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Thanks sheeshkabelle for your reply . I just landed this jon on February 02 and thought was best to wait for 90 days because the General Consensus in U. S. is 90 day probation period even though this job is always actually probation period since is through a Staffing Agency BUT ...it is more or less permanant as long as this Agency has the contract with Virginia . In your opinion ...do I need to wait for that 90 days to LOOK BETTER for the filing of the K-1 Visa ? Thanks ...Terry

If you're working for a temp agency, even if you don't stay at VDOT you are still employed and the agency will send you somewhere else to work. As long as you have the income, USCIS doesn't care where it comes from. (As long as it's legal!)

You can file now and you'll be off the probation period by the time you hear anything from your application.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-01 21:38:00

Employment Type

Attempt at answers in bold

Hello Everyone . I finally got a job and my 2 year visit / K-1 Visa Fileing is near . My question is that I am employed with a Staffing Agency but I ma working for the Virginia Department Of Transportation and may as well be a permanant job because my last job was with VDOT but I was employed with a contractor for 11 years ! Has anyone here that is AMerican Citizen ever apply for a Fiance Visa and was employed with a staffing Agency at the time of filing ?

First, Are you filing for a K-1 visa for a fiance abroad? Or your fiance has the visa and hasn't come to the US yet?

I am self employed, so I know a little. As long as you can show tax transcripts or 1040s with W2s that show you make above the 125% rule to sponsor your fiance you're fine. If not, you will need a co-sponsor.

Also ...It is said that we have a 2 year time period to get Fiance here ... I went to visit her in the Philippines on October 25, 2010 and caught a return flight to the U. S. on November 30, 2010 ....when is my Expiration Date to get her here OR does my filing of the I29-F Stop that clock ? Thanks ....Terry

You misunderstand. You have to have met your fiance in person at some point in the past two years. You left November 30, 2010. You are with in the 2 year rule, but that 'expires' November 30, 2012. Filing does not 'stop the clock'
IF you were to file tomorrow, you're with in the '2year rule' to have met your fiance in person. IF you file December 1, 2012, you're out of luck. You will have to provide a good reason as to why you haven't visited with each other.

If your fiance already has a visa and it was issued two years ago, you're out of luck. The Visa is only valid for 6 months from the date of issue

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 01 March 2012 - 09:15 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-01 21:08:00

So the co-sponsor income only needs to meed the I-864P guideline for two people, thus they can have a lower income requirement then the sponsor?

Yes, if they only have to support themselves and the immigrant, they don't have to have as high of an income. It all depends on the co-sponsor's household size.

My co-sponsor is single, he only has to account for himself and my husband.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-09 14:15:00

Affidavit of Support

"The US fiance is ALWAYS the primary sponsor, but may have a co-sponsor. If there is a co-sponsor, both the US fiance and the co-sponsor will EACH have to fill out the affidavit I-134 or I-864 and EACH will have to provide supporting documentation."

"Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, ~~any fiance children that will be immigrating~~, and his/her own household."

"While there are no specific income requirements listed in the I-134 form directions, you will be judged by the same criteria as the I-864 form requirements when they are issueing the visa at the foreign US consulate, so provide financial information for the I-134 with those guidelines in mind."

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-09 14:12:00

No, the sponsor has a household of 4 Co-sponsor has a house old of 2.

The co-sponsor must only account for the beneficiary and herself. NOT the fiancee and children.

Question 8 states

The following persons are dependent upon me for support. (Check the box if the person is wholly or partially responsible)

The fiancee and children are a totally different household all together, the co-sponsor doesn't support them in any way. The co-sponsor doesn't list anyone, she's not financially responsible for them, only the intending immigrant.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 09 March 2012 - 01:57 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-09 13:54:00

The fiancee and her children do not count on the co-sponsors I-134.

The co-sponsor's household is the co-sponsor plus their dependents. His fiancee and her children are NOT the co-sponsor's dependents.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 09 March 2012 - 01:22 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-09 13:19:00

1. Does her income has to cover her, and my pentitioner (her daughter) and her kids (her grand child) or just only me ?

Only you and her. The household is joint sponsor + immigrant + dependents. No dependents, so just you two.

2. What document(s) does she really need to send together with the affidavit of support form?

Either tax transcripts from the IRS or the WHOLE tax return + W2s, 1099s and any schedules and worksheets. Most people order the transcripts on-line for free instead of fooling with a tax return that can be many pages thick. She will need these documents for 2009, 2010 and 2011. She will also need to send proof of U.S. Citizenship or LPR status.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-07 15:35:00

Should I mention I have his card?

YIKES! I thought I was worldly and wise person, but I honestly didn't even think of that. While I can understand the suspicion, then why is it OK to send money via Western Union and then show receipts of that at the interview?

Sometimes I hate having my eyes opened. Things like this make me so cynical and there's no going back to regain your innocence.

It's suggested you don't send that evidence in either. It's looked upon the same way.
I think it really depends on what countries; if it has been deemed a high fraud country it doesn't look well. A low fraud country, maybe not as bad. (From Canada, they don't really care lol)

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-09 14:57:00

I-129f Filed, But Considering Getting Married Now

Haha you met your fiance playing Final Fantasy XI? Awesome! I met my fiancee playing Uncharted 2 on the ps3. Funny eh? Btw, I noticed this:

-June 16, 2011 NOA1 email and text message
-March 2, 2012 APPROVED! NOA2!

Took almost a whole year? Holy #######!

8 months and 1 week. I was not a happy camper...

There was a money order fiasco, the guy printed our money order in CAD not US, so USCIS sent us a notice that the payment was rejected. We were given the option to pay with a credit card over the phone so we did.
I waited... waited... called USCIS at the six month mark and was told because of the money order issue our priority date was changed to July 25th. I explained that is not what my notice says. He argued with me. So I finally had to sic my congressman on them.
During their correspondence with my congressman it slipped out by a USCIS supervisor that our file was 'misplaced' after the payment was recorded. 10 days after my Congressman lit a fire under them we had an approval. When I got the hard copy of our NOA2, our priority date was June 16th, NOT July 25th.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 13 March 2012 - 07:07 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-13 19:06:00

I-129f Filed, But Considering Getting Married Now

Apparently you can go to the U.S. to marry your fiance/e. Apply for AOS and stay there for the rest of the entire process. But you can't go on intent to stay there (probably not hard to lie about since you can just say "Hey I have all my stuff back at home, I'm renting, so I never intended on marrying. It just happened!")

I could do that myself. But I'm doing the fiance visa route... It just seems faster to go there, marry them and stay for the rest of the process (risky?)

Very risky, if you get caught your spouse is deported and faces a ban from the US.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-13 07:59:00

Thinking ahead to interview

You can only send in the most recent tax return or transcripts, or you can send the past three years.

The reason for 3 years worth is to prove a person has now, and has had a steady income.

Your fiance will still file to sponsor you, he is the primary sponsor. Because his income is under poverty level, you have a co-sponsor. The co-sponsor also needs to submit proof of income. Again, either the most recent year or the past three years.

As long as the co-sponsor is a US citizen or LPR, it doesn't matter if it's the guy living in a tree down the street. As long as he meets the income requirements and is willing to sign the forms, he counts.

Transcripts are preferred over returns and W2s.

Your husband owing money to the IRS isn't a big deal, as long as he pays it, or makes some kind of arrangements with the IRS. USCIS won't really care, but the IRS does, having to pay hefty fines and interest will really suck.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-17 20:35:00

Affidavit of Support & fees, K-1 fiance visa

I have a couple questions and have found different answers or not complete explanations. If anyone could shed some light, I would be greatly appreciated. My fiance lives in Canada and we are just getting all our information together to send off the I-129F petition. We only live a few hours apart so i will be going to his interview with him when we get approval and then we will be traveling back here together.

#1 Does an Affidavit of support have to be filed with the original I-129F petition? Have seen where it is said to send, hold on to it until the interview in Vancouver, and have seen where it was stated that it was not needed for the Fiance K-1 visa and just for the adjustment of status after we are married.

#2 Are there 2 different fees for the fiance visa? I will be sending $340 with my petition, but I have also seen stated that there is a fee at the embassy, at the time of interview of $350.

#3 Has anyone had experience in crossing a land border by car with the fiance visa? Any problems or special procedures we should be preparing ourselves for?

I am just trying to get a good outline of everything so we have our ducks in a row and have an idea what to expect. Yes, I am a worrier! lol

#1 no, you will file the I-134 later during the interview. After your fiancee is here and married you file to adjust status, then you file the I-864, and yes, more fees.

#2 Kind of. You have to pay the I-129f filing fee. Later you pay more fees before or during the interview.

#3. Sometimes someone will get a CBP officer that doesn't know how to process a visa. 99% of the time there are no problems.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 19:55:00

Im scared! no taxes from 2011, only a W2

do we really need fiance's tax transcripts even though he is not self-employed?

It helps establish a work history and prove that the intending immigrant will not be a public charge. The more evidence you have of that the better. Some consulates are more strict about it than others. The instructions do not say specifically tax returns unless you are self-employed. They have other examples of what to send to prove income and assets.

When you do file the I-864 for adjustment of status you will have to submit tax returns or transcripts.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 22:27:00

Im scared! no taxes from 2011, only a W2

No he hasn't, he has a due date to make his taxes on 23 April, and he wants to ask for an extension, cause he is a president of a bank in latin america. He not only have to make his taxes but also corporative so that takes a lot of time. That's why.

Even though the tax deadline isn't until April 17, it has been noted some consulates are asking for 2011 tax information already.
He needs to file for an extension and you should take that proof with you along with the W2.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 19:40:00

Forms Required After NOA2?

I am going to visit my fiancee in April, and we will hopefully be getting a NOA2 sometime in June/July. It will be my last time seeing her before she hopefully comes to the US.

I wanted to sit down with her and fill out the forms in advance - which forms are necessary? I already know the Support of Affadavit, but are there others that we can work on in advance? I want the paperwork as close to complete as possible when we get our NOA2.

Thanks...

DS-230 and the DS-3032

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-27 14:31:00

Medical for visa

Thank you for your replies! I have updated my time line, I hope I did it right. My fiancee has a copy of the form he got, im assuming its the NOA that they recieved it, they are processing now.

Sounds like I will have to get my Medical in Vancouver. I havent booked anything yet so no worries there! just trying to be prepared!

When I filed the 129f I put calgary as my closest consolate for the interview, i hope that wasn't wrong!

I noticed i have to get a Vaccination certificate, i know i had quite a few shots when i was younger and can get a copy of those from public health records, but would that qualify as a certificate? can I get my other immunizations they require by my doctor here or do i have to get them done at my medical?

Yes, he probably got the NOA1

It's not a big deal you put Calgary, they know you're going to Vancouver.

Yes a cop of your public health records listing what vaccinations you have already had counts.

You can get any other vaccinations when ever you want, just make sure you have proof you had them.

Between the ages of 19-64 the immunizations you need:
MMR if you have not had 2 does
TDAP if you have not had a booster after 18
Varicella if you have not had chicken pox (verbal declaration of chicken pox is good enough)
Flu shot.. for the next two days.. flu season officially ends then. If you go during the summer there's no need for it.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-28 09:13:00

Medical for visa

You will not book your medical until told to do so by the consulate. You can not get the medical in the US. The medical has to be performed in the country the visa is being issued in.

If you live west of Manitoba you will interview in Vancouver, if you live in Manitoba and east you will interview in Montreal.

There are three places you can get the medical, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Again the email you will get from the consulate will have more information.

Unless something really major happens, you have to submit more evidence etc you should be fine to be in the US by September. You'll probably be there this summer.

Do not make any plans for anything until you have the visa in your hand.

PS go to your profile and edit your time line! That helps people answer your questions.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 27 March 2012 - 06:50 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-27 18:48:00

I thought Montreal now ask for I-864 instead of the I-134? AM I wrong. Check their website.

I-134 for K-1 Visas- Montreal/Vancouver
I-864 for CR/IR-1 Visas- Montreal
I-864 for K-1 Adjustment of Status after marriage

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-28 18:30:00

This is an FYI - emailed to the consulate to get the answer to my questions:

Good Afternoon,

My K1 interview is scheduled for April xxx, 2012.

The I-134 requires that the petitioner and if needed, the co-sponsor must provide their most current income tax statement. I have been informed by both my petitioner and my I-134 co-sponsor that they will have to file an extension for their 2011 tax return. The 2011 tax return will not be ready to accompany the affidavit of support in time for my interview on April 25th.

Can you please confirm if it will be acceptable to bring the following information listed below in lieu of the 2011 tax return?

The 2010 tax return for both petitioner and co-sponsor
Tax transcripts for 2009/2008 from both petitioner and co-sponsor
Form 4868 – IRS Extension for 2011 that has been signed by the petitioner/co-sponsor

This is the response that I received from them this morning:

Good day,

Yes, the items should be acceptable.

If the consular officer determines that further documents is needed on the day of the interview, you will be able to mail the requested documents after the interview.

I hope that this information may be useful.

Sincerely,

Hoping this will help if anyone has a situation similar to mine.

you're ready to roll! Good luck!!

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-28 09:15:00

Really? Because on some of the paperwork it says that a US citizen can accompany you to the consulate. Maybe that applies for family visa's only (when sibs sponsor other sibs- F4?) Thanks Sheeshkabelle for the heads up. I will let her know. This way, she doesn't have to make a trip all the way from LA to Toronto and then to Montreal.

I'm concerned now after going through all of the post on this topic that I might be denied my K1..after reading all of the post by other members and talking about the surrety bond, etc. The consulate has to understand that some people do file an extension on their taxes. His return for 2010 will be significantly higher than 2009/2008 but he had a good year last year versus the previous 2 years due to the recession (he owns an insurance agency). Reason for extension is that he has to pay extra taxes and needs time to get the funds together.

Like I said, I will just go to the interview with the required docs and use my sister's stuff as a back up. Thinking and hoping that should be sufficient.

Don't read into that surety bond #######. Forget you even saw it. (Consider the source; someone here on an F1 student visa and hasn't sponsored anyone to come to the US.)

Yes, that is only if the parent/sibling is a USC and sponsored them. Montreal and Vancouver are very clear that only the person with a scheduled interview and their USC sponsor are allowed in the consulate. If sis wants to be there for moral support, that would be great. She can find a coffee shop near by and hold on to your purse for you.
FYI: do not take any kind of bags or electronics into the embassy, you'll be told to do something with them and lose your spot in line! Take only a folder of your paperwork, your ID and your passport.

Being self employed things happen. The income isn't predictable, and neither is the paperwork. You'll be fine with what you have. Having your sister as a co-sponsor back up is an excellent idea, and she probably won't even be needed. A good rule of thumb everyone has mentioned on VJ, if you think you'll need that paper take it with you. I personally am taking every scrap of paper sent to me by USCIS and everything I've sent to them.

Keep in mind, you are from Canada, the easiest country to get a K-1/ CR-1 visa. It's even been said that the rules are 'bent a tad' for Canadian citizens.

The very worst case scenario: they have a problem with your paperwork, you will be given a slip with everything you will need to send them and how to send it. They will keep your passport and once they have what was missing, you will be issued your Visa. It would take you maybe two weeks more to get your visa. (depending on what paperwork they want)

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 26 March 2012 - 11:22 AM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-26 11:21:00

That is exactly what I am going to do, take his tax return from 2010, the transcripts from 2008/2009, the IRS extension. I think that we may be okay as I checked the poverty guideline and we come in a bit over the 125% mark...however, I am going to get my sister to be the joint co-sponsor just in case. She will also be coming to the interview with me just in case there are any issues or questions with her information.

After reading all of the responses, getting a little freaked out and think that I am missing information. Just going to take what I have and hope for the best.

Your sister can come with you, but she will not be allowed in to the embassy. Only people with interviews and their US citizen spouse/ fiance are allowed in. They even kick out the attorneys.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 26 March 2012 - 10:39 AM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-26 10:38:00

I also know immigration lawyer who goes to same diner as i for lunch, and see him about 3-4 times a month for past 7 years. He always files the financials with the i-129f. Likely she is not confused about the application, but like myself and fiancee already consider each other husband / wife. This is common. I had tenants from Brazil, not married, and when she talk to me about her boyfriend say "my husband".

Then he's wrong because the financial documents go to the interview with the intending immigrant, because USCIS has nothing to do with the financial documents, the DoS does.

Referring to your intended has husband/wife on documents sent for the proof of bona fide relationship will raise some red flags.

But I've learned you like to spout things off to confuse people and make yourself feel smart.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-25 10:32:00

You do know that the I-129F is the petition for a fiancé(e), right? If you're already married, that is not the petition to fill out. Please read the guides before you submit the wrong paperwork. And if you are working with a lawyer, they should know better.

And you don't send any financial paperwork with the original filing for either the K-1 Fiancee Visa or the CR/IR-1 spousal Visa.

Your husband needs to send an I-130 for a CR/IR-1 Visa. NOT the I-129f.

A spousal visa does have to send the I-864 Affidavit of Support, no exceptions, but your assets (bank accounts etc) are included on that because you are married.

You are confusing yourself because you're reading about two very very different Visas.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 25 March 2012 - 10:12 AM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-25 10:08:00

Wait a minute, I was just getting hope my fiance could support himself. I am 40, USC, and my fiance is 60 from Switzerland. I have been trying to find out about how we will make things work with the I-134. We want to live in the USA because my children are here, but I have no income and have only been raising my childern after my divorce. They are now all older and it's time for me to move on with my life. My fiance is very wealthy and can support himself. Is this possible? He is 60 years old. He owns home worth 500,000 CHF, has monthly pension, and has about 500,000 CHF in the bank. How can this work if my income is not 125% of the poverty. I see you all insult thomas70, where I was gaining some initial hopo. Is there a way to make this work? thank you. Sue

Every country and consulate is different of what they will accept for the foreign spouse to self sponsor themselves. You would probably have better luck posting in the Swiss forum, where some one could better help you.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 19:34:00

Some US citizens do not meet poverty and can not get co-sponsor. It is very ignorant to tell them their fiancee can not get a visa, even if the fiancee can support the family via cash, income, or pension (equilivent to or better than future 864 filing). It doesn't matter which country they are from it is a matter of showing you will not become public charge either via US citizen 134 or by your own means.

You going off on a tangent about needing surety bonds is beyond the point. Most people are not independently wealthy and able to sponsor themselves. We're dealing in reality, where the majority of people need the I-134 and co-sponsors. I'm glad your F1 student visa is giving you an excellent education. (too bad it doesn't help your spelling)

When a person posts on here about needing to self-sponsor themselves I'll point them in your direction.

You assume things, either did not read the entire post, or are not grasping what the post was originally about. No one told the poster she couldn't get a visa. She already has her US sponsor and co-sponsor. She was asking advice as to what forms and paperwork she needs to take to her K-1 interview in Canada. Throwing things in about D&B, surety bonds and saying her self-employed fiance shouldn't file for an extension are things she, or her fiance do not need, and the latter is based on your own personal opinion. Non of which is helping her situation. There's an acronym: KISS Keep It Simple Stupid. Don't complicate things, that don't need to be complicated.

The Montreal and Vancouver consulates send e-mails to potential immigrants with a K-1 as to what to bring to their interviews. The applicant must provide that information. One of which is an I-134 and supporting documents for the US citizen and any and all co-sponsors.

I too make below the poverty level for my household size. My husband and I have numerous banking accounts/RSPs/401Ks/CDs/Bonds/home equity we could provide in assets, and we could sponsor him on assets alone, with out my income. It's complicated to get all the proof and evidence together, so we provided a co-sponsor that is well well above the poverty level guidelines to avoid the legal mumbo-jumbo and pain to do it the other way.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 15:34:00

Yes, yes, you're right everyone else is wrong. Don't break your arm patting your back.

Canada requires the I-134, stand there and argue with the CO. Take another six months to get a surety bond from the AG, then move happily on to the US. It's all sunshine and rainbows after that.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 12:46:00

this is the key...

upon the posting of a bond or other undertaking (method) form I-134 is the "undertaking" prescribed in section 213 of the Act.

If you read 213, be sure 213a does not apply in this case.

And Canada requires the I-134. It isn't even an argument at this point. Montreal and Vancouver require it, you fill it out. Personally I wouldn't stand there and argue with them the day of the interview. I would hand them the documents they ask for and smile while doing it.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 12:28:00

Yes, but per the 134 instructions, if US citizen has $0 and beneficiary is otherwise admissable (except public charge); income and assets, paragraph 3, i134 instructions allows beneficiary to support themselves.

Looking over the I-134 instructions I don't see that paragraph you paraphrased at all.. Paragraph three states http://www.uscis.gov.../i-134instr.pdf

"I-134 maybe used in any case in which you are inadmissible on public charge ground , but in which you are not require to have form I-864 filed on his or her behalf. Section 213 (not 213a) permits the admission of an alien who is inadmissible on public charge grounds, in the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security (of for immigration judge cases and the discretion of the attorney General) upon the posting of a bond or other undertaking (method) form I-134 is the "undertaking" prescribed in section 213 of the Act."

Now an applicant can self sponsor in some consulates, like London, but not Canada. They have to have a US sponsor, end of story. It doesn't matter if they show up with the entire cash supply from the Bank of Montreal.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 12:19:00

So you are saying if they request the 134, and fiancee does not bring one, but instead brings $1,000,000 cash they will be denied?

Yes. Canada requires the I-134 for K visas. No I-134, no visa.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 11:57:00

Keep in mind the OP is from Canada. Those of us going through the Vancouver/Montreal consulates really don't have an issue getting approved, as long as we have our paperwork in order. Different consulates are more stringent on paperwork and proof.

OP also stated she will have a joint sponsor, so laying a ton of proof onto her fiance really isn't all that necessary.

As Jim pointed out those of us that are DBA or independent contractors with no employees really do not need to go through the expensive hassles of D&B. Nor do we file quarterly taxes, there are no employees to file taxes on. We file a 1040 with our 1099misc once a year just like every other Joe in the U.S. Our 1040's or transcripts are all we need to prove income for anything from a mortgage to showing the government proof for benefits.

Most independent contractors are contracted by large corporations to do things faster/cheaper than what they could hire someone. Personally I'm contracted by one of the largest producers of film in the country, and my other contract is for big daddy box store. I'm sure they have D&B ratings... but I don't.

All the OP needs is her fiances transcripts from previous years, tax returns for last year and the IRS form showing her fiance filed an extension for 2011. Self-employed people file for extensions a lot. Either because they have a CPA doing their taxes and it's a busy time of year, or because we have so much paperwork and schedules and deductions it takes a while to get done.

She has a joint sponsor and all the necessary paperwork to go with it. That's all she needs.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-24 07:13:00

Thanks Sheeshkabelle,

Sorry that I was a bit snippy in one of my previous responses, I know that you are only trying to help..not very kind of me and shouldn't take my stress out on a total stranger.

You have every right to be stressed! Trust me, I'm pulling my hair out right now dealing with the same issue! (my joint sponsor is being uncooperative)

I'm sure you just didn't under stand what a 1040 return was! My husband was confused over what I was looking for the other day.. he said "Crazy American's and their crazy tax forms!"

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 14:03:00

Sorry my mistake..she is actually a US citizen (became a citizen last year) so she will need to provide a photocopy of her passport, bank letter, tax transcript for this year and a letter from her employer.

Did I miss anything?...Uggh cannot wait to get thru the interview

That'll do it! :thumbs:

If she can't get the letter, pay check stubs will be good enough.

I know easier said than done, relax! You're almost there!

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 13:39:00

Thanks LeftCoastLady.

We may also have to use a co-sponsor. This would be my older sister who is a US citizen. She live in CA and my fiance lives in NY. Is this going to be a problem that she lives in a different state? If not, what evidence will she have to provide and will proof of citizenship have to be provided?

If proof of citizenship has to be provided (GC) can she just send me a photocopy of her GC?

She can be co-sponsor as long as she meets the guidelines. It doesn't matter where in the US she lives. If she has a GC she is not a citizen, she is an LPR. She can still co-sponsor but she will need to check the box for permanent resident and a photocopy of her green card is fine. Just have her fill out another I-134 and send all her supporting documents. :thumbs:

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 13:16:00

Sorry but I am confused. I won't have the 2011 tax return for my interview and I know that the deadline to file with the IRS is April 15th. My interview is on the 25th of April in Montreal. I have the completed tax return for 2010. The accountant will not have finished 2011 by the time I go for my interview. I am wondering if the interviewer will accept the tax return for 2010 as his taxes for 2011 are not complete hence the extension. The only reason that I am asking is because my interview is so close to the tax deadline. If the 2010 return is not sufficient as current tax information then I will bring the IRS Form 4868 and a copy of his 1040, along with tax transcripts for 09 and 10 instead of tax transcripts for 08 and 09.

Hope I was able to explain myself a bit better. Packet 4 from Montreal has asked for both I134 and I864 for K1 interview.

Thanks for your help very much appreciated

If your interview is before April 17th he is not required to have the 2011 returns. If it is after that date, you will have to take them to the interview. Because he filed an extension, extension IRS form 4868, the 1040 return for 2010 and the 2009 and 2008 transcripts.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 12:46:00

This still doesn't answer my question - I need to know if taking the 2010 return is okay. That one is complete.

You will need the form your husband filled out for the accountant that shows he filed for an extension. IRS Form 4868. Having that form and the 1040 return will be fine.
Take all the pages of the '09 and '08 transcripts. You need the I-134 for the interview. The I-864 will be after you come to the US and apply to adjust your status.

He uses the TOTAL on line 22 on the 1040 for his income.
For current income he uses the Gross amount.

Edited by sheeshkabelle, 23 March 2012 - 12:06 PM.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 12:04:00

Hey All,

Just getting the final documents prepped for my K1 interview in Montreal. My hubby-to-be is self employed. His tax return for 2011 will not be ready for my interview on April 25th as he is filing for an extension with the IRS. His accountant informed him his tax return will not be ready...hence the extension. Will this be a problem if I bring his return for 2010? What will I need to bring to show the consulate that he has filed for an extension? Also, is it net or gross for the amount of income earned that has to be entered on the I134?

As well, should I bring tax transcripts for 2008 and 2009? Is there something specific on the transcript that I should bring?

Has anyone who has done their interview in the last couple of months had to provide the I864? I keep getting conflicting information that this is not required until we have filed the AOS.

I'm panicking at this point and scared that this might not be sufficient for the consulate.

Any help would be great. Thanks
Moe

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-23 11:42:00

Its true that......

I’m fully aware of the Patriot Act and nowhere in your quote does it say anything about hacking into an email account for immigration purposes. What you’ve listed is standard background check stuff, not the CIA looking for terrorists.

I never said it did. I said only if they think you are carrying on terrorist activities.

The old schtick about “if you have nothing to hide, there is nothing to fear” bit is ludicrous.
Not really. If you've been cheating on your wife/fiance/husband and are dumb enough to leave a trail that's easily picked up, then ya, it's going to be found out.

This thread isn’t about me, I’m simply trying to reassure the OP that the mighty US government isn’t hacking into his email or computer and tracking down anything he’s ever written anywhere about his immigration stuff.
I even said they're not going to hack your email to see if your cheating. Or even what you do in your spare time. But again. If a person is dumb enough to leave a trail of evidence...
As for me… before I retired I held a TS/SBI plus clearance and there is nothing about me that I don’t already know. Such comments are not helpful to the OP. We’re not trying to scare him off, we’re trying to help him, right? (BTW - I used to work right next door to the NIST HQ and was in there frequently.)

Good for You!
People post things on the internet, or others post things about them, they either forget about or don't know about. A simple Google of someones name and location brings up a lot of information on them. Is the government going to purposely go lurking about on the internet just to see what's going on? No, they have better things to do with their day.

As Lure said, there have been times when a CO thinks something is up and will ask for passwords. It is quite possible that CO did a Google, found something and already knows something is up. Just like we try to tell our children, don't put something on the internet you don't want others to see. It's there forever.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-22 20:54:00

Its true that......

I have read several interview reports where people were asked for their facebook or email password. You can refuse to give it of course, but they can deny your visa, of course... This is much more clever than hacking, and just as efficient.

Now for the "they investigate information about you that even you don't know about", come on, let's not be irrational. USCIS and DOS have access to governmental databases: criminal and immigration-related, mostly. They don't read people's minds.

Over dramatic.. maybe, but there's no such thing as anonymity on the internet.
If a person is doing or has done something they shouldn't have it can and probably will be found out during this process.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-22 20:28:00

Its true that......

There's this little act called the US PATRIOT ACT...

Which means if the federal government thinks you are up to something you shouldn't be they can tap your phones, intercept your email and keep you under surveillance with out a court order. Now this only pertains if they think you are carrying on or engaged in terrorist activities.

USCIS is covered under this act. They will investigate and find things about you, you didn't even know about.

"Access was given to the Department of State and the INS to criminal background information contained in the National Crime Information Center's Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III), Wanted Persons File and any other files maintained by the National Crime Information Center to determine whether visa applicants and applicants could be admitted to the U.S.[99] The Department of State was required to form final regulations governing the procedures for taking fingerprints and the conditions with which the department was allowed to use this information.[100] Additionally, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was ordered to develop a technology standard to verify the identity of persons applying for a United States visa.[100] The reason was to make the standard the technology basis for a cross-agency, cross-platform electronic system used for conducting background checks, confirming identities and ensuring that people have not received visas under different names"

If you have nothing to hide, it's not a worry.

I don't think they're going to hack your email to see if your cheating on your significant other.

sheeshkabelle

Female

Canada

2012-03-22 20:08:00