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@Greenbaum, is it ok if I get back statements & benefit statements from ssdi now if I expect the interview to  be around April/ May ? Or should I wait till it’s closer ? I was thinking of getting all my papers together as my NOA2 should be coming anytime now if eveything goes as planned. Also does the beneficiary need to bring employment verification letter for interview ? 

On 12/8/2018 at 6:28 PM, Greenbaum said:

Be sure you add an addendum to your I-134 that not only lists each of these income sources, but also be sure you have an official eligibility letter from all sources that can show that you are above the poverty level.  Most of the CO's at the embassy are USC's so they understand this, but don't rely on "if someone knows". From what you stated in your post I think you should have no problems at your interview on this topic.

@Greenbaum, was looking at I-134 form part 3 question on employment information. So as I’m medically retired on ssdi should I just leave everything about employment blank ? I don’t see anywhere to add retired or on disability 

16 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I say no because he was the one who requested the visa not someone else. If you are in doubt and feel more comfortable in answering the question with the information from that application, then go ahead and add it.

 

Since you didn't quote the question with a number I can only assume by your question that meant question #10 I believe this is. Give us as much information you can so that we can be exact with our answer otherwise we are guessing.

@Greenbaum, Thankyou for the clarification but sorry for the confusion. We r not at that stage yet so not sure of the question #.. read on another site abt this particular question & didn’t know how to answer. Below is the question that I read 

“ Have you ever been refused a US visa, or been refused admission to United States or withdrawn your application for admission  at the point of entry “? 

10 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

If he applied for the visa and it was never approved then no. Here's why. The key word is FILED. Not approved or completed. So has anyone ever FILED for you besides your current petitioner (in this case,  you = beneficiary). If so YES, if not NO. Most answer it NO as they have never had a case FILED for them prior to their current petitioner.

Greenbaum, I thought there’s a question on DS 160 where they ask if a visa was ever approved or rejected .. am I wrong ? That’s what made me confused as he( it might hve been walk in interview then ) said he gave the application to the CO & they put a seal  that  “ application received “ on his old passport & gave everything bk. So can he answer no to that particular question ? 

@Greenbaum& everyone. I need help in figuring this out, please. So my fiancé had applied for a student visa in 1988’s & CO just entered “ application received “ on his passport . Asked him to come bk with more proficiency in language . So when he fills his DS160 should he mention it ? 

As the day approaches I’m getting a little worried ,as my main source of income is SSDI ( not welfare but disability income as I had a work place injury ) & employer pension ( as I had to retire prematurely) . My income is way above the guidelines but I’m worried if Mumbai counsulate staff is familiar with this income source. As it’s not taxable my tax return won’t show any. I also hve more than 30K liquid cash to show but still worries about it. 

4 minutes ago, ds2 said:

Yes, VAC is the biometrics/fingerprint appointment, you can get it done anytime before the Consular Interview at the embassy, at least 24 hours before the interview. He can get it done before or after the medical doesn't matter. VAC and Consular Interview are scheduled together after creating your profile on USTravelDocs with your case# and DS-160 confirmation number. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

@ds2, Thankyou. He’s from south India so we should plan on staying at Mumbai for 2-3 days to get VAC & then interview.. is VAC done at the counsulate too ? 

On 10/12/2018 at 8:20 AM, IndiaAnnie said:

No medical required at VAC, have someone with you hold all items as you can only take paper and copy of printed appt confirmation from online. There are expensive lockers and copy center next door usually (at least in Mumbai). I grabbed a coffee in the lobby next door and checked email while Prasad went and he was done in 15min.

IndiaAnnie what’s VAC? Is that the fingerprint appt ? When are we supposed to get that done ? We r still waiting for NOA2 but got confused with this step when reading this thread. So after medical , he needs to get biometrics at Mumbai & then interview , is that right ? How do we schedule for VAC ? 

On 6/26/2018 at 2:48 AM, Puneet12 said:

221g white slip letter for additional proof such as court appointment date printed invitation card vendors informations and theirs contact number , wedding outfit receipts and rings also list of guests , notarized statement from both of us 

Are you done with your interview?? @A_R

@Puneet12, 😮 they need all those as proof too ? I’m thinking of court wedding if not a very simple function at a temple. 

6 minutes ago, Violax said:

Not expedited. I confirmed it before I posted here. 

 

Wow that’s great news 👏👏

We are getting closer to interview & I am a little stressed about my 1-134 . So my income including my SSDI , employer pension( retired early d/t medical reason ) & child support totals to 40K for 4 people ( including my fiancé ). In addition I can show a proof of liquid cash close to 30k . Will that be enough or should I produce my home equity details too? 

Very informative 

6 hours ago, Liflead said:

What's the name of USCIS mobile app? How does it look like? 

If you search USCIS in App Store it come up. But all I can see is the details of my case & days of application. Looks like others are getting notification on maintenance & holidays so I’m not sure if I hve the right one 

4 hours ago, Thunderbolt said:

I went to 2 of my banks (I'm depositing payrolls into 2 different banks). Printed the page that missileman posted in this post. Bank employees at both branches wrote quick letters.

When the account was open. Current balance. Average yearly balance.

At Wells Fargo they even printed for me all statements from the last 12 months. For the other bank I've got similar letter and I printed out my statements online.

On each statement's first or second page you have amount deposited each month. I've used highlighter and calculated amount for the year. I wrote the amount on the last statement and that's it. I've done it for both accounts.

 

I didn't do anything to show equity in my house. Instead I went to Turbotax and printed out my W-2s from 2017 and 2016 + State and Federal I-1049 completed forms.

We've sent it to the embassy and it was accepted without any RFE. Next step is the interview December 11th 

Thankyou .. so is it possible to sent it earlier to embassy to see if that’s ok with them prior to k1 interview ?

30 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

No unless you want to use them along with other evidence that you have been together. CO may question you.

Thankyou. That’s what I thought but then got confused .. 

@karen & shawn, didn’t you already sent the receipts with 1-129 ? Do we hve to show it again ?

@Greenbaum , Thankyou.  Can I fill DS160 for my fiancé & print  ? Internet connection is not that good at his place 

40 minutes ago, JunYun said:

Hey guys, read this...

 

 

one of the june filers get noa2 within 23 days!not sure how true it is

Read that. Wondering if she got confused with NOA1/2. May be she/ he is really lucky too. 

Has anyone used a co sponsor at Mumbai counsulate for K1 ? Could you please share your experience ? I technically don’t need a co sponsor but thinking of having all papers for just in case as my primary income is disability & medical pension. 

Thankyou all. Not including my fiancé my household size is 3. Also the cash assets is not counting my 401 .. feels very much at peace. Thankyou again 

Hello all 

I’m thinking of moving forward with K1 visa but has some concerns. My income 2016 was 65k annually but then I had a work place injury & been on SSDI ( disability not Welfare ) disability pension from my employer as I had to medically retire. Of this only the employer pension was taxable which is only 8K annually even though my gross is 35 K including disability but is not shown in tax return. So can I just provide all the disability papers along with my assets ( cash assets including stock & bond alone will be 40K not including my equity  ) or do I need a co sponsor ? Thanks in advance.