US Immigration from Panama

My case is moving along and getting closer to the embassy interview portion. I am reviewing the other documents to bring outside of the I-134. What are some items others brought with them? Those that wrote a second Letter of Intent, do you have an outline of what you included? How much was a repeat from the first letter? Hoping for those who have already interviewed and have good feedback to offer Thanks in advance!

Hello my friends.

Im married to USC and on a fews days (march) finally I will have my CR1 visa interview at US Embassy.

My wife is traveling to Panama to go with me for the interview.

My concern is regarding 2024 taxes.

We submitted my wifes I-864 and her latest taxes on Nov 2024 to NVC and where DQ on Dec 2024.

My wife still hasn t done her 2024 taxes.

We assume there are still not required because due day is April 15.

Has anyone in here been to their visa interview at their local US embassy and have been asked for the 2024 USC taxes?

thanks for the guidance.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

A new form edition was put out Dec 12, 2024. You can use the old one from Nov 09, 2023 until March 13, 2025.

There are significant differences where the information is being asked for on the form however all very similar information. The biggest catch: Part 2 is about the person financially supporting the beneficiary and part 3 is about the beneficiary. This is opposite the way the form was previously from Nov 2023.

Be sure to use the correct form edition even if your process is already begun. They decline a bunch of requests because the person didn't use the correct form. Don't forget to sign as well

Any other updates we all should know about? Please share!

Has anyone changed their last name after marriage that were male and from a country other than the US? What does that process look like? My fiance and I have considered choosing a new last name that we can share. This process is easy in the US with two citizens however unsure the process for the other country and the US to change a last name for a male.

Thank you for helpful guidance

Most of my family and friends have been very supportive however one important family member and one friend have not been. The politically climate in the US is sticky with judgement around anyone migrating here.

Have you dealt with this? Recommendations? I never imagined I would experience this around something that is meant to bring family and friends together. Having finally found a person I want to spend my life with, I wanted to share that joy with people closest to me. It's a heartbreaking experience. I haven't told my fiance yet. Has anyone had to have that talk?

Thanks for any support you can offer