Wage slips for Form I-864 - Help!

[metinspain 0]

I was just reading the "Step by Step Guide" on how to file for a K3 visa, and I noticed that under the instructions for I-864 Affidavit of Support, it requires the inclusion of at least 3 recent pay stubs to accompany the application. My problem is this: I have just been offered a job back home in the US, and would have to work for at least 6 weeks before getting these wage slips. (I have not been working here in the UK, hence the reason we are moving!)

We'd like to file this form as soon as possible, but I won't start my job for at least another month, and obviously, we don't want to add another 6 weeks to the already long process while I wait to get these pay slips. Is there any way around this? In this case, would an employment letter and/or proof of employment contract suffice?

Also, will the fact that I haven't worked in the past 7 months (due to a lack of working rights in the UK) hurt my ability to prove I can support my husband financially? I know I will meet the poverty level requirements, but worry about employment/financial history.

We would really appreciate any guidance you can offer!

Thanks,

Mariel and Vern[/u]

Edited February 6, 2006 by metinspain

[scy 0]

I was just reading the "Step by Step Guide" on how to file for a K3 visa, and I noticed that under the instructions for I-864 Affidavit of Support, it requires the inclusion of at least 3 recent pay stubs to accompany the application. My problem is this: I have just been offered a job back home in the US, and would have to work for at least 6 weeks before getting these wage slips. (I have not been working here in the UK, hence the reason we are moving!)

We'd like to file this form as soon as possible, but I won't start my job for at least another month, and obviously, we don't want to add another 6 weeks to the already long process while I wait to get these pay slips. Is there any way around this? In this case, would an employment letter and/or proof of employment contract suffice?

Also, will the fact that I haven't worked in the past 7 months (due to a lack of working rights in the UK) hurt my ability to prove I can support my husband financially? I know I will meet the poverty level requirements, but worry about employment/financial history.

We would really appreciate any guidance you can offer!

Thanks,

Mariel and Vern[/u]

What exactly do you want to file for? K-3 or CR-1/IR-1? At the petition stage you don't need the affidavit of support. And if you file for a K-3, you will need the I-134 not the I-864. If you haven't worked for the past year, most likely you will need a co-sponsor.

[metinspain 0]

I was just reading the "Step by Step Guide" on how to file for a K3 visa, and I noticed that under the instructions for I-864 Affidavit of Support, it requires the inclusion of at least 3 recent pay stubs to accompany the application. My problem is this: I have just been offered a job back home in the US, and would have to work for at least 6 weeks before getting these wage slips. (I have not been working here in the UK, hence the reason we are moving!)

We'd like to file this form as soon as possible, but I won't start my job for at least another month, and obviously, we don't want to add another 6 weeks to the already long process while I wait to get these pay slips. Is there any way around this? In this case, would an employment letter and/or proof of employment contract suffice?

Also, will the fact that I haven't worked in the past 7 months (due to a lack of working rights in the UK) hurt my ability to prove I can support my husband financially? I know I will meet the poverty level requirements, but worry about employment/financial history.

We would really appreciate any guidance you can offer!

Thanks,

Mariel and Vern[/u]

What exactly do you want to file for? K-3 or CR-1/IR-1? At the petition stage you don't need the affidavit of support. And if you file for a K-3, you will need the I-134 not the I-864. If you haven't worked for the past year, most likely you will need a co-sponsor.

We are just about to start filing our I-130, so we're in early stages. It's just that we are looking ahead to the K3 application and the last step (after I-130 and I-129F). I was under the impression that I needed to file both the I-134 and I-1864....where did you get that information? I'm sure you're probably right, but would love to know...I have probably mis-read/mis-understood something somewhere along the lines! Thanks for your help!

[scy 0]

I was just reading the "Step by Step Guide" on how to file for a K3 visa, and I noticed that under the instructions for I-864 Affidavit of Support, it requires the inclusion of at least 3 recent pay stubs to accompany the application. My problem is this: I have just been offered a job back home in the US, and would have to work for at least 6 weeks before getting these wage slips. (I have not been working here in the UK, hence the reason we are moving!)

We'd like to file this form as soon as possible, but I won't start my job for at least another month, and obviously, we don't want to add another 6 weeks to the already long process while I wait to get these pay slips. Is there any way around this? In this case, would an employment letter and/or proof of employment contract suffice?

Also, will the fact that I haven't worked in the past 7 months (due to a lack of working rights in the UK) hurt my ability to prove I can support my husband financially? I know I will meet the poverty level requirements, but worry about employment/financial history.

We would really appreciate any guidance you can offer!

Thanks,

Mariel and Vern[/u]

What exactly do you want to file for? K-3 or CR-1/IR-1? At the petition stage you don't need the affidavit of support. And if you file for a K-3, you will need the I-134 not the I-864. If you haven't worked for the past year, most likely you will need a co-sponsor.

We are just about to start filing our I-130, so we're in early stages. It's just that we are looking ahead to the K3 application and the last step (after I-130 and I-129F). I was under the impression that I needed to file both the I-134 and I-1864....where did you get that information? I'm sure you're probably right, but would love to know...I have probably mis-read/mis-understood something somewhere along the lines! Thanks for your help!

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Persons in the U.S. who wish to furnish sponsorship of a fiancee or Kii visa applicant in the form of an affidavit of support should use form I-134 which is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Sponsors may also elect to furnish a statement in the form of an affidavit sworn to before a notary public or other official competent to administer an oath, setting forth his or her willingness and financial ability to contribute to the applicant's support and reasons, in detail, for sponsoring the applicant.

From the US embassy in London website.