I-134 bank question

[John & Ana 0]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

Edited March 16, 2009 by John & Ana

[Hell0W0rld 10]

if your current income is over th 125% poverty line, the you don't need to show how much you deposit into your bank account...

[V-G-1 1]

thats what i thought too, but then i read other posts that say to email the embassy office because some require the bank letter even if you show all the other income stuff too......some embassy read the I-134 instructions strictly, and others just use the 864 standard - just income/or bank/assets, but no need for both

[Marty J 0]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

It doesn't need to show all the deposits for the past year, it needs to show the total amount deposited, the date the account was opened, and the present balance.

They ask for a "statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits" showing the above, so I'm not sure your statements would be enough. Maybe someone else can advise.

Regardless, with helpful customer service like that, I'd be looking for a new bank.

[John & Ana 0]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

It doesn't need to show all the deposits for the past year, it needs to show the total amount deposited, the date the account was opened, and the present balance.

They ask for a "statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits" showing the above, so I'm not sure your statements would be enough. Maybe someone else can advise.

Regardless, with helpful customer service like that, I'd be looking for a new bank.

The bank gave me a statement saying when my account was opened and my current balance, on bank letterhead. This statement says to refer to my statements for deposit info.

I meet the 125% easily. My concern is that my amount of deposits far exceeds my claimed income, due to reimbursed business expenses. Maybe I'm worrying too much.

[maria teresa 0]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

It doesn't need to show all the deposits for the past year, it needs to show the total amount deposited, the date the account was opened, and the present balance.

They ask for a "statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits" showing the above, so I'm not sure your statements would be enough. Maybe someone else can advise.

Regardless, with helpful customer service like that, I'd be looking for a new bank.

Where on the I-134 does it say anything about bankstatements? The only thing it asks me is how much i have in the bank. Am i missing something?

[Y's_habibitk 2]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

It doesn't need to show all the deposits for the past year, it needs to show the total amount deposited, the date the account was opened, and the present balance.

They ask for a "statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits" showing the above, so I'm not sure your statements would be enough. Maybe someone else can advise.

Regardless, with helpful customer service like that, I'd be looking for a new bank.

The bank gave me a statement saying when my account was opened and my current balance, on bank letterhead. This statement says to refer to my statements for deposit info.

I meet the 125% easily. My concern is that my amount of deposits far exceeds my claimed income, due to reimbursed business expenses. Maybe I'm worrying too much.

I think you are worrying too much

It's not a requirement for the 134. If the consulate requires it, that is a different thing. You can email them to find out, that may ease your mind

[JCL316 0]

How much are you supposed to have in your bank account? I make well over double the poverty line, but I don't have a big account because I also pay child support to my ex wife. Is that going to screw me over?

[Marty J 0]

How much are you supposed to have in your bank account? I make well over double the poverty line, but I don't have a big account because I also pay child support to my ex wife. Is that going to screw me over?

It's your income that matters, not your bank balance.

[payxibka 10,045]

thats what i thought too, but then i read other posts that say to email the embassy office because some require the bank letter even if you show all the other income stuff too......some embassy read the I-134 instructions strictly, and others just use the 864 standard - just income/or bank/assets, but no need for both

I-134 discussion is best in consulate forum... moving

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I recently received my NOA2 but haven't gotten anything from NVC yet. I've been researching the paperwork that I will need to send my Fiancee because it takes FOREVER to send mail to Brazil.

My question is, on the I-134, it requires a bank statement of all your deposits for the year. My bank (Wells Fargo) was unable/unwilling to provide this, and said that I would have to just print all my statements. Is this okay?

My second question is, I travel a lot for my work, my salary will be far less than is deposited in my bank, because my work reimburses me for travel expenses. Will this throw up a huge red flag if I have way more deposits than claimed income?

Sure. But then change banks

[dimanuni 1]

I don't think the consular officer is going to sit there and reconcile your income and your deposits. But if you're worried, why not write a cover letter explaining that deposits include salary and business expenses?

We haven't done the interview yet (so maybe I'm full of it!), but I think the best policy is to set forth everything so straight-forwardly that the consular officer doesn't have to think too much. So write a letter. Something like:

Please find attached the following:

1. Signed I-134

2. Letter from so and so bank dated ___, regarding my account, the date it was opened and the present balance.

3. Bank statements from so and so bank showing deposits for the period ___ to ____. Please note that deposits exceed salary because of reimbursed travel expenses.

4. Tax Return(s) for the year ___.

5. yada yada

What do you think of that? I would think the officer would like to know on one page that you've provided everything you're supposed to, and probably will be impressed you're organized.

And good luck!