K1 Visa dilema

[Darren K 0]

Hello,

I am new to this site having found it online this morning I felt I had to post with my problem.

I am applying for a K1 visa and Marion my fiancée is my sponsor on the I-134, we initially filed our I-129f last July and was subsequently approved by the USCIS on October 27th 2006 and forwarded to the National Visa center. Shortly after I received my package from the US Embassy in London and filled out all required papers and sent them back to the Embassy, I gathered the required documents including the I-134 and had a medical in London on Wednesday 17th of January.

A few days later I received my interview date, set to 16th February, everything is in place including evidence of our relationship, however on February 1st my fiancée Marion lost her job, she received a 4 month severance package and is already seeking new employment but these things can take time, Marion has already had her I-134 notarized and I have it here in the UK, but we would like to know what the next step should be?

I have savings in excess of $30000, would this be enough or does Marion need to have employment?

If I go to the interview and present the I-134 as is, would I be breaking the law, as it was legal when notarized?

Any advice or suggestions would be a great help.

Regards,

Darren.

[maya62 7]

Others have been in your position... hopefully someone will be along soon who knows about self-sponsorship. Sorry to hear your fiancee lost her job, but I bet if she's at a level where they even know what "severance package" means, she'll have a new job in no time. Maybe not her ideal job, but 4 months to look around is a very nice thing indeed.

My suggestion is, if asked, you should always be honest with the interviewer. And (someone correct me if this is wrong) the I-134 is not necessarily a problem, but I would be more concerned about the letter of employment that I believe is supposed to say something about the prospects for continued employment. I wouldn't submit anything that could be construed as misrepresenting the situation.

Keep checking back... someone will answer your question.

Best wishes!

Maya

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

My fiance had his interview 2 weeks ago, and they did not ask any questions about the I-134. They took it from him and just checked to make sure it was notarized, no questions about what's on it

[rebeccajo 14]

The consulate in London permits self sponsorship.

Given that you have money in the bank, I would go to the window at the consulate with truth. Get your money verified by your banker - however you do that over there. Bank statement, a letter from them, or whatever it takes. I would carry your fiancee's I-134 and any information from her employer regarding her severance package in case there is a question about her work history. I'm thinking there won't be.

Edited February 6, 2007 by rebeccajo