Bank Statement for Fiance application

[nemozed 1]

In my preparation for sending in the fiance visa application I have been informed that I need to ask my bank for a statement. I am told that it often takes awhile to receive and sometimes cost money so apparently it is not your run-of-the-mill bank statement. Is there any specific name or type of bank statement I should request when trying to obtain a bank statement relevant to the fiance visa procedure? I would appreciate any information on this aspect of the process. Thanks.

[pushbrk 13,552]

In my preparation for sending in the fiance visa application I have been informed that I need to ask my bank for a statement. I am told that it often takes awhile to receive and sometimes cost money so apparently it is not your run-of-the-mill bank statement. Is there any specific name or type of bank statement I should request when trying to obtain a bank statement relevant to the fiance visa procedure? I would appreciate any information on this aspect of the process. Thanks.

Read the I-134 instructions.

[Audy_Rob 26]

In general, if you document your current income as 125% of the poverty level for your household size, then the bank statement isn't needed or considered. Many people have trouble getting this from their banks anyway.

If you are at or above the 125% then you might want to provide:

Three years tax returns with W-2s, 1099s OR Tax Transcripts

Current pay stubs for three to six months

And a letter stating your employment, start date, full-time/part-time, salary, company name, job title etc... can be added but is not as useful as documenting current income with pay stubs.

Good luck

[nemozed 1]

Okay, Thanks.

[nemozed 1]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[gary9891 10]

In general, if you document your current income as 125% of the poverty level for your household size, then the bank statement isn't needed or considered. Many people have trouble getting this from their banks anyway.

If you are at or above the 125% then you might want to provide:

Three years tax returns with W-2s, 1099s OR Tax Transcripts

Current pay stubs for three to six months

And a letter stating your employment, start date, full-time/part-time, salary, company name, job title etc... can be added but is not as useful as documenting current income with pay stubs.

Good luck

Yep, I agree with Audy. If you make north of 125%, no need for the bank letter. The embassy is mostly concerned with your INCOME. It is not mandatory, but I just sent a copy of my latest bank statement to show 1. I have an account and 2. regular deposits from my employer. I did all that Audy said with no problems. I recommend IRS TRANSCRIPTS (free) and the employment letter.

[nemozed 1]

Good to know. I think I'll send in any and all documentation I can. I am on the borderline in terms of income and assets (have a co-sponsor) so I think anything I can do to support my case will be helpful. Thanks for all the information.

[Popcorn3210 0]

In my preparation for sending in the fiance visa application I have been informed that I need to ask my bank for a statement. I am told that it often takes awhile to receive and sometimes cost money so apparently it is not your run-of-the-mill bank statement. Is there any specific name or type of bank statement I should request when trying to obtain a bank statement relevant to the fiance visa procedure? I would appreciate any information on this aspect of the process. Thanks.

Most all here definitely is good info talked about above because it is good to give them more than they ask. However, I also suggest as mentioned above, read the I-134 instructions located here http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

[toogroove 3]

Audy is correct. I exceed the 125% requirement. I provided tax transcript for 2009, bank statement, employers letter and 2 months of pay stubs to my fiance. Embassy only asked for I-134 and tax transcript. If he hadn't had the transcript, they may have asked for other items but his embassy preferred the transcript. It is free and you can have it faxed to you instantly for free.

[charlie&pam 1]

with Pam I didn't give her bank statements I just sent 3 paystubs, work letter, and copy of last 3 years tax forms

[pushbrk 13,552]

In my preparation for sending in the fiance visa application I have been informed that I need to ask my bank for a statement. I am told that it often takes awhile to receive and sometimes cost money so apparently it is not your run-of-the-mill bank statement. Is there any specific name or type of bank statement I should request when trying to obtain a bank statement relevant to the fiance visa procedure? I would appreciate any information on this aspect of the process. Thanks.

Also be aware that financial information is not sent with the I-129F petition package. It is usually carried to the interview. K1 visa applications are generally carried in too. Sounds like you're at the petition stage.