Support for I-134 for London Embassy

[emyardy 11]

Hello VJers,

I am trying to get supporting materials ready to send my fiance the I-134 for his interview in London, and I am a bit nervous about whether or not I have enough evidence to support the form..

For instance, due to an injury at work that led to some time off, my income this year was just below the required income, by just about $400. I know that this means I must make up the $400 x 5 in order to be considered above the poverty line by 125%. So, basically I need to make up for $2,000.

I have tax transcripts for the last two years, the 2011 return shows that I actually made above the threshold, while the 2012 return is the one that is just below the threshold.

I have a letter from my employer stating that I am a full time employee, making XXX ($400 below the requirement), and have worked there since 2005, blah, blah, blah... all that good stuff.

Next, I have two titles to two cars. I entered their information into Kelly Blue Book, and stapled the results to the backs of copies of the car titles. One of the cars is worth $19,000, while the other is worth $4,500.

Lastly, I will be getting a Member Profile Sheet from the bank that states that I have $40,000 in a savings account, which will be stamped and signed by a teller. Although the account has been opened for a while, the money is new due the inheritance of a family member who passed away in December of 2012. -- However, my name is not the only one on the bank statement-- will this count against me? I share the account with another family member, but the money is just as much mine as it is his. How will this be looked at during the interview?

Any help/comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much!!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moving from K-1 Process to UK regional- London has their own special requirements when dealing with the financials ~

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I think you have plenty for London. They will likely be okay with 100% of the poverty level. It is not set in law (Foreign Affairs Manual) what qualifies or how to prove it. It is a judgement call by the officer. London seems to be willing to take any good proof. Some are approved with only an employer letter and no tax return. Since it is totally up to the officer to be convinced, I suppose anything could happen, but I don't think you need to worry. You will likely be handed back some of that by the document person as too much extra proof.

See this FAQ (very top) from the Dept of State, which is over the embassy http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#9

Edited August 10, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[emyardy 11]

Thank you for your reply! I realize that the approval is based on the specific officer that gives the interview, so what is accepted really does vary, I am sure! However, I did not know that the requirements fro the I-134 are to be 100% above the poverty level, rather than 125%. That makes a huge difference in our case. Thanks again!

[lost_at_sea 995]

Thank you for your reply! I realize that the approval is based on the specific officer that gives the interview, so what is accepted really does vary, I am sure! However, I did not know that the requirements fro the I-134 are to be 100% above the poverty level, rather than 125%. That makes a huge difference in our case. Thanks again!

Remember, for the I-864 for the adjustment of status, it will be 125% again, so you might want to think ahead to making sure you've got that covered, once you're through getting your K1.