October and November filers-NOA2 to NVC

[SonoranSongbird 3]

Applewow, good luck! Lucians is right---you will do fine.

Halle, it varies by consulate. The bottom of the checklist he has to fax back to Vancouver asks for requested interview date. Whether they will really accomodate our request remains to be seen, although I've heard that they are pretty good about being willing to reschedule an interview if you need it.

Lucian's Girl, congratulations! (Hehe, it seems silly to say contgratulations for having a package delivered, but it means you are one step closer....)

[RyaNRiza 1]

I just called, and NVC forwarded our information on the 27th of March. That's awesome.

[LuciansGirl 0]

Thanks for the congrats, Sonoran!! We're getting one step closer each time....now we just have to wait for Packet 3 (thru caribbean snail mail, oh my!!). LOL

And that's awesome, Ryan!!! One step closer for you guys too!!

[Roselinda 5]

hi guys!

some advice please. yet again!

we have the hard copy of the noa2 now, however, we're confused with what my SO needs to send to me and when?

does he have to wait for some kind of document in the mail, or should he just send me the copies of everything he sent at the start of our process?

i mean he needs to send income details and stuff like that right?

sorry. i'm so confused.

i know you guys won't let me down. lol. you never have yet. and we really appreciate any help given.

thanks!

[LuciansGirl 0]

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.

3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a US Notary Public), with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

NOTE:

*** I was researching last night and per the K-1 tips, it is advised that you make 3 copies of the I-134 Affidavit of Support after filling it out and then have the 3 copies notarized...that way, you will have 3 originals. 1 copy to Petitioner, 1 to beneficiary, 1 to Embassy. The same applies to the Employement Letter (have your employer sign 3 original letters).

Good luck, Rose! I'm gathering docs to send to my SO by early next week as well!!

[Roselinda 5]

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.

3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is notarized (by a US Notary Public), with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

NOTE:

*** I was researching last night and per the K-1 tips, it is advised that you make 3 copies of the I-134 Affidavit of Support after filling it out and then have the 3 copies notarized...that way, you will have 3 originals. 1 copy to Petitioner, 1 to beneficiary, 1 to Embassy. The same applies to the Employement Letter (have your employer sign 3 original letters).

Good luck, Rose! I'm gathering docs to send to my SO by early next week as well!!

Thanks again!

You guys are always so helpful. Really, really appreciate this!

I swear between the two of us, we're totally clueless.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[stuartx13 3]

I got the letter from the embassy saying that they have my paperwork and we can make a appointment.

[LuciansGirl 0]

I got the letter from the embassy saying that they have my paperwork and we can make a appointment.

That's wondeful!!

Good luck with your SO's interview!!

[Roselinda 5]

Oh Sugar. Honey. Ice. Tea!

Well we've taken a look at this I-134 form and I have to say it's a tad confusing. Like most things in regard to the whole process!!

Does my SO only have to send the form to me with some copies of wage slips or does he need to send more?

He's above the poverty line thingy, so we won't need additional sponsors, but that form looks so scary and confusing.

Yet again, thanks for any advice.

The Krispy Kremes will be on me....lol

[RyaNRiza 1]

Oh Sugar. Honey. Ice. Tea!

Well we've taken a look at this I-134 form and I have to say it's a tad confusing. Like most things in regard to the whole process!!

Does my SO only have to send the form to me with some copies of wage slips or does he need to send more?

He's above the poverty line thingy, so we won't need additional sponsors, but that form looks so scary and confusing.

Yet again, thanks for any advice.

The Krispy Kremes will be on me....lol

You really only need 2 pieces of proof. I am sending Riza my last 3 years of tax returns with accompanying W-2 and a letter of employment with my title, salary and full time status. a lot of the stuff that Lucian suggested is a nice to have, but not a necessity. your entire I-129F packet will be forwarded to the embassy.

On the I-134 your financial information is up to you what you disclose, basically as long as you show that you are able to support the beneficiary, fill out whatever you feel comfortable with. Just have enough that shows that you're able to prevent them from being a drain on the taxpayers.

Other things you might want to send with it, are anything that can help to prove a continuing relationship, phone bills showing you called, any new ticket stubs or pictures of you together that the beneficiary doesnt't have, maybe some letters that the USC has received. I would think by this point you've already put some thought into what the beneficiary will take as part of the evidence, but think again and add more if you want. chat transcripts, emails, emails from or to family and friends. pictures of you with family or friends when visiting. None of this stuff is 100% necessary, but can help to establish legitimacy of the relationship.

Lucian just copied what was suggested by VJ. but there's no hard and fast rules about what will prove to the embassy that you are legit. I think that's so that scammers don't create an industry where they manufacture the specific evidence.

I'd think too much is never really too much, but don't bankrupt yourself sending 20 lbs of stuff.

-Ryan

[LuciansGirl 0]

That is correct, I copied and pasted that stuff from the K-1 Guides. Rose, you may also want to look at the K-1 tips as well.

I'm submitting my 3 years tax returns, W-2s, and letter from my employer. No need to state asset values and bank statements if the petitioner makes 125% over the poverty line.

[stuartx13 3]

Interview on may 23 08.

[applewow 0]

Interview on may 23 08.

Congratulations...

I am flying back to Tashkent tomorrow and have my medical

appointment on 4 of Aptil...Yeyyy.....

[SonoranSongbird 3]

Not to sound wildly paranoid, but if you are at least 125% above poverty level, I'd really recommend NOT supplying any information or evidence of bank accounts and such. It's best to avoid putting out your account numbers if you don't absolutely have to. Plus it makes it easier if you don't bother with it. Just put N/A in those spaces.

Roselinda, I think VJ really only recommends having a photocopy of the entire I 129F package for each person so you each have a backup of it just in case. I don't see any reason to bring that to the interview, since they will already have it. What they MIGHT ask to see is originals of anything that was included in it---birth certificate, divorce decree, boarding passes, etc. Same goes for the I-134, so he should probably send you originals of the pay stubs (to show if asked and hold onto) and photocopies (to submit). Two notorized copies of the form and two employer letters on letterhead are also a good idea.

Congrats to Stuart and Ryan on being one step closer!!

Applewow, have a nice flight back and good luck with your interview!

We are also one step closer---my fiance sold his house only three days after he put it on the market. So assuming all goes well with the visa, we will begin our lives together in July!

[LuciansGirl 0]

It's so wonderful to hear lots of movement going on!!

Sonoran, great to hear that your fiance was able to sell the house!

Good luck to everyone!!