I-134 Evidence questions...

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Hi all, well I just got notified through e-mail that my fiancee and I just got approved!!! I am so thrilled yet I am back into research mode after a few months of relaxation and waiting.

I am starting to gather the evidence for the I-134 Affidavit of Support Form and had some concerning questions.

I did some research around the site and could not find the answers.

I read that once I receive the NOA2 I should start collecting this evidence. Does this mean that my pay stubs from before the NOA2 receive date are useless?

My concern is that just like my luck, my work has slowed down. I work in construction and work can be spoty at times. I have been working nonstop up until now. So now I collect unemployment until work comes my way. I am still employed with my company, I just receive work sporadically.

Also, should I include a copy of my last tax return paperwork? It at least states on there that I made plenty to support my fiancee.

Because my work is not constant all the time should I still have my boss put me down as full time? I am considered full time, I just might not always get those answers.

And one last question, do I put my annual income down from my last year's tax return as I do not know what this year will hold?

Thanks to all and hope to maybe see a few of you in Montreal when the interview time comes.

Michael

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Unrelated question...I have not seen my fiancee for 4 months and we were hoping to save a trip to see each other from when she has her interview. Will this complicate things as we do not have photos of each other since the submission of the I-129F?

[Indy90 21]

Shouldn't be a problem...I am sure you have other evidence so getting more pictures may not do to much. The requirement is at least once in the last two years and you guys meet that, unless your consulate has some weird requirements. Many couples have gone much longer than you guys.

I am not as familiar with the affidavit of support, so I will leave that to others.

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Shouldn't be a problem...I am sure you have other evidence so getting more pictures may not do to much. The requirement is at least once in the last two years and you guys meet that, unless your consulate has some weird requirements. Many couples have gone much longer than you guys.

I am not as familiar with the affidavit of support, so I will leave that to others.

thanks!

[Golden_State 2]

A good first step is to take a look at the K-1 Visa Guide, which says the following:

You will likely need at minimum two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQfor more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

From what I've seen, there are no hard & fast rules about what is enough and what isn't. To be on the safe side, I'd suggest bringing paystubs from the three months leading up to the interview and your income tax info from the past 3 years, along with a letter from your employer. Also, make sure your income is over the minimum requirements and you should be fine.

[JohnandMyrein 0]

Here is a hard to find link to the I-134 Instructions found on the USCIS.gov site.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

It describes in detail what you will need to have for your support. Also check out the poverty guidelines for your area. You must be 125% above the poverty level. In some cases (I don't know about Canada)they ask for 3 years of tax returns. If you don't have one for one of the years you'll need a notorized statement siting the actual IRS regulation for why you did not file (not enough income ect.)

Hope that helps! Best of Luck!