I-134

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

I'm working on the I-134 and I find that the instructions that come with it don't really request a lot of documentation, but many of the posts I've read indicate that I should send much more. My question is: I make sufficient income to sponsor my fiance without a co-sponsor, so do I still need to send bank statements and a letter from my bank? OR....is proof of my income enough? I have a letter from my employer, several pay stubs and the last 3 years of tax transcripts. Do I need anything else?

I read the tips on a guide I found and which says this: "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."

In the I-134 instructions, these are the 4 "options" (I will paraphrase them):

A. Statement from your bank

B. Statement from your employer

C. Documents that are required if you are self-employed

D. List of any bonds that you own

I have the letter from my employer. I am not self-employed and I do not own any bonds. As for my bank accounts. I have a small savings account at a local credit union (about $4500). Other than that, my checking account and savings account at my bank are small and fluctuate because I pay my bills out of them.

I just don't want to send what isn't absolutely necessary...especially if it isn't going to benefit us. I know, also, that it appears that requirements vary from embassy to embassy...so I am looking for information specific to the embassy in London.

Thanks so much!

[mike42979 57]

I'm working on the I-134 and I find that the instructions that come with it don't really request a lot of documentation, but many of the posts I've read indicate that I should send much more. My question is: I make sufficient income to sponsor my fiance without a co-sponsor, so do I still need to send bank statements and a letter from my bank? OR....is proof of my income enough? I have a letter from my employer, several pay stubs and the last 3 years of tax transcripts. Do I need anything else?

I read the tips on a guide I found and which says this: "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."

In the I-134 instructions, these are the 4 "options" (I will paraphrase them):

A. Statement from your bank

B. Statement from your employer

C. Documents that are required if you are self-employed

D. List of any bonds that you own

I have the letter from my employer. I am not self-employed and I do not own any bonds. As for my bank accounts. I have a small savings account at a local credit union (about $4500). Other than that, my checking account and savings account at my bank are small and fluctuate because I pay my bills out of them.

I just don't want to send what isn't absolutely necessary...especially if it isn't going to benefit us. I know, also, that it appears that requirements vary from embassy to embassy...so I am looking for information specific to the embassy in London.

Thanks so much!

Just tell your bank you need a letter for immigration, they do these all the time and its usually a standard form letter. I got mine today, it states my total deposits over the last 12 months and also my current balance as of the date it was issued.

[* Kristin * 49]

You do not need a letter from you bank. It would be a waste of time and effort to go and get one.

Since you yourself are sponsoring, your pay stubs, employer letter and tax transcripts are more than sufficient. You are good to go.

I'm working on the I-134 and I find that the instructions that come with it don't really request a lot of documentation, but many of the posts I've read indicate that I should send much more. My question is: I make sufficient income to sponsor my fiance without a co-sponsor, so do I still need to send bank statements and a letter from my bank? OR....is proof of my income enough? I have a letter from my employer, several pay stubs and the last 3 years of tax transcripts. Do I need anything else?

I read the tips on a guide I found and which says this: "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."

In the I-134 instructions, these are the 4 "options" (I will paraphrase them):

A. Statement from your bank

B. Statement from your employer

C. Documents that are required if you are self-employed

D. List of any bonds that you own

I have the letter from my employer. I am not self-employed and I do not own any bonds. As for my bank accounts. I have a small savings account at a local credit union (about $4500). Other than that, my checking account and savings account at my bank are small and fluctuate because I pay my bills out of them.

I just don't want to send what isn't absolutely necessary...especially if it isn't going to benefit us. I know, also, that it appears that requirements vary from embassy to embassy...so I am looking for information specific to the embassy in London.

Thanks so much!

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

Just tell your bank you need a letter for immigration, they do these all the time and its usually a standard form letter. I got mine today, it states my total deposits over the last 12 months and also my current balance as of the date it was issued.

Thanks....but my bank does not do these all the time. I live in a very small town (less than 2,000 people) and they don't have a clue about letters for immigration purposes.

Edited August 17, 2011 by Wishin-n-hopin

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

You do not need a letter from you bank. It would be a waste of time and effort to go and get one.

Since you yourself are sponsoring, your pay stubs, employer letter and tax transcripts are more than sufficient. You are good to go.

Thanks...that's what I was hoping to hear!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I have a letter from my employer, several pay stubs and the last 3 years of tax transcripts. Do I need anything else?

I just don't want to send what isn't absolutely necessary...especially if it isn't going to benefit us. I know, also, that it appears that requirements vary from embassy to embassy...so I am looking for information specific to the embassy in London.

Thanks so much!

LONDON: One tax return. They'll hand the other two back and the interviewer won't even see them. Either pay stubs or letter from employer will be a good extra proof. Many recent interviews have only been asked for one proof. A letter from employer has sufficed as the only proof recently. If your tax return looks good (or the other proofs), they won't even bring up the I-134 for discussion.

[Robert&Karen 264]

I submitted one tax return for London along with data for the two past years before, but no other proof. I'd have thought my W2 would be proof of income. Should I send anything else while I still have a chance? I've been with this employer for 20 years.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I submitted one tax return for London along with data for the two past years before, but no other proof. I'd have thought my W2 would be proof of income. Should I send anything else while I still have a chance? I've been with this employer for 20 years.

K1s don't submit evidence or documents by mail to London. It all goes to the interview, so take as much as you like when the time comes.

Edited August 18, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[Robert&Karen 264]

No, I'd not send to London, I'd send it to my fiance to take to her interview.