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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
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy requesting more pictures after K1 interview

When people refer to photos as secondary evidence, they are talking about using photos as evidence of the two year meeting requirement. When it comes to evidence of a bonafide relationship, I don't think there really is any sort of classification like "primary" and "secondary". I think all evidence that shows a genuine relationship probably has equal weight.


I agree with everything you say Jim. I usually find your posts well thought out and very interesting and informative.

You are right on about Southeast Asia, Haiti and the evidence of a bona fide relationship. This has turned into an interesting topic and some of the postings are making me think I should arrange for some "other" types of photos. I am planning to go back about a week before the interview so I think adding a few tasteful "intimate" photos might be a good idea.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-09 15:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy requesting more pictures after K1 interview

Alot of people refer to pictures as secondary evidence but I think they go along way. In my own opinion I think they are primary evidence and highly important....

As far as intimate goes, well I had a few of us smooching (now mind you, I'm not talking about tongue down the throat action - just smooches :blush: )

I agree 100% about photos being extremely important. I do not agree with the classification of primary versus secondary evidence when it comes to showing evidence of an ongoing bona fide relationship [IMO].

But in my fiancee's country, a proper woman and man would never kiss in public. My fiancee would not tolerate it and I have studied the culture enough not to even ask. Those I do see kissing in public are either "paid dates" or young high school or university kids.

I think the Embassy in Thailand will understand the culture of its citizens and not expect to see public displays of affection. We have some photos with my arm around her waist. That is as far as it goes in public.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-09 13:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionEmbassy requesting more pictures after K1 interview

Hi,
Can someone please tell me the procedure and wait time after returning required evidence to embassy for a K1 visa? My fiance had his interview on june 1st at the Haitian embassy and passed the interview but we only provided 4 pictures that were not as intimate according to the embassy so we provided what they requested.
My fiance was requested for more intimate pictures at the Haiti consulate. I was able to send him all of our pictures and he returned them to the embassy yesterday and was told they would contact him and not give him any additional details. I'm nervous and running out of patience. has any one ever gone to this process. please help!!!

Sorry I cannot tell you a timeline as ScottThuy mentioned. It depends on many factors.

Did they really ask for more "intimate" photos? What did they mean? Or were they just asking for more than 4 photos think you should have 20 or 30 photos?

I cannot believe they would ask for more intimate photos.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-08 23:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionForm DS 230 question 39

Audy_Rob,

Thanks for the reply, do you know if she signs part 1 or not? I know part 2 says not to sign but nothing on the part 1. I read here on this forum not to sign part 1 also but it doesn't say that on the form itself.

She can sign the DS-230 Part I and DS-156. You/She will need to fill out DS-156K and she MUST NOT sign that form. She will sign it in front of the CO at the Embassy.

EDITED to add: Good luck.

Edited by Audy_Rob, 18 June 2010 - 12:20 AM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-18 00:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionForm DS 230 question 39

Hello everyone, question 39 on the DS-230 asks for the name and address of the petitioner. I was the petitioner for the paper work sent to the USCIS. Am I still the petitioner for the DS230 or does my fiancée become the petitioner for packet 3?

If your fiance(e) is applying for a K-1 Visa, then you do not fill out Part II of the DS-230. Only submit DS-230 Part I. Question 39 falls under Part II.

Read Page 5 of 9 of the Bangkok Embassy's web site for K Visa appointment packages at this link:

http://bangkok.usemb...ckage_may09.pdf

APPLICATION FORM DS-230, PART 1: Downloadable from
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-17 00:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa Approved BUT.............................
Did they tell you which of the childrens' photographs was red flagged?

What is the age of that child if they told you?
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-19 01:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Consulate

I am confused, I have received my open appointment letter but I am not sure if I still need to wait for a packet??? I know I have to go online for the forms needed but should I need to wait for something or can a go to the consulate for the interview?

In this forum on US Embassies and COnsulates is a thread dedicated to members and questions about Ciudad Juarez.

http://www.visajourn.../page__st__4035

Maybe you would like to post this question there and learn from the many knowledgable members who have dealt with or are dealing with Ciudad Juarez.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-05 23:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 4 (but no packet 3)?
The process is definitely dependent on the country and/or Embassy/Consulate. You might want to check the web site of the Embassy for Bolivia to see if Packet 3 is listed on their web site if you have not already done so.

The fee should be taken to the Embassy as they instructed. Many Embassies/Consulates do not handle cash or fees and have arrangements with a bank or the Post Office system to manage collection of the ffes. It would seem Bolivia does not.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-18 00:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion

Thank you payxibka thats why im asking because they are telling me that over here you don´t need that...

I have gone to the K-1/K-2 page of the US Embassy in Santo Doming and do not see an I-134 nor any request for an Affidavit of Support listed.

http://santodomingo....structions.html

Follow the instructionns of your Embassy or Consulate.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-20 19:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionplease just reassure me

ty very much for the suggestion.

Another thing, since he will be interviewing in London, make sure you check the "I intend" box as the London Embassy requires that. Then on the Lines below the check box, right something general such as "to provide full fianancial support for this beneficiary before and after marriage."

London will issue a 221(g) at the interview with any other answer such as: "I do not intend" or not checking either of the two boxes.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-20 13:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Question

Good evening, everyone,

Now that our NOA-2 has been approved, my fiancee and I are working on everything necessary as soon as possible! From my side, I am working on the I-134 and have a few specific questions and would appreciate advice/guidance/insight. Our interview will be at the consulate in Kyiv, Ukraine.

1. Are photocopies of signed tax returns plus W-2 form preferable to IRS transcripts, or vice versa?

2. As I mentioned on this forum some time ago, my employment situation is somewhat unique. I will be frank about the situation so that I can receive the most accurate advice. I just graduated law school and am spending the summer studying for, and taking, the bar examination and consequently have no income at present. Prior to last summer, I lived at home and was largely supported by my parents, but earned a small amount of spending money every year, self-employed, doing genealogical work for hire. Last summer, between my second and third years of school, I worked for a major law firm and earned $30,000 for the summer's work. Beginning in September of this year, I will be employed by a federal judge as a one-year term law clerk at a salary of $57,000. Beginning in September 2011, I have guaranteed employment at a major law firm with a salary of $180,000. I also have about $3,000 in the bank and $1,000 or so in savings bonds.
My thought was that I would submit:
a. I-134 Affidavit of Support signed by me
b. Memorandum explaining this income situation
c. Signed letter on letterhead from U.S. Court concerning my employment from Sept 2010 - Sept 2011
d. Signed letter on letterhead from law firm concerning my employment beginning in Sept 2011
e. Income Tax Return + W-2 form (or IRS transcript? See Question 1) for 2009, 2008, and 2007 -- 2009 will show $30,000 income, above the guideline, but the two years before that will show the pittance I earned doing genealogical work.
f. Statement of Bank Assets
f. I-134 Affidavit as a co-sponsor from my mother, who has a consistent record of employment enough to support a family as well as real estate and bank assets (? Is this necessary?)
g. Birth certificate of my mother (? I read somewhere that this was necessary to prove that the co-sponsor is a U.S. citizen -- anything else for a co-sponsor)?

So, my question is: Are all of these necessary? Should I err on the side of caution and go for a co-sponsor? Are any of the items above definitely not needed? While I am excited about the possibility, I am worried, given the rapid pace of things, that our interview could occur during August, when I've planned a trip to Ukraine to visit with my fiancee, and that I will not yet have begun work for the U.S. Judge and that this might cause some problem with an interviewer.
Thanks for any and all help as we do everything we possibly can to make sure this goes well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We feel very blessed that our NOA-2 came in only 25 days and we don't want to do anything to screw up our good path so far.

1) I think IRS tax transcripts are preferred because they contain all the information the Embassy/Consulate wants without providing additiobnal documents. Another member will say they opposite.

2) "a, b" and "c" are OK. "d" is useless. See answer 1 for "e".
"f(1)" you have two items lettered "f." "f(1)" is useless. "f(2)" is a good idea since you have no current income and no pay stubs to document current income which is the main question here. Just current income for joint sponsor's I-134 if she meets 125% of the poverty threshold for her household size plus your fiance(e).
For "f(2)," the I-134 for joint sponsor, yes for "g," she needs birth certificate, a few months of pay stubs if they show Year to Date income, and also three years of her income tax transcripts or 1040s plus W-2s and 1099s.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-21 23:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCo-sponser requirements & DS-230

Ok, so after studying the I-134 me and my Fiance have worked out that he falls short of the required income to support me. His mom has offered to co-sponser but shes retired, would that be ok I wonder? She has a regular retirement check paid to her each month and whilst she also falls short income-wise she has assets that can meet the required level. Any help and advice on this would be much appreciated.

Also on the DS-230 it asks for date of marriage, spouse's name and address and how many times I've been married including my present marriage. But me and my fiance arent married yet. Should I still list his name and address under spouse name and address? Or put N/A? The 'how many times I've been married' gets me because I've been married before and got divorced. So you'd think I'd put married '1' times but then it says 'including my present marriage'.

Thanks :)

Put N/A for spouse's name and address, etc. If you were married before and divorced before, put 1 for the number of times you have been married and ignore the clause "including the present marriage." One form is used for many types of Visa applicants. This is not applicable to you.

The use of the joint sponsor is more difficult when the income is not sufficient but you can and must use assets. It depends on what type of assets and how they yare valued.

In general the assets are to be 5 times the amount of the income shortfall for the K-1. See the instructions for the I-864 (even though you are using the I-134) on page 9, Section 29 where this is clearly indicated.

Make sure his mother includes proof of being a US National, US Citizen or LPR. Birth Certificate or copy front and back of green card will do it. His mother must be domiciled in the United States or there will be potential qualification problems.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-23 21:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDs-230

Hey guys,

I just received a confirmation letter from the US embassy in Vancouver that told me to fill out the Packet #3. I am filling out the DS-230 and wondering what exactly needs to be sent in with part 1? Just part 1? or part 2 as well? Do I need to send in my birth certificate, police records, passport pics also? Any information will be very helpful! Thanks! I appreciate all responses!

Just Part I of the DS-230 for K-1 Visas.

Read the Consulate's web site as far as what else needs to be submitted.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-24 01:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion1 or 2 I-134

im filling out the I-134 for Ivy now do i need to feel another one out for her daughter or is it ok to just have the daughter listed on the one for Ivy?

Each visa applicant requires their own I-134 be filed by the petitioner. So 2.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-25 01:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134

I don't know if it counts being part time. The poverty level is a non issue since i Already made 100% for this year easily and will still have income coming in. I will just be earning UNemployment compensation as my primary income sourse until securing other job ( 6 to 10 momyhs minumum right now )

Tax records aren't an issue now. Neither is the 125% vs 100%. The Philippines Embassy is a difficult one for the I-134. They do not always accept a joint sponsor so you need to plan on getting the job and showing current income.

You can claim the unemployment and National Guard pay but they know the unemployment is temporary. Everything depends on the Consular Officer and how his/her mood is that day. The sure bet is to delay the interview after I-129F approval by delaying returning Packet 3. Be sure to email the Embassy to request an extension to the NOA 2 deadline of four months after the I-129F approval date. They will extend it another four months.

You need a job with current pay stubs by that time.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-25 01:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Co-Sponsor

No, I did not give the OP “wrong question to answer“, it can be a relative questions about house hold size and co-sponsor. The OP may have changing circumstances with co-sponsor down the road (i.e.) to the sister, it can make a difference. I just chose to ask the question rather then add unnecessary comments that may not be informational, OP was about father being the only co-sponsor.

1) If the father and mother are filing their own taxes, then yes, it was the wrong question to ask. "Is your father being claimed as a dependent by your sister?" does that question make any sense when he is filing married jointly? The other way could make sense.

2) The OP clearly stated that the mother and father file their taxes together. Therefore the information I provided was necessary if the mother also contributes income.

Relax. It is a diificult topic to understand all the ins and outs.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-25 19:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Co-Sponsor

looks like nobody answer my question :) my question was about house hold size :D

no NOA yet like i said i'm looking forward just in case i need co-sponsor :) and i know manila embassy don't accept co-sponsor but sometimes they do, you will never know, co-sponsor is just my back up just in case we need it.

thank you all :D

I think sjr09 gave you the wrong question to answer. It is not if the father is a dependent on the Sister's tax return, is the Sister and/or any of her family members dependent for support on your father? If they are dependent, whether listed on the tax form or not, then they must be added to the household size.

To be a joint sponsor, use only your father, not father and mother. So he will fill out the I-134 for your fiance(e) and you will also need to fill out a separate I-134 for your fiance(e).

If the mother is working and her income is included in the tax records, it needs to be subtracted out of the tax records using only the father's income. He should provide pay stubs of current income in addition to three years of tax forms. He also needs to provide proof of being a US Citizen, US Nation or an LPR. So birth certificate or Green card copied on front and back.

You have already been advised that the COs at USEM will consider the totality of circumstances and can and have rejected the use of joint sponsors.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-25 14:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Co-Sponsor

you know what, manila embassy rarely accepts co-sponsor. u will be lucky if they will approve ur co sponsorship. do u have a job? what step are u in now? do u already have interview date?

Unfortunately, as mentioned by the previous poster, the Embassy at Manila may not accept a joint sponsor and will use that to deny applications. Please do not count on a joint sponsor. You can try, but be prepared instead to provide tha appropriate income.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-24 23:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow could they have my email address?

Yes it is, but not for the Beneficiary.

When I called the NVC to see if our petition had arrived and to get the new Embassy case number, they asked for my fiancee's email address. I think the Embassy/Consulate assumes they will have the email address from the NVC, although in the end, they did not email my fiancee, they mailed her a letter with a web address telling her to download packet 3 from their web site.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-25 20:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Income Requirements
You would definitely need a copy of the birth certificate. Hopefully the birth certificate is a long form listing parents and is a certified version with a raised seal or stamp. Make a copy of front and back even if the back is blank.

The COs are more interested in current income so the employment lettert and many current pay stubs should be fine. Maybe the fiance(e) could keep the joint sponsor's I-134 affidavit of support in a file and pull it out if requested at the interview.

London is very accomodating about accepting joint sponsors unlike some other Embassies I know.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-27 23:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhat do you think?? need help

guys i just want to know if i need to worry bout this or not. My fiance's 2008 and 2009 income tax returns are below the poverty guidelines,coz he was in college and worked part time. but now he got a job, he got his job last March 17,2010 under probation. recently he got permanent just this last June 18,2010, he's getting more than the poverty guidelines. what do u think, are we good or do we need co-sponsor for back up? thanks guys for ur future replies..

They are typically more interested in current income. Hence submitting evidence such as recent pay stubs is very useful. You can also submit a letter of employment stating hire date, position, salary, type of employment such as full-time or part time although this is not as helpful as CURRENT PAY STUBS.

Be prepared to provide at least one year of tax returns or tax transcripts as required by the Consulate. It will not be an issue that the tax form does not show meeting 125% of the poverty threshold as it is not required that you previously met the level, it is required that you now currently meet that level.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-27 23:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionOh Ghana!

Had to laugh at this one. The embassy emailed me again today. I dont know where 'my' emails are coming from but they said this was their 26th response to me from them (they did send a few but not 26!). Maybe if they replied in a timely mannor we wouldnt have to email them multiple times for information. Hopefully this doesn't hurt us with the interview...

The emails were about changing his address and not pickup of interview date (different topics!)- they said they will just do it at the interview... so I guess that they dont care if they move?!?! oh well. Now I know so we can just do it at the interview.

Oh GHANA!

Cant wait for Wednsday to see when our interview is!


Hey Midge, Ghana played quite well so far in the World Cup. Gave the US the thrashing they deserved.

Good luck Wednesday and also when Ghana plays Uruguay.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-28 23:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem with English

Thanks for the sugestion I am already working on my letter. Now should I get it notarized and then have my Fiancee give it to them during her interview or can I front load it? And how exactly do you front load documents. I just heard this phrase thrown around on here. Just wanted to know exactly what they mean.

Front loading means to submit papers or documents with your I-129F petition (Front) intended for use at the Embassy such as evidence of a bona fide relationship. One person in particular believes this is the only way to get through the Embassy/Consulate in Ecuador.

You are in good shape with communication because you speak the same languages. You and your fiance(e) need to make this well known with examples of your communication. Email, chat logs, actual cards mailed, mobile phone bills, etc...

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-28 22:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem with English
This might raise the issue as to how the two of you communicate. Now if you speak/write your fiance(e)'s language that is not an issue, but if you do not, and your fiance(e) cannot even write an email in your language (assume English) then there could be questions about the legitimacy of the relationship.

You might want to prepare for this if needed.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-06-27 23:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCertificate of Impediment in Jamaica

Ok quick question to all Yardies,

How long did it take to receive your Certificate of Impediment. And how did you receive it via mail or did you pick it up in person. I am having a bit of a problem..I am afraid he will not receive this form in time. Any suggestion as our interview date comes near.


Yardies ??? Certificate of Impediment ??? I feel left out.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-13 19:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioninterview documents
At the Embassy Interview the Consular Officer can request the original of any document submitted with the I-129F petition and the original of any document or evidence submitted at the interview.

Forms and affidavits like the I-134 must bear his original signature. A scan is not acceptable. Likewise you should have the originals of many document copies he submitted for the I-129F such as his birth certificate and divorce decree if it applies to your case.

If they wanted to be very particular, they could ask to see the originals of any boarding passes or hotel receipt copies submitted as proof of having met in your I-129F petition.

If he is submitting copies of pay stubs (pay checks) with his I-134, they can request originals of those. You get the idea.

The important signatures are the I-134 and his Letter of Intent.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-13 19:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI need your advice
Your report of the interview generally seems positive. It sounds like you had a friendly Consular Officer (CO).

He is probably going to check through the Nigerian Consulate how difficult it is to obtain the document he first requested, a re-issued birth certificate. I think the question about whether to change your ticket is up to you and how confident you are that the CO will here from Nigeria that it is almost impossible to obtain a re-issued birth certificate and must settle for a court ordered document.

The best scenario is if you could be there for the follow-up to avoid any additional problems. I do not know how much a hardship this might be for you on a job or lost wages etc...

I think he might be trying to save you both some trouble using this document for AOS once you are in the USA.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-12 15:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 portion of K-1
See page 9 of the I-864.


29. Total Value of Assets.
In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the totalvalue of your assets must equal at least five times thedifference between your total household income and thecurrent poverty guidelines for your household size. However,if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouseor minor child, the total value of your assets must only beequal to at least three times the difference.
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Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 01:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 portion of K-1

So I have just stumbled upon this site today and I feel like I have learned more in one day than 2 years of general research. Unfortunately I think we're caught on the I-134. I am a full-time student, expecting to enter my field in about 2 years. My fiance already has a savings account prepped for coming over here, about $40,000. That is over 2 years 125% poverty line for 2 adults and I was thinking that should count for something even though I make little, around $8,000 or so per year (most of my income is not recorded as I'm a private tutor). Does anybody know about a large amount of money equivalent to the poverty line requirement that could substitute it?

Thanks for any suggestions! I'm very excited to (hopefully soon) start a K-1 timeline!


1) You have some options:
1a) You can ask someone to be a joint sponsor. The US Citizen (USC) can ask someone to file an additional I-134 to be responsible.
1b) If you download the instructions for I-864 from the USCIS web site, www.uscis.gov, you will see how they apply assets to replace income.

2) Roughly the formula is: For an alien fiance(e) you need five times the income shortfall in assets to make up that shortfall, but if you are an alien spouse, then the USC/couple only needs three times the difference in the 125% poverty line minus income to qualify.

PM me for more explanation. Better yet, download I-864 and I-864P from USCIS web site.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 00:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 yet again!!

Hi,

II had a question about the I-134 Q7.My fiance lost his job after sending our package,so right now he is still unemployed,and his father is our co-sponsor.Both have filled in separate I-134s.My fiance has left Q7 blank.
And regarding Q11,my fiance has ticked on 'I do intend' and our co-sponsor on 'I do not intend'.Will the separate answers be an issue?
Am I getting worked up over nothing major?

Thanks very much,
Anwesha

I am not saying you are going to have a problem. But there was a posting here where the interview was ok except the Consular Officer (CO) gave a 221g to re-submit both I-134s, the USC and the joint sponsor such that Question 11 was answered the same by both petitioner and joint sponsor.

I cannot say how your Consulate and the CO will handle the different answers. They could ignore it, or they could request new I-134s to be filed.

I believe both should mark "I do intend" and then on the lines give a general list of things provided.

Good luck
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-14 13:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Proof of Education

Hello!

I have a quick question about the I-134. My mother is acting as a co-sponsor for us because I am currently a full time student. I know she needs a letter from her employer - do I need one from my college?

Thanks!

Kelly

Since you are not contributing any money to the support at this time there is nothing to gain from a letter from the school. I think for the letter of employment that is more frosting on the cake than really anything of any real consequence. They want the pay stubs and tax transcripts or statements to back up assets used in lieu of income.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-13 19:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionvisa application fee

Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is well. My fiancee is currently in the Philippines. I have a question about the 131.00 machine-readable visa application fee. My fiancee has two daughters. Will she need to pay the 131.00 fee for them as well? I'm asking because I will be sending her money for this fee and wanted to know how much I should send. Thanks...


Yes, the fee is per visa applicant and if the daughters are following their mother on the derivative K-2 visa, then they are applicants. There has been a publicv review period which has closed in which the Visa application fee for the K-class visa has been considered increasing to $350.00.

It has not taken effect at all Embassies yet. Nor do I know when it will take effect nor how each Embassy will implement the increase. I have read a VJ posting from a member claiming one Embassy requiring the increase.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 20:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBogota Interview Crisis
I just love Happy Endings.

Congratulations
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-15 15:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAOS
You know what. Nobody does that Banking letter because the banks usually won't do it and secondly it is not needed.

You meet the requirenments either based on
1) Your income, then you need pay stubs, tax forms and maybe letter of employment
2) A joint sponsor which requires a combination of 1 and a new I-134
3) Use of assets to cover the short fall in income so there you need six months of statements of the bank accounts, the stock accounts, the house appraisal and mortgage statements etc...

Nobody needs a letter from the bank.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-16 00:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSubject to further administrative proccessing
AP is the worst. Nothing to do but wait. Youy can try to second guess what the cause of the AP is but it isn't easy and there isn't anything you can do about it. At least your case is staying at the Embassy and not returned to NVC or USCIS.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-16 00:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionREQUIRE ORIGINAL COPIES?
@pookie123, I think I answered this for you before, maybe I frightened you with my response.

1) You must have original signatures (not scanned, not emailed, etc...) for the I-134 signature and the signature on the Letter of Intent to marry within 90 days. This addresses the question of signatures being original or copied/scanned for papers from the USC.

2) Then there is the somewhat separate issue of documents (not signatures) what needs to be copies versus originals. In general, you may take copies or provide copies of all documents such as birth certificates, divorce decrees, letters of single status (required in many cases). However the CO can request an original version of a document if he so desires to verify the authenticity or veracity of the document. From postings here, they normally do not but I think if your USC fiance has been divorced you should take the original of the divorce decree and also the original of his birth certificate.

Good luck.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-16 16:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Packet Downloads

Again, there is no "packet 3". The consulate sends one set of information - usually outdated copies of forms found on their website. Often that envelope never arrives. But the online links are clear. There is no affidavit of support required. Instead there is an overview of financial information that can be provided. Public Charge Information, form OF-167 provides those guidelines. If you want to use the I-134, they will accept it since it's a common way to provide financial information at the consulate level.

I would strongly recommend using I-134 as it will provide more information then they appear to request and should help avoid a 221(g) which only will cause heartache and delays.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-16 23:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Packet Downloads

... I think the best thing to do is just wait :)

You can wait or better, go to the CDJ regional forum.

http://www.visajourn...-the-caribbean/

I think there are many people that have gone through CDJ and must know which of the two forms they were required or allowed to file.

Edited to Add: In the CDJ Embassy Listing here:

http://www.visajourn...xico&cty=Juarez

It says Packet 3 contains the I-134 "Public Charge Information, formOF-167 (Eng/Span)- they also accept the I-134"

But someone from CDJ should come by to answer if you post in the Regional Forum and Put "CDJ Affidabit of Support Form"

Good luck

Edited by Audy_Rob, 16 April 2010 - 12:22 AM.

Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-16 00:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem on Affidavit of Support (help)
The Consulates and COnsular Officers within a Consulate all seem to vary on how this question should be answered. I have seen many posts on what has happened based on how the USC and joint sponsor (if applicable) answer the question.

You will not be denied a visa if the Consular Officer wants to see "I intend" checked. You will receive a 221(g) and asked to have the USC send a new I-134 with a different answer.

Don't panic, worst case it will be a slight delay, but NOT a denial.
Audy_RobMaleThailand2010-04-19 20:51:00