Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	YM conversation	QUOTE (yhen31 @ Jan 7 2009, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> anyone knows how do u print screen YM conversation wen if your talking via web cam? Click Messenger on the menu. From here click on Preferences. When the Preferences window opens up click on Archive from the list on the left. When this window opens up you have to make sure that the radio button "Yes, save all my messages" is selected or nothing will have been saved. Click on the box that says View Archive. All your saved messages will be displayed. You can select the messages you want to print by holding down the shift key and using the down arrow if you want to print an entire sequence or hold the Ctrl key down and click on individual messages to select more than one. Click on the print icon.	SWA2	Male	China	2009-01-07 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Why the U.S.?	I have a pretty good job here in the United States and she's retired. She can speak English and I can't speak Chinese. After I retire we would definitely think about moving to China, at least during the winter months.	SWA2	Male	China	2009-02-04 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport expiring question...	I imagine it's country dependent, but she may not be able to get it renewed that far in advance. I say this because my wife, who is a Chinese citizen, just came back from a trip to China. Her passport expires in November of 2009. I reminded her to have her passport renewed while she was there. She was told that she could not have it renewed more than 6 months before the expiration date. The government officials told her she could not renew it before May.	SWA2	Male	China	2009-02-16 22:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	G-325A Photo	QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Jun 28 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jacob616 @ Jun 28 2008, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just took the photo using my digital camera (5.1 Mega Pixels) with a white wall background. I printed the photo out in CVS so the photo quality is no problem. I will then cut the photo into 2 x 2. The only thing is the print I got from CVS is not on a glossy paper, it was on luster paper. There is no mention of what type of paper to use in the photo spec from the website. So I guess luster paper is fine, as long as the photo quality is high, correct? That is not the website of the USCIS -- refers only to visa and passport photos, not immigration documents. Better to be on the safe side...get them professionally made even at a CVS. If you search the USCIS web site for passport photo information it links you to the U.S. Dept. of State website, so the website mentioned is valid. See attached link. http://www.uscis.gov...Photo_flyer.pdf	SWA2	Male	China	2008-06-29 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Legal wedding and then a church wedding	So my fiance and I are Christian and it's important to us that we have a church wedding before we consider ourselves married...ie. having sex. Since I really want to have my church wedding at my home in Canada, we are planning on having our legal wedding in the states, living at his parents together, not as a married couple, and then as soon as I get my green card we can go back up to Canada and have a church wedding, at which point we will actually consider ourselves married. I know this seems backwards, but its the only way we could come up with to have our wedding in Canada and still fullfill our Christian beliefs. My question is, is this going to be a problem at the AOS interview? We will be living in the same household, will most likely open joint bank accounts and credit cards, have a legal wedding certificate, and will already have committed to being with each other forever. We just wont be sleeping in the same bed and will be having a second wedding after I get my greencard. I plan on being completely honest, providing plans for our wedding in Canada, if asked, and probably letters from our pastor explaining the importance of a church wedding, etc. Thoughts/advice? There's no reason why your legal wedding in the U.S. can't be a Christian wedding. Depending on your state, there's usually a waiting period of 3 to 5 days after you apply for your license before you can get it. I actually applied for our license while my fiancee was still in China. You can no longer do that in Minnesota as both people must now be present to get the license. I had the option of having them mail me the license or go down to the Court House and pick it up if I wanted it sooner. As my fiancee was still in China I had them mail it to me. You don't have to a judge or justice of the peace perform the ceremony. Just take the marriage license to your local church, bring a couple of witnesses, and have the minister do the wedding. Once you get your green card go back to Canada and renew your vows with a formal ceremony.	SWA2	Male	China	2010-10-07 18:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	October 2012 filers	I feel your pain, I too, am a October filer with CSC. I don't think we should expect to hear anything for at least another month, as heart breaking as that is . But we can always hope for a speedy approval! Keep the faith! I wish you all the luck!	Katie & Tony	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-02-20 00:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Need to submit passport pics or not?	QUOTE (ucla_cutie26 @ Oct 31 2009, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To my understanding, I thought we had to submit 2 passport-style photos with the I 751. But from looking at the instructions, it says this under the section for military who reside overseas to include passport pics. Do all others also need to submit passport pics? I'm a bit confused! No. Pictures are only required for those who live overseas. Others will have their picture taken at their biometrics appointment.	SWA2	Male	China	2009-10-31 14:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	September 2009 I-751 filers	Green Card arrived in mail today (11-02-09).	SWA2	Male	China	2009-11-02 18:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	September 2009 I-751 filers	QUOTE (NycBra @ Oct 30 2009, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No updates September filers? How's VSC group doing? ANy more approvals from CSC? Saw this post today. We mailed my wife's I-751 on September 5 just before we went on vacation for two weeks. The NOA and appointment for biometrics came while we were on vacation. It was dated September 16. Biometrics appointment was for October 13. USCIS sent an email on October 26 with approval and said card was in production. The actual notice arrived in the mail on October 29. It took 8 days to get green card after the approval date the first time. We'll see how long it takes this time. Not too concerned though as the old card doesn't expire until 12-4-09. By the way, the CTRL - works pretty good for seeing the tables.	SWA2	Male	China	2009-10-30 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	We got the VISA! Now whats next?	QUOTE (GeoStefan @ Apr 9 2008, 08:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HI I have another question. On the application for SSN there is a question. CITIZENSHIP---> US CITIZEN, LEGAL ALLIEN ALLOWED TO WORK,LEGAL ALIEN NOT ALLOWED TO WORK, OTHER. If my fiance entered US with a K1 VISA what should he check? Legal Alien allowed to work. See attached link . . . http://www.socialsec...ration/visa.htm	SWA2	Male	China	2008-04-09 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	What is a fair price?	I have thought long and hard about this and I need the help a lawyer can give. First of all, I need the help to organise because I admit I'm a nervous wreak and I feel a lawyer will prevent the little mistakes that turn into disasters. It just seems that you get a little peace of mind is all. My question to those who have "recently" used a lawyer can you give me a round figure of what you paid, please? I know it's a very personal question but it would help me tremendously when I go on Monday to see this lawyer and he asks for an amount. I would like to know if it falls in with what others are paying. Thank you. I know exactly how you feel. I hired a lawyer myself. I started out by searching the internet. There are plenty of lawyers offering their services. You pretty much get what you pay for. Some are not lawyers at all, but just services who will fill out the forms for you. I found the average price for a lawyer to be about $1000. The idea of doing it over the internet or through the mail didn't appeal to me so I did an internet search on Immigration Lawyers in the local online yellow pages. Most described their services. Some had people who could translate documents and some didn't. If you went the $2000+ route you could find a lawyer who would even hire someone in the country of the beneficiary to assist with the interview process. I wound up picking the lawyer closest to me. My finacee is from China and they had someone in their office who was Chinese and could help with the translations. Their price was $750 so I went with them. They sent blank forms to my fiancee via DHL for signature and had them back and filled out within a week. I'm very happy with their service. At that time I didn't know about visajourney.com. I guess I could have done it myself but I estimate it would have added 4 to 6 weeks to the process.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-06-09 00:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	money-sponsorship	does anyone know how much money you have to make before a sponsor is required? You need to make 125% over the poverty guidelines. See http://travel.state..../info_1327.html for the latest information.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-06-17 23:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	For what month filers are the I-130's getting processed right now at NBC ? Any Idea ?	Mar.12.13  filer and i received NOA2 on Oct.11.13. what a wait, it was torture... They are doing early march now.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2013-10-13 11:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2014 Interviews	Thank you love!!	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2014-01-29 16:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2014 Interviews	Called nvc today and they told me I have an interview date set for March 10,2014. My case was completed on jan.23.14. Still no email though so I'm still waiting on that, then I will really be happy I'm only half way there until I get the email.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2014-01-29 15:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	invoice number from nvc	Sorry i didn't mention that you have to call the NVC and provide them with both parties email addresses to establish contact with them. My wife did that as soon as the case number was assigned.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2013-11-24 23:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	invoice number from nvc	I got everything in an email, beneficiary id number, case number and invoice id number . and you need this to log in to CEAC and pay the fees so you should get it soon.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2013-11-24 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Can my husband travel with CR-1 visa same day as pick up	congratulations and thanks for your help a while back. Good luck throughout the rest of the journey, I think he should be able to travel though I've done it in the past on B1B2.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2013-12-20 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Changed Address with USCIS and case back to Initial Review?	I attempted to change my address at the uscis stage as well when My i130 was already approved there but was instructed by an operator that I had to wait until they received my case and entered it into their system at the nvc. My uscis status went back to initial review as well but the operator told us we were approved and they did have our case at nvc so not to worry, so you can call and ask them about this and have them put your mind at ease, that's what we did. But the same exact thing happened to us.	jeremias115	Male	Jamaica	2014-02-05 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	APPROVED!!!!!	Yaaaay!! Congratulations!!!! Best of luck to you with the rest of your journey! So happy to see that CSC may be picking up the pace a little!	Katie & Tony	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-02-21 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2	Yaaaay! Congratulations! I love seeing CSC filers being approved! Good luck to you on the rest of your journey!	Katie & Tony	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-02-28 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	October 2012 K1 filers	That is great news! Thank you for sharing this! Hopefully this will help turn some much needed attention to the k-1 visas! But where did you hear that?	Katie & Tony	Not Telling	Mexico	2013-02-28 12:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Minimum Earnings	Can anyone please tell me what the minimum earnings should be for my fiancee who works in the US to qualify him to begin the visa process.. I was told that he has to earn a certain amount before they would consider it. I have tried to get this information but i dont seem to be able to find it Thanks in advance Here's a link to the web site that will give you the information you want. The amount varies depending on the size of the family unit. Basically, minimum requirements are 125% of the poverty guidelines. The link has the updated requirements. Requirements are slightly different for Alaska and Hawaii. http://travel.state..../info_1327.html Scott	SWA2	Male	China	2007-04-13 16:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Foreign Fiancee docs for the interview	hi I'd like to know which documents the foreign fiancee is asked to gather by the US embassy for the interview My fiance and I are about to send the 129 package but we want to know what to expect next thanks Yes, read the guides, but I've found information from the Embassy's web site to be particularly helpful. You can get to Embassy's site from here. http://www.visajourn...e...e&cty=Paris Unfortunately, the French Embassy's web site seems a lot more disorganized than the one my fiancee is going through.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-01 13:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1 denied?	You can translate them yourself and have the notarized. when in doubt call the immigration 800 number. I do all the time. When they don't answer my question clearly, I hang up dial again and get someone else. Usually that solves my problem. They are very vague answering questions, but once in a while they can help and suggest things. Speaking of denials I sent application I-129F last Friday, along with it I sent 13 pictures. however, I neglected to label all of them with exact dates, our complete names, and detail of the places. I did label like 5 or 6 this way but the rest are actually old pictures and I did not label them (can't recall dates because they are from 1998). My fiance and I go way back since I was 14 and he was 15, so lots of old pictures. Can anyone tell me if this would be a reason for them to return my package asking me to label all pictures fully. I figure since at least some of them are, that they wont' bother. Thank for any feed back. kitkat - If it will make you feel more comfortable, I only enclosed one photo copy of one picture with no date on it when I sent in my I-129F. I had no problems or RFE. I think it's important to send at least one picture of the two of you together and any it would have been obvious to any idiot that the picture I sent in was taken in China. The important "must have" documents are photocopies of your passport showing the days you entered and left the country, airline boarding passes, hotel receipts, etc.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-06 14:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of Support Clarification, please	Thank you kindly SWA2 and Yodrak your response is greatly appreciated. Explanations can be in an attached letter with other supporting documents Does "can be" mean this is at my discretion or should I absolutely attach an explanation. Forgive me for being concerned about minute matters but I want this to go smoothly. I'm aware that answering questions that are not asked can lead to more problems/delays in some cases. Thank you. Yes, "can be" means at your discretion. However, most people probably file an Affidavit of Support based on employment so if yours deviates from the norm I would think it's best to attach an explanation. In my case I had quit my job and was unemployed at the time I filled out the I-134 so I filed the Affidavit of support based on assets. Rather than just send in all the statements, I typed a short letter and inserted a table listing the names and value of each account and the assessed value of my house. From this I subtracted the balance of my mortgage and came up with a total amount for assets. This way they could see at a glance how I came up with my figures. Copies of all the latest financial statements and property tax statement were attached to the letter. At the bottom of the letter I wrote, "I swear the the above table is a true and accurate representation of my assets and liabilities," signed it, and had it notarized.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-04 01:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of Support Clarification, please	Paragraph 7 of form I-134, Affidavit of Support states: 7. That I am employed as or engaged in the business of with (Type of Business) (Name of Concern) at (Street and Number) (City) (State) (Zip Code) I derive an annual income of (if self-employed, I have attached a copy of my last income tax return or report of commercial rating concern which I certify to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. See instructions for nature of evidence of net worth to be submitted.) I have on deposit in savings banks in the United States...... I have other personal property, the reasonable value which is........ If I am disabled and receiving V.A. Compensation and SSI what do I write in this paragraph? Do I just write "Disabled" and than attach evidence of my net worth? Does I-134 allow the possibility that there are people who are neither employed nor self-employed! Paragraph 11 states: 11. That I []* intend [] do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item 3. (If you check "intend," indicate the exact nature and duration of the contributions. For example, if you intend to furnish room and board, state for how long and, if money, state the amount in United States dollars and state whether it is to be given in a lump sum, weekly or monthly, or for how long.) What are they asking for? If I am planning to marry somebody I am planning to support him (if necessery) for as long as he or I shall live. Does "forever" count as a valid duration of the contribution? Or do they mean just the period prior to the marriage? The I-134 is used for any situation where a person may be supplying support for another, not just a K1 visa. No, you don't have to be employed to file a I-134. If your not employed put "None" in the first line of 7. above Type of business. Where it says "I derive an annual income of" put the annual amount you receive from V.A. Compensation and SSI. They're looking for amounts here, not explanations. Explanations can be in an attached letter with other supporting documents. Paragraph 11 does not apply to you as you are applying for a K1 visa. Put "N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence)".	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-02 18:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Financial Affidavit: Difference between Asset and Income	Hello everyone, First off, I am John I just joined the forum. Very happy to be here. I have been visiting this site ever since I first filed for my wife. Now the I-130 is approved NVC has taken over the case. After reading several threads on financial affidavit, I am very confused. Is there a difference between "Income" (Question 24 on Form I-864) and "Asset"(Question 26 on Form I-864)? In otherwords, say if i do not have a savings (Asset) of over $16500*, can I use my income as a backup to qualify? Ok, may be I should give an example; say I have an income of $70,000 and a savings of just $5,000, can I still qualify? Or should I have an "Asset" (Savings) of over $16500* (House hold size = 2), as per the 125% rule, to qualify? Several threads implied that I should have an "Asset" (Not income) of over $16500 (House hold size = 2) to qualify. Other threads are giving me the impression that my salary (Income) should be above $16500 (Holly and Brett thread for example). Thank you in advance for your help regarding this topic. John Footnote * http://www.visapro.c...les/?a=394&z=64 John - There are two ways you can qualify for an Affidavit of Support. Most people file an Affidavit of Support based on income. To qualify you must make 125% above the poverty level. The $16,500 figure you have is wrong. For the year 2007 the amount must be $17,113. Here is the latest government link where you can get that information. http://travel.state..../info_1327.html The second way you can qualify for an Affidavit of Support is based on assets rather than income. In my case I had to use this instead of income because I was unemployed at the time I prepared my Affidavit of Support. With no income, I needed to file an Affidavit of Support based on assets with a value 5 times above the $17,113 level or a minimum of $85,565. In my case the equity in my house alone was well above the minimum level. Here is the latest government link to that information. http://travel.state....o-FAQ-Final.pdf Here's the direct quote from the link. What Cash Value of Assets is Needed? To be counted, the cash value of assets must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125 percent of the poverty line for the household size. For example, a petitioner/sponsor with a household size of four and an income of $18,000 would need assets equal to five times the difference between his/her income and the income required for a family of four at the current federal poverty guidelines level. He/she would also need to show evidence of mortgages, liens, and liabilities against the assets. If your income is above the $17,113 minimum you can file an Affidavit of Support based on income alone. If you don't have enough income you can use assets to make up the difference, but assets only count 1/5 the value of income. I hope the links and above information will clear it up for you.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-10 03:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Both go to the interview	What if we both go to the interview? Is it going to help proof our relationship? Am I allowed to go to the embassy with my fiancee? Thanks! Would the interview be in Bucharest, Romania? Here's a quote directly from their web site. THE VISA APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW Visa interviews are considered a private affair between the consular officer and the applicant. Third parties, including lawyers, are generally not allowed to be present at the interview. Try these links directly to the embassy's web site for more information. http://bucharest.use...nformation.html http://bucharest.use...ance_Visas.html	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-10 20:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I134 Supporting evidence - addressed to???	Quick question: For the supporting evidence for the I134- letter from employer, letter from financial institutions, etc - who should they be addressed to? Same address as I129 - the USCIS - or the foreign consulate? Thanks When you ask who they should be addressed to I am assuming you mean a street address as you ask if it should be the same as the USCIS or the foreign embassy. The I-134 and supporting documents are sent directly to your fiance and are brought to the interview. I know they ask for a statement from your bank saying how long you have had an account there and what your average balance has been. My bank had a computer generated form that they were able to print out in seconds and the salutation was "To whom it my concern."	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-11 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How many Emails for K-1 visa?	I had attached about 20 emails with the I-129F petition and about 10 photos. I'm wondering how many emails and photographs are required for the K-1 visa interview, because the packet-4 states >> "bring extensive documentation" as proof relationship. (Packet-4 received from Chennai consulate). Also do we have to make sure that we submit for visa interview the emails/photographs that were already submitted with the I-129F petition ? Thanks. I had hired an Immigration Lawyer before I was even aware of Visajourney.com. The only proof of an on going relationship I had were email and Yahoo Messenger files. My fiancee had been printing out every email and every Yahoo Messenger file each day. The lawyer told me to have her select about 2 emails from each month and print out a listing of all email sent. My fiancee selected 20 emails and attached a list to them describing the content of each. We only had about 5 pictures. Two were taken when we first met and one of the pictures was with her family. The other 3 were pictures of my parents and my nieces. She had her interview 2 days ago and it only lasted about 10 minutes. Mostly, he just asked about a lot of questions about how we met. My fiancee only handed him what he asked for. He spent most of the time looking at my income tax records and asking her what I did for a living. He asked why I had made more one year and less the following year. I think it was a test her knowledge more than anything else as I easily met minimum income requirements. She correctly explained that I had quit my job in 2006 and had been unemployed. He quickly skimmed through the 20 emails and seemed satisfied, smiled at her, and said congratulations. He never asked to see the pictures or any other supporting evidence which consisted of emails and pictures to my fiancee from my parents and other relatives. Hope this information helps you.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-11 22:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Vaccinations	Hi everyone, Me and my fiance are working on getting a K1 visa for me, and I was wondering if I have to get vaccinated prior to entering the US. We read online that I didn't have to get them until AFTER I went to the states. I called the Embassy here in Japan and they told me I should get them before going in for my interview in Tokyo. I was wondering if there is an official site or page that I could print out to prove that I don't have to get the vaccinations now? It'll costs about $1,000~$1,500 more if I have the vaccinations done here. help? Rather then just leave you with the link from the Embassy I decided to copy the information and paste it here. Do I require vaccinations? If you are applying for an immigrant visa you will be required to have the necessary vaccinations. However, if you are applying for a fiancE(e) visa, Kii or V visa, there is no requirement that you have the vaccinations done before the visa interview. However, at the time you apply for an adjustment of status with US Citizenship and Immigrtion Services from nonimmigrant to conditional or permanent resident, you will be required to meet the vaccination requirement at that time.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-14 02:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Vaccinations	Hi everyone, Me and my fiance are working on getting a K1 visa for me, and I was wondering if I have to get vaccinated prior to entering the US. We read online that I didn't have to get them until AFTER I went to the states. I called the Embassy here in Japan and they told me I should get them before going in for my interview in Tokyo. I was wondering if there is an official site or page that I could print out to prove that I don't have to get the vaccinations now? It'll costs about $1,000~$1,500 more if I have the vaccinations done here. help? It depends on the Embassy. The best thing to do is go to the Embassy's web site. You will find that the rules vary. Some Embassy's have very good web sites and allow you to download the entire K1 visa package and others don't. Here's a link from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. Their web site is not as easy to negotiate as others, but I think this link has the information you are looking for. http://japan.usembas...q.html#fourteen	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-14 02:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 question	I had a quick question regarding I-134. I have worked for the past 5 years and recently went back to school. My income is currently $0 but I do have over $100,000 in savings and assests. Is this sufficient to sponsor my fiance? Thanks for your guidance. That should be sufficient. I was unemployed at the time I filed my Affidavit of Support and used assets as opposed to income. Below is a quote from the government web site. What Cash Value of Assets is Needed? To be counted, the cash value of assets must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125 percent of the poverty line for the household size. For example, a petitioner/sponsor with a household size of four and an income of $18,000 would need assets equal to five times the difference between his/her income and the income required for a family of four at the current federal poverty guidelines level. He/she would also need to show evidence of mortgages, liens, and liabilities against the assets. The cash value of assets required is different for these sponsors: Sponsors of immediate relative spouses and children of U.S. citizens must only show assets in the amount of three times the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income. Sponsors of foreign orphans who will acquire citizenship after admission to the United States need only prove assets in the amount of the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income. What can be used as assets? Assets can be savings, stocks, bonds and property. They must be easily converted to cash. Here's a link to the web site. There's a lot more information there http://travel.state....equirements_and For 125% of the poverty line go to this site. http://travel.state..../info_1327.html	SWA2	Male	China	2007-07-22 01:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Affidavit of Support I-134, evidence of life insurance, home value	QUOTE (SapiRani @ Aug 28 2007, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone, I'm powering through the I-134 and I'm curious whether it's necessary to provide supporting evidence for life insurance, home value, mortgage, etc.. If so, any ideas what documents they might want to see? Also, while we're on the topic, are official documents from the IRS required for tax information, or is it enough to print, say, TurboTax records of returns? Thanks! Brian Your Turbo Tax printout will work fine for your tax records. However, as beckypua mentioned, if you use a software program these records can be faked. You must attach a copy of your W-2 along with your tax return.	SWA2	Male	China	2007-09-01 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How can I communicate me with Cd Juarez?	QUOTE (malego77 @ Nov 9 2007, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The NVC sent the packet to Cd Juarez on november 06, we called today but the operator said the service is out... What happen? Maybe it´s saturated? The phone number I have called ifrom Mexico is: 900 8494949 is it the correct number?? Is another phone number? Any suggestions? What can I do? Thanks a lot Maybe there's information at this site that can help. http://ciudadjuarez....wwhnivappt.html	SWA2	Male	China	2007-11-09 23:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	affidavit of support question...	The I-134 is a multi-purpose form that is also used for things other than a K-1 visa. This section does not apply for a K-1 visa. For a K-1 visa you can put down what I did, N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence).	SWA2	Male	China	2007-12-09 12:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Can I get some advice? Nobody in my family will be a co-sponsor	QUOTE (BigCityDave @ Jan 24 2008, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey everyone, Well, I am starting to lose hope that this is really going to work out. The fact of having a co-sponsor is just something that will not fly with anyone in my family. Nobody is willing to help me out saying it is high risk. I guess it is true what they have to say, but I am left pretty much hopeless now. Even though I may be working two jobs, my income is only about $14 - $16,000 a year. I have no idea what I can do. Its not like I have assets worth of a million dallors. I am a hopeless college student in love with someone whom I can't even be with if I wanted to. I just don't know what to do. If any of you have any ideas, please, give me some insights. I am really at the bottom now. Here is a quote from the U.S Department of State's web site. You assets have to make up 5 times the difference you are short, not 3 times. 3 times is only for spouses and immediate family members. If you are applying for a K1 visa you are not married. What Cash Value of Assets is Needed? To be counted, the cash value of assets must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125 percent of the poverty line for the household size. For example, a petitioner/sponsor with a household size of four and an income of $18,000 would need assets equal to five times the difference between his/her income and the income required for a family of four at the current federal poverty guidelines level. He/she would also need to show evidence of mortgages, liens, and liabilities against the assets. The cash value of assets required is different for these sponsors: Sponsors of immediate relative spouses and children of U.S. citizens must only show assets in the amount of three times the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income. Sponsors of foreign orphans who will acquire citizenship after admission to the United States need only prove assets in the amount of the difference between the poverty guideline and actual household income. You can read the information and more yourself by going to the following link . . . http://travel.state..../info_3183.html	SWA2	Male	China	2008-01-24 21:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	does anybody know??	QUOTE (raquel23 @ Feb 2 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> About how long does it take to get your interview date at the Embassy after you receive your NOA2 in the mail? Thank You Remember, the Immigration Timelines are only averages. Time varies greatly depending on which Consulate or Embassy you're going through. For example, we went through the Consulate in Guangzhou China and we waited 5 1/2 months from NOA2 to the interview. This was typical for China at that time. If you use the Immigration Timelines you should look on the left side of the screen and select K1 Visas - Advanced View under Visa Display Options. You can then sort by country and service center to find cases more similar to your own. Still, every case is different. Those who filed the same month as we did were getting their P3's 2 to 3 weeks earlier than we did. Yet, when my wife received her interview date, it was the earliest one for people who filed the same month as us.	SWA2	Male	China	2008-02-03 13:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	If I am the US citizen, do I need to have the interview like my wifey?!?	QUOTE (mrs @ Jul 11 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Silly Question! I would like to ask if I am the citizen in the US, do I need to attend an individual interview after filing the K1 form?!?! Thanks a lot! Not only is it OK not to attend the interview, but some Consulates will not even allow you to attend the interview. I know the U. S. Consulate in Guangzhou China does not allow the U.S. citizen to attend the interview. The following is from the FAQ's link on the web site of the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou. I'm not suggesting that this is true with all Consulates. 31. Can the petitioner attend the interview? No. Due to space and time limitations, the Consulate cannot allow petitioners to participate in visa interviews.	SWA2	Male	China	2008-07-11 10:49:00