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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswill be applying for K1 visa, need help
US Citizen financial data is need at the time of interview, NOT when filing the I-129F.

guides6ly.gif http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

http://www.visajourn...m/faq/k1faq.htm

More: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3204.html

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Edited by YuAndDan, 13 August 2008 - 12:48 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-13 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo-Sponsors not allowed for K-1 (Really?? NO!)
Some have said that they used a co-sponsor and it was fine, were as others have indicated PI sometimes wont accept an I-134 co sponsor.

I-134 is designed for just one sponsor, and has no provision for a "Co-Sponsor"

Embassy has this:
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k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf (NOTE: it only says petitioner's ability to be financially responsible.) The counselor officer can in cases interpret this to JUST the petitioner providing an I-134.

And yes technicaly I-134 only needs to be at 100% povertyline, though many counselor officers knowing the a K-Visa has immigrant intent and will adjust status in the USA which at wich point requires 125% so sometimes hold the petitioner to that standard.

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Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.
http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf

Many factors are used when the counselor officer considers the intending immigrant may be a risk of becoming a charge of the states, petitioner's I-134 is just one of them.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-07-29 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question about cosponsors (I-134, I-864)
QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Aug 15 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for all the quick responses! Visajourney has been SO incredibly helpful through all of this.

YuAndDan, the I-864 checklist says
"If you are a joint sponsor, substitute sponsor, or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of support, include proof of your citizenship status, U.S. national status or lawful permanent resident status. For U.S. nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or certificate of naturalization or citizenship."

Maybe they don't need it for the I-134? Either way, it can't hurt to include it. Thanks for clearing up the tax information, too. If she just requests simple tax transcripts for the past 3 years, a letter from her employer and a few paystubs, we'll be all set.

I'm really glad she doesn't have to divulge much more than that! smile.gif
Keep in mind I-864 is for immigrants, and is needed later in the process for K-Visa, it is needed in the USA when adjusting status, I-864 has different requirements than I-134.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-18 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick question about cosponsors (I-134, I-864)
One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

Only thing needing to be notarized is the I-134 form.

Note: If co sponsor is US citizen by birth, then no prof of citizenship is required.
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If you are not a native born U.S. citizen, answer the following as appropriate:

a. If a U.S.citizen through naturalization, give certificate of naturalization number

b. If a U.S. citizen through parent(s) or marriage, give citizenship certificate number

c. If U.S. citizenship was derived by some other method, attach a statement of explanation.

d. If a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States, give "A" number
http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-134.pdf
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-15 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee letter of intent
Did you look at example forms??

http://www.visajourn...r_of_Intent.doc

We used that exact one for our K-1, one for beneficiary and one for petitioner.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-26 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 visa
Police records required from every country lived in since age 16, so YES you will need one from there.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-27 11:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfiancees new status?
Death of a spouse = Widowed.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-27 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPremium Processing Program
Sorry, that service is only for I-129 WORK visa petitions, NOT I-129F or I-130 Family based petitions.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Also since your profile shows China, I highly recommend the CHINA specific board "A Candle for Love" that site has the best resources for preparing for Guangzhou consulate. http://candleforlove.com

Be prepared for another LONG wait after petition leaves NVC and is sent to consulate, the consulate will place it in storage for 2-3 MONTHS until they are ready to "receive" it.

Edited by YuAndDan, 27 August 2008 - 02:33 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-27 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPhotos included in 129F
Can be simple color prints on plain old paper through an ink jet printer.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-28 20:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduressupport
Who claims them on IRS return? Do the children live with him?
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-26 20:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance letter of intent
Either one from each, or One that is signed by both.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-28 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturn ticket date for K1?
You do not need to show POE officer your plane tickets when entering the USA, only need to provide them your Passport with Visa, and immigrations package. They will code the I-94 for 90 days from entry no matter what because K-1 is an IMMIGRATIONS-INTENT visa.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-02-21 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling I-129F
Call DOS Visa services.

http://travel.state....o_308.html#visa
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-01-09 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f Application Lost?
I would call Deportment of state Visa services, they can track case after it leaves NVC.

http://travel.state....o_308.html#visa

K-Visa petitions pass through NVC fairly quickly, I suspect it has been sent on to the embassy.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-15 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOverwhelmed by vaccination list for K-1 interview
Only 4 or 5 of them are required, they are age specific, the panel doctor will know which ones are required.

For example Polio vaccine is only needed by children, not adults.

Other things can be tested for like Varicella (AKA Chicken pox) if you had chicken pox when young, the the vaccine may not be needed.

One last note: These are NOT required for K-1 visa, they ARE required when adjusting status in the USA after marriage, you can get them done before filing I-485 to adjust status, and get them noted on the required I-693.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-08-27 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan anyone please explain to me the affidavit of support form?
The I-134 only indicates to the consulate that you will not become dependent on the government for support from the time you enter the USA until you get the green-card.

Note I-134 is not considered to be binding.

What may concern father-in-law is the binding nature of I-864 that is later used when adjusting status used for GREEN-CARD.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-15 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat is the reciprocity visa agreement
"Validity period" is how long the visa is valid after it is issued. K-1 is valid for 6 months after it is issued.

"Number of applications" means how many times the visa can be used to enter the USA, K-1 is a single use visa (1 TIME).

FEE is not listed on the table, K-1 Fee to the consulate is $131 or equivalent in local currency.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-15 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresElectronic check?
Not for I-129F, only filings that alow e-payments are forms that can be e-filed like EAD application or Renewal.

http://www.uscis.gov...000d1f1d6a1RCRD

http://www.uscis.gov...000d1f1d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-16 16:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Affidavit of Support help
Two things:

Get a joint sponsor in the USA to provide an additional I-134.

And if you gave up US domicile, you need to re-establish US domicile in order to be primary sponsor of the intending immigrant.

Most consulates treat I-134 much like I-864 so have the same requirements (Past year's IRS return data, US domicile)

More info: http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf

File your return late, US citizen may be exempt from paying tax on foreign income, but they are NOT exempt from filing a return every year.

Edited by YuAndDan, 17 September 2008 - 04:12 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-17 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescase recieved and pending.
It just means they received and "pending" the processing of the large stack of other cases sitting on top of yours.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-18 11:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-129f documents to be submitted
The only notarized doc is the I-134 that you will need to provide at the time of visa interview.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-18 13:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPic with G-325A
For the initial I-129F submission I found USCIS to not be too concerned about passport pic as long as pic is facing forward.

In our case my fiancee gave me one that was 1.5" x 2" and it was OK.

I would send it in and have fiancee get you another "correct" one just in the odd chance of an RFE.

The US Embassy will require a correct one at the time of getting the visa.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-09-18 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHelp with I-134
Just the I-134, you may want to read the requirements stipulated my Manila: http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Note: The 1040 by itself is not a complete return, they will need the W2 AND/OR 1099 forms to prove the numbers on the 1040. Better yet call IRS and order simple tax transcripts.

One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% or (100% for military) of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

From Manila:
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Form I-134 Affidavit of Support: The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs), applicants with special immigrant status, and follow-to-join derivative family members of employment-based (E) applicants. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Faxed copies of the ITR are acceptable
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3217.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 12:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question
QUOTE (RYCK @ Apr 1 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 1 2008, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RYCK @ Apr 1 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
actually from the links i read ... it would be taken into account ..if my assests are readily available .. cash fits that criteria .. and can be used against a shortfall .. like if she is a 1000.00 short than i have to make up that difference for a total of 5 years so 1000.00x 5 = 5000.00 i would have to have .... read that right here on visa journey
You will have to be stuffing her bank account, or show how the assets will be transfered to the US. ALSO: it is 3 years NOT 5, this is because you can file for citizenship 3 years after becoming LPR, based on continuous marriage and living with a US Citizen,

ok just going by that link read smile.gif ..
i'm just more curious if its a problem to do it that way ... she cleared it last year because it was only 21,400 .. now its 22,000 and she was just shy of that .. so with a few thousand in the bank as cash on hand ... transfers from Canada to the USA are a breeze .. i'm just wondering if thats enough .. or should i maybe advise her to get a part time job .. to fill out the extra she might miss
Sound like you should be fine.

Consider this technically the I-134 only requires 100% not 125%, so the consulate has some leeway in this matter, I have yet to read about a Canadian having problems with the affidavit of support.

Later when in the USA and adjusting status, the I-864 will require 125%, and by that time you should have it worked out.

http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf

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Other Immigrant Categories - When an I-134 May be Needed

Do applicants who are applying for an immigrant visa in a visa category that does not require the I-864 Affidavit of Support, such as the diversity immigrant visa, need to meet the public charge provisions of Section 213A of the INA?

Consular officers will review immigrant visa applicants whose visa categories do not require the I-864 under the public charge guidelines in Section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The applicants must show that they will not become a public charge. A consular officer may ask for an Affidavit of Support, Form I-134 and supporting documents. The sponsor will need to show income at 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for household size, not the 125 percent required under Section 213A of the INA.

Should K-1 fiancé(e) visa applicants use the I-864 or the I-134?

Since fiancé(e)s are nonimmigrant visa applicants, they should use the I-134. They will need to submit an I-864 to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when they adjust status to conditional immigrant in the United States after they are married.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question
QUOTE (RYCK @ Apr 1 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
actually from the links i read ... it would be taken into account ..if my assests are readily available .. cash fits that criteria .. and can be used against a shortfall .. like if she is a 1000.00 short than i have to make up that difference for a total of 5 years so 1000.00x 5 = 5000.00 i would have to have .... read that right here on visa journey
You will have to be stuffing her bank account, or show how the assets will be transfered to the US. ALSO: it is 3 years NOT 5, this is because you can file for citizenship 3 years after becoming LPR, based on continuous marriage and living with a US Citizen,
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 12:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 question
Daughter's income has no bearing on this, the I-134 will show only the sponsor's fiancee's income.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 10:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of Address
QUOTE (Meg and Grae @ Apr 1 2008, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 1 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I-134 is a support doc to show that US citizen will be supporting the foreign citizen after they arrive on the NON-Immigrant visa. The foreign citizen's address is not a consideration for this form.

You only need to inform the embassy or consulate of address change so that they can send packets too.


I just wanted to make sure as on the form it includes a section outlining information on the beneficiary and address is requested. You're saying it won't matter if I put the address of the flat he's leaving?
Correct, consider this he will be leaving what ever residence to MOVE to the USA on the K-Visa anyway.

My fiancee lived and worked in one place, but that changed shortly before the visa interview, not a problem.

I-134 is a general use form it is used with other NON-Immigrant visas, like student, business, tourist, etc, and in those cases they may want foreign address so indicate that they will have a place to return to after they VISIT the USA, K-Visas are immigrant-intent visas, so they know that the foreign address will be given up, in order to move to the USA.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of Address
I-134 is a support doc to show that US citizen will be supporting the foreign citizen after they arrive on the NON-Immigrant visa. The foreign citizen's address is not a consideration for this form.

You only need to inform the embassy or consulate of address change so that they can send packets too.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Tasks
QUOTE (DWOODARD72 @ Apr 1 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 1 2008, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DWOODARD72 @ Apr 1 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YuAndDan,

Thanks for the information. I was planning to send my fiancee various supporting papers this week. I sounds like that I should wait until we get closer to the interview. I will see if I can check online to see what she needs for her packet.

DW
Yes, wait until fiancee gets the instruction packet and then send the I-134 package to her, that way it will have recent financial evidence.


Ok, I think I should still send her the relationship proof materials I have now though. I've heard from someone that it might be a good idea to send a letter of intent to marry. I included this in my I-129F application. Do you think I need to provide another one for my fiancee's interview? I will be unable to go with her so I want her to be as prepared as possible. Thanks.

DW
Yes you can send relationship package now, and then some additional stuff and YES yes.gif an additional letter of intent when you send over the I-134 package to her.

You can address the letter of intent to Manila.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 10:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Tasks
QUOTE (DWOODARD72 @ Apr 1 2008, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
YuAndDan,

Thanks for the information. I was planning to send my fiancee various supporting papers this week. I sounds like that I should wait until we get closer to the interview. I will see if I can check online to see what she needs for her packet.

DW
Yes, wait until fiancee gets the instruction packet and then send the I-134 package to her, that way it will have recent financial evidence.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Tasks
QUOTE (DWOODARD72 @ Apr 1 2008, 09:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 1 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Prepare the I-134 a bit closer to interview time.

The embassy in Manila has a good website with lots of useful info.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html


YuAndDan,

Do you know exactly how long it takes for them to set up an interview time once they receive the materials? Thanks.

DW
Most consulates set interview to about month or 2 after they receive returned materials from your instruction packet or a month after they send out the invitation packet, so you have 30-60 days to get your fiancee the I-134 after the embassy sends out the first packet to your fiancee.

You may want to check out the VJ timelines. Select K-1 advance, filter by country, and then sort by interview date.

http://www.visajourn...t...es&dfile=No
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 08:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Tasks
Prepare the I-134 a bit closer to interview time.

The embassy in Manila has a good website with lots of useful info.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUS Entry Questions
They may ask a few questions and explain that K-1 needs to marry within the 90 days or they need to leave the country. They will take a fingerprint, and a picture, open and inspect the contents of the brown envelope. And welcome the K-1 to the USA.

We went through this a year ago, it was painless.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-01-17 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to send the I129F
There is an assembly tips page here and on USCIS website.

http://www.visajourn...p;page=assembly guides6ly.gif

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exam.
The results were in that brown envelope you turn in at the POE, USCIS has them.

When adjusting status all you need to provide is a vaccination record.

QUOTE
8. Fiancé(e)s.

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report.You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application
http://www.uscis.gov.../i-485instr.pdf

You get this done by a US Civil surgeon in the USA.

Lastly this is an Adjustment of Status question, NOT a K-1 visa question.

timeline.gif http://www.visajourn...le.php?id=47156
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 21:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidivat of Support
1) YES, you will be sending 2 I-134 forms one from you, and one from your co-sponsor.

2) NO, as long as Guangzhou is comfortable with your co-sponsor you wont have a problem.

3) With I-134 there is no such thing as a joint sponsor, what happens is the counselor officer will look at both I-134s and pick the one that can support the prospective immigrant. Later when you do adjust status, the I-864 used has provisions for joint-sponsor.

I Highly recommend you join and ask questions on "A Candle for Love" that site's resources specialize in the Guangzhou consulate and will prepare you for the difficult interview process there. The FAQ page there is second to none.

http://candleforlove.com

You may want to fill in your profile details you are dealing with China, NOT N/A, and your filed for K-1, NOT N/A.

http://www.visajourn...h...rCP&CODE=01
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport valid for 6 months policy?
6 months from the time that the visa is issued.

QUOTE
# PASSPORT: Each visa applicant must have a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the time of the visa issuance. Filipino citizens can apply for a passport at the Passport Division, Department of Foreign Affairs, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The DFA phone number is (02) 737-1000.
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3217.html
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 21:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRumor about marriage Time
Can you please tell us where you got that misinformation?

K-1 is valid 6 months to enter the USA, and after entry to the USA they get an I-94 card good for 90 days, they have to marry within the 90 days of the I-94 card.

FYI, it is not hard to enter the USA and marry with a few days of entry, in our case my fiancee entered and we married all within the month of march last year, we did a legal marriage in a courthouse, and then has a large marriage party months later.

Edited by YuAndDan, 01 April 2008 - 09:02 PM.

YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-01 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBank Statements vs. Letter from Bank
One thing about I-134, the directions included with I-134 are very old, USCIS has no reason to update them since USCIS has no application for that form.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.
  • I-134 signed and notarized.
  • SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html
  • Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)
  • Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  • Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
My income was well above the povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS or property values).

If your income exceeds 125% or (100% for military) of the povertyline when counting yourself, prospective immigrant and any dependents, then don't bother with assets (401K, Bank balance, Stocks etc..), it is just extra un-needed data to provide, the consular officer is most concerned with INCOME.

you may want to read London's page on this.

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To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attached two or more of the following items to the affidavit.
  • notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;
  • a statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;
  • a statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened and the present balance;
  • any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.
http://london.usemba...faffidavit.html

NOTE IRS returns no longer need to be notarized, and transcripts can be used in place of the returns. So acording to London you can provide I-134 and TWO of the items in the list, so how about IRS return data, and employer letter, and to add one more thing a few recent pay stubs can be considered as "Any Other Evidence"
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-02 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 form questions
1) It is talking about the current petition. If someone were providing support as a Co-Sponsor, they man not have filed a petition before.

2) Question 11 has more to do with other types of NON-Immigrant visas like student, business, or visitors visa, in those cases the sponsor can stipulate how much and for how long they are going to provide support. This is not the case for K-Visas, question 11 does not apply because of the immigrant intent nature of the K-Visa, I did not check anything and noted (N/A K-1 immigrant process)

3) Medical profession.

The example form is very useful for understanding how the form is filled out.
YuAndDanMaleChina2008-04-03 15:52:00