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Thank you all for the response! Seems like it is feasible to do so without an explanation!

Good afternoon everyone,

I just have a quick question in regards to the filing of the I-131 with the I-485. I have read continuously that a reason does not have to be provided as AP is given out on the sole basis of being filed correctly with the I-485. However, just for my and my wife's piece of mind, I want to make sure that a reason is, in fact, not needed. From reading advice here on this forum, I understand that the lines provided for DACA does not need to be filled in. However, my worry is for the part where they ask us to write on a separate sheet of paper our reasoning for needing AP. Would providing a reason eliminate the possibility of not receiving one or does it not matter either way?

Thank you!

Sorry to dig up an old topic, however, in part 7, they ask for a reason on a separate piece of paper. Is this necessary?

On 6/3/2017 at 0:37 AM, NikLR said:

1) nope

2) don't know. 

3) Most recent TAX RETURN with pay stubs is fine.  Do not just send the W2.

4) Yes for other people OTHER than the beneficiary of this I-129F 

I just one more question. I've read that we should notarize the employer letter, even though its on a thick paper (aka stationary). Would you say its better to be safe than sorry? I wonder how necessary it is when the letter is from the boss.

Awesome! Thank you all for the responses! It has helped clear the air regarding these questions! 

Hello everyone,

I just have a few questions concerning the documents needed for the I-134, Affidavit of Support.

(1) For the employer letter, are there any other necessary information needed in the body other than the information desired by the government and as stated in the instructions?

(2) For the bond record, what if you do not have or ever had any bonds? Do we not need to show that, or do we have to get something saying 'this person never had any bonds.'?

(3) Also, will the previous/most recent W2 form suffice, along with recent pay stubs? Or do we need to reach deep and provide from years prior?

(4) Lastly, for question 26a, is it asking for people other than the primary beneficiary?

Thank ya'll for your time!

On 5/25/2017 at 9:19 AM, Andsco said:

Hello!
When we got our bank statement we literally just went to the bank, explained ourselves and asked exactly for what the paper says. They wrote a letter stating every information needed, signed and stamp. 

Now about the DS-160, I am the beneficiary and did it myself to skip trouble. All questions will be about the beneficiary so yes, it should be filled out by the beneficiary. 

Ah, I see. Thank you for the response! I wasn't sure how they would be able to tell it was from an officer but I imagine the bank themselves know.

20 hours ago, lcfreshful said:

Well yes; form DS-160 is what's used to not only pay for your visa fees; but also, schedule an appointment if I'm not mistaken. Since they prefer payment in USD, you could potentially fill it out with/for her and use information from your own bank statements (Routing Numbers, Account Numbers. etc) to pay for it. I plan on doing the same thing for my Fiance.

As for the Bank Statements, I'm not too sure about that bud. What country is your Beneficiary from?

Ah, I see. I was planning on just filling it out with her over the phone or something. She's from S.Korea.

I have a few questions as well. Is the DS-160 filled out by the beneficiary? (I'm presuming it is.) Also, how does one go about obtaining a bank statement from an officer of the bank?

How does one go about obtaining a bank statement from an officer of the bank? I'm assuming the only officer at your local branch is the branch manager?

Hey all! 

Joining you guys on this journey! Just got the email this afternoon that they received my application and is being sent to CSC, with the NOA coming within a week!

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Yes, absolutely. And the letter of intent to marry from both the beneficiary and petitioner.

Does it matter if the affidavits/letters of intent are notarized or not? (as well as any translations?)

15 minutes ago, geowrian said:

No problem! Good luck!

 

This is a common question. Heck, there was posting on this just an hour or two ago...

In general, a pre-wedding ceremony or engagement party is not recommended as USCIS may think you already got married and are still trying to use the K-1 process (as it's faster to enter the US than the CR-1 route). It's technically allowed, but it's probably not worth the risk. Exceptions are for places where such an engagement party is customary (i.e. where not having one would be unusual).

Awesome reply! Thank you very much! I don't want to risk anything nor chance anything! 

3 hours ago, geowrian said:

No worries! I was just guiding you towards the legal options.

 

So you're asking about emigration to South Korea? Or, at least, working in South Korea? I'll have to defer to others on that...this is an immigration site and I only know about coming to the US, not leaving it. Sorry I can't be of more help there.

 

Good luck!

Thank you for the quick reply! 

Just one more question, I've consulted a few attorneys and they've told me that some K-1 pursuers still have a non-binding ceremony prior to the issuance of a K-1. I feel this is risky and chancing it will be detrimental. What are your (and anyone else's) thoughts?

5 hours ago, geowrian said:

You can file an I-130 at any time after your are legally married. However, your fiance cannot enter the US with the intent to file for AOS. That is clear visa fraud and discussion is not permitted on this site.

 

The legal methods are for you to either stick with a K-1 visa plan and wait it out (I would plan for a little over 6 months processing time...there's a bit of a backlog growing currently), or get married then file for a CR-1 visa.

 

Your fiance can either use an existing, or attempt to obtain a new, tourist visa to visit you in the US while the CR-1 is pending. While not common, it is possible for the visa to be rejected or for her to be turned away at POE due to CBP determining that she is too likely to stay due to immigrant intent. That's a decision for the CBP officer to make (if you go that route).

Oh, no! I am not trying to discuss anything illegal. I was just curious as to if there was a legal route. However, it seems that is not the case. It certainly seems like K-1 is the route to take if we were to live together immediately after the wedding. 

Just one more question, what are the options for me on my end? For instance, if we were to get married like originally planned in May, and I decide to explore employment options in South Korea so we can be together, what are the necessary steps to take in order to make that decision a smoother one?

Thank you for your reply! 

Hello everyone! 

First of all, I apologize if this post is in the wrong section.

I am currently in a dilemma. My fiance and I are planning on getting married, but due to some external forces, we are getting married in May. However, as I understand it, filing for K-1 right now will put us around July at the earliest to be granted a K-1. I am currently near the tail end of gathering the necessary evidentiary materials for the K-1 when I was alerted to our current situation. What I wish to know is, is there any possible way for my fiance (or then wife if we were to proceed and get married) to be legally in the US and file the 130/485 concurrently? If not, is seeking the K-1 the better route? I can somehow ask/push for the postponement of the wedding if it means my fiance can come and be with me immediately. My fiance is from South Korea and I am a natural born US Citizen, if these facts affect anything.

I thank you for your time and help!