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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Evidence w/ co-sponsor

The law (Foreign Affairs Manual) doesn't really say anything but that the officer doing the interview has to be convinced the immigrant won't become a public charge. It's subjective, but the poverty guidelines are a good source for you to gauge it by. So I don't know the precise answer because it depends on what your interviewer thinks is enough. DOS mentions 100% of the poverty guidelines for fiance's sponsoring so I think it is generally accepted that the poverty guidelines and how many are being supported is certainly taken note of. But what does a partially supported count as?? I guess what I'm saying is for the I-134 it is not a mathematical science. London is not generally overly picky and most people interviewing have little comment about their I-134 except what they turned in for evidence. That makes me think there is generally no huge discussion over finances at every interview. It wasn't even brought up at ours. The form was turned and never mentioned by the interviewer. That's about all I have to go on...how people describe their interviews.

 

That makes sense and is probably why it's so confusing to me! Thank you for all your help :) 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-08 13:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Evidence w/ co-sponsor

I think if Dad earns enough where he could manage on his own without Mom's income to support him then he is not dependent on her. If he was unemployed or something, then yes he would be. if it takes some of her income to cover the normal household bills, then perhaps partially dependent. This form is more Informal and isn't doing a household member count like the I-864 will. If they file a joint return, then be sure you bring something that shows her separate income like a W2 or employer letter.

 

If it's not doing a household member count do I still go by the poverty guidelines to see if my mom earns enough to sponsor? (which i'm almost 100% sure she does, if i look at those guidelines and do include my dad anyways) 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-08 11:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Evidence w/ co-sponsor

Thank you! You are a lot of help smile.png

 

Not sure if you'll see this but just wondering if my Dad counts as a dependent to my Mom, when it comes to the Poverty Guidelines? He makes his own income but I'm not sure if I should still include him or not. 


Edited by heatherandtezz, 08 June 2013 - 09:01 AM.

heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-08 08:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Evidence w/ co-sponsor

Hi! I hope I am posting this in the right place :) 

 

I am currently compiling the supporting evidence for the I-134. My Mom is going to be my fiance's co sponsor and his interview will be in London..if that helps. I've done a lot of research but I am confused on what my Mom needs to show and what I need to show as well. She makes above the poverty guideline btw. Can you tell me if this is sufficient? 

 

Mom provides: 

- I-134

- tax transcripts (not sure how many? 3?) 

- employer letter

- pay stubs (3-6mo?)

- does she need a bank statement? or a letter from the bank stating when the account was opened, deposits in the last yr etc? 

 

Also, do any of these items need to be notarized? 

 

I'll provide: (I don't make enough) 

- I-134

- pay stubs

- do i need to show a bank statement or tax transcript? 

 

I'm quite confused on what both my Mom and I need to provide, as you can tell. Any help you can give me would be great! Thanks :) 

 

 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-05 10:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Return Transcript - How recent does it need to be?

Send anything you like, but I don't think 2009-2011 tax will be accepted more readily than a current employer letter. She could have lost her job in 2011 and not worked since. Right?
If the transcripts have not been ordered, they can also be used for AOS and they don't expire so do order.

Tax returns were due April 15 as were any taxes due. An extension for an individual return is 6 months. Some people file years late, but penalties and interest accrue since April 15 if you owed anything.

Notarization for London--
If a British child is being taken from the UK, they like a notarized permission from the other parent or something witnessed by a solicitor.

If the British beneficiary does not complete their visa process before the I-129F Petition expires (four months after NOA2) then the embassy states in the K1 instruction letter that a new notarized letter of intent from the US petitioner is required to extend the petition.







Thanks! Your replies are always really helpful and you're very informative. They probably won't really get looked at but I think I may just send them anyways, perhaps with a note from my parents or any documentation on why 2012 is missing. She has an employer letter dated the 18th of June 2012 and pay stubs, so that can also serve as proof that she's been employed. 

 

So that, an employer letter and pay stubs should be enough evidence..do you think? 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-19 18:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Return Transcript - How recent does it need to be?

London will approve you without any tax records if you bring other convincing proof. An employer letter is good. Recent paystubs are good. They need to know CURRENT income and a 2011 tax return is a bit dated for that.

When it is time to file for Adjustment Of Status, their 2012 tax return is a non-negotiable requirement with the I-864. How long is it going to take them to do their taxes?

 So should I just not bother with the tax return transcripts at all? or should i just send them anyway? My mom has her employer letter and pay stubs as well btw. I'll have to ask when their deadline is to file those taxes...soon hopefully...


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-19 15:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Return Transcript - How recent does it need to be?

The current past 3 years. 2012, 2011,2010. Subsequently if you were unemployed of of those years, you can use 2009 as well to replace the missing year. That is what I did, we had no issues.

 

Good luck

 

Thanks for replying. Do you think it would be okay if 2012 is missing though? (it hasn't been filed yet) We would only have 2011, 2010 and 2009. 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-19 14:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTax Return Transcript - How recent does it need to be?

Hi,

 

My parent's are co-sponsoring and haven't filed their taxes for this year yet. (They paid to have the deadline extended.) I'm having my Mom request a tax return transcript online. However, the most recent tax transcript on file would be for the year 2011. Just wondering if this is okay or would pose any problems? 

 
Thanks! 
 
Edit: Just adding in case anyone knows...does anything I send for the interview have to be notarized? 

Edited by heatherandtezz, 19 June 2013 - 02:11 PM.

heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-06-19 14:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIncome/savings portion of the I-134

Hi! 

 

My mom is sponsoring my fiance for the I-134. She makes enough income to support him. I was wondering if I would then have to also fill out "deposit on savings, personal property, stocks" etc on the form. I am not providing an evidence on what she has in the bank as she doesn't exaactly have loads. Like I said though, she makes enough to be above the federal poverty line..so I'm assuming it's okay to just prove her income and that's it? If so, on the form do I just leave all the lines about how much savings etc blank or type N/A? 

 

Thanks!! 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-02 18:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions on Medical fees/what to bring!

You don't need to bring anything but your police certificate as far as documentation. No letters from the Embassy. The cost is £235 if you do not get immunizations there.

 

Thank you, Nick. Do you know what the 280 pound thing is? 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-25 15:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions on Medical fees/what to bring!

 

Hii again,

 

A few questions about the medical. On the pricing medical examination sheet it states the exam is 235 pounds, are there any other fees (excluding vaccinations?) My fiance saw something on the pricing information that says "Non Immigrant visa, 280 pounds." Does he have to pay that as well? The website says that he needs to bring an appointment letter from the US embassy to the medical but you can't make an appt for the interview until you've had the medical? Do they mean the approved petition letter? 

 

Thanks ! 

 

Heather 

 

 

You will get an apt from embassy when ever they get your approve petition from NVC.

 

I should have mentioned this is in London. They've received that. My fiance says he has to call up to make an appt. 

 

 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-25 15:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions on Medical fees/what to bring!

Hii again,

 

A few questions about the medical. On the pricing medical examination sheet it states the exam is 235 pounds, are there any other fees (excluding vaccinations?) My fiance saw something on the pricing information that says "Non Immigrant visa, 280 pounds." Does he have to pay that as well? The website says that he needs to bring an appointment letter from the US embassy to the medical but you can't make an appt for the interview until you've had the medical? Do they mean the approved petition letter? 

 

Thanks ! 

 

Heather 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-25 15:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed help ASAP! Passed NOA2 date, need a notarized copy of letter of intent?

Your bank will have a notary. Don't sign until you are there and they can witness your signature. No the UK fiancé does not need a new letter of intent. If you read the DS-156k, it has a statement of intent and the officer witnesses it being signed at the interview and then signs it himself.

thank you!! 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 19:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed help ASAP! Passed NOA2 date, need a notarized copy of letter of intent?

Notorizing means it was witnessed and signed/stamped by a notary: http://en.wikipedia....i/Notary_public

 

They're just people with a special piece of paper that says they can do that. smile.png  Google "notary public" in your area.

 

Most shippers in the US have someone who can be a notary.  It's like a totally normal thing that happens there all the time (I'm just about to go get a credit card application notaried today, actually).  

 

UPS have a notary public at most of their locations, for example: http://www.theupssto...s-services.aspx

 

Thanks! Might try getting it notarized at my bank? Bank of America? Does my fiance have to write a letter and get it notarized as well?


Notorizing means it was witnessed and signed/stamped by a notary: http://en.wikipedia....i/Notary_public

 

They're just people with a special piece of paper that says they can do that. smile.png  Google "notary public" in your area.

 

Most shippers in the US have someone who can be a notary.  It's like a totally normal thing that happens there all the time (I'm just about to go get a credit card application notaried today, actually).  

 

UPS have a notary public at most of their locations, for example: http://www.theupssto...s-services.aspx

 

Thanks! Might try getting it notarized at my bank? Bank of America? Does my fiance have to write a letter and get it notarized as well?


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 17:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed help ASAP! Passed NOA2 date, need a notarized copy of letter of intent?

My fiance's interview is Sept 20th and we are past our 4 month NOA2 date. I have to write another letter of intent for his interview but a letter he received stated i have to provide a notarized statement of our intent to marry. What do they mean by notarized? Just that it requires my signature? Or do I have to actually go somewhere and have it "notarized?" Where would I do that? Please help! Getting mixed answers when I look this up online. 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-29 16:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresType of work while in the US
Thanks for the quick replies everyone! This answers our question :)
heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-05 17:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresType of work while in the US
Hi everyone,

I'm new to this website (which has been so much help btw) and I apologize if I post this in the wrong section as well!

My fiance and I are waiting on our 2nd NOA and he just had a quick question about the type of work he would be able to do once he is here in the US and has his AOS/EAD. He wanted to know if he had to do a specialist job like with the H1b visa, basically something an American couldn't do. Or can he work anywhere, in an office for example? I've read here that certain government or federal jobs he would be unable to do?

Thanks! :)
heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-03-05 16:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to include a letter from my employer if I'm part time?

Thank you very much :)


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-24 10:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo I need to include a letter from my employer if I'm part time?

Hi! 

 

I'm currently putting together my I-134 Affidavit of Support forms/evidence. I do not make adequate income, therefore my Mom will be co-sponsoring. I'm going to have her get a letter from her employer but do I need to get one as well? Is it necessary for me to have my boss write one up as it will only be showing that I do not make enough? I do not work a specific number of hours per week either. I will include tax returns, W2s and pay stubs..so is a letter necessary as well? I work at a retail store and have never seen company letterhead there..is there anything I could use or attach to it instead? Has anyone else here been in the same position as I am and what did you do? 

 

Thanks :) 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-23 21:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about affidavit of support - Seoul

Sorry I can't be of any help but I just wanted to ask, if the passport from the co-sponsor necessary? How come you included it? 


heatherandtezzMaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-23 21:35:00