employment letter

[kathalena 0]

Hello vjers members,i want some help,when is the best time to request a employment letter from my employer,before NOA2 or after NOA2?please help

[Cody and Daisy 373]

After noa2. You never know how long approval will take.

[cheesecake_A+J 7]

Hi! I would say after the visa is issued. It also depends on how much your employer knows about your K1 petition.

An advice from the K1 instructions from USEM says, "Do not finalize arrangements for travel to the United States, dispose of property, or resign from your job until a visa has been issued and delivered to you." I think that's a wise reminder. I understand that you only asked about when to ask for a certificate of employment, but doing so also gives an impression that you are resigning soon. I guess it depends on your working relationship with your boss and how aware your boss is regarding your petition. Hope the rest of your K1 process will be fast and smooth!

Edited July 1, 2015 by A+J <3

[kathalena 0]

Thank you for your kind reply guys....God bless us all

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You cannot wait until after the visa is issued to get a letter from your employer for the I-134. The I-134 and financial information is needed in order to obtain the visa.

[cheesecake_A+J 7]

You cannot wait until after the visa is issued to get a letter from your employer for the I-134. The I-134 and financial information is needed in order to obtain the visa.

Oh wait...I was thinking that she's the beneficiary (who would use it for future jobs) rather than the petitioner. If the petitioner is the one who would ask for the letter of employment, then definitely before the visa interview!

What is it for, kathalena?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello vjers members,i want some help,when is the best time to request a employment letter from my employer,before NOA2 or after NOA2?please help

Wait until you have your NOA2. Unless you are a new employee the employer letter isn't needed at USEM (Manila)

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Oh wait...I was thinking that she's the beneficiary (who would use it for future jobs) rather than the petitioner. If the petitioner is the one who would ask for the letter of employment, then definitely before the visa interview!

What is it for, kathalena?

An employment letter is needed by some embassy's to prove petitioners income for affidavit of support.

It's clearly what the OP was asking as they mentioned the NOA2.

Please read the ops question fully next time so they don't get seriously conflicting answers.

Edited July 1, 2015 by Cody and Daisy

[kathalena 0]

Wait until you have your NOA2. Unless you are a new employee the employer letter isn't needed at USEM (Manila)

[kathalena 0]

Do i need to attached an employment letter in my i-134 this is for USEM(manila)?.. sorry guys to ask,im trying to prepare myself in case my petition approved....

[Hank_ 9,174]

Do i need to attached an employment letter in my i-134 this is for USEM(manila)?.. sorry guys to ask,im trying to prepare myself in case my petition approved....

Is you fiance (petitioner) a new employee with the company? If he has worked there for over a year, the employer letter isn't needed. You can include it if you desire, of course, and yes have it will the I-134 - don't staple it.

What is required with the I-134 is the most recent tax return and W2 (2014)

Follow the flashing arrow below for more information on the K-1 process.

Read the embassy instructions letter, use it for your checklist - http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Pop over to the Philippines forum, each embassy is different, so you would do best to ask your questions regarding USEM here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Edited July 1, 2015 by Hank_

[cheesecake_A+J 7]

An employment letter is needed by some embassy's to prove petitioners income for affidavit of support.

It's clearly what the OP was asking as they mentioned the NOA2.

Please read the ops question fully next time so they don't get seriously conflicting answers.

I certainly wanted to help the OP rather than confuse him/her that's why I corrected my previous reply.

Follow the flashing arrow below for more information on the K-1 process.

Read the embassy instructions letter, use it for your checklist - http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Pop over to the Philippines forum, each embassy is different, so you would do best to ask your questions regarding USEM here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Hank's guide will be very helpful for you, kathalena!

[VOL 425]

You cannot wait until after the visa is issued to get a letter from your employer for the I-134. The I-134 and financial information is needed in order to obtain the visa.

Just a FYI, Many people in at US Embassy in Manila are not being asked for any I-134 information, this has been going on since around Janurary. But suggest to have it just in case it is asked for.

[CowBoE 429]

First check with your HR on how long it would take to issue this letter.

In my company, it takes weeks with multiple reminders...mainly due to the slowness of this one

contractor person whom we use to do such administrative work.

I agree with others that right when you get NOA2 would be good time.

[Cathi 5,769]

Hi! I would say after the visa is issued. It also depends on how much your employer knows about your K1 petition.

An advice from the K1 instructions from USEM says, "Do not finalize arrangements for travel to the United States, dispose of property, or resign from your job until a visa has been issued and delivered to you." I think that's a wise reminder. I understand that you only asked about when to ask for a certificate of employment, but doing so also gives an impression that you are resigning soon. I guess it depends on your working relationship with your boss and how aware your boss is regarding your petition. Hope the rest of your K1 process will be fast and smooth!

it needs to be done before the visa is issued. It is required for affidavit of support which comes before the visa is issued