shaggy474

We've had successful petitioners who were new in their jobs. Just make sure you send your fiancee your last 3 pay stubs prior to interview and latest W2 and ITR . I think what the embassy does is based on your latest payslip, they multiply your salary by 12 months to estimate if you meet poverty guidelines even if your last year's income did not quite make the guidelines. What is important to them is how much you are making at the time of your fiancee's interview.

You are wise to try to make the I-134 on your own. Use co-sponsor only as a last resort.

PW,

In the quote above you are specifically stating that the petitioner needs to submit paystubs, could you please reference a document where paystubs are requested by the embassy? This is the first I have heard of it and it may be an issue as I have my child support, charitable contributions, credit union deposits, insurance, union dues, retirement, additional retirement, my mortage payment, and vehicle loan payments taken out of my paycheck before I get it therefore my net income is WAY lower than my gross and it looks like I don't make alot, but my only responsiblities after the dedutions is food, entertainment, and utilities.

In leu of paystubs I have a letter from my employer .. a government agency.. on government letterhead stating my lenth of service with the agency, my monthly salary, my annual salary (at least 4 times amount stated for poverty level for our number of family members), the amount of life insurance and disability and dismemberment insurance that I have, etc., etc., and it is signed by the director of personnel with all of his relevant contact information.

I also have a letter from my financial institution stating that I have in excess of 5 figures deposited in an account (the letter states the actual amount), it also states the amount that I have deposited in the past year as well as my current balance in all accounts, how long I have had accounts with them, the types of accounts, etc. It is signed by the president of the bank with all of the relevant contact information on letterhead.

I also have my last 5 years tax returns and W-2's that I will be submitting.

I hope you cannot produce the document that I requested, but if you do I guess I will have to write an explanation letter about the amounts that are deduced from my paycheck.

Thanks,

CB

BTW .. Mylene's interview is July 9, 2007 .. not July 4

Hey CB the form we are talking about is the I-134 for K-1 applicants. It is one of the methods. It is best I hear to include as many of the options as possible to avoid questions or the dreaded 221(g) asking for more information. From what I have read it would seam you are in good shape with your income levels.

My issue is I have changed jobs in the middle and making just a few thousand under the 125%. Was really hoping to squeek by as I have next to no liabilities but it would seem I need to show some more income or use my kids home as assets...another thing I did not want to try as my ex-wife is on the paper work still. Oh well what ever it takes my baby will make it home. Come to far to let this little thing stop me....lol. Good Luck sound like your just a few blinks away!

Hi VJer's

Any idea's on good sites/travel agents for reasonable tickets to Philippines? I have been using Bt-store.com in past.

hi trakon2002, i have a friend who works in a travel agency she might be able to give a lower rate to my fellow vj'ers...i need the following to get the rates:

date of departure?

from location?

to location: Manila?

oneway/roundtrip?

thanks

Hi rea!

Where is this travel agency that your friend works at located? We are also looking for a good and affordable travel agency where we can buy tickets in going to US by July after interview (in God's will... NO AR hopefully!).

hi luvbugs4ever, my friend's travel agency is located in makati city, just let me know your details also so i can ask her for quote and will let you know how much..you're actually allowed to inquire from me for the rates and you can compare with other rates you found in any travel agencies anywhere..just let me know if you will choose our rates, okay

thanks!

I have been to Cebu three times in the last 13 months and so far BT-Store.com has always come through with the lowest fares. I fly Cathay Pacific by far the best airlines from US to Philippines. Just make sure you search for the best days to lower the fare...makes a huge difference. Good Luck!

Hi guys just wanna share my experience today, I called the embassy to follow up when I'll be picking the visa<their suppose to call and let me know but Im being impatient>, operator said its subject to administrative review etc, I was like "what??? but im approved,now im on AR??" and that no input on their computer about my case. I was really sad. Im already thinking of rescheduling my flight. But then after an hr my phone was ringing and its a diffrent operator from the embassy tellin me to go and pick the visa up tomorrow morning at 10:00 , I told her I just called an hr ago and the response that Ive got. She said that happens sometimes. Whew what a big relief, so I'll be off tomorrow to pick the visa and attend the seminar. Im so happy.

Ate Cora pls update me again visa will be received tomorrow 5/23, 2 working days after the interview, thanks.

I have read that sometimes they state that while paperwork is confirmed. Or like many business in the Philippines....what you want is "always out of stock"...lol Good luck we hope to be in your shoes in September!

Was wondering if anyone knows more about I-134 requirements. Many speak of the 125% of the poverty level based on family size but the State department website says for the I-134 it is only 100% and it is 125% for the actual change of status. Anyone have any personal experience on this one. I am over the 100 percent based on a family of 5 but my three kids I only have half the time. I do have a co sponsor but would like to make the I-134 on my own if I can. I will be over the 125% levels after 6 months. Also anyone know about the length of time one must be in a job. I changed positions just as we received our NOA2. Thanks and good luck to all!

Seems like a few feb. filers have been approved as per the I-130 thread....

Are there any more of you out here?

please give us an update...i'm sure it will give people something to look forward to if they have filed around the same time.

thanks

Hello we just got our Notice by email today.

NOA1 Feburary 21st, NOA2 email May 9th!!!!

Best of luck to you all. Tim and Girly