GrenadianCrix

One thing that may be good to apply for now is the non-USC's plice certificates. In some countries it can take up to 4 months to get one back. I know that is holding us up in sending back our packet 3. Also birth certificates for the non-USC fiance (as Tims Daisy mentioned) and also long form certificates for any children for K-2 visa's. If you are using an additional sponsor for the I-134, you may want to have them ready to fill it all out...they will need to gather tax transcripts and such (if your embassy requires this documentation, mine does). If you look on the DS-156K form, it lists documentation that needs to be brought to the interview. That's a good place to start too. Be careful on some of this stuff though, some are only good for a year. So research your USCIS timeline and your Embassy timeline so you don't jump the gun on any of these things.

Sue

bump....

ok, I have a question.

My fiance has three children that we are trying to get to immigrate (follow-to-join). We are getting ready for the interview at the Embassy. We have two sponsors lined up. One will sponsor my fiance and his oldest daughter. the second will sponsor my fiance's two younger daughters.

i will of course file one also, but I do not meet the requirements at this time.

On the form for the sponsor for the two youngest girls. The form asks to fill in a name and data for

"This affidavit is executed on behalf of the following person:"

then there are lines for spouse or child.

what do you put if the parent is not being sponsored by this sponsor?

If I put the parents name, it looks like this sponsor is sponsoring all three.

do you just leave the top blank (this doesn't seem reasonable)

but if I put one of the girls up there, it won't allow me to put the other on this form as the sister would not be considered a child.

Should I have the sponsor file two forms? one for each daughter?

Help please...we just realized this issue and we really need to finish the form fast.

Thanks in advance

Sue

I hope the touch was a 'good touch' hehehe

and not one of the 'I'm just using this file as a paper weight' touches.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Sue

Have them both fill out their own individual forms, gather needed documentation, get them notarized separately etc.

for example, I am the USC, I don't make enough money to sponsor my fiance myself. Therefore I am filing an I-134 but I also have a relative filing an additional I-134. Both of these forms will be brought to the Embassy interview with my fiance.

I can't speak for your Embassy, but it sounds like your husband is close, but your MIL does meet the implied criteria of 125% poverty line income. So that is very likely to make them happy.

Good Luck

Sue

Very nice information.

I will add one question that was asked of me during my K-1 interview in Montreal. After going through the list of questions about my fiance and our relationship, the interviewer paused, looked at me for a minute and then said "So, what do you want me to do?" I was somewhat taken aback and answered (feeling uncomfortably bold in doing so) "I want you to approve my application and give me my K-1 visa". He kept looking at me, waited a bit more, then asked "Are you sure?", and I replied "Yes, I am". He looked at me a bit longer, then looked down at the paperwork and said 'OK". I really got the impression that he was expecting me to say "No I am not sure" or something ridiculous like that. I have no idea what he was trying to accomplish, nor do I think there was anything in my demeanour to suggest anything otherwise than approving the visa, so I am left just believing he was wondering why an older Canadian with a successful life and career in Canada would be willing to give it up and move to the southern US - it was all I could think of.

So, maybe adding some sort of statement that you may be quizzed about what you really want to happen and be prepared to stand your ground rather than become uncertain and confused by the question might also be of use.

What an interesting question...I guess I would more expect that to be given to someone who appears immature and timid...doesn't fit your description too much.

Funny things that must go on in peoples heads

Sue

Thanks CountryBoy,

I'm cutting an pasting it now so I can type in all the answers for my fiance.

I hope he can remember all this stuff!

Sue

I understand that it is hard to see someone making a rather short sighted comment. But if you haven't noticed, that happens all over the place on this board in various topics.

Asking someone to tone down for an individual comment is much more appropriate than throwing uncalled for insults at all VSC filers on the whole. I'm sorry someone rubs you the wrong way but please refrain from dragging me into the situation while you deal with it.

Sue

The tax transcripts I received from IRS are black and white...no other color anywhere. The copies are identical.

Sue

I'm getting a bit frustrated. I liked filing the I-129F better. those were all things I had to gather. It's killing me waiting for my fiance to gather all his stuff up...

Sue! I had to quote that one sentence, your post almost made me cry..it really is totally true though. When you are doing it all yourself, you know everyday what's going on, when you release it, it can make you 1000 times crazier..I wonder if Craig felt the same way when I was gathering information for the I-129F application??

Kym,

thanks....I don't want to make you cry though!

I have to say, Kellon seems to have gotten the hint. He has definatly got into high gear in getting stuff done, but unfortunatly it will still take a bit of time waiting for things to trickle in. But it will all be fine I'm sure.

On the other hand, I've been thrilled to read about those of us who are progressing nicely. Some with Visa's in hand, some with medicals done, some just waiting for an interview. I wish the US wasn't so big, I'd suggest we all get together for martini's when we are all there. But I guess I'll just have to drink one for you all.

Sue

yeah, but before we even get to AOS...we have to deal with the embassies!

it took us two months just to get packet 3...and then we had to pay $75 for it!

Now we have other stuff holding us back...just lik anyone who lives outside of canada trying to get a records check.

So if my journey was done at USCIS...and that was all that mattered....why don't we have our visa yet?

Sue

You two look wonderful. Congratulations on the wedding, it looks beautiful.

Sue

Sorry to the OP for adding my two cents on the VSC filer bashing.

Thank you TimsDaisy and KitKat for sticking up for us...and for the new member.

It makes it really hard toget any support on this site when we are treated like we have no right to be concerned over any step in the process. I have been fully prepared to wait it out like everyone else...I did not ASK to get sent to Vermont. My NOA2 was issued 5 days after it arrived. Was this because I have a rich Daddy? certainly not. Was it because I have received preferential treatment? guess again.

I can take a joke, but this VSC bashing is getting to be way over the top and downright rude. Comments like that are not funny, no matter how many stupid smileys you put on the post. Instead they just make me furious. I feel like I don't have a right to comment on any success or frustration on my case because some people can't tell the difference between reality and some childish 'us vs. them' mentality.

I do agree, it is premature for the original poster to worry. He is still very much within normal times. But wasn't that the question he asked?

Sue

I know you have already gone to the embassy and they wern't happy with what you brought. But if I remember correctly, last time, your husband was not working at all and your MIL could not show sufficient income for all the people in the house. At that time your husband was also living with MIL. (correct me if I'm wrong)

So, as far as chosing the second sponsor, it doesn't matter if the person is related to the USC or not. They will not be the primary petitioner, so there aren't the same family requirements. From the information I have gathered from Embassy staff in Barbados is that they do look at the likelyhood the sponsor will actually kick in any money if needed. So in that light, a more distant relative is not as desirable.

The I-134 doesn't have any place to combine income for people living in the same house, but the I-864 does (a separate form to report this). So it seems like it might be safe using the MIL with a newly raised income on her own form. Also, your huband would have to fill out a form by himself regardless of the income he makes. I can't say whether the Embassy WILL or WILL NOT accept this, but it seems to meet the implied criteria of the I-134.

I hope this helps....but I would still consult others, and maybe an attorney with exprience with your countries Embassy.

Sue

check this thread

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58888

Sue

Quick update - SMS delivered a suspicious black package this morning (Fri 11th). Said it was from the US Embassy but Im waiting to open it until Shannon gets here on Tuesday Thats a super quick turn around seeing as I only had the Interview on Wed 9th

Just got a few things to sort and we are all ready for flying on the Morning of May 20th - I just cant wait ......

Adrian

How exciting!!

Safe travels. I'm so happy for you two. What a great way to start of the rest of your lives.

Sue

How wonderful!

Enjoy the final preparations before you are finally together.

Sue

i made mine a bit longer (almost 2 pages) I got a little more sentimmental about it too. In retrospect, this was not necessary or gave me any extra advantage. It did however convey the needed information, circumstance, dates, etc. But it probably just ended up being lunchtime conversation fodder. (a little embarrassing). If I had to do it again, I would stick with the short but sweet declaration.

Sue

Congratulations on successfully navigating this leg of the journey. I hope the next few steps are equally successful.

I hope being together is all you dreamed it would be..and then some.

Sue

Congrats Chad,

Lira is a rock star!

happy house cleaning.

Sue

Hi all,

I haven't been checking in much lately...there isn't much to report. things are going along at a snails pace. We have been offered an expidited interview since all the ####### of our sttuf getting lost in the mail...but i dn'thtink we can really accept it early since we still have so many things we are waiting on, police records from Canada, I-134's, birth certificates for his girls, a letter from the mother lettin them immigrate. I'm getting a bit frustrated. I liked filing the I-129F better. those were all things I had to gather. It's killing me waiting for my fiance to gather all his stuff up...he is definatly Caribbean.

But I'm sure it will all be just fine.

Congrats

Shannon, I'm so happy for you and Adrian, what a relief it must be! Let us know when you book hi flight.

Jen, I'm sending my Jedi mmind tricks over to your embassy willing themto open. It just stinks that it can't find some way to honor those interview dates.

Tonyeck, Congrats on the medical, Tht interview will go by in a breeze I'm sure of it.

ummm I hope I'm not forgetting anyone

Sue

coolio Nagishkaw

ok you chat hounds...i'm off to bed.

i'll catch you on the flip side

Sue

CB went to go spoon with his girl

meanwhile i see KS shamelessly racking up posts in this or that....hahaha

I hated snowsuits!!!!

I was a really fat kid too, so I looked liked a huge blue marshmallow in them.

I cannot imagine an interviewing officer would care much to read your long sappy letter. Focus instead on the task at hand - proving your relationship. Photos, cards, receipts/itineraries from trips taken together, letters from friends, etc. Proof that you live in the same country will also be somewhat useful.

ok

thanks for the ideas, I didn't really want to write that letter anyway.

Sue