Affidavit support

[sheepp 2]

Hi all

I´d like to know what did u guys send in the affidavit support, what documments?

When do you have to send it?

Thank you!

[sheepp 2]

Someone there?

[Gamut 0]

It is outlined here what is expected: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

[Gamut 0]

I have to bring my Affidavit of Support to the US Embassy in Dublin for my interview. If you reside in the US already, then it is different.

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Hi all

I´d like to know what did u guys send in the affidavit support, what documments?

When do you have to send it?

Thank you!

Check the website for your consulate to see if they list exactly what you need. Usually you need to fill out the I-134, provide the last 1-3 years of most recent tax transcripts (you can get them free from the IRS), letter from your employer stating position and salary, plus a few months worth of your most recent pay stubs.

[sheepp 2]

Check the website for your consulate to see if they list exactly what you need. Usually you need to fill out the I-134, provide the last 1-3 years of most recent tax transcripts (you can get them free from the IRS), letter from your employer stating position and salary, plus a few months worth of your most recent pay stubs.

I have already checked in the embassy´s website but it doesn´t say anything ... just the form, I know that´s not all, but I´d like to know what´s exactly what we would have to present to be prepared and have the time to put all together... what a journey!

[El Cachalote 12]

After your 129 is approved USCIS, it will be sent to NVC (National Visa Center), you must wait to recieve notice from NVC. They will contact you and petitioner via email. In the email, NVC will assign a case number and invoice for AOS and the electronic Choice of address and agent form (ds-261). You complete ds-261 and send it in. You will pay 88 dollars (preferrably online), print out the coversheet from NVC CEAc, fill out the 864 and get your supporting documents in order...send to NVC via snail mail.

All this happens after USCIS approves your petition and forwards to NVC.

Edited August 26, 2011 by El Cachalote

[Dante & Geor 36]

Hi all

I´d like to know what did u guys send in the affidavit support, what documments?

When do you have to send it?

Thank you!

Peruvian instructions, states you must have a letter from your employer (date, nature of emp, salary, if is temp or full) or if you are self-employed you'll need last income tax return or your report of commercial rating (idk what that is). Along with your last tax transcripts

After your 129 is approved USCIS, it will be sent to NVC (National Visa Center), you must wait to recieve notice from NVC. They will contact you and petitioner via email. In the email, NVC will assign a case number and invoice for AOS and the electronic Choice of address and agent form (ds-261). You complete ds-261 and send it in. You will pay 88 dollars (preferrably online), print out the coversheet from NVC CEAc, fill out the 864 and get your supporting documents in order...send to NVC via snail mail.

All this happens after USCIS approves your petition and forwards to NVC.

This if for CR1, he's applying on a k-1

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

After your 129 is approved USCIS, it will be sent to NVC (National Visa Center), you must wait to recieve notice from NVC. They will contact you and petitioner via email. In the email, NVC will assign a case number and invoice for AOS and the electronic Choice of address and agent form (ds-261). You complete ds-261 and send it in. You will pay 88 dollars (preferrably online), print out the coversheet from NVC CEAc, fill out the 864 and get your supporting documents in order...send to NVC via snail mail.

All this happens after USCIS approves your petition and forwards to NVC.

This is not the procedure for a K-1.

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

This is not the procedure for a K-1.

LMAO at the shouting person. u need the affidavit of support form, federal tax returns, w2 form if u got one, pay stubs, bank statement (if u have savings and stuff) *spaz*

[TheOptimist 22]

Hey All,

Ok,

So I started looking at the process and this is what I understand:

• There are (2) instances in which you have to supply evidence pertaining to an affidavit of support within the confines of the I-129f process.
  

1. 
   

I-134 (For the interview at the foreign embassy

I-864 (For the adjustment of status after marriage)

Proof requirement for each submission is as follows:

1. I-134 Proof can include:(If you have everything below and you are above the threshold for income, you will be fine)
   
   • Employer issued W2s for the last (3) years (They didn't say (3) was the magic number but that was what I proposed the the Visa Specialist at the State Department).
     
   • Company letter with start date, annual salary,that you are a permanent employee and title.
     
   • Company letter with start date, annual salary,that you are a permanent employee and title.
     
   • Current bank account balances and deposits over the last year.
     
   • You are NOT required to present, nor will you be denied for the absence of tax-returns/transcripts for the I-134 as it is considered a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA.(Although to have them will make it that much easier for them to see what is what)
     

[*]I-864 Proof should include:

• All that you have provided with your I-134
  
• IRS Tax Transcripts or Tax returns(You are required to have this for the I-864, so you will need to get your act together or find another source of approved support)
  
• Investment income or any other income
  
• Assets can be used as well, equity, retirement holdings etc.
  

The state department is who sets the guidelines. I spoke directly to a Visa specialist today in the family division.

He verified that you do NOT have to submit tax transcripts or returns for the I-134 but that you DO for the I-864.

As with all other complicated matters the K-1 visa is technically a Non-Immigrant visa with a (3) month shelf life. As such, the financial requirements are a bit less stringent(presuming it is credible to them that if the marriage does not happen that you will leave legally).

The adjustment of status to a permanent resident is of more concern as the intent of the beneficiary is to remain in the US indefiniteness. So to not become a public charge, there are more stringent requirements.

In the end, you have to get tax stuff in order if you want to have an easier time of it, but if you are jammed up and you realize that you need more time than available before your fiance's interview, then you can keep working with your accountant if you havent filed last year or if there are other things you need to get straight (so long as you get that done before the AOS submission, they say that you should be fine).

That is basically the essence of how it works as I understand it. There are more details regarding what else you can use and secondary sponsors and such that I wont go into here but I think it gets the main points across.

There is a TON of superstition surrounding what has to happen or not happen depending on the embassy (They can deny you if they are having a bad day, etc.). I'm not going to say it NEVER happens, but more often than not, I see people who get RFEs/NOIDs (as heartbreaking as they are) because they missed something or have problems that legally disqualify them.

Funny thing about the embassy in Peru that I read today,

Under Debunking Myths, It said:

Myth: At the tray in the interview window there is a lie detector machine.

Truth: Consuls do not use lie detectors and there are no lie detectors at the interview windows.

I thought that was funny..

[TheOptimist 22]

Apologies for the bad spelling.. I didnt check it well before posting.

[Ashlyn&Grevin 0]

This is the email that my Consular in Costa Rica sent me:

The documents required for the I-134 is proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency, 1040 and W-2 of the previous year, and pay stubs. If you have a bank account you could include proof of this but it is not mandatory unless you need it to reach the poverty guideline level-(assets).

Sincerely,

Consular San Jose

[Dante & Geor 36]

[*]You are NOT required to present, nor will you be denied for the absence of tax-returns/transcripts for the I-134 as it is considered a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA.(Although to have them will make it that much easier for them to see what is what)[/b]

So far this is true.... BUT, and this is a big BUT Peruvian instructions for k-1 specifically request for a tax return transcript (at least from last year) My instructions are dated August 22nd

And this is despite K-1 is a NON-inmigrant visa, USEMs don't treat it like that, 'cause you're using it to get married and stay in the US, so is kind of tricky... it's not but at the same time it is an INMIGRANT visa

[TheOptimist 22]

Hard to argue with documentation sent directly from the USEM in Lima..

You both make excellent points.

It is interesting however that the State Department(who according to USCIS is responsible for defining the requirements), along with the actual language as specified on the USCIS website clearly refutes the information handed down by the USEM...

Not to mention that the family visa specialist at the state dept specifically told me that they CANT refuse the document because of that(wouldn't want to push that if the USEM has overriding authority however).

If it is not too much trouble (and you have it available) I would LOVE to take a look at the instruction letter provided so that I can see the specific language.

My case is not so dire as I can get the transcripts, but because my employer made some errors and with-held too little, I ended up owing a few $$ in the end. So it will cost me more to get the transcript with all the adjustments (late filing, etc.).

I will do what I have to, but I was hoping to give myself another couple of months to work through the issues with my accountant before doing that.

I would rather spend the $$ on the plane ticket to get her here rather than pay an accountant.

It is what it is but if you have that I would love to see it.

Thanks