Bank letters

[JenniferRae88 0]

Does anyone know if you need to have a letter from your bank saying how much is in savings and checking for the I-864 papers? Does it need to be like a formal letter or can it just be like a print out of a bank statement?

Thanks!

[Ben and Jill 37]

No, I don't believe you need a letter from the bank for the I-864. I provided a bank statement and so far, have had no issues.

[DerZinker 4]

I think it's an option, but certainly not something you have to have. In my opinion, a letter from the petitioners employer would be much more useful. Here's an example (ignore all the spam): http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Employment_Letter

[Josie-Be-Happy 11]

Bank letters are not mandatory. I agree with DerZinker. The instructions for the I-864 doesn't even ask for a bank statement. There are some checklists/cover sheets that other VJ members posted and lists what should be included when you're filing the I-864 packet.

Take a look at these 2 links: James's Shortcuts and MLingChe NVC ShortCut. Both of these resources are very helpful.

Good luck.