Would you say this applies to the self employed? from what I researched, the embassies give greater scrutiny to the self employed.
As for account verification, I did get my bank to issue a statement showing date opened and current balance, but I cant them to provide a Deposit total for the year, problem is, they lump ALL account to account transfers and credits in with check and cash deposits, which doesn't provide an accurate accounting of deposits for the year, I broke them down myself, but I don't think the embassy will accept it if it's not on bank letterhead. I think my only option it anyway, along with my bank statements for the year, (IF, and only IF they ask for it.
You know a lawyer is a crook when he suggests filing a Mandamus Lawsuit, it's nothing but a money grab, preying on the vulnerable.... Be a little more patient, the embassies have really stepped up processing for K1's, your's will come,