I-134

[lucho562 0]

I-134

I have the following as evidence of support for the I-134.

A. Statement by my employer stating my salary, permanent position and date of hire.

B. Last 3 months of bank statements

C. Last 3 years of 1040. (no W-2)

Is this enough financial supporting evidence?

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

The sponsor's affidavit should include:

Information regarding his or her annual income;

Where material, information regarding his or her other resources;

Obligations for the support of members of his or her own family and other persons, if any;

Other obligations and expenses;

Plans and arrangements made for the applicant's reception and support;

An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States; and

An acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his or her responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended; that the affidavit will be binding upon to sponsor for three (3) years after entry of the named persons; and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency. (The provisions of the above laws are contained in form DS-1858, Sponsor's Financial Responsibility Under the Social Security Act, and printed in Part III of the instructions for Form I-134).

The sponsor should include in the affidavit a statement concerning his or her status in the United States. If the sponsor is an American citizen the affidavit should include a statement about how United States citizenship was acquired. If naturalized, the affidavit should indicate the date of naturalization, the name and location of the court, and the number of the sponsor's certificate of naturalization. If the sponsor is an alien who has been lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, he or she should state in the affidavit the date and place of admission for permanent residence and the alien registration number which appears on his or her Alien Registration Receipt Card.

To substantiate the information regarding income and resources the sponsor should attach two or more of the following items to the affidavit:

Notarized copies of his or her latest federal income tax return;

A statement from his or her employer showing salary and the length and permanency of employment;

A statement from an officer of a bank regarding his or her account, the date the account was opened, and the present balance;

Any other evidence adequate to establish financial ability to carry out his or her undertaking toward the applicant for what might be an indefinite period of time.

If the sponsor is well established in business, he or she may submit a rating from a recognized business rating organization in lieu of the foregoing. If the sponsor is married, the affidavit should be signed jointly by both husband and wife. Affidavits of support should be of recent date when presented to the consular officer. They are unacceptable if more than one year has elapsed from the date of execution. A sponsor may prefer to forward his or her affidavit of support directly to the consular office where the visa application will be made, in which event the contents will not be divulged to the applicant.

[TracyTN 237]

I believe the above poster simply put in the instructions from the I 134 form itself - I suspect what you're asking is a bit deeper.

It sort of depends on the consulate and how much your income is. If you're well over the suggested guideline, you probably won't need as much. But you may be better off to ask others going through Colombia to see what they suggest.

London normally only takes the I 134 and employer letter (if your income is suffcient and you're not self employed). But I've loaded down my fiance with bank statements, tax returns, pay statements, etc. (just in case).

[Jasman0717 9]

I believe in the 'more is better' theory os also included six pay stubs.

[KHURRAM SERAJ 0]

I believe the above poster simply put in the instructions from the I 134 form itself - I suspect what you're asking is a bit deeper.

It sort of depends on the consulate and how much your income is. If you're well over the suggested guideline, you probably won't need as much. But you may be better off to ask others going through Colombia to see what they suggest.

London normally only takes the I 134 and employer letter (if your income is suffcient and you're not self employed). But I've loaded down my fiance with bank statements, tax returns, pay statements, etc. (just in case).

Sorry about that i meant to include the guide as well as my checklist, well here is what i sent:

Bank Letter with Bank Statements (one year)

Job Letter

Pay Checks - Jan07 to April07

Tax Transcripts -2004-2005-2006

401k Statement

[YuAndDan 153]

My income is 45K+ so I only provided income data, assets like 401K, bank statements ect are only needed to be included when income is less than 125% of the poverty line. Including more than is needed only gives the visa interview officer mot things to ask questions about.

In our case this what the I-134 included.

• I-134 signed and notarized.
  
• Tax transcripts from the IRS for past 3 years, (Redundant for the (1040,W2,1099) but are free from the IRS
  
• Photo copy of IRS form 1040, and W2s for past 3 years
  
• Letter from my employer stating annual salary, job responsibility, and that is full time, on company letterhead.
  
• Photo copies of past 6 months pay stubs up to a few weeks before the interview.
  

Edited May 2, 2007 by YuAndDan

[lucho562 0]

Thanks for the replies!!!!

Very helpful and encouraging.

How do I get my transcripts from the IRS? online?

[TracyTN 237]

I think you actually have to phone them.

Just google 'tax transcripts' - you should get the number in one of the results.

[lucho562 0]

I think you actually have to phone them.

Just google 'tax transcripts' - you should get the number in one of the results.

Got it thanks!

Ok, IRS will be sending me the tax transcripts. I should receive them within 2 weeks.

Here is what I should have for financial support for the I-134

A. Tax transcripts for 2004, 2005, & 2006

B. Job Certificate

C. Pay stubs from the past 3 months

D. Bank statments from the past 3 months

Sounds good to me. Let me know if I should add something?? I wont be sending in the 1040 & W-2's since I will have the tax transcripts. All suggestions welcomed.

Thanks to all