Questions before sending required documents to embassy.

[discerned1 0]

Hi all. I am sure these questions have been asked before and I've tried to look through the abyssful sea of posts, but to no avail. Anyway...

Firstly, I was wondering that when I send in my bank statements, can I black out my account number? Just in case these papers get into the wrong hands I don't want them to try to hack into my account. Would it be a problem?

Second question, and I am trying to get this one straight, should I send in my original birth certificate instead of a copy?

Third question, would my automobile qualify for an asset for the affidavit? I am sending in a copy of the paperwork. Would that be suffice?

I guess it would be better safe now than sorry later .

[YuAndDan 153]

For K-1 you use I-134 affidavit of support.

You do not need to list or use assets if your income is at or above 125% povertyline.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above 125% povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS).

Again Bank Statements are not needed if income meets or exceeds 125% povertyline.

The more data you give them like asset data the more they can ask questions about, as well as demand documentation to prove the values if the assets.

They do not need the US Citizen's birth cert that was provided to USCIS to prove that you are a US Citizen.

Some embassies and consulates allow you to send them the Affidavit of support directly to them for the interview if you are concerned about private info falling into the wrong hands, you need to attach a cover letter with NVC case number.

Edited August 29, 2007 by YuAndDan

[payxibka 10,044]

Second question, and I am trying to get this one straight, should I send in my original birth certificate instead of a copy?

Is the USC BC on the list of required documents received from the consulate? If so what does it say as it should indicate original or copy.

If it does not indicate a BC for the USC is required then why are you sending it?

[discerned1 0]

Thanks so much for the response and excellent info! I figure that my income doesn't reach the 125% poverty line so that's why I am sending asset information and bank statements. Shucks! I am hoping they will not ask my fiance all type of questions regarding the assets and stuff. I want to avoid the dreaded Administrative processing! I am just going to go over the financial info again and see if I overlooked some figures. I may just exceed or be at the 125% povertyline. Thanks again.

For K-1 you use I-134 affidavit of support.

You do not need to list or use assets if your income is at or above 125% povertyline.

The consulates tend to treat the I-134 like a mini-I-864 as so prefer the same financial evidence as the I-864.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.

• SIMPLE Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years (Not necessary if you provide the transcripts)

• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.

• Photo copies of past month or so of pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.

My income was well above 125% povertyline so I did not include any asset data (LIKE BANK STATEMENTS).

Again Bank Statements are not needed if income meets or exceeds 125% povertyline.

The more data you give them like asset data the more they can ask questions about, as well as demand documentation to prove the values if the assets.

They do not need the US Citizen's birth cert that was provided to USCIS to prove that you are a US Citizen.

Some embassies and consulates allow you to send them the Affidavit of support directly to them for the interview if you are concerned about private info falling into the wrong hands, you need to attach a cover letter with NVC case number.

[discerned1 0]

Second question, and I am trying to get this one straight, should I send in my original birth certificate instead of a copy?

Is the USC BC on the list of required documents received from the consulate? If so what does it say as it should indicate original or copy.

If it does not indicate a BC for the USC is required then why are you sending it?

Hello Fwaguy. I don't know what required documents are needed. I just know that the I129 packet is needed again along with the financial info and Affidavit stuff. I also assumed that the Birth certificate was needed again. I guess you never know. I am going to have my fiance scan me the information pronto. At one point I hear on a lot of posts that I do need to send, then at another I don't. Which? and if so original or copy?

[payxibka 10,044]

Hello Fwaguy. I don't know what required documents are needed. I just know that the I129 packet is needed again along with the financial info and Affidavit stuff. I also assumed that the Birth certificate was needed again. I guess you never know. I am going to have my fiance scan me the information pronto. At one point I hear on a lot of posts that I do need to send, then at another I don't. Which? and if so original or copy?

I think you will discover that the I-129f packet is NOT needed but is simply a suggested "safety net" in the event of an unforseen problem.

[discerned1 0]

Oh hoo yes...I see. It's beginning to become clear. You really know your stuff. I have another question. Is the I864 poverty guideline table also the same as the I134 table. I really appreciate the info. Thanks so much.

Hello Fwaguy. I don't know what required documents are needed. I just know that the I129 packet is needed again along with the financial info and Affidavit stuff. I also assumed that the Birth certificate was needed again. I guess you never know. I am going to have my fiance scan me the information pronto. At one point I hear on a lot of posts that I do need to send, then at another I don't. Which? and if so original or copy?

I think you will discover that the I-129f packet is NOT needed but is simply a suggested "safety net" in the event of an unforseen problem.

[payxibka 10,044]

Oh hoo yes...I see. It's beginning to become clear. You really know your stuff. I have another question. Is the I864 poverty guideline table also the same as the I134 table. I really appreciate the info. Thanks so much.

I suppose if the I-134 had a definitive poverty guideline requirement then the tables would be the same