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    Worst week......?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    I'm 4 days ahead of you with my timeline... and I've had mine since Dec 5th...You should be anytime....

    God I wish I was going to see my Veronica.. Your very lucky... Honestly.. because I need to wait for my W2's before We can send back Packet 3... I just as soon trade you places right now...I'll prefer to see Veronica.. and wait till next week for my approval....

    But really yours should be here anyday...

    thanks! good points. I'm taking all the paperwork with me, but at the last minute had to make ANOTHER copy of the petition package just in case! I didn't expect that. I'm giving her the new copy. Yep, we planned this before she left end of August - so it's a nice break in the waiting game. Best to you! :dance:

    Worst week......?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    awwww...you are at that awful moment where you are so close to being approved and yet no news. The holidays are slowing things down for sure. I think its wonderful you can get away and be with your fiance. have a safe trip! (F)

    not quite but almost!

    Thanks everyone - she's looking forward to my arrival :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

    I-134 Tax Question

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    I'm self employed, living off the interest of my inheritance. We've gotten our NOA2 and I'm gathering stuff for the I-134. I've checked the forums and it seems ambiguous as to whether or not I will need a copy or transcript. The copies are $39 and take 60-days. From what I can tell, I might not need to spend that extra cash.

    I was thinking I would get a transcript from the IRS, and submit that with a copy of my last filing from my tax accountant, along with the monthly income statements from Merrill Lynch. Will that do or am I having wishful thinking here? Any feedback is appreciated.

    You can get tax transcripts from the IRS for FREE. Just call an 800 number and follow instructions. I've done it twice and it takes almost 2 weeks.

    Hmmm...No Deposit info on Bank Letter

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    Hmmm, I just got my account verification letter from my bank and they don't have the deposits total listed on it. I would take statements, but mine are all online and I only have them for the past 3 months, will that be enough?

    :star: Cass (bebop the great)

    I had the exact same problem with Bank of America. I went to my local branch and "twisted" one of the assistant managers to do what is needed. I provided her with the total of my deposits for the year and she wrote me a letter. That's what I'm using.

    The dreaded question about I-134

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    The nice people on VJ took the time to fill out a I-134 from that covers the majority of cases, and posted it in the example forms.

    http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-134-exp-04-30-07.pdf

    Question 9 is "None" unless the petitioner, the US citizen already has children living with them, then the children's name go there, the benificiary is not yet in the states and is not a dependent yet.

    Question 11, Consider this form is used in other truly 'Temporary" visa cases such as visitors, and student visas, this is a statement that the petitioner will support them during their temporary stay. For a fiance this is not applicable, they will become a permanate resident, the period of support covered by this form is from the time they enter the country until they adjust status.

    Great explanation for everyone !!!! :thumbs:

    Approved & Questions

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    I'm still stoked about getting my NOA2 today, but something occured to me. My fiance' is here with me in America right now, his return ticket is for January 7th, 2007. Does he have to go home right away or can he stay? I searched the forums but can't find a related question. Anyone know? [Man, I hope he can stay for Christmas & New Year but I suppose if it would endanger the rest of the process, we could take the momentary disappointment] Any help appreciated :) Thanks loads! [still doing the happy dance!!!]

    You'll probably be ok. You still have to get everything to NVC and that seems to take 1-4 weeks, and then it has to go from NVC to the consulate.

    What Next??

    in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

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    My fiancee just arrived on December 5th with K-1 visa. Our wedding is planned for January 20th 2007. We marked in packet #4 that she wanted a Social Security number, so that should be coming soon correct?

    What are we to do next? I know we get married and file for AOS, but is there anything else we need to do or can do to make things easier. Such as work permit, SS#, AP, anything?

    What about going to the doctor? can she do this yet?

    What about the dentist?

    Any tips??

    Gee Andy, I don't mean to be rude, but isn't that what the guides are for?

    Affidavit of Support

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    Unless you don't meet the 125% poverty requirement on your income it's not required. If you read the I-134 form instructions it states: " Evidence should consist of copies of any or all[/u]...... failure to provide evidence of sufficient income and/or financial resources...." If your income is below the 125% poverty line than you need to supplement it with assets from bank sources as a form of support.

    Hope that helps.

    see this:

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

    Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

    No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

    I-134 Affidavit-are bank statements a must

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    I use BankOfAmerica and they knew exactly what a sposor letter was, had a standard format for it and everything. Took me like 3 days to get it after I went to the bank and requested it. I'd advise it.

    Bill

    Bank of America here in Florida was useless - I finally had to get an assistant manager to hand type exactly what the instructions said.

    As long as income exceeds 125% poverty line then bank statement not a requirement.

    No finger pointing, but where does this dis-information keep coming from ? It clearly states on this page:

    http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

    Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

    No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

    As long as income exceeds 125% poverty line then bank statement not a requirement.

    . EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT, states Bank statements MAY be included.

    YuAndDan-would you happen to know just what the bank statements should include. Is it the Banks president that writes the letter? And is it suppose to say my Brothers monthly deposits? I just cant remember. I know i read somewhere exactly what to do but you know me-I get a case of CRS going on and I just draw blank. Thanks- Gary

    All the information required of the bank is in the instructions for form I-134

    Affd. of Support Evidence - Benefit information?

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

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    Guess this posses another question for me? What if finances are not an isuue? Say you make in excess of $70,000 a year, do you still have to go to all of the problems of locating, stock options, life insurance, 401K, roths, IRA.s, Home, property, saving, you get the point. Is there a cut off where you can sheesh I make enough money?

    Jim

    I do understand - as I personally fall well above your number, I have only gotten a bank letter and last year's tax transcript, being self-employed. Done.

    General Information & Frequently Asked Questions Affidavit of Support (Form I-864)

    Can free housing be counted as income?

    Yes. Sponsors who receive housing and other benefits in place of salary may count those benefits as income. The sponsor may count income that is not subject to taxation (such as housing allowance), as well as taxable income. The sponsor would have to prove the nature and amount of any income that is not included as wages or salary or other taxable income. Evidence of such income can be shown through notations on the W-2 Form (such as Box 13 for military allowances), Form 1099 or other documents that show the claimed income.

    Before I open that can of worm, other benefits, you should read 9 FAM 40.41 here....http://foia.state.gov/masterdocs/09fam/0940041N.pdf

    Everything you want to know concerning "Public Charge" determination. While most is geared to the I-864 and it's higher level of evidence it does answer much about what they're looking for.

    Also from the earlier link above there's this, "What can be used as assets?

    Assets can be savings, stocks, bonds and property. They must be easily converted to cash."

    Benefits are not easily converted to cash - actually they may not have any cash value.

    Affd. of Support Evidence - Benefit information?

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    So what is the Salary cutoff where you can stop filling out that form? It seems it wants all of that information

    Ah, for the I-134?

    I'll defer to someone who has completed that one (I skipped straight to the I-864). I'm sure you don't need to include asset info if your salary is sufficient.

    Remember that the I-134 (and many other forms you'll encounter) are for purposes other than just 'finace', so some of the questions seem a bit odd for what you are doing.

    Since the link above points to the answer, here it is: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

    Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

    No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the need for the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA.

    So where does the 125% come from that we read all over VJ in regards to the I-134?

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