelihood the foreign beneficiary and/or dependents will become a public charge. Good luck. EDITED to add: You probably want to get a different joint sponsor depending on how you calculated the REQUIRED level of income. Edited by Audy_Rob, 18 June 2010 - 12:12 AM.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-18 00:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Getting SSN at interview??	DS-230 Part II does not apply to a K-1 visa applicant. You should not fill out nor will they accept anything to do with DS-230 Part 2. Yes, you can and should wait until your fiance(e) arrives in the USA to start getting the SSN. Goiod luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-30 22:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Income needed to file for a F129i	In addition to preparing the tax forms or tax transcripts, current pay stubs are even more desirable to prove that you are still gainfully employed. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-01 23:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Date- Ghana	Does it say it is excluded already- I couldnt find it? Thanks! Hi Midge, Here is link to DoS web site FAQ on DS-160, see item 13. http://travel.state....forms_4401.html 13. When I apply for a nonimmigrant visa using the online DS-160, are additional forms required? No, with two exceptions. When applying at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate that is using the new DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, you will use only one (1) form. For Embassies and Consulates that have converted to this new process, the DS-160 has replaced all of the following forms: DS-156, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-3032, which are no longer necessary. NOTE: The exceptions are Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1/2) which still require use of the forms DS-156 and DS-156K, and the Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor visa application, which is explained in #14 below. Hey, if I don't chat with you before you go, have a great time. Do not forget to take 1,000 pictures especially with Parents and fiance(e)s. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-01 23:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Interview Date- Ghana	They gave him a 2004 copy of DS-156 and DS-156k... And a 2007 copy of DS-230. Do we know for sure they want DS-260 for k-1s? I think i will send him with both just in case! The DS-160 is not used for K-1/K-2 class visas. If you go to the Department of State web site, look up under visa forms, DS-160. Eventually you will see on the web page it says K-1/K-2s are excluded from using the new DS-160. The DS-160 is an electronic submission, so it is not a form you fill out and carry with you, you fill out online and submit online. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-30 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Requirements	You are not allowed to have two joint sponsors. You only have one joint sponsor (not the case for AOS). The primary income earner (the larger of the two incomes) should file the I-134 form. You need to fill out and submit an I-134 as Sponsor and your father OR mother needs to fill out the other I-134 form as the joint sponsor. Income is handled as the income that person earned (basically) so you will need the W-2s for the person filling out the I-134. The person acting as the joint sponsor needs to submit W-2s, 1099s to substantiate THEIR income. That will be the annual income listed on the I-134. Of course if there is unearned income from dividends, capital gains and interest, that would be split 50% for the I-134 joint sponsor as common income with the other spouse. Be sure to submit current pay stubs as a good source of documenting the current income of the joint sponsor. They need to include on the I-134 themself, the spouse, the daughter (your sister) and the alien beneficiary (your fiance(e)). So look up the number for 125% of the poverty line for a household of four. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-30 22:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS230 for Fiance visa?	I'm not sure where you found information regarding Form DS-230, but you will NOT need that for a K-1 Visa. Form DS-230 is strictly for Immigrants and Alien visas. K-1 visas offer status as non-immigrants. ... This is definitely Consulate/Embassy specific. In fact MOST Embassies will require DS-230 Part I to apply for the K-1 visa. Ciudad Juarez is the first Consulate I have heard of that might not require the DS-230. Maybe Bolivia is the second. You need to check your Embassy/Consulate specific DS-230 uinstructions.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-03 16:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Police certificates	Usually the rules are every place since age 16 where she lived more than 6 months or 12 months. The duration of the stay in the foreign country (6/12 months) seems to change depending on the Consulate/Embassy she interviews at. You can go to the Reciprocity table on the DoS web site to find out which countries provide police records from outside the country and how to go about it. http://travel.state....ocity_3272.html	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-02 17:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-230: Forgotten Location	Please accept my apologies! I did review the link that you posted, and sure enough, you were correct! This is the first time where I've read that a Form DS-230 was required for the K-1 Visa process but it's still proof that the Japanese Embassy likes to do things differently. Because I feel bad for misleading you , I took a peek at the form myself and I see where your original question comes from. It's best to fill in as much information as you can, even if you can't include every minute detail. Where it asks for the "A" Number (if known), simply write in "unknown" since you honestly don't know what it is. Eric and Lizeth. I saw where you posted in a thread to a Mexican/USC couple about no DS-230s. I stated there I was surprised because apparently Ciudad Juarez and Bolivia are the only two consulates that don't require the DS-230 Part I. In general, almost ALL other Embassies and Consulates require the DS-230 Part I only for a K-1/K-2 visa. Good luck	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-03 23:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1	Hello All, I have a question I just finished my college but working full time now. so my question is that since i didn't work last year i don't have any income to show so do i have to send my tax paper or should i sent my pay stub from my work now. Also I m little confuse with I-34 and 864 forum which one do i have to use. Also can somebody who already been to the interview tell me what paper did they took with them. Please reply soon. Thanks You are a K-1 visa so use the I-134. You need to send at least one year's tax form but they might want up to three years depending on the consulate and employment circumstances such as self-employed. If you have not filed taxes, prepare and submit a letter explaining why you did not file taxes. Submit 2 or 3 months of pay stubs hopefully showing your year to date earnings and allowing them to calculate your yearly salary. A letter from your employer might be helpful. I used one but not as useful as pay stubs. The letter should include company contact, date of hire, position, salary, full-time or part-time and anything else that might be helpful on a company letterhead. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-03 23:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-230 Question	I'm now reading through the directions for the Vancouver Consulate and they request a DS-230 Part 1 from me. So, when I go to the DS-230 Part 1 it says I have to fill one out for each member of my family regardless of age. I am filling one out for my daughter, so when I get to the part that asks for the applicants signature, what do I do? She's 6. Do I sign for her or leave it blank? I'm a little confused about this form because when searching through the forums to see what others have done it seems that people think this form is not necessary, but it is clearly requested from the Vancouver Consulate. Thanks! I noticed recently one well-meaning member has been p0osting that the DS-230 is not necessary. Well, it is required by 95% of the Embassies/Consulates. Do not sign for your daughter. Submit the form and leave it to the COs (Consular Officer) discretion. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-05 00:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Student filling out the I-134, HELP	I'm working on all the documents required. And I checked the link you posted before and will take the "shortcut", lolz. Is there any other way I can contact you? You are the expert in this field. Many questions are Consulate or Embassy dependent. I think you realized that when you asked for Darnell's other contact info. You simply asked when I returned I-134 and I answered I returned it with the P3 because my Embassy wants a copy of every document when returning P3 so they know you actually have ALL documents prepared. Many people cheat and return the checklist to the Embassy/Consulate before finishing all the documents or before they have received all documents. This can lead to people showing up at the interview with missing papers. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-07 01:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Student filling out the I-134, HELP	when did u send out the i-134? along with P3 or P4? Along with P3.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-05 00:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Student filling out the I-134, HELP	I can get my uncle's supporting documents up to 3 years. How about the one for myself? As question stated in the first post. Thanks for the useful link. Also, in your uncle's documents, besides the financial information, he needs to show he is a US Citizen, US National or an LPR. So a birth certificate copy (front and back) or a green card copied front and back will cover your uncle. You do not need any documents with your I-1345 as there is noting else to document. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-03 22:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	help pls... k1 visa denied	Anyone, kindly give me advice please. This is the situation. My fiance has properties which I thought could be used. However, almost all these are in mortgage, the others has loan as he used to invest in a new business. He has condo in US w/c is being rented out but the rent is not even enough to pay for it`s mortgage and ####`n dues. Does a car count as asset? What about bank deposits, how much should he have in bank for it to qualify? Would 25k worth of deposit be enough? His 2009 tax return showed -10,000 in line 22 of form 1040. But the gross written is 29k. The new business is in another country in Asia which is yet to operate. He lost a lot in business because one of his clients here in PI did not pay his products. He got into a lot of debt due to that. Please advise us what else to do. Thank you. The first car does not count as an asset. He can only claim a vehicle if he still has at least one other car in working condition. For the application of assets, there are no instructions with the I-134. However the instructions for the I-864 explain some about this. See section 29 on Page 9 of the I-864. To be safe, use 5x in assets equals x dollars in income. So 25,000 in the bank is worth 5,000 per year in income. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-30 22:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	help pls... k1 visa denied	@hippolyta: you don't have to worry, they are more interested in the "current sustained income". the important thing is to submit his letter of employment along with his I-134 affidavit of support that states hire date, job description, rate/hour and full-time. then it should be good. Current pay stubs showing the actual receipt of this alleged income is more important than the letter. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-06-30 01:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	1-134 sponsor form	ok but since i applied for k1 visa don't my co-sponsor also have to fill I-134 form. so i m not sure when i have to use 864. Unfortunate that the I-864 came up and confused the situation. It is to be used later after entry into the US and marriage has taken place. Then you will file for AOS and need the I-864. Now forget about that for awhile. Your joint sponsor and you need to list the other people sponsored. They will be added in to household size or support required when the CO does the calculations.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-10 23:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What address should I use	Definitely put the Cairo address to avoid any confusion as to where the interview will be held or where some letters might need to be sent. It is a remote possibility they will ask why the Visa stamp in the passport shows him in KSA when he filed the forms with the Cairo address. A simple explanation of the facts will suffice. He knew his Work Visa would be up and he would be returning to Cairo to go through the interview process. The honest and direct answer usually leads to the best possible outcome.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-10 23:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Questions	Try not to jump to conclusions. First you say "possibly making misrepresentations" and then you say "this should not be done." Somewhere in the middle, did you draw your conclusion. The only thing that I can see which could possibly be considered as misrepresentation is what the OP called "under the table" income. Have you ever been outside of the US? Have you ever been to a 3rd world country? Then you should know that not all things work the way they do in the US. On the one hand, you don't get W-2s here. On the other hand, the income is probably so neglible that the plane ticket itself (travel expenses) would set off the entire difference making the income tax deductible, and hence, no taxable income and $0 on the I-134. Tourism and studying are not illegal activities. It's not illegal for one to be supported by his/her parents. Please don't jump to conclusions. It is outrageous, in my opinion, for you to suggest that someone has not given a proper accounting of himself when you know so very little about his situation. I was replying to the original OP, not you. It is possibly going to be a misrep if they/you follow through on the claim. If they/you have worked outside of the US, they/you are still required to file the US tax forms. The income may all be non-taxable but that does not mean you are free from filing taxes. I do not jump to conclusions. You have laid it all quite plainly, " (I can't have made any income if I didn't file taxes)." Al Capone said something similar as he was sent to prison for tax evasion.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-10 23:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Questions	ok, so we are using a co-sponsor.....and i understand that i need to fill out my own I-134. but....i have no proof (taxes, etc.) of bringing in income for the past 3 years or so.... as i have been working under the table,and being supported by my parents, and not making that much at all. i am wondering if i have to show any kind of proof of income/not having any? or simply filling out the form, and stating that i have been supported by my parents.....? thanks for the help everyone! You are entering in an area of possibly making misrepresentations to the DoS at the Embassy/Consulate. This is a serious crime if determined to be material misrepresentations. It is against the Terms of Service for this web site to allow any member to suggest or endorse doing something like some of your suggestions. This should not be done. Normally I write Good luck. But NOT in this case. The only proper thing to do is to go back and file taxes on your income and make a proper accounting of yourself. Good luck. Edited by Audy_Rob, 09 July 2010 - 01:04 AM.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-09 01:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Employment letter	Documenting the current income with copies of pay stubs is far more useful to the COs. You should provide the Employment information to this web site in the form of your own cover letter. It really isn't as valuable as actually documenting the income. Good luck. EDITED to add: At least one years tax form would be useful and in some cases three years will provide a more complete picture of fiscal responsibility. Edited by Audy_Rob, 10 July 2010 - 11:55 PM.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-10 23:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bangkok packet 3/packet 4	Thanks for the quick replies but now more questions. The fee listed is not correct. No mention of beneficiaries passport or birth certificate. What is the fee called and what do you say at the post office to get proper fee amount. Can you send in the packet before paying the fee? Can you just pay the fee and bring reciept to interview. I have all of the forms except the checklist, http://bangkok.usemb...s/checklist.pdf What is verifcation of unmarried status? This form says only to have the docs available and not to send them in. Thanks P 1) Directly from the Bangkok Embassy web site, it says to pay the $350.00. It is actually 11,550 Thai baht payable at at least one Post Office in each Province. Keep the Receipt and bring it with you at the interview. Here is the Embassy web link and posting: http://bangkok.usemb...rant_visas.html Beginning on Friday, June 4, all K visa applicants must pay US$350 or Thai baht equivalent. The entire amount can be paid at Thai Post. If the prior MRV application fee of US$131 has already been paid at Thai Post, then the remaining amount (US$219 or Thai baht equivalent) must be paid at the Embassy at the time of interview. Please bring all Thai Post visa application receipts with you to your interview. 2) The checklist is on the web site in the appointment package or P3. It is called DS-2001 and you can download it. Just send in DS-2001 and copies of all documents. DS-2001 is to be the original signature. Link to checklist and DS-2001: http://bangkok.usemb...ckage_may09.pdf Page 3/9 is what must be returned as DS-2001 with signature original. They ask you to return copies of all documents with DS-2001 so that: a) If it is lost in the mail you do not lose all the original forms AND b) They can see from the copies that you have indeed filled out or obtained all forms. The post office knows the US K-1/K-2 Visa fee. Good luck	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-12 23:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Police cert prior to interview	Normally the Thai Embassy (I am assuming you are using the Thai Embassy for Myanmar) was scheduling appointments about 2 weeks out before the political unrest with the red shirts. They now seem to be scheduling about six weeks out with maybe one to two weeks of notice by mail. It is hard to say. No matter what, it is still best to have the Police Certificates in hand before mailing in the checklist or DS-2001. You are signing that you have ALL of the documents. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-13 00:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134	It would be best to add an Additional Sheet and list both jobs and companies. You could combine the income and put it in the single line for that Annual Income question. Sign and date any additional sheets to avoid problems at the interview. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-13 23:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Marriage Certificate	Not a K-1 fiance(e) visa general discussion topic moving thread to the AOS forum.. an entire forum dedicated to the AOS part of the immigration process Still not the AOS forum. This is the US Embassy and Consulate Discussion. Not appropriate for AOS.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-13 23:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I134 and self employed USC	Hi all, A quick question here: my fiancee is self employed. We prepared our I134 and the documentation. Based on the instruction pdf, is the last tax return needed for self employed people? Sorry if someone in the past aksed that question, I couldnt find anything with the search function! Cheers Actually, since the USC is self-employed it is preferred to overprepare and provide three years of tax return or tax transcripts. If providing tax returns then be sure to include all Schedules, expecially Schedule C for the Self-employed. Documentation of current year to date income is also important. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-13 23:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS - 156 Form Question	Perhaps an Additional Sheet is in order. Type in See Additional Sheet DS-156K, Q-4 and then fill out both previous spouse's information on the Additional Sheet. Have her sign and date the additional sheet. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-15 02:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	From Arequipa	As far as the I-134 goes, a joint sponsor does not need to be a relative or a household member. A joint sponsor does need to be a US Citizen, US National or LPR (Legal Permanent Resident) that is domiciled within the United States. Provide the documentation for your joint sponsor such as a birth certificate copy or green card copied front and back to demonstrate this. You do not typically need to submit anything regarding domicile. You were not required to earn above the 125% threshold in the years prior to filing but are required to earn 125% or more in the year you are filing. You might wish to keep the joint sponsor as the CO will look at the total picture to make sure the Alien Beneficiary will not become a Public Charge. I am sorry, I do not know about the Peru specific questions. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-05 23:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	A couple of I-134 Questions	Hi guys, I'm going to fill out form I-134 and I had a couple of questions associated with it. 1) "I have stocks and bonds with the following market value, as indicated on the attached list, which I certify to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief" Does this mean I have to send some sort of hard copy along with the form that proves the value of stocks I have? 2) "I have on deposit in savings banks in the United States" I assume that the money I have in my checking account is applicable here, is this correct? Thanks for any help I just want to make sure I get everything right, this process is pretty nerve racking and I really don't want to mess anything up. In general, if the USC meets the 125% of the poverty threshold then they will only submit some pay stubs to document current income and one to three years of tax returns or tax transcripts. You only need to document stocks and bonds and bank account balances if you are qualifying based on assets or a combination of assets and income. Qualifying on assets alone can be difficult. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-15 23:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 Form, question 11	It makes no sense. Why have the option to check one or the other? Obviously the purpose it to support, but in this case if you read the details it asks for you to give specific ammounts in US dollars etc. It seems if it is for a fiancee, then the duration is for life. Hi, there are many different factors in play here. Some are more important than others. 1) You appear to be applying at the London Embassy. So the USC should fill out the "I intend" bok because that is the only answer the London Embassy will accept. (This does not apply necessarily for other Embassies/Consulates but I still think it is the best answer.) 2) Because it is a K-1 visa and it is a lifelong commitment, a good answer on the three lines after checking "I intend to:" would be something general, do not specify specific amounts nor mention any time frame. Something such as "I intend to:" "provide food, housing, <other 1>, <other 2>, etc... for beneificiary <enter name>." You can go to the London Forum and you will discover other Londoner's that inform you London has been instructed to accept only tyhe "I intend." Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-15 23:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	CO-sponsor question	Thank you for that! I have tried contacting the embassy about this several times, and their answer is always short and doesn't really answer everything. They don't allow phone calls with questions about visa questions, so I can only e-mail them, and they seem te often leave a few answers out when I do. :/ This is the answer I have gotten: Another email They know my case is a K1-visa, fiance visa, non-immigrant visa, but it seems they treat it like a immigrant visa? They don't even ask for a lot of info from the co-sponsors, but we will be providing everything that the main sponsor, my fiance, is (employment letter, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statement) And if what you're saying it true, and they ask us to use the I-864, then we should be OK to use two sponsors, correct? I do not think anyone will know the answer to that question. I know, you want someone to come along and say "Yes, you will be fine." In this situation no one should do so. While it seems clear they are requesting the joint sponsor to user the I-864, it is not clear that they will accept two joint sponsors to support an Alien Beneficiary for a K-1 visa, even if you think the Embassy knows you are asking in regard to the K-1 visa. The difficulty is there is no way to combine joint sponsors and cover the income requirement of all the dependents you have mentioned. Unless you locate a different more qualified single joint sponsor, you cannot be certain of the particular interviewing Consular Officer's review of the total financial picture. Good luck.	Audy_Rob	Male	Thailand	2010-07-17 00:29:00