Affidavit I134

[EliAnon 42]

I am in the process of filling out the Affidavit of support. I am going to have my HR department write a letter stating how much I make, how long I worked here. I am doing this since I have only had a professional job since October (graduated from my University in May), along with this letter I am including pay stubs as well.

 

Is this all I really need for an Affidavit of support?

Is there anything else I should have the HR department put on the letter they are writing up for the K1 visa?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

27 minutes ago, EliAnon said:

I am in the process of filling out the Affidavit of support. I am going to have my HR department write a letter stating how much I make, how long I worked here. I am doing this since I have only had a professional job since October (graduated from my University in May), along with this letter I am including pay stubs as well.

 

Is this all I really need for an Affidavit of support?

Is there anything else I should have the HR department put on the letter they are writing up for the K1 visa?

1. Here is an example of the letter. This is all that is needed.

 

[Company Letterhead]

 

Date: [Date of issuing employment verification letter]

To Whom It May Concern:

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to certify that Mr./Miss. [First Name] [Last Name] is an employee at [Company Name] and is working as a [Designation] since [Date]. [His/Her] current gross salary is USD [xx,000] ([salary in words]) per annum.

 

If you have any questions regarding Mr./Miss [First Name]'s employment, please contact our office at [Office HR Phone Number].

 

Sincerely,

 

 

[Signature of person issuing this letter] 

[Manager HR] or [Designation]

 

2. This is what is needed for the interview. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions – English (February 2014)  Page 3 of 9 with an original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript



[Hank_ 9,172]

35 minutes ago, EliAnon said:

I am in the process of filling out the Affidavit of support. I am going to have my HR department write a letter stating how much I make, how long I worked here. I am doing this since I have only had a professional job since October (graduated from my University in May), along with this letter I am including pay stubs as well.

 

Is this all I really need for an Affidavit of support?

Is there anything else I should have the HR department put on the letter they are writing up for the K1 visa?

Do include a copy of your most recent tax return also, even if your gross income was not adequate.  If you did not file for last year then include a letter explaining why you did not file.

[Chris Duffy 1,256]

Let us know if they (USEM  Consular Officers) / (Filipina/PreScreeners)  ask for the 1-134 at the interview at US Embassy.

 

 

 

Edited November 22, 2018 by Chris Duffy

[Hank_ 9,172]

14 hours ago, Chris Duffy said:

Let us know if they (USEM  Consular Officers) / (Filipina/PreScreeners)  ask for the 1-134 at the interview at US Embassy.

 

 

 

The pre-screener is where the documents are collected.     I would say it is an 80/20 of not being asked for the support evidence based upon those that have reported back in the last 4 years since USEM changed their "attitude" on this.       

 

Still it is listed on the checklist as required documents..   what is a guy to do.

 

[Chris Duffy 1,256]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

The pre-screener is where the documents are collected.     I would say it is an 80/20 of not being asked for the support evidence based upon those that have reported back in the last 4 years since USEM changed their "attitude" on this.       

 

Still it is listed on the checklist as required documents..   what is a guy to do.

 

I am still amazed they are not asking for it. 

 

 

[Hank_ 9,172]

3 hours ago, Chris Duffy said:

I am still amazed they are not asking for it. 

 

 

I'm not.  The I-134 is a non-binding document (unlike the I-864), that is normally used for non-immigrant visas.   The K-1 doesn't quite fit as it has immigration intend .. but the I-864 can't be used either as the K-1 isn't an immigrant visa and there is no immigration intent until filing of the I-485 after getting married.  

 

Crazy visa that K-1 ... 

[EliAnon 42]

On 11/21/2018 at 2:29 PM, Greenbaum said:

1. Here is an example of the letter. This is all that is needed.

 

[Company Letterhead]

 

Date: [Date of issuing employment verification letter]

To Whom It May Concern:

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to certify that Mr./Miss. [First Name] [Last Name] is an employee at [Company Name] and is working as a [Designation] since [Date]. [His/Her] current gross salary is USD [xx,000] ([salary in words]) per annum.

 

If you have any questions regarding Mr./Miss [First Name]'s employment, please contact our office at [Office HR Phone Number].

 

Sincerely,

 

 

[Signature of person issuing this letter] 

[Manager HR] or [Designation]

 

2. This is what is needed for the interview. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions – English (February 2014)  Page 3 of 9 with an original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript



Alright, I will let my HR team know about the format. I will be taking down the Affidavit and the signed HR document down with me to Davao when I go in December. I will be emailing her my pay stubs to print off in early January so there is enough there to show what I make (Started October 1st). 

 

On 11/21/2018 at 2:38 PM, Hank_ said:

Do include a copy of your most recent tax return also, even if your gross income was not adequate.  If you did not file for last year then include a letter explaining why you did not file.

Yeah, I did not file for taxes last year. I was attending school and not working in the process. So I will write out why I do not have a tax return for 2017.  Anything else you and Greenbaum can think of that I should do or bring with me before I go down there this December, Please let me know

[Hank_ 9,172]

8 minutes ago, EliAnon said:

Alright, I will let my HR team know about the format. I will be taking down the Affidavit and the signed HR document down with me to Davao when I go in December. I will be emailing her my pay stubs to print off in early January so there is enough there to show what I make (Started October 1st). 

 

Yeah, I did not file for taxes last year. I was attending school and not working in the process. So I will write out why I do not have a tax return for 2017.  Anything else you and Greenbaum can think of that I should do or bring with me before I go down there this December, Please let me know

That letter should be just fine, plus a letter from you about not filing.  That and copies of your pay statements.     (don't be surprised if at the interview none of that is asked for   )

 

Have everything listed on the checklist from the embassy and all will be fine.

 

 

Edited November 26, 2018 by Hank_