Interview scheduled....What do I need to prepare for financials?

[Kyle B 0]

Hello all,

My financee and I have our interview scheduled! Only 121 days from NOA1 to Interview... it's gone so FAST!

Her interview is scheduled for Guangzhou on December 19th, and we are preparing all of the documentation for it.

My question is: What is considered acceptable for financial documentation to show financial support?

I've prepared: W-2 from last year, current paystubs, employer statement, bank statement, property value records, and the affidavit of support.

I've read that some people provide full Tax Returns, but I feel like that is overkill...

What do you all think?

[Daveykins 17]

Bring at least the last year's tax returns. I brought 3, and they took them all. I recommend bringing 3 just in case. You'll delay the process for at least a month if they ask for more than 1 year and you don't have it.

From our P4 it states: (it might have changed since we did this in August)

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (I-134) AND EVIDENCE OF INCOME:
The Consulate requires evidence that demonstrates that you and the members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges after immigrating to the United States.
 Please submit Form I-134 signed by your petitioner. The form should be accompanied by evidence of sustained income or financial resources, such as his/her most recent tax return.
 If the petitioner’s income does not meet the poverty income guidelines (please see http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html), you may submit an I-134 signed by a joint
sponsor along with his/her most recent tax return and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
 Even if you submit this documentation, a consular official may at any time require additional evidence to determine your eligibility.

[Ahren & Edna 4]

Hey,

Am wondering what a W-2 is. Someone please explain. Ill be going for my K1 and I have the i134 and recent paystubs and a letter from my fiance's employer. Is this enough? Someone please advice.

Sorry Kyle for hijacking your post.

[Kyle B 0]

A W-2 is a year-end tax form that lists total annual earnings.

I guess I'll provide last years (2012's) tax return. It just seems like a lot of paper to provide... 75 pages... ugh

[Operator 1,927]

The instructions on the I-134 are pretty clear as to what is required as supporting evidence.

Have a look here, it's a lot better than all of our "opinions".