Affidavit of Support

[SK2014 44]

Hello All

Please can someone advise me if there is a way around this.

My Fiance - US Citizen is currently looking at the documentation he needs to put together for this form, but we have a problem

He does not use his bank account, not for years now, in the 5 years we have been together he has always been paid in Cash or CHQ and just exchanges the chq for cash (I don't think it is actually despoited)

And apperently when he checked they have closed the bank account he did have as he was not using it, what do we do? As they ask for a document from your bank´showing despoits and when it was open etc... for this stage of the process

If he gets a brand new bank account would that be a problem? and also he is no longer in his home state of CT at the Moment as working in Cali right now, and staying with friends is he able to open a new account without an address registered in his Name?

thank you in advance

take care

syna

[Ian H. 207]

Bank statements aren't required unless he is using money from his bank account as an asset to meet the income requirement.

[Zedayn 486]

The only thing required in most cases is a copy of the most recent tax return. Bank statements, employer letters are all OPTIONAL. They are listed in the I-134 as examples of evidence to prove your support, but they are not exactly required. In fact, if your fiancé's income meets 125% of the poverty guidelines, you do not need to include any asset information---meaning no bank statements are needed.

[SK2014 44]

Bank statements aren't required unless he is using money from his bank account as an asset to meet the income requirement.

Thank you!! for your help much appricated !!!

The only thing required in most cases is a copy of the most recent tax return. Bank statements, employer letters are all OPTIONAL. They are listed in the I-134 as examples of evidence to prove your support, but they are not exactly required. In fact, if your fiancé's income meets 125% of the poverty guidelines, you do not need to include any asset information---meaning no bank statements are needed.

Thank you for the advance and help, much appricated

I love this Forums you guy are all so helpful and supportive!!

Thank you again

[CowBoE 429]

Hello All

Please can someone advise me if there is a way around this.

My Fiance - US Citizen is currently looking at the documentation he needs to put together for this form, but we have a problem

He does not use his bank account, not for years now, in the 5 years we have been together he has always been paid in Cash or CHQ and just exchanges the chq for cash (I don't think it is actually despoited)

And apperently when he checked they have closed the bank account he did have as he was not using it, what do we do? As they ask for a document from your bank´showing despoits and when it was open etc... for this stage of the process

If he gets a brand new bank account would that be a problem? and also he is no longer in his home state of CT at the Moment as working in Cali right now, and staying with friends is he able to open a new account without an address registered in his Name?

thank you in advance

take care

syna

Few comments...

1. For closed bank account, my bank also closed one of my checking accounts for inactivity,

and I almost forgot about that account since it was rarely used. So I went to the bank to get it reactivated.

If he still has balance left in it, he should call or visit a branch bank to get it reopen.

2. They are mostly concerned with his current income, so he will need an employment verification letter with hired date,

his position/job, and annual salary...on a company stationery.

3. Being paid cash or sometimes by check but never deposited shouldn't be a problem,

but has he filed taxes properly? You may be asked to provide the tax records, if not now,

then possibly, when you do I-864 later (after you arrive in US and start the AOS).

4. In most situations, I believe you have to be present in person with valid picture ID to open the bank,

and I think they will probably want to use the address (likely on his driver's license), unless

he has documents to prove where he is residing currently. In any case, he can open a bank with one of the

national chains, so he can access it from anywhere...also Internet banking is available with pretty much

all large banks.

5. If not now, possibly for future processing, I think it may be good idea to open a bank and start

leaving some records on his income.

6. Does he meet or exceed 125% of poverty guideline?

7. Add timeline...

Good luck.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

The only thing required in most cases is a copy of the most recent tax return. Bank statements, employer letters are all OPTIONAL. They are listed in the I-134 as examples of evidence to prove your support, but they are not exactly required. In fact, if your fiancé's income meets 125% of the poverty guidelines, you do not need to include any asset information---meaning no bank statements are needed.

Unless your embassy is in Jamaica....They require the letter from the employer.

[SK2014 44]

Few comments...

1. For closed bank account, my bank also closed one of my checking accounts for inactivity,

and I almost forgot about that account since it was rarely used. So I went to the bank to get it reactivated.

If he still has balance left in it, he should call or visit a branch bank to get it reopen.

2. They are mostly concerned with his current income, so he will need an employment verification letter with hired date,

his position/job, and annual salary...on a company stationery.

3. Being paid cash or sometimes by check but never deposited shouldn't be a problem,

but has he filed taxes properly? You may be asked to provide the tax records, if not now,

then possibly, when you do I-864 later (after you arrive in US and start the AOS).

4. In most situations, I believe you have to be present in person with valid picture ID to open the bank,

and I think they will probably want to use the address (likely on his driver's license), unless

he has documents to prove where he is residing currently. In any case, he can open a bank with one of the

national chains, so he can access it from anywhere...also Internet banking is available with pretty much

all large banks.

5. If not now, possibly for future processing, I think it may be good idea to open a bank and start

leaving some records on his income.

6. Does he meet or exceed 125% of poverty guideline?

7. Add timeline...

Good luck.

Thank you!

I am not sure if he meets the full requirments 125%, he can be so unorganised with paperwork, we are checking this now and checking Taxes are all up to date, hopefully he does but if not then we will need to look at getting a co-sponsor (which he really does not want to have to do)

I will pass this information on to him, thank you again

regards

Syna

Unless your embassy is in Jamaica....They require the letter from the employer.

No it will be Germany (I am British but live n Germany right now)

thank you

Edited August 11, 2014 by Syna

[Al422 221]

Did he file taxes? If so all he needs is a tax return transcript from the IRS website.