bank statements

[aimforitnow 0]

im a boilermaker my job is seasonal i made 47 k in 2011, 28 k in 2012 in 2013 im on track to make about 45 to 50 k . the poverty guideline for 2 people is around 18 k i never used banks too much other than just for a checking account to pay bills. im using a visa service in the Philippines, they are asking me to provide bank statements but i don't have any savings what do i do? i can put money in the bank to make it look good but the interview in manila will be soon im sure they will just see i deposited money in the bank i think its better just not to show any bank statements my question is is do you need to show a bank statement? can anyone give me advice?

[Caryh 5,206]

im a boilermaker my job is seasonal i made 47 k in 2011, 28 k in 2012 in 2013 im on track to make about 45 to 50 k . the poverty guideline for 2 people is around 18 k i never used banks too much other than just for a checking account to pay bills. im using a visa service in the Philippines, they are asking me to provide bank statements but i don't have any savings what do i do? i can put money in the bank to make it look good but the interview in manila will be soon im sure they will just see i deposited money in the bank i think its better just not to show any bank statements my question is is do you need to show a bank statement? can anyone give me advice?

Bank statements are only needed when you're using assets to make up for a lack of income to meet the requirements.

[JohnR! 5,495]

im a boilermaker my job is seasonal i made 47 k in 2011, 28 k in 2012 in 2013 im on track to make about 45 to 50 k . the poverty guideline for 2 people is around 18 k i never used banks too much other than just for a checking account to pay bills. im using a visa service in the Philippines, they are asking me to provide bank statements but i don't have any savings what do i do? i can put money in the bank to make it look good but the interview in manila will be soon im sure they will just see i deposited money in the bank i think its better just not to show any bank statements my question is is do you need to show a bank statement? can anyone give me advice?

Unless you are asked do not send bank statements. Call the IRS and have them send you your tax transcripts for the last three filings. The transcripts are free and they should arrive in two weeks.

[NikLR 13,227]

My husband went to an IRS office today and walked out with the transcripts. So if you don't want to wait, and can get to an IRS office, that is also an option.

[aimforitnow 0]

thank you so much i have the tax info for the last 3 years and im looking good i think sending bank statement is just useless if i don't have money there

[aimforitnow 0]

i used a visa service in the Philippines and this lady is insisting i have a have a bank statement with my i-134 when i resubmit it for the interview this is so frustrating i already can show in pay stubs i made more than 18 k this year and im only 3 months into this year she is still telling me this? " we can waive not to submit bank statements, if only the petitioner has a regular job or income for the past 2 years straight." iv been a boilermaker for 5 years and working as a personal care aid for 3 years both are seasonal. this is getting fustrating

[Caryh 5,206]

i used a visa service in the Philippines and this lady is insisting i have a have a bank statement with my i-134 when i resubmit it for the interview this is so frustrating i already can show in pay stubs i made more than 18 k this year and im only 3 months into this year she is still telling me this? " we can waive not to submit bank statements, if only the petitioner has a regular job or income for the past 2 years straight." iv been a boilermaker for 5 years and working as a personal care aid for 3 years both are seasonal. this is getting fustrating

Why are you using a visa service? Sounds like this service has a serious issue understanding the instructions that come with the I-134. It clearly states in the instructions income OR assets, not income AND assets. Assets are only needed if you're attempting to overcome a lack of income. And yes showing a bank statement without savings in it is not going to help on the asset side anyway. Fire the idiots at the visa service and do it yourself.