In the I-134, for the statement from your respective banking institution to show balance, is there a template to follow?(merged)

[TBoneTX 43,062]

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[clairegie 265]

As the guide shows, all you have to do is affix your signature and the date. I dont think its supposed to be answered with a yes/no. I think the lines where there just to show that nothing follows the statement.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Oh jesus I'm stupid. Thanks man I somehow completely missed this.

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[Penguin_ie 5,986]

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[Zedayn 485]

The title says it all.

Thanks guys!

Huh?

The topic says all, what does it mean and what should I write next to it? Yes or no? Sign it?

The VisaJourney template doesn't have anything in that box.

Many thanks.

~Kevin

Exactly what is your question?

Please ask your questions in the post and not in the topic title. When you create a lot of similar posts and they are merged together, the question is lost.

[clairegie 265]

Huh?

Exactly what is your question?

Please ask your questions in the post and not in the topic title. When you create a lot of similar posts and they are merged together, the question is lost.

His question was the bottom part of the I-134 if he needs to answer it with a yes/no (the oath part)

[kthruelsen 2]

Hey there guys,

I'm on the phone with my bank at the moment and I was curious if there is a specific was that they need to write the statement.

Or is it just an official document showing 1. the date my accounts were opened 2. Deposits made over this last year and 3. the current balance?


~Kevin

P.S. Also, do the money's I have in a Roth IRA, if they are not invested in stocks, would they be listed in the "savings" box in the I-134 Affidavit?

[Ning 619]

Hey there guys,

I'm on the phone with my bank at the moment and I was curious if there is a specific was that they need to write the statement.

Or is it just an official document showing 1. the date my accounts were opened 2. Deposits made over this last year and 3. the current balance?

~Kevin

P.S. Also, do the money's I have in a Roth IRA, if they are not invested in stocks, would they be listed in the "savings" box in the I-134 Affidavit?

Its just what you think it is about banking.

An IRA isn't really liquid assets so aren't really savings.

[kthruelsen 2]

Right but within the Roth there is money that's just sitting there and then money which has been invested in stocks.

Are you suggesting l will; need 3 times the poverty level in "liquid assets"? Or are we talking assets in general? I say this having noticed the option to list real estate/stocks etc.

[Ontarkie 13,918]

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[KayDeeCee 4,891]

Right but within the Roth there is money that's just sitting there and then money which has been invested in stocks.

Are you suggesting l will; need 3 times the poverty level in "liquid assets"? Or are we talking assets in general? I say this having noticed the option to list real estate/stocks etc.

Assets must be able to be liquified within a year without hardships to the sponsor.

As for the question about what to put for the oath on the I-134, the sponsor filling out the form puts their full name there to indicate they acknowledge reading the liabilities in the instructions. More details here > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/518969-i-134-is-a-confusing-form-help/?p=7296537

[Ning 619]

Right but within the Roth there is money that's just sitting there and then money which has been invested in stocks.

Are you suggesting l will; need 3 times the poverty level in "liquid assets"? Or are we talking assets in general? I say this having noticed the option to list real estate/stocks etc.

KDC explained this already.

I do have a suggestion. You are asking question that are all over the map. You need to read the guides carefully then begin with the support issues because if you cant figure out how that is done or how to do it you wont need anything further.

Find out IF the embassy allows JOINT sponsor in K 1 cases. I think Colombia does. Assuming so find a joint sponsor. To do that you will have to totally understand the use and legalities of the 134. Its pretty simple stuff to explain to the potential joint sponsor.

Put together a plan to submit to the embassy a letter explaining your understanding of the process of the K 1 along with the subsequent AOS which can be done one day after you marry. This means you can explain how she will be supported for those few months until you file the AOS with the ability to use a joint sponsor and two 864s if that is needed. This will show them you are ready to do everything required to meet the protocols for support. Also explain she will go to work as soon as she is legally able to do so.

You could consider marrying now so you can file for a CR1. That allows you to defiantly use a joint sponsor, gives her a green card much sooner and she can go to work because of the green card. There are many other advantages as well.

I almost never recommend using a lawyer but if you continue to have trouble understanding the procedures and forms you may want to consider one.

[Zedayn 485]

Assets must be able to be liquified within a year without hardships to the sponsor.

As for the question about what to put for the oath on the I-134, the sponsor filling out the form puts their full name there to indicate they acknowledge reading the liabilities in the instructions. More details here > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/518969-i-134-is-a-confusing-form-help/?p=7296537

Initials work fine too with no issue.

KDC explained this already.

I do have a suggestion. You are asking question that are all over the map. You need to read the guides carefully then begin with the support issues because if you cant figure out how that is done or how to do it you wont need anything further.

Find out IF the embassy allows JOINT sponsor in K 1 cases. I think Colombia does. Assuming so find a joint sponsor. To do that you will have to totally understand the use and legalities of the 134. Its pretty simple stuff to explain to the potential joint sponsor.

Put together a plan to submit to the embassy a letter explaining your understanding of the process of the K 1 along with the subsequent AOS which can be done one day after you marry. This means you can explain how she will be supported for those few months until you file the AOS with the ability to use a joint sponsor and two 864s if that is needed. This will show them you are ready to do everything required to meet the protocols for support. Also explain she will go to work as soon as she is legally able to do so.

You could consider marrying now so you can file for a CR1. That allows you to defiantly use a joint sponsor, gives her a green card much sooner and she can go to work because of the green card. There are many other advantages as well.

I almost never recommend using a lawyer but if you continue to have trouble understanding the procedures and forms you may want to consider one.

Colombia accepts co-sponsors. I have first hand experience with this (previous K-1). You do not submit a letter to the embassy explaining anything about your understanding of the process. Do not bother explaining she will work as soon as she can, her future work is not even considered.

All they want is an I-134 with the most recent tax return---this is listed in their sheet of required documents you will receive as soon as you enter the embassy. You can also submit other evidence as well. Colombia is not a difficult consulate. If you can demonstrate your income or assets are adequate, then there is no issue getting approved.

[Ning 619]

Initials work fine too with no issue.

Colombia accepts co-sponsors. I have first hand experience with this (previous K-1). You do not submit a letter to the embassy explaining anything about your understanding of the process. Do not bother explaining she will work as soon as she can, her future work is not even considered.

All they want is an I-134 with the most recent tax return---this is listed in their sheet of required documents you will receive as soon as you enter the embassy. You can also submit other evidence as well. Colombia is not a difficult consulate. If you can demonstrate your income or assets are adequate, then there is no issue getting approved.

It isn't " co- sponsors ". The correct term is joint sponsor.

You may not submit what I suggested but in at least 6 cases I helped with this strategy worked when there was questions about circumstances very similar to the O Ps. That fact that you don't understand how this can and has been done doesn't mean it shouldn't be tried. The O P doesn't seem to have adequate income nor assets that are liquid so there certainly is an issue in getting approved. Rather than be denied he should at least consider every possible thing he can do to avoid the denial. Or he can stab at it as you suggest putting out the least effort leading to a denial if he wants to believe what you say as to how easy the consulate is.

[Zedayn 485]

It isn't " co- sponsors ". The correct term is joint sponsor.

You may not submit what I suggested but in at least 6 cases I helped with this strategy worked when there was questions about circumstances very similar to the O Ps. That fact that you don't understand how this can and has been done doesn't mean it shouldn't be tried. The O P doesn't seem to have adequate income nor assets that are liquid so there certainly is an issue in getting approved. Rather than be denied he should at least consider every possible thing he can do to avoid the denial. Or he can stab at it as you suggest putting out the least effort leading to a denial if he wants to believe what you say as to how easy the consulate is.

Co-sponsors, joint sponsors...essentially the same thing. Perhaps the correct term is joint sponsor, but the issue here isn't about which term is correct or not.

I understand perfectly fine how this process works, I have been there personally and done that. Have you personally dealt with the consulate in Colombia? I have, and I was there at the embassy. The COs will reject anything that is not important, including your suggested "letter". If the petitioner can not prove adequate income or assets, which I agree is the case, they will consider a co-sponsor (joint sponsor).