JamesB

Thanks Jim.

It's weird on my documentation, I have two instructions on Police Certificates. One's the ACRO and there's another Public Subject Access PNC Record one.

I've applied for both just in case. I daren't return the interview readiness form without both, so i'll sit it out.

Hopefully the other one won't take 40 days as advertised.

Mine took 40 days for the old style then when i got rejected i got the fast track on the new type and had it in three days, the new type of certificate will be the one that you need.

Thanks. It's just irritating that they've sent me instructions to do both, as i'm then obligated to do so. Very annoying... 40 day wait indeed.

Thanks Jim.

It's weird on my documentation, I have two instructions on Police Certificates. One's the ACRO and there's another Public Subject Access PNC Record one.

I've applied for both just in case. I daren't return the interview readiness form without both, so i'll sit it out.

Hopefully the other one won't take 40 days as advertised.

Is it actually taking 40 days at the moment?

Does anyone know?

Good news!

Turns out she's just received a promotion and bonus, with it being that time of year... taking her 600 dollars above those 125% poverty guidelines. What a stroke of luck!

So she can now swear the affidavit and I can top up the assurance with my resources. Happy Days...

Thanks everyone for your help and most importantly for your time.

James

I'll look into it in more depth tomorrow. Many thanks for your time, it's very much appreciated.

You can send your money to her and make her Personal Savings account look good.

That's another option, yes. Although she'll get stung by the IRS for it i'd imagine.

I'll look into it in more depth tomorrow. Many thanks for your time, it's very much appreciated.

Generally for the USC petitioner - they must make 125% of poverty line for the new 'household' size. If you are trying to get by, on self petitioning (some have done this in the past) then you will need to show 3 times this amount in bank accounts/assets - but its generally considered difficult to prove this to the consulates examiners. Why can't your petitioner support you? or geta co-sponsor - this is the 'normal' means. http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/08poverty.shtml

Good Luck

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, my petitioner is a low earner, but I have savings and have a very good job here and prospects in the US.

I just need to know how much I need to show as assets to be considered self-sufficient really.

Or I could ask her parents to co-sponsor I guess? Although i'd be loathed to do it.

Form I-864P will tell you what the current income level the US Citizen petitioner needs to be making as income to provide support.

Thanks for that. Very helpful. Problem is that she only works a couple of days a week, but earns less than the minimum $17k.

So therefore I need to show that I can support myself.

I have an approved visa petition to come to the US from the UK and marry my long term girlfriend, but on all the official documentation, it simply says proof that you have sufficient funds. Nowhere does it give some kind of figure.

How much is considered enough by USCIS without having to rely on the petitioner's affidavit of support?

Many thanks in advance.