ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Documentation (Affidavit of Support)
Moving to Consulate/Embassy forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-07 14:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 Interview
I'd seek the advice from the folks in that thread.

BTW it's never a great idea to set a firm wedding date when there are visas involved. Doing so causes undue stress (as you're finding out!) and they tend NOT to work to a date that you've set. Also December is notoriously slow at London (staff vacations, holiday time, etc).

Edited by TracyTN, 07 December 2009 - 11:33 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-07 11:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 Interview
There is a thread in the UK forum where folks are tracking their progress from NOA2 to receiving word from the embassy.

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry3520791
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-07 11:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhite and yellow paper at the us embassy
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-22 12:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionwhat about ome visit and family approve
I'm having trouble understanding what you're asking, but I'll move this to the consulate/embassy forum where you'll hopefully get a good answer.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-11-25 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionat the interview (USEM)
WHEW ok wasn't sure. biggrin.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-22 16:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionat the interview (USEM)
Only have a quick moment to respond, but he cannot apply for a US passport until he's a citizen. Which would be roughly 3 years after he got his green card.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2009-12-22 16:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMay I bring to the interview my laptop?
Aside from whether or not they're permitted inside with a laptop, do you really see the consular officer taking your laptop or phone off you and flipping through your pictures? I somehow doubt it, esp. as they may want a record of what they saw - hence, printing them makes so much more sense.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-04 12:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVery Desperate!!!!!!
All you can do is send your fiance to the second interview with whatever additional documents they suggested he bring, and hope for the best.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-04 11:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhow long does it take?
Moving to consulate forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-04 15:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGetten worried
Actually, it's better suited for the Consular forum. Moving there.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-06 14:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem at Interview ... HELP
Right on!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-07 11:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem at Interview ... HELP
I do feel for you, but the onus is on the visa holder to understand the terms of the visa that they hold.

USCIS approved the petition because she was technically eligible to procure a K1 visa - she fulfilled their minimum requirements (you've met her in person in the last 2 years, you were both free to marry, no criminal issues, etc). They may have checked her previous entries to make sure they were legal, but that is as far as they likely go.

The approved petition was then sent to the consulate - the State Department - which has the sole discretion to issue visas. It would be at that time that the previous visa(s) would be cross checked. If they allowed her to do this, they'd have to allow everyone - and unfortunately, that is not how our government works.

Immigration is a complex process and if I've learned anything on my years around this board, it is that arming yourself with knowledge at every step is crucial. That sometimes involves verifying terms of previous visas held.
If you want to take that as criticism, then I can't control that, but it certainly isn't my intention.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-07 11:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionconfused about packet 3 and 4
See if this helps

http://www.visajourn.....0De Janereiro
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-07 11:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview requested, have to wait five months!!!
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-07 11:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDo i need to take my NOA2 to the Interview with me?
They say to have a copy with you so what's one extra piece of paper?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-14 13:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBangkok visa interview TODAY!
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-21 12:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion regarding embassy interview in London, UK
Moving to the correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-21 13:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed Help on Questions on I-134
We don't always remember the exact questions on the forms off the top of our heads. What does it say again?

And a previously submitted affidavit means just that; you have one, so list it.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-25 14:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionplease help: I-134 and I-864A forms for K1 interview
The I 864 isn't used for K1s until you adjust status here in the US. If your mom is the joint sponsor, she will need to fill out an I 134 just as your fiance will. USCIS does not need the I 134; you are to bring them to the consular interview with you.

Their 2009 tax data will only be available if they have already filed their taxes. Most folks have their W2s by now so it's possible they could expect you to have the 2009 records with the 2008. I guess you won't really know until you get there and present 2008. You could ask your fiance and his mom to get their 2009 taxes filed pronto and send you that information as well.

Moving thread to the correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-28 08:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI am sorry - another question
Do you mean the DS 230? That is used at the consulate. Most of them have you mail that in ahead of the interview, but each consulate is different. The below link should help.

http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Beirut
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-01-28 08:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion1-134 Co-Sponsor Now Sais No
As the I 134 is a consular form, I'm moving to that forum instead.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-03 10:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI NEED ASSISTANCE 2

LOL!
but yh im just tying to find out more stuff. you guys have helped so much already.
ME & Sara have like a month to wait for the 1st approval, just getting ready for it.

so what ever info you would like to give us, dont be shy :)


Right on - but I should pay better attention from now on to the actual thread I'm replying in. I'm just sayin! :lol:

elmcitymaven made a good post - I hope it helps.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-04 14:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI NEED ASSISTANCE 2
:lol: yeah yeah I'm a spaz. I didn't even remember that you're her fiance. HA HA!!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-04 13:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI NEED ASSISTANCE 2
We posted at the same time - I was confused. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-04 13:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI NEED ASSISTANCE 2
Er I think the title threw me off - I thought he had posted in chickennrice444's thread. :blush:

Disregard the crazy pregnant lady please. :D
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-04 13:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI NEED ASSISTANCE 2

HI GUYS, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN TELL ME WHERE TO GET MY POLICE CERTIFICATE. FOR MY INTERVIEW?. ALSO WILL THE EMBASSY GIVE ME A TIME AND PLACE TO GET MY MEDICAL?

THANKYOU


Please don't hijack this thread - start your own thread with your (unrelated) question.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-04 13:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?

I understand your point, but from reading lots of reviews of London and having been there myself, they don't discuss the I-134 if you're double over the minimum. I provided extra stuff. The lady at window 1 leafed through the financial proofs folder, took one of three tax returns, and one of two letters outlining money I receive (not an employer letter, but same purpose.) She handed everything else back. The interviewing officer never saw the other proofs or even mentioned anything financial.

Is it better to have a bunch of extra? If it's easy to provide, but this chick is going to have a nervous breakdown before she gathers extra for "just in case." She's been told to file back taxes (when she said she didn't earn the income to file), get a co-sponsor, get things notarized and in general is probably stressed out. I was just expressing a different opinion to add to the mix.


The OP is just recently 'double over the minimum' income wise. My understanding of London (and most other consulates) is that they don't solely look at current income, but rather, an overall picture of the sponsor's recent income. Hence the request for 3 years worth of tax information.

Filing back taxes is required whether or not you're sponsoring someone for a visa. And if the OP is not required to file, then what's the big headache in proving that they didn't have to? And which of these documents needs to be notarized? All a notary does is confirm that the signature that appears is that of the person stood in front of them. That does no good in this situation and as such, is not necessary.

If securing a joint sponsor 'just in case' is THAT stressful, then perhaps the visa process wasn't a wise journey to go on to begin with.

Ultimately, the OP can do what they want to do of course. I would just hate for their fiance/e to walk out of that consulate without an approved visa simply because they didn't do a little extra work now. And I thought that's what we were all trying to help each other avoid.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-08 08:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?

I seriously think you will be fine with what you stated in your original post. If you show them pay stubs and employer letter showing twice the required level, they aren't going to quibble over 2007 and 2008 tax returns. They are going to pass you through without a question concering the whole thing. Your 2009 return will be enough without doing the other years is my opinion.


I think it's risky to assume we know what a particular consular officer will/won't look for on any given day.

Yes, they might be quite comfortable with what was originally proposed. But if they aren't and the OP is not prepared, then no visa that day and they'll have to come back with more information anyway. So isn't it better to have it and not need it (than need it and not have it?).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 16:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?
I'm not sure how much clearer to put this.

If the IRS says you did not have to file, you do not have to file. You will just want to bring proof of that fact to the interview so they don't think you didn't file your taxes just because you couldn't be bothered.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 14:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?
Which is why I said it may not be a bad idea to have documentation and an I 134 from a joint sponsor. They ask for 3 years because they may well look at the past 3 years of your earning history. If it is not up to snuff, you'll need help to overcome that - hence a joint sponsor.

I found this just by googling it:

http://www.irs.gov/i...d=96623,00.html

All this may be a pain but do you want your fiance/e here or not? There are reasons they ask for what they do.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 11:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?
If they ask for 3 years, take 3 years. What if you only sent 2009 and they wanted the others? Your fiance/e would be sent away with no visa and told to return with those documents.

If you did not make enough $ in those previous 2 years, you may want to procure a joint sponsor in the event they are not satisfied with just your current income. Sometimes they like to see a history of earnings above the poverty line in order to make their decision. You may not need the joint sponsor, but again, if you did, your fiance/e would be sent away with no visa and told to return with more proof of support.

And remember, if you send photocopies of the 1040(s) you filed, be sure to send all supporting documents as well (W2s, 1099s, etc). The safest bet is to order tax transcripts for those years from the IRS.

Edited by TracyTN, 05 February 2010 - 11:53 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 11:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Returns necessary?
I'd get those past taxes filed immediately - or be prepared to show proof why you did not have to file. Because unless you meet one of those 'non filing' requirements, you should have filed for those years you were overseas.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-05 10:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical no later than six weeks before travel?
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-09 13:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 - Fiance not in the native country - Ds 156 Questions

Moving to correct forum? If I am on the wrong forum. Could you please guide me where is the rite place to ask the above questions?

Thank you.


Your question was specifically about a form used at the consulates. I figured you'd get more detailed responses with it in the consular forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-10 11:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 - Fiance not in the native country - Ds 156 Questions
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-10 09:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion: CFO in Quezon City
Moving to correct forum.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-08 16:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNOA2 expired before we heard from consulate -- does it matters
Consulates routinely extend NOA2 approval times without further interaction from you. As long as you're actively pursuing the visa (sending back documents they ask for, etc), you'll be fine.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-09 11:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa delivery time estimate?
I've never been in this position so I'm not sure. I don't think it would matter which number you called. Have you not been into the UK forum to chat with those around your same timeline? They may know better which line to call.

http://www.visajourn...hp?showforum=99
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-17 10:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa delivery time estimate?
LondonConsular@state.gov

This page has good info:

http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=London
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2010-02-17 10:22:00