I-134 docs & Joint Sponsor

[Kalehua 36]

First I would like to say I have read the guides here and have done a lot of research regarding this before posting. Ty!
 

My fiancé has summited the DS-160, paid the interview fee and has scheduled his K1 visa interview. It will be at the end of September in Algiers, Algeria.
 

Neither of us have received an email from the embassy with instructions. (I assume this would be the packet 3.) I have emailed the embassy asking for this information but I have not heard back from them yet.
 

I am trying to send my fiancé the needed documentation from my side such as the I-134 and supporting documentation but I don’t know what the embassy exactly wants.
 

We will need to have a joint sponsor and I’ve started to gather some things from them as well.

 

The wording on the instructions for the I-134 form says:

 

“Evidence should consist of copies of any of the documents listed below that apply.”  And “Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:”

 

It goes on to list:

 

1.) Statements from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account;

A. Date account opened;

B. Total amount deposited for the past year; and

C. Present Balance

 

2. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 

A. Date and nature of employment;

B. Salary paid; and

C. Whether the position is temporary or permanent. 
(I’ve read elsewhere to also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available.)

 

1. Copy of last U.S. federal income tax return filed (tax transcript); or

2. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bond and name of record owner(s).

 

So far I have received the statement from our joint sponsor’s employer with the required information outlined above. They also gave me two W2 forms and two copies showing deposits. Later I’ll also get their taxes.

 

I showed our joint sponsor the list and they think the bank information isn’t necessary and is repetitive. More so because they said all of their deposits are automatic and the information seems out dated. That the employment information they gave me is enough. 
 

So I came here to ask if what they have gave me will be sufficient. Which is the following:

- Employment Statement w/salary and position information.

- Two recent W-2 

- Two recent deposit (like a pay stub) 

- U.S. federal income tax return from previous year. (Soon to receive this.)

Thank you and sorry for the long read.

 

[JeanneAdil 6,239]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

 

• Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-2 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your interview. 
• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).
• Birth certificate.
• Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor
• Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for six months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)
• Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)
• Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)
• Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements
• Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)
• Payment of fees, as explained below

Joint sponsor also needs proof of US residence (like photo of state ID or DL)

Edited August 26, 2023 by JeanneAdil

[yibkeith 25]

For the I-134, they list all the possible things you can submit. You don’t need to bring all of them. You need to provide something that shows your income, not multiple things. Just get the federal tax transcript from the IRS. That is plenty. It comes straight from the IRS and clearly shows what you made, is easy for the agent to read and understand, and is less likely to be faked.

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

For us, they just looked to see if we brought it, and then ignored it. Good luck on your journey.

[Kalehua 36]

1 hour ago, yibkeith said:

For the I-134, they list all the possible things you can submit. You don’t need to bring all of them. You need to provide something that shows your income, not multiple things. Just get the federal tax transcript from the IRS. That is plenty. It comes straight from the IRS and clearly shows what you made, is easy for the agent to read and understand, and is less likely to be faked.

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

 

For us, they just looked to see if we brought it, and then ignored it. Good luck on your journey.

I appreciate your reply. That was exactly what I was looking for. Should we send 1 year of taxes or 3? 

[yibkeith 25]

Just 1 for the I-134, but you can always download 3 if it gives you piece of mind. 

[Ann P 1]

Just a follow up question to this.. is the I-134 mandatory? It's quite vague when they say "it may be required".