My I-134 questions

[Kris & Liezl 3]

My apologies for any redundancy imposed by these questions... I did search "I-134" on the site and looked through numerous threads for my specific answers, but didn't find what I was looking for. I thought just asking would be faster.

1. It says on the form instructions to "Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate". WHAT? Does this mean I need to submit two identical I-134 packages?

2. How far out can you send this form to your fiance? My fiance doesn't have an appointment scheduled yet - as we're waiting for some "appointment letter" or "letter of eligibility", among other things. Due to the rate of speed with which government entities operate in the Philippines, we may have to re-validate our approval anyway. I just want to know how "recent" the pay stubs need to be? Like if I send it next month, is that too soon - having no interview scheduled as of yet? Plus I need to account for the month that Philippine Customs will hoard the package... I just want to make sure she has this whenever she does interview.

3. The form on the USCIS website expires 5/31/2011. Where is the new version, so I can begin working on this?

4. What is the difference between a tax return and a tax transcript? I see many of you using the wording "tax transcript". Is this being used interchangeably with "tax return"? Like when I go into TurboTax and reprint what I filed to the IRS (for past 3 years), is that what they want?

5. If income is sufficient, must you still list and provide supporting documentation of all of your other property/assets? It doesn't say that these questions are Optional. Do they REALLY need to know the value of my stocks, home and life insurance? I would think my tax returns, W-2s, and pay stubs would be enough.

6. Why does the statement from the bank need to be from an officer? What does this need to say? Why can't I just go online to my bank and filter the direct deposits so that they can see the amount deposited is my income. I do all of my banking online. Is this item really necessary?

Thanks for your answers!

[Tim/Mav 305]

My apologies for any redundancy imposed by these questions... I did search "I-134" on the site and looked through numerous threads for my specific answers, but didn't find what I was looking for. I thought just asking would be faster.

1. It says on the form instructions to "Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate". WHAT? Does this mean I need to submit two identical I-134 packages?

2. How far out can you send this form to your fiance? My fiance doesn't have an appointment scheduled yet - as we're waiting for some "appointment letter" or "letter of eligibility", among other things. Due to the rate of speed with which government entities operate in the Philippines, we may have to re-validate our approval anyway. I just want to know how "recent" the pay stubs need to be? Like if I send it next month, is that too soon - having no interview scheduled as of yet? Plus I need to account for the month that Philippine Customs will hoard the package... I just want to make sure she has this whenever she does interview.

3. The form on the USCIS website expires 5/31/2011. Where is the new version, so I can begin working on this?

4. What is the difference between a tax return and a tax transcript? I see many of you using the wording "tax transcript". Is this being used interchangeably with "tax return"? Like when I go into TurboTax and reprint what I filed to the IRS (for past 3 years), is that what they want?

5. If income is sufficient, must you still list and provide supporting documentation of all of your other property/assets? It doesn't say that these questions are Optional. Do they REALLY need to know the value of my stocks, home and life insurance? I would think my tax returns, W-2s, and pay stubs would be enough.

6. Why does the statement from the bank need to be from an officer? What does this need to say? Why can't I just go online to my bank and filter the direct deposits so that they can see the amount deposited is my income. I do all of my banking online. Is this item really necessary?

Thanks for your answers!

Get Copies of your Tax Transcripts here. http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

Takes about 8 days and you will get a live operator during business hours from the IRS.

If your Income is sufficient then listing Assets and Property are not needed.

VJ members are separated as to a Bank Statement . Some will say Include it and others will say not needed if your Income is sufficient also.

So Members can add from here.