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DS-156

Hey everyone.

thank you for your responses. As always, the VJ community is a wonderful and helpful place.

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-09 20:43:00

DS-156

Bruno

that's kinda of my thoughts.

Simce our plan is for her daughter to enter the US on the K2 Aproximately 6 months after her mom, do we need the permission from her father at our interview or when her daughter actually is ready to travel.

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-08 19:32:00

DS-156

All

I am a little confused regarding the completion of the DS-156.. In the Appointment package it says 2 copies for each family member including children..

We intend to have the child follow within 1 year of her mom.. Do I need to simply submit additional copies of the same form I completed for my fiancee or fill out a completely new DS-156 for her child? Her child is 8 years old..

Also, I hope you guys don't think this is extemely stupid, but does the child need a passport?
will there be a seperate visa in the childs passport?

Since we are submiting the DS-156K indicating the child will follow....,

Does she need to have her DS156 submitted at the same time as her mom?
Does the Visa Fee need to be paid at the same time or at a later time? when?

Just need a little clarification on how this actually works for her child..

Thanks again everyone...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-07 23:34:00

Moving ahead without NOA2 Letter..

I think u need to contact uscis because u dont need it to go ahead i believe but i have read u need it for aos...

hello Claudia2010

I did receive both the NOA2 and notice from NVC today.

I sent an email to the embassy to check if my petition arrived. I should hear from them in the next few days.

I will keep everyone posted.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-09 20:48:00

Moving ahead without NOA2 Letter..

Thanks everyone...

I am moving ahead with submitting the documents to Bogota...

I am only concerned about why I haven't recieved the Physical NOA2

Thanks again all...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-09 19:36:00

Moving ahead without NOA2 Letter..

Hello again everyone..

I would like to know if there is any reason I can't move ahead with sending my documents for the Embassy appointment in Colombia..

I received a notification of my Petition Apporval on 27 Jul, however, no letter.. I spoke to the NVC on 2 Aug and found my Package was received on 28 Jul, and forwaded to the Embassy on 29 Jul.. The repreentative at the NVC provided me with my new Case number...

The Embassy wesbsite shows that the following on thier Instruction Package for Visa K (PDF)

"Due to unpredictable Colombian mail service, we have moved all packages and forms to our website: http://bogota.usemba...nt_visas.html."

So I am guessing, that I can simply download the forms and return them by email to the embassy...

Is there any reason why I can't move ahead with this at this point?
What happens if I never receive the NOA2 Letter?

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-09 17:28:00

Proxy wedding and k-1 form

ok, interesting...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 09:31:00

Proxy wedding and k-1 form

Is there a reason why you cant meet in person to minimize the possibilty of complications?

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 01:34:00

If it will be later than six months from when your fiance receives her visa and enters, your fiance's daughter will need to attend a seperate visa interview at a later time. I'm in a similar situation with my fiance's son. He will start school before my fiance enters and we decided that he will complete the school year before he joins us later. That means we will need to return to CDJ for another visa interview for him.

brykit - Thankyou for your reply !

I should've added that her daugter will be 8 yo at the time of the interview.. If she does go to the interview, what kind of questions will they ask an 8 year old?

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 09:42:00

If my Fiancee's Daughter is going to follow, will she need to attend an interview at a later time?

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 01:50:00

Follow means the daughter will apply at a later time, medical and interview, still receiving a K-2 visa. You have 1 year after fiancee receives K-1 visa to apply for the "To follow" K-2 derivative visa.

Hey Audy_Rob

Your answer really clears this up for me.. Thank you..

Just wondering about the qouted part above, if her daughter is 9 yo at the time we apply, will she need to go for an interview?

Thanks
Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-13 00:55:00

My appologies for having a thick skull...

anyone knowledgable regarding this item, please give me some of your thoughts...

On the DS156K, do I correctly understand this...

For my fiancee's daughter...

Item #5 List name, date and place of birth of all unmarried children under 21 years of age.

?Will Accompany You Yes/No

?Will Follow You Yes/No

"Will Accompany You" If we select No, then "Will Follow You" we select yes, how long does her daughter have to enter the US?
also, we intend for her to do the medical at the same time her mom goes for her medical and Interview...
Will we need to Pay the K2 Visa at the same time as her mom? If not when? Will her daughter be included in the approval for the K1/K2 Visa, or will we need to do additonal items later for her daughter...

Basically, it would be Ideal if we can have her daughter's paperwork/k2 approval all done prior to mom leaving to come to the US, but we need a little more than 6 months before her daughter can travel.. 1 year would be Ideal, but we're trying to avoid doing a seperate visa for her daughter..

Does that make sense to everyone? if not, ask me questions, I'll try to clarify my question..

Edited by kennym, 12 August 2010 - 11:12 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-12 23:10:00

K-1 Applicant employment

I really doubt her employment history has much to do with with her application...

The things that seem to be important is that she's free to marry, does not have anything in her background that makes her inadmissable, and she passes her medical..

She will need police records for all places shes lived since she was 16 for the Visa Interview itself.

Maybe some others can confirm that..

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 09:56:00

Why K-1 and not K-3 / Why getting married in US instead here

For me, I had considered getting married in my fiancee's country.. there were several issues that either made it too complicated, or not possible..

The first thing that made it not possible was my birth certificate.. Simply put, I was hatched in Germany in a US Army Hospital.. Although I have an original copy of Dept of State Birth Certificate as well as Report of Birth of US Citizen abroad, Colombia wants a German Birth Certificate which does not exist.

Secondly - Reporting the Marriage to the US and validating the Marriage in US Government's eyes seemed complicated to me. Then proving that we were married seemed like an additonal element which could have further complicated our petition and visa application.

Third - and maybe most important.. I would have hated to be married then find that our Visa was denied for some un-foreseen reason would have just been something I could not have dealt with very well...

They're may had been easy answers to all the above concerns, but with my limited inteligence, I felt the fiancee visa was the path for me..

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 11:52:00

Fiancée paperwork signatures

Hey John...

That is what I did... My dates were 1 month prior to filing... Make sure you get passport photos of her while you're there and have her sign the letter of intent as well...

Get multiple original copies of the G-325A and Letter of Intent with her orrignal signatures in case you need them later to recontruct you petition..

Edited by kennym, 14 August 2010 - 09:49 AM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 09:48:00

Meaningful answers are going to depend on how much later the child will be traveling. You'll also have the issue of who is going to travel WITH the daughter to the USA.

Thanks Pushbrk

We hope to have her travel within 11th or 12th month after her mom travels, I intend to travel with her... Unless her mom has her greencard..

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-15 11:38:00

mari&Ryan

Thanks for your reply...

That is really interesting that they would interview such a young child, and coupled with the fact that they will allow an adult to interview for the child...

From Visa Appointment instructions:

If possible, a parent or legal guardian should attend the immigrant or K visa interview for children under 14 years of age. If a parent or legal guardian cannot attend the interview, another adult may bring a notarized letter from the parent or legal guardian authorizing him/her to be the parent?s representative.

It seems that means, that a parent, legal guardian, or substitute adult can attend instead of the child under 14... Or does it? I don't think it's very clear.. However if this is the case, it adds more confusion as to why there is an interview in the first place since the substitute adult wouldn't really seem like they could answer a lot of questions directed at the visa...

Sorry for seeming dense.. maybe it's makes sense to somebody...

Edited by kennym, 14 August 2010 - 10:33 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 22:30:00

Hello all...

I am really looking for input in this matter..

Will we really require a seperate interview for my fiancee's daughter or will the initial interview for the k1/k2 suffice?

I hope someone with some experience on this issue will respond...

The K1 Instructions state the following:

CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE

Children under 14 years of age whose names are listed on a parent?s appointment letter are not required to come to their immigrant or K visa interviews.

If possible, a parent or legal guardian should attend the immigrant or K visa interview for children under 14 years of age. If a parent or legal guardian cannot attend the interview, another adult may bring a notarized letter from the parent or legal guardian authorizing him/her to be the parent?s representative.

I am wondering what exactly would happen if her mom is in the US without her AP or Green Card.. Will we need to get someone else to go in her place? What happens during this interview? I understand why her mom would need to be interviewed, but what is the purpuse of another adult with a notarized letter from the parent to go.. Is it to simply give the passport to the CO so the Visa can be attached?

Wouldn't the initial interview be sufficient since we are including her daughter on the same visa, by checking "Will Follow" on the DS-156K?

This is somewhat confusing and could use some help understanding the requirements... If any of you have some experience with this, please share so we know what to expect...

Thanks again everyone...

Edited by kennym, 14 August 2010 - 08:20 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 20:18:00

All

We expect my fiancee's 8 year old daugter will follow my fiancee to the US at a later time.. She will live with her father while her mom and I settle in... This will allow her father to feel comfortable that her daughter will be in a good environment once her mom is settled and gets a little familiar with her new country..

In other posts, I've learned that her daughter will need to attend her own interview.. This seems odd, however it's that the case, we'll deal with it. My fiancee's daugter will be 8 yo at the time of the interview..

Is this right?

If she does go to the interview, what kind of questions will they ask an 8 year old?

I appologize if this is a redundant question or if it seems stupid, but can't seem to find any direct answers to this question... If anyone has any thoughts, please let us know...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-14 12:04:00

Denied at the California Service Center. Please help..

Hello

I am very sorry.. I know how difficult this must be, I can imagine..

It seems that you may need to wait for the Letter to arrive explaining the reason for denial..

Once you receive it, share the contents with the forum to see if anyone has any thoughts on how to proceed.. It may have something to do with your response to the RFE, but until you receive the letter, I don't think there is anything you can do...

Try to hang in there...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-16 22:33:00

6 weeks and no Packet 3!!!!

These forms are SO confusing! I had no trouble filling out the I-129F forms, but the P3 forms leave alot of room for interpretation!

We're working on the DS 230 Part 1, and it is asking for the "Spouses" Name and Bio information. Does that mean ME? We're not married, so I don't know how to complete this!

Also on another note, while filing my I 129F, I used my sisters mailing address (she is down the street from me currently) while I was in between selling my house and moving to an apartment so that I had a stable address to receive notifications (I also didn't KNOW what my new address would be!)

I have since moved into an apartment, but since I receivd all of my USCIS/NVC notifications already, I didn't change the address.

While filling out the P3 forms, it is now asking for the address where he will be living. Should I fill in my NEW address now?? Or just leave it the same as all of my other paperwork and change it once we apply for AOS??? I just don't want anything to raise a flag that might delay the process further!!!

Anyone have any advice ont hese things??? Can't WAIT to have this done with!!!!

NayNay

Keep in mind the DS230 is used for all types of Visa Applications, So for Spouse, you would put not married or not applicable...

It is there for other Visa Applicants who may be married...

Also, the DS230 is to be completed by the beneficiary, not by the petitioner, you can however, help your fiancee as I did, by filling in the forms for them, but make sure you understand you are filling it for the beneficiary..

Kenny

Edited by kennym, 19 August 2010 - 12:18 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-19 12:15:00

RFE question

Hello,

I know how dificult it can be when you see that you got an RFE.. It happened to me.. Just wait to see what the RFE is about.. It maybe something simple.. In my case, I skipped an Item on I129F.. That was easily fixed..

Try to relax, I also panicked when I recieved my RFE... But, it sounds like it may be something besides evidence.. seems like your evidence was pretty good..

Let us know what you find out..

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-21 00:19:00

How many times should we meet?

Sorry about the spelling.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-23 20:43:00

How many times should we meet?

I am also In agreement with TBoneTX.

I would recommend more than one visit. Keep in mind, satisfying the requirements for a successful petition is completely diferent than convincing a skeptical CO that you have a real relationship.

Also, it is a good idea for your relationship to visit more than once. I dated women for years before realizing we were diferent people. This is the kind of things that the CO also realizes. My fiancée and have known each othe for almost 4 years. It tool me two years before I ever considered getting engaged, and another year before I started the fiancée visa.

I simply don't believe in fairy tales and falling in love for "life ever after" without really getting to know someone. Those things only hapen in romance novels and movies. I think that is simply friendly advise.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-23 20:39:00

Marrying Girlfriend, need more info.

Forget the advise given by soon2batexan... his advise, although well intentioned, could result in you violating immigration law...

You can either go the K-1 Route, which is to apply for a fiancee visa, or go the the Spousal Visa Route.. Either way you need to make sure you can have significant evidense that you are not attempting these visa's to circumvent immigration laws. In addition, (I beleive) if you can show significant ties back to Canada, you should still be able to visit your S/O while you wait for the visa...

Take care, and good luck...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-26 22:55:00

need help with somthing on application ..help !

Ok, here's the deal. Maybe it will make even MORE sense after this...

The IMBRA was written primarily to apply specific regulations to "International Marriage Brokers", or IMB's. The definition of an IMB, according to the law, is an organization or business that is involved primarily in arranging relationships that lead to marriage between US citizens or LPR's and foreigners, or a similar organization or group that charges different fees for Americans than they do for people from other countries. One of the requirements the law imposes is that an IMB is required to collect police and court records from Americans related to specific crimes, and to provide those records to the foreigner BEFORE they provide any contact information to the American. The intent is to protect the foreigner from certain types of violent criminals, alcoholics, or drug addicts, and to give them the opportunity to decline contact with the American. In other words, it helps prevent foreigners from unknowingly hooking up with violent criminals or drug/alcohol abusers.

You're required to declare whether you used an IMB because USCIS wants to verify whether the IMB complied with the law, collected the information required, and provided it to the foreigner before establishing contact between the two parties.

If a US citizen did NOT use an IMB, then USCIS is obligated to collect this information themselves, and forward it to the Department of State, who will then send it to the US consulate in the foreign country. The US consulate will send it to the beneficiary, along with a pamphlet describing US laws related to abusive spouses.

So, the main objective here is for the US government to make sure that your fiancee knows about the crimes. They don't have discretion to use the crimes as a reason to deny your petition until you've filed more than one I-129F.

Hey Jim -

Thats good stuff..

I did not realize that they included all petitions under IMBRA under that basis..

Very good to know, hopefully I'll never personally need that stuff.. After my K1 is complete (god willing) I hope to never have to say "USCIS" ever again..

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-24 02:45:00

need help with somthing on application ..help !

fys

Maybe this will help...

The following comes from the 1-129-F Instructions...

Form I-129F Instructions (Rev. 07/30/07) Y Page 3
7. What Documents Do You Need to Comply With the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act?

A. If you have ever been convicted of any of the following crimes, submit certified copies of all court and police records showing the charges and dispositions for every such conviction. This is required even if your records were sealed or otherwise cleared or if anyone, including a judge, law enforcement officer, or attorney, told you that you no longer have a record.

1. Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse, and stalking.

2. Homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment, or an attempt to commit any of these crimes.

3. Crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol on three or more occasions, and such crimes did not arise from a single act.

This doesn't seem to constitute a denial, simply (as stated befoer), disclosure...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-23 22:19:00

need help with somthing on application ..help !

IMBRA requires you disclose your criminal offenses to you fiancee or spouse... They will ask her if she was informed..

It does not mean a denial, it simply means you need to disclose it...

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-23 21:17:00

What does my finance need to send to me?

If she has stamps in her passport when she visited, it may be worthwhile to copy all pages in the passport and include those as part of your evidense..

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-08-29 20:42:00

G-325A form questions

Hi,
You may want to include an explanation note with this first packet, saying she doesn't know her biological parents and lives with another family (name and address).
It might be helpful to be open about it from the start, since for packet 3 (before interview) they will ask for more info about her parents and this way you show you aren't trying to hide anything.
Good luck!

Yes, Agreed, use the birth certificate for the Mother's name and include an eplaination on the cover letter, kind of like your explaination you gave us... For address for her Mom, put unknown, for father put "father not known".. My fiancee does not know her dad, so we had to put that down on the G325...

Edited by kennym, 07 September 2010 - 01:59 AM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-07 01:58:00

I-129F Fiancé Letter of Intent ???

Is the "original signature" thing really such a big issue now? I remeber reading on the USCIS site that notarized copies are no longer necessary, regular photocpies are fine. Seems to me that this would apply to this situation, too. Not sure, just asking.

It is a good policy in this process to go above and beyond to do exactly as shown in the guides.. If you do, there is an excellent chance you'll sail through the entire process smoothly.. This is no time to try to pave new paths, I would simply make extra extra sure you follow the guides closely and consider the guidance from the veteran VJ'rs offered here on these forums...

You can send copies of Birth Certificate and Passports, but all of the USCIS Forms need to have original signatures.. that's the key diference.. Make plenty of extra copies of the unsigned forms and sign each one with blue ink.. I sent an extra "original" of everything with my original submission and kept a few extra copies incase anything came up later.. You will also want to have a copy with you for the interview...

Don't take any chances with this process.. Just some good advise..

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-07 10:30:00

I-129F Fiancé Letter of Intent ???

Hello

I know that I need to send two letters of intent. I made two following the template from VJ exactly. Is it a bad thing that they are exactly alike other than the names changing around?

Shouldn't be an issue, I did the same thing! The main objective is to show you both intend to marry within the 90 days...

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Also, how essential is it that this be an original signed copy? Can I use fax or e-mailed copies? Questions questions questions!

Originals with Original Signatures, for both yourself and your fiancee.. I suggest you use Blue Ink to sign so the USCIS knows it's original...

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I'm so nervous! I don't want any unnecessary delay's, yet I can't get this thing mailed without knowing it's perfect. Any tips are helpful, this site is awesome!

Relax!, Double check everything, include plenty of photos and eveidense of meeting in person within the last 2 years.. Double Check everything... ohhh and remember to double check everything!!

Edited by kennym, 06 September 2010 - 11:25 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-06 23:24:00

Interviews

Yes Colombia is her home and Thanks it does make sense to be there, my main issue is just the traveling expense it is difficult for me these days and seems to be getting tougher to do much of anything hopefully lord willing things will be better and I can be there when it happens

Thanks again.

Colombia? Absolutely recommend being there.. If you read the Counsulate reviews, often times, denials occur if the Petitioner is not there.. There are no specified reasons why those denials actually happen, but many reviews state that they saw many beneficiarys denied that did not have thier significant others with them...

I know what you mean about the costs, but you simply need to plan for it and consider fact that she'll need to do the Lab, Medical and so on, a couple of days before the Interview itself, so expect to arrive about 3-4 days before the interview...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-07 02:11:00

I-129F detail how met in person

Hi everyone.

So I wanted to know if both me and my fiance had to sign how we met in person. I read that I need to sign and date explaining how me and my fiance had met, but does she have to sign it as well?

Also, for the original statements that we will marry within the 90 day period, is the sample form ok to use in the I-129F packet or should it be an original written statement similar to the sample on the guide?

Hey Kirby

The statement of meeting in person only needs to be completed by you.. If you're the Petitioner, you are the only one that needs to sign.. The Beneficiary does not need to sign.

Your statement of intent to marry can be done with the sample, The main objective is for the both of you to show you intend to mary within the 90 day period. You must complete one for the Petitioner and one by the Beneficiary and submit originals with your petition.

Kenny

Edited by kennym, 09 September 2010 - 11:17 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-09 23:17:00

K2 Visa - Fiancees Daughter

She can apply for a K2 up to one year after the K1 is issued. After that, you'd have to file an immediate relative visa - CR2 or IR2, depending on how long you've been marred at that point.

Like the K1, the K2 is a single entry visa. It's not for visiting the US. Most consulates won't issue a K2 without specific consent from the parent who isn't immigrating, allowing the child to move permanently to the US. The CR2 and IR2 are both immigrant visas, and the same consent is usually required.

If the father will only allow the child to visit then you'd need to get a B2 visa.

JimVaPhuong

Thanks for that, It really is nice to have you're input on these items.. it seems you have some good knowledge regarding this stuff..

Soo, in the mean time, if Valentina's only allowed to come and visit for short periods, what is the best approach for her? How dificult would it be to get a b2 visa for her for the meanwhile? Do we need to show significant ties for her back to Colombia? Would the fact that her Mom living in the US make USCIS suspicious thaqt she intends to immigrate illegally?

I can't immagine how a young child can show significant ties... can you clear up this confusion for me?

Later, after daddy is ok to let come live with us, we can do the IR2 / CR2...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-10 00:46:00

K2 Visa - Fiancees Daughter

All,

We learned today that the father of my Fiancee's daughter (Valentina) does not want her to Live in the USA, but will allow visits.. This may change down the road.. This does not change my Fiancee's plans, but want to know if the K2 Visa will still work for her daughter. If not, what kind of visa will we need to do for her daughter..

Basically, if the Embassy gives Valentina a K-2 Visa, can she hold on to that visa and use that visa to come in as her mom and I do the AOS? Later, when her daughter is older, the father will likely let her come live in the US, currently she's 7 years old...

Our interview in Bogota is Oct 7, 2010.. Currently, we have completed the DS230 forms as "Will Follow", so not sure if this will work or not.. I could use any comments you guys or gals have on this item...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-09 23:37:00

18 Days to K1 Interview in Bogota

Thanks Edward...

from reading your signature, sounds like you've had a dificult journey..

kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-19 15:40:00

18 Days to K1 Interview in Bogota

In 18 Days, we'll know about our k1 Visa.. It's been a long journey of developing our relationship and then waiting for the Visa... Nov 2010 will be 4 years since I first met My Fiancee.. Without getting to mushy. We love each other and have become very close and soon we will start our next chapter in our new life together...

The Visa Interview is 18 days away.. I am anxious to know the outcome, it's a major milestone for our visa journey. I am excited and anxious, but nervous as can be...

Once again, I'm asking for the help from everyones experiences.. I've been burried in paperwork and documents, and my brain is somewhat fuzzy.. I am setting here today on one of the rare days that I am home, and rather than catching up on my expense reports, I am going over my checklist over and over and over...

I really am scared to death.. If I've missed anything or get to Bogota on the Day of the interview and suddenly realize that a critical document has been completely overlooked, I cant say how devestating that would be for the two of us.

If any of you can review my list below and comment on anything I need to add or emphasize, it would make me feel much more at ease..

I don't want to sound mushy, but I love all the help the I've recieved here form VJ.. thanks for your help with this as well... Seriously, Thanks for everyone's help!!

My List

Documents I have
I have the original Submital for my 1129F - Check
Tax Returns for 3 Past Years 2007, 2008, 2009- Check
Tax Transcripts faxed to me from the IRS for 3 Past Years - Check
W-2's for past 3 years - Check
Original Copy of My Birth Certificate - Check
Original Copy of My Naturalization Papers - Check
Original Copy of My Conselar Report of Birth Abroad - Check
Original NOA1 - Check
Original NOA2 - Check
Original letter from NVC - Check

Evidence of Ongoing Relationship
Letter Explaining how we met and timeline shoing evolution of relationship - Check
Photos for Evidense of Ongoing Relationship - Check
Call Detail Records of our Vonage Account back to September 2009 - Check
Bank Statement of Fiancees ATM Card showing withdrawals in Colombia, from my account to pay her bills Showing all Transactions since April 2010 - Check
All Plane Tickets / Boarding Passes I could find.. - Check
No Prior Marriages
No Past Criminal History

My Fiancee Has
Birth Certificate - Check
Batismal Certificate - Check
Registrar Civil - Check
Police Certificate - Check
The only concern is the DAS Carta de Migratorio (DAS Certificate), which DAS has informed my fiancee is ready and waiting for her at the DAS office in Bogota. - Check - Kinda
Passport Photos will be done when I Arrive in Medelling Week before Interview
She has no Past Marriages
No Previous Visa Attempts
No Past Criminal History
Appoinment Letter Never Received - Will Use Appointment List Printout from Embassy Website Instead

Immigration Forms for the Interview
DS230 part A Completed and signed - Check
DS156 Completed but not signed - Check
DS156K Completed but not signed - Check
I-134 Completed but not signed - Check

Travel Arrangements
Plane tickets for Travel for me to Medellin, Colombia - Check
Plane Tickets for Fiancee and I to Travel to Bogota - Check
Accomodations for 6 nights in Bogota - Check
Medical Appointment for 2 days before Interview - Check
Appointment for Lab Work before Medical Exam - Check
Appointment for Vacinations this week in Medellin - Check

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Edited by kennym, 19 September 2010 - 02:49 PM.

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-19 14:47:00

I-134 Total Income

My question is regarding total income for I 134

Question #7 I derive an Annual Income of:

So, last year total income was 236K (per Tax Returns)
Prior Year Nearly the same
Previous Year: 130K

My employer letter and Pay Stubs only reflect an annual income of 84K, so my question is;

I expect an annual income of above 100K or better this year. So do I put that on the I-134 or can I only put whats on the letter from my employer?

I get income in addition to pay which is part of Taxable benefits, bonuses, etc... If I put 100K on the form, it maybe conservative but would I need to show other documentation regarding this? Since my last 3 years tax returns, reflect well over 100k would that be enough evidence for the 1-134?

The reason I'm asking is due to the Tax Debt, and I want to make sure I show considerable income over the amount of the Debt.. I am in a re-payment plan with evidence as such..

Your thoughts please...

Kenny

kennym

Male

Colombia

2010-09-19 17:22:00