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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Questions

Good afternoon everyone,
My fiance and I are in the final stages of finishing up our Packet 3 from the consulate, but before we ship off everything I have a question about the I-134, specifically about my co-sponsor. I have asked my brother to co-sponsor for me and he agreed. He is single and his salary alone is well above the 125% mark. Firstly, on question 3 of the I-134 I know we have to put my fiance's info in there, but we have a daughter together, who is already a US Citizen, do we have to list my daughter in question 3 for child to accompany/follow even though she is a US citizen? Second on question 11 do either of us have to mark any of the boxes, or as I have seen on other questions, can we not mark any of them and put "N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence)"? Appreciate any feed back. Cheers.

The US Citizen daughter is not following as in a K-2 derivative visa. You do not list her. She should be listed on the DS-230, DS-156, DS-156K etc... only when it asks for ALL children of the Alien Beneficiary. Not in the section on children to accpmpany or follow as the daughter does not need a visa.

Question 11 is a big puzzle around here because every Embassy/Consulate wants something different andd you have a joint sponsor.

Both you and the joint sponsor MUST answer 11 the same. Last week there was a posting where the N/A answer alone was rejected because neither box was checked.

The safest answer (without any specific time frames or amounts mentioned) that would be almost impossible for the CO to refuse is BOTH you and the joint sponsor fill out - "I intend"...
Then you on the three lines write "to provide food, housing, <other, etc...> for beneficiary <enter name>."

Then the joint sponsor writes "to supplement as necessary food, housing, <other etc...> for beneficiary <enter name>."

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 00:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax records
I am not sure you will receive back all documents of evidence for the I-134. I read a posting last week where someone mentioned they did not even get back the W-2 original they had submitted.

I think in part it depends on when you submit the evidence, if you submit it to the Embassy/Consulate when returning Packet 3 or when you show up for the interview. I believe in the case of supporting documents for the I-134 such as tax transcripts you should not count on getting them back.

While most Embassies/Consulates allow you to obscure personal information in emails or chat logs, I do not think they will allow in the Tax Records.

One thing to try: Get a set of Tax Transcripts and make some copies. Obscure your SSN with a large black felt tip pen and send those to the Embassy. Have the Alien Fiance(e) interviewing bringing the copies/originals of the Tax Records or transcripts WITHOUT the SSN obscured. If the COs ask a question about the SSN being marked out, have the fiance(e) show thenm the forms with the SSN shown and also ask to have it returned.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTricky Issue

Hi all. I´m filling out my fiance´s DS-156 online and it asks about place of issuance and issuing country for his passport. He holds a Moroccan passport that he had replaced in Almeria Spain. The issuing country would be Morocco and the place of issuance would be Almeria right? This may sound really redundant or obvious, but you can never be too careful with these things!

Your answers should be what I would expect. But since you cannot read the script you will need to check with your Fiance(e). It is strange that it is not written in the language of Morocco and in English. I think most countries include the information in their native character set and in English.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-25 23:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCo-sponcer question

Hello all,


My dad is going to co-sponcer me and he's going to be leaving June 15th for his summer vacation so were going to try to get his paper work done before he leaves, is there a problem filling out I-134 a bit early? Hopefuly we will get are NOA2 mid to the end of June.
Next question, my dad is retired and recives a good pension so on th I-134 what else would he need other then his tax records and w2 for the London embassy?
I have looked thru the forms and haven't be able to find anything about a co-sponcer who is retired.
Thanks for the input! :thumbs:

One of the most commonly missed documents to go with a joint sponsor's I-134 submission is proof that he is a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident. So in addition to all of those financial records you submit with his I-134, you also need to submit the additional proof of Citezenship or LPR status.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-27 23:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCo-sponcer question
Account balance should not matter if his earnings alone cover himself, his dependents plus the one Alien Beneficiary. So instead of a bank statement you can also use a pay stub from the pension checks if anything is mailed out to your father.

Also since he is retired are you planning on three years of tax forms?

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-26 00:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 - Ankara

Are there any other docs that need to be sent to the Embassy other than the forms listed on their site? I am planning to send out the forms as soon as Ankara
receives our case from NVC and not wait for their letter/packet...

You are finished with the I-129F. The questions regarding Packet 3, Packet 4, the I-134, Medical Exam etc... should be posted in the forum titled US Embassy and Consulate Discussion because you are now asking questions about the US Embassy/Consulate procedure.

If you have the forms listed on their site, you probably have all papers that need to be sent. Doesn't that make sense.

There may be additional forms you need to take to the interview such as the Medical Exam records, Evidence of Relationship, originals of documents where copies were previously submitted for the I-129F, etc...
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-16 14:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about I 134

If she is already a US citizen then it is no longer in force? (sorry just making sure) :innocent:

While that I-134/I-864 is no longer in force if she is indeed a US Citizen, you still need to answer honestly that yes, he has filled out an I-134 previously. He might wish to attach a BRIEF cover letter mentioning the previous beneficiary is now a US Citizen if he knows it for a fact.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 01:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI'm worried - Tokyo K-1 - Needed Police Certification - getting it back in time.

I went by the post office today and they said overseas letters can't be tracked unless it was registered mail. I'm going to attempt to send the letter again today and hope this time it will go through.

Federal Express can be tracked to the recipient. You cannot see the signature on-line, but you can see the name of the recipient at the Embassy with FedEx. Although I think there least expensive overseas option is $57. There might be a less expensive one that does not arrive as quickly.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 01:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI'm worried - Tokyo K-1 - Needed Police Certification - getting it back in time.
The Department of State authorizes the COs (Consular officers) to extend the NOA 2 expiration date. They canb and will extend this date "automatically." I believe you have four more months from the NOA 2 expiration date.

There is a very small mention of this on the DOS web site and I believe it is a small paragraph because it is not important. They know there is not enough time to meet most requirements so they routinely extend your expiration date.

What does matter is getting the Canadian Police Records back to the Tokyo Embassy.

Here is the link:

http://travel.state.....html#Extending

====== Extending the Petition ======

Extending the Petition

The I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date of approval from USCIS. Consular officers can extend the validity of the petition (revalidate the petition) if it expires.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-27 23:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax returns- Do I need official transcripts from IRS?

Hello,

I would like to know if I need to request the official transcripts of my last 3 years tax returns or if the actual printed and signed copies of the tax returns that I sent to the IRS will be ok? One last question on this subject. Very bad timing, but i was just laid off from work and am currently unemployed and starting my own company now, but have no official job. I plan to get a co-sponsor to meet the income requirements, but with that said, do I need my tax returns still? Any insight on this would be great.

Thanks!
Chris

There are not a lot of concrete statements about the I-134 evidence requirements. Generally it is better to prepare more than to have less. Many times the Embassy or Consulate will list the requirements for that locale.

It does not need to be tax transcripts, you can provide copies of your Tax Forms, 1040s, Schedules, W-2s and 1099s. Your fiancee should have the originals of the W-2s and 1099s but only to show at the Embassy if they ask to see those papers.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-29 23:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAnother I-134 question
OK, I myself am not well versed in the tax laws for farms and livestock.

I do want to tell you on the transcripts there is a line item for "Total Income." This should correspond to line 22 of the 1040 form which is Total Income.

That line is NOT Taxable Income nor is it Adjusted Gross Income. Again, it is your Total Income (after any losses such as Schedule C self-employment losses). It does not yet have the Tax Deductible items subtracted out so it is NOT the taxable income.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 12:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Salary, income, and taxes
Well your salary on the letter of employment might not equal your total income. The figure you should use is the same as line 22 of the 1040 Tax form which is Total or Gross income including gains from interest, dividends and capital gains (losses), business losses etc.

But "basically" the amount you enter on line 7 will be the amount of your total salary before taxes.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-04 00:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThe difference?
As previously posted, the I-864 is used for Immigrant Visas. The K-1 visa application normally requires the I-134.

Additionally, after marriage in the US, you will do AOS or Adjustment of Status with USCIS. For that you will then submit the I-864.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-04 00:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRFE tax returns

3 years of bank statements, property values, stocks and bonds values, a letter from her employer stating rate of pay, length of time worked and position held.

I am not sure if you are trying to qualify based on current income flow or assets or a combination of both.

The letter from the employer is not as nearly as useful as say 6 months of recent pay stubs documenting that income flow.

Normally for income based qualification, you should submit the letter of employment, the pay stubs, three to six months and one to three years of tax returns.

The COs are granted a very wide latitude in accepting or rejecting the evidence provided to back up the I-134.

There is a DoS memo to three Embassies from 1997 shortly after the I-864 went into effect stating that if the CO believes there is a chance the foreign beneficiary will become a public charge, the CO does not even need to approve the Affidavit with 125% of the poverty level documented.

It is all up to the Embassy/Consulate and the Adjudicating Officers.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 23:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCan we include VA compensation as an income on I-864 ?

My husband makes around 14k a year in taxable income and gets 8k in VA compensation .He has around 15 k in student loans and debts.Can he include this VA compensation as an income in filling the form I-864 for a household of two ( $18,202 ) or we would have to go with a co- sponsor ? If we could include money from the VA as an income would a letter from the VA stating that he gets 8k a year enough or he would need more documentation ?

VA Compensation is acceptable and can be added to the I-864. I do not beleive the student loans nor general debts will show up at the USCIS/Embassy nor need to be declared for the USCIS/Embassy. (I am assuming this is either an IV visa or AOS.)

However, if any of those debts are an IRS lien or other lien placed by the US government, then the Embassy can subtract the amount of the TOTAL lien from the income.

22K should be enough depending on the exact nature of the "debts."

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 23:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy Email
Based on a Google search it seems that FPM is highly likely meaning "Fraud Prevention Manner."

Enter into Google:
Immigration DOS FPM

Click on the link below

http://books.google....DOS FPM&f=false

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-06 21:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 form expired???

I did receive a response back from the Malaysia embassy stating that since I am filling out the I-134 I can ignore the DS-1858

Thanks for the information. I was wondering if they really needed the DS-1858.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 23:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 form expired???
It will not let me add or edit to my previous post.

Sorry, I just read about the DS-1858 in your post. If that is what the Malaysian Embassy/Consulate requests for meeting the terms of the DoS OF-167 (DoS requirements to keep the Alien Beneficiary from becoming a Public Charge), then you should use the DS-1858.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 form expired???
Well, you should care, but you do not need to worry. Since there is no more recent form posted at USCIS web site, and they still say the current version is 10/30/2008, you cannot do anything. So you do not need to worry about a 221(g) at the Embassy/Consulate.

10/30/2008. Prior versions are also acceptable.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 22:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpolice certificate from kuwait

hi was an ofw from kuwait for 7 years.i stayed for a year now in philippines coz i study.and now my fiancee wants to get me from here thru applying fiancee visa.one of the requirements is to have police certificate but the police certificates in kuwait are available only to persons physically present in the country who apply in person.what should i do?

The DoS knows that the police certificate is not available to people living outside of Kuwait. Go to the DoS reciprocity web site here for Kuwait:

http://travel.state....1.html?cid=3600

Search down the page for Police Records and the first sentence is,

"Available only to those residing in Kuwait; certificates are not available for applicants applying outside Kuwait."

So you only need to remind the COnsular Officer to check the Reciprocity Table for Kuwait should he ask for the Police Record.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-07 23:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Information for k1 visa.

I have got an packet 3 in April 27 or begenin of may ..... Saying 131 $ and the Bank..account number....
So seems like i have to pay 350$?
:(

Thanks will wait for ur responce

Take the extra $219 to the embassy interview. (350 - 131)
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-10 14:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Information for k1 visa.

Do i need to take any document from me?

You do not need to provide your bank balance or an I-134. And I guess it was too much to hope for, did you read the page at the web link?

What about that long list of documents posted there, do you have those???

************************************************************************

Valid passport

Birth certificate

Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouses

Police certificate from all places you have lived since age 16. For information regarding the Spanish Police Certificate, please refer to “Spanish Police Certificate”

Two 5cm x 5cm (2" x 2") passport-type photographs on a white background of each applicant, taken within the past six months.

Evidence of support. Form I-134 and attachments

Evidence of relationship with the petitioner

Medical examination. The immigrant visa unit will provide you exact information

An original $ 131 (in euros) non-refundable visa application fee receipt from any branch of Banco Santander Central Hispano (BSCH) (from June 04, 2010, the fee will be $350).
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-09 22:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Information for k1 visa.
You would find members more responsive and helpful if you would at least attempt to read the guides, the web sites and do some of the work. Then come back here with the more specific questions that come up when reading the appropriate information.

I am posting the link to the K-1 Visa List of required documents from the US Embassy in Madrid. You have a lot of work to do.

http://madrid.usemba...grenfiance.html

This link requires reading. I hope you will try to do that.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-08 23:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Question (Personal Property and Tax Information)

Thanks for the info JimVaPhuong. Most of the fields are $0 anyways. Just my annual income and bank statement should be sufficient enough. I do have life insurance but NOT going to include that on my application.

Since you are qualifying based on current income, it would be extremely advisable to submit several of your most current pay stubs. Documenting current income is more important when qualifying on the basis of that income. Three months would be very good.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-10 14:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionForm I-134 help
The I-134 should not be scanned or faxed. Send the version with original signatures.

The tax forms could probably be scanned although the CO could request to see original signatures if he knew they were electronically filed.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-09 22:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThree years Tax Returns for !-134?

Thanks, I appreciate the reply. I was just wondering as many posts I've seen seem to quote the three year number as if it's gospel, which is confusing. If it's a suggestion for additional info, or if specific consulates require three year's worth, then it makes sense to say so. I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't missed something somewhere.

I think you have summed it up quite well and therefore are entering the lion's den with the proper knowledge aforehand.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 23:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionThree years Tax Returns for !-134?
Hi,

The three years tax returns come from two places;

1) Some Embassies/Consulates of other countries specifically require it as the I-134 evidence required is Consulate and Adjudicating officer specific as you can tell since you posted what the UK Embassy in London wants.

2) The other point you made yourself, it is always better to have more than what is asked for in the instructions or web site and not requested, than to have less and have it asked for.

Keep in mind, Consular Officers are allowed a wide latitude in accepting or rejecting the I-134 and accompanying evidence. Finally, read the last requirement from the UK Embassy.

"4. Any other evidence which would establish financial stability."

For some applicants three years of tax returns could go far to show financial stability.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 22:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 affadavit questions

Can anyone tell me...for a K-1 Visa, Item number 11 on the I-134 affadavit asks If I intend or do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of persons named in Item 3.

In the example form it marks neither and says N/A (K-1 Visa for Permanent resident) is this correct?
or do I mark Intend and state specifics even thought this is for my fiance who is coming over to stay permanently?

Hi internetdeb. Yes, I think the other two answers are fine for some Consulates/Embassies. I am sorry I did not look at your country when I first posted. But it is known that London wants a "Yes." So please go to the Regional forums for Europe and/or US Embassy and Consulate discussion and post this question for London only.

London wants a yes.

Good luck.

EDITED to add: London also wants the joint sponsor and sponsor to answer the question the SAME.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 14 June 2010 - 11:58 PM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-14 23:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 affadavit questions

Can anyone tell me...for a K-1 Visa, Item number 11 on the I-134 affadavit asks If I intend or do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of persons named in Item 3.

In the example form it marks neither and says N/A (K-1 Visa for Permanent resident) is this correct?
or do I mark Intend and state specifics even thought this is for my fiance who is coming over to stay permanently?

Hi, I do not like the sample because it leaves both unchecked. There have been two postings so far of beneficiaries issued 221(g)s at the interview and handed the I-134 to go back and have the petitioner and/or joint sponsor fix it.

The postings I read were for different reasons. One in England, one in the Phils.

I think the best approach is to check "I intend"...

Do not write specific amounts of money or time frames, rather write, "to provide food, housing, clothing, <other1>, <other2>, etc... for the Beneficiary <enter name>."


Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-14 23:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-184 & ASSETS

I will be going thru the Cairo consulate hopefully soon and have a question regarding the affidavit of support. I read that for a K1 you only need to meet 100% of the poverty income guidelines and that the 125% applies for the CR-1, however someone told me that with Cairo they still like to have the sponsor meet the 125% income guideline regardless of the visa being applied for. I have a large family and I meet the 125% income guidelines, however last year when the economy was bad my employer reduced our hours and cut our pay, however our hours and pay have been reinstated. So according to my tax return of last year I was just shy of the 125%. Im curious if the CO will use my 2009 return for my income, or if they will use my recent pay stubs and letter from my employer. Also, I have assets that I can add to my affidavit. My father signed over the deed to his vacation home to me (I own it free and clear, mortgage has been paid off and no equity loans), but its also in my daughters name as well, can we include assests that are joint with someone other than the beneficiary? And finally, will the CO take into consideration the child support I receive, and if I can include this on the affidavit where do I note it?

Thanks everyone

1) I do not know where you read that about a K-1 only needs to meet 100% and ...
That is just plain wrong. The truth is there is no specific instructions for the I-134 and the only SAFE and PRUDENT step is to ensure you meet the 125% of the poverty threshold.

2) They will be interested in your current income stream so be sure to document that well with three to six months of pay stubs. You might want to write a short cover letter explaining why income was down on your 2009 Tax form. Additionally you should plan on providing up to three years of tax forms in case it is asked for by the CO.

3) I think the assets are best left out. It is complicating the situation and is unnecessary.

4) Child support has been discussesd before. It seems that you are allowed to add it in to the annual income if it is a regulary scheduled court ordered support. You will need the court order and perhaps documentation showing regular depositis into your account.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-14 23:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal poverty guidelines

The terms co-sponsor and joint sponsor are often used interchangeably here on VJ when discussing the K visa petition process.

For the purposes of the K visa most consulates follow the standards set in the I-864 as the K visa recipient will adjust status in the future and the I-864 will be used at that time.

The asset ratio is 3:1 for the K1 and the spouse visa. See page 9 of the I-864 instructions as well as this I-864 FAQ link from the State Dept. website for confirmation.

The I-134 has no provisions for joint sponsorship while the I-864 does. A reading of the instructions tells us that. That being said, both pushbrk and Audy_Rob assert correctly that most consulates will accept a "co-sponsor" when the I-134 is used.

Pushbrk is simply stating that there is no provision for a co-sponsor or joint sponsor in the I-134 instructions.


You are absolutely correct in that the I-134 has no provisions for a joint sponsor nor co-sponsor. The I-864 has no provisions for a co-sponsor, only a joint sponsor. Why does pushbrk insist there is no such thing as a joint sponsor and there is such a thing as a co-sponsor.

Next using AhnMap's same reasoning as no provisions for a co-cponsor or joint sponsor under the I-134, there is no provision for the use of assets under the I-134 with a given ratio. I do not see in the I-134 where it says the ratio is Assets are 3 times the value of the incom stream. Is that in the I-134 document ?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-20 17:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal poverty guidelines

Is it possible that you and pushbrk are in agreement, although he is using the term 'co sponsor' while you're using the term 'joint sponsor'? (But in actuality, you mean the same thing?)

If that is the case, pushbrk is incorrect as there is no reference whatsoever to a "co-sponsor" however there is a joint sponsor. So he is incorrect about the 3x and incorrect that there is no such things as a joint sponsor. See Page 2 of the I-864 instruction-form.

Page 2 of I-864, right-handed column.

"A joint sponsor whose income and/or assets equal at least 125 percent of the Poverty Guidelines. See question below for more information on joint sponsors."
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-20 15:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal poverty guidelines

The above reply has errors. For a K visa, there is no "joint sponsor" and no combining of incomes. Some individual must qualify on their own whether it be the petitioner or an additional "co-sponsor". The ratio used for assets replacing income shortfall is 3 to 1 for a fiance or spouse of US Citizen, not 5 to 1 but the more the better.

I would get a co-sponsor who qualifies for their own household size plus the immigrant. (not plus the petitioner AND immigrant) for the visa stage and then when adjusting status, use the joint assets on the I-864 where it's allowed.

You can add any financial information as to the beneficiary's assets that you want. Whether or just how it will be considered is impossible to predict but it WILL NOT hurt anything.

The above reply has errors. There are numerous Consulates that do and have allowed a joint sponsor for the K-1 visa. You will need to check with the Consulate. If you spend time reading these pages, you will see numerous beneficiaries relying on a joint sponsor for the K-1.

The ratio of assets for an alien [b]Fiancee[\b], not spouse, is 5 to 1 as clearly stated in the I-864 instructions, page 9 Section 29 of the form as I previously stated. The poster has not read the instructions. This information has been confirmed by Bobby of "Bobby + Umit". The above poster is erroneously quoting the value if you were the alien spouse.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-20 14:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFederal poverty guidelines

My fiancee (the suicide blonde B-))'s only source of income is $884 a month in SSDI (i.e. she used to work but is now disabled) and another $120 or so in food stamps (she will lose the latter but not the former when we will get married). The federal poverty guideline:

[Persons in family: Poverty guideline]
1: $10,830 ($13,538 @ 125%)
2: 14,570 ($18,213 @ 125%)

I have a couple of questions regarding this:

1) Does the "Persons in family" column include the sponsor by default, i.e. is the number of persons for whom the poverty guideline has to be reached always 2 in the context of the K-1 visa?
2) My fiancee only has $884 * 12 = $10608 of income on a yearly basis. However, I just sold some real estate worth $30000 and will put this money in her bank account. Should that be enough to get us through the I-134 part of our application or will more be required? I own two apartments in the United States, one of which will be rented out through a property rental agency at $700 a month (12 month lease). The other one is unfinished and will not be rented out until the first quarter of next year.
3) Our I-129F package was sent two weeks ago. Will the $30000 have enough time to 'mature' in her bank account before the I-134 will have to be sent ? I believe any sum needs to have been in a bank account for at least 3 months?

I read elsewhere that some embassies (e.g. the London one) would allow me to prove that I will not become a burden to the state myself (rather than putting that burden on my fiancee, whose only source of income is SSDI). I have a house with a deed value of $118000 in the US, which will soon be let for $700 a month, and $30000 in the bank. I currently work as a systems analyst for Microsoft, with 10 years of previous experience as a systems and network administrator. I have never been fired from any job and have only ever been out of a job for 5 months, 3 months of which (the whole 90 days of the Visa Waiver) I spent in the US working on my house and with my then girlfriend.

What would be the best course of action for the two of us?


Some answers. Not all (what do you expect for free).

1) The best and simplest course of action would be a joint sponsor because you are getting very confusing with all the variables involved here.

2) She needs to put 2 for family size unless there is a joint sponsor. Then it depends on the income of the joint sponsor as to how you divide up your burden on them. The I-134 instructions and the I-864 form/instructions gives a good explanation of how to count people.

3) In general, the Embassies want you to hit 125%, not 100%

4) In general, as you can see in the I-864 form/instructions, page 9, Section 29, Assets are five times the replacement in income, so your 30,000 counts as about 6,000 of income. Add it to your fiancee's SSDI and you are still a little shy for 2 people.

5) Your previous salary, employer, job performance is irrelevant for this. You cannot even work until you get EAD.

6) If one of the apartments with a value of 118,000 then you have the assets to qualify. But I do not know what you mean by deed value. It needs to be appraised value - mortgages and other encumberances.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-19 18:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJeddah Saudi Arabia Consulate
I do not know the address for Jeddah. I do know that visa interviews in Suadia Arabia go through Riyaddh in Saudi Arabia. Could that Consulate be of any help?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-17 00:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 3 submission

I read your link & things have changed since we went thru there two years ago. It looks to me like they now want all the documents sent in as part of the P 3 packet.

And it is even more confusing. Yes, the link to the Bangkok Embassy Packet 3 does say basically that they want all forms sent back.

When I emailed the BKK Embasssy, the email reply was different. They want the original of DS-2001, DS-230 Part 1 and COPIES of all other forms and documents so that they know you have them prepared. Then bring the originals of all the forms and documents to the interview to be submitted. Their email says do not send any other originals of forms or documents as they can be lost in the mail.

Some of the form numbers mentioned by L&V are probably consulate specific. Bangkok does not have the DS-1076 but they do use a DS-2001.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-31 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUnable to obtain Police Records from Spain

Thanks for the input. I have read their interpretations on crimes of moral turpitude already and I feel like we should be fine. However, any conviction probably doesn't look good to them! This process makes me second guess EVERYTHING!

It makes me feel better to get a second opinion.

It is good your informed. It sounds like it was a minor altercation and does not fall in the class of THOSE crimes.

Do not worry excessively, just enough to be properly prepared.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-21 23:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUnable to obtain Police Records from Spain
Here is the Department of State's Guidelines for Crimes of Moral Turpitude:

http://www.state.gov...ation/86942.pdf

The justification for my answer in the prvious post in this clause:

"b. Crimes committed against the person, family relationship, or sexual
morality which do not involve moral turpitude include:

(1) Assault (simple) (i.e., any assault, which does not require an evil
intent or depraved motive, although it may involve the use of a
weapon, which is neither dangerous nor deadly);"

EDITED to add:

Good luck.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 20 May 2010 - 01:04 AM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-20 01:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUnable to obtain Police Records from Spain

To make it more clear, the Judge SUBSTITUTED deportation instead of using a sentence of jail time or the fine.

Does the fight constitute a crime of moral turpitude?

There were no weapons used. There was no permanent injury, disability, or disfigurement.

No prison time was served, nor fines ordered to pay. (substituted for deportation)

"Fighting" does not constitute a crime of "Moral Turpitude."
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-05-20 00:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy requesting more pictures after K1 interview

hi guyes
thanks for your posting we realy find it useful,my interview will be next july ,i have evidence as chat logs in msn,google talk,much emails in yahoo,my husband tikets,he visited me 4 time ,hotel recept but no pic we dont have no pic my husband say it not evidence and he dont like to take pic.what i do to convince him and we are not sure that he will come to visit me again before interview mean we wont have time to take eny pic spechily in his visits we went to défferent place.
thanks for eny support.

Particularly for your Embassy/Consulate which is known as a difficult Consulate to interview at and there is always a suspicion of immigration fraud, you must get photos. As far as convincing your husband to take the photos, simply tell him you expect to be rejected without this very important form of evidence.

I am not actually saying you will be denied the Visa, I am only offering a suggestion to convince him to take pictures together.

I am very sorry but this does not seem natural unless it is a cultural restriction. Try to plan a visit to Morocco and get those photos.

Good luck to you and all the others here with upcoming interviews.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-09 15:26:00