Hi,
My Brother is sponsoring my Wife and his tax statements for the last 3 years show that he makes almost 3 times the income guideline requirement. Should he also include a letter from his bank or is this not necessary. If including a bank statement is the case- then what info should the letter include? I remember reading what the letter should include but once again I cant find the info again. Hoping someone could tell me if they might know this off the top of their head. Thats if the bank letter should even be included! Thanks Everyone-Gary

ITR's and W-2's provided to back up the income, I don't think not having bank statement would be problem.

Hello going through the same thing myself, only my fiance is the sponsor, she also earns near three times the guideline. I would just send the current ITRs W-2 and a letter from his employer confirming his salary.

Do you know where you can get the I-134 notified or does this not have to be done?

the I-134 has to be notarized. it can be done at any public notary in your county.

As long as income exceeds 125% poverty line then bank statement not a requirement.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

Also see: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfivk1.pdf It explains exactly what the consular officer is looking for in Manila I. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT, states Bank statements MAY be included.

Thanks everyone-once again the forum pulls through. I also am going to check out the links that YuAndDan posted. What I am learning from the VJ members is that Manila tends to be more (lack for a better word) "strict" when it comes to affidavits,sponsors,etc..., I think the best thing we can do is go there well prepared and loaded with info. Keep the basics together for the interview and have the rest in another folder that can be easily presented to the interviewer if he/she is to ask for them. Thanks Again- Gary

YuAndDan-would you happen to know just what the bank statements should include. Is it the Banks president that writes the letter? And is it suppose to say my Brothers monthly deposits? I just cant remember. I know i read somewhere exactly what to do but you know me-I get a case of CRS going on and I just draw blank. Thanks- Gary

I use BankOfAmerica and they knew exactly what a sposor letter was, had a standard format for it and everything. Took me like 3 days to get it after I went to the bank and requested it. I'd advise it.

Bill

Bank of America here in Florida was useless - I finally had to get an assistant manager to hand type exactly what the instructions said.



No finger pointing, but where does this dis-information keep coming from ? It clearly states on this page:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

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 need for 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.



All the information required of the bank is in the instructions for form I-134

K-1, k-2, k-3, k-4 applicants going thru Manila Embassy are required to provide most recent ITR and W-2. it's in packet 4 for Manila.

We had the bank letter in addition to the tax returns because the I-134 instructions had it as necessary. I thought it would be better to be prepared than have to wait on a bank letter, but in the end the consulate didn't ask for it. (Tried to give it to them but they only wanted the tax returns.)