I-134 and Supporting Documents

[Clarky and Tarah 0]

Hey guys,

I was just wondering when you all think the best time to start gathering the documents that have to be sent to the fiance for the interview. I've read immediately after the NOA2, and I've recently read when they receive packet 3. Does anyone have an idea of how recent the consulates want the bank statements / letter from employer dated when the fiance goes to the interview?

Thanks so much everyone

[YuAndDan 153]

Bank statements ar only needed is you are using a savings account as an asset, if your income is above 125% poverty line the dont bother listing assets, they are more concerned with income.

If your income exceeds 125% of the poverty line, then don't bother with assets, it only gives the consular officer more questions to ask.

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.
  

NO you do not need to show bank statements, they are only needed when income is below 125% poverty line to show assets to make up a short fall.

If you list the asset things the consular officer then just has more to ask questions about and you will have to provide more financial evidence. I have bank accounts, 401k and other things but did not list them on the I-134.

[Ladylethal 12]

Depends on how soon you can get them ready. If your employment letter, bank statements, etc take a while to get ready, after the NOA2 or after the NVC has your case is a good time to do it. If all can be put together in a matter of days, then you can wait until packet 3, since it won't be needed until the interview.

[Jamie76 0]

Bank statements ar only needed is you are using a savings account as an asset, if your income is above 125% poverty line the dont bother listing assets, they are more concerned with income.

If your income exceeds 125% of the poverty line, then don't bother with assets, it only gives the consular officer more questions to ask.

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.
  

NO you do not need to show bank statements, they are only needed when income is below 125% poverty line to show assets to make up a short fall.

If you list the asset things the consular officer then just has more to ask questions about and you will have to provide more financial evidence. I have bank accounts, 401k and other things but did not list them on the I-134.

Why did you send in both 1040s, W2s along with tax transcripts?

[YuAndDan 153]

Why did you send in both 1040s, W2s along with tax transcripts?

Because I had them handy, and for redundancy.

[bora bora 1]

I only presented last year's tax return (because I asked in advance if I needed 3 years and was told NO). I also had my employer's letter, the bank statement of when I opened the bank account, and my W2s for last year.

...along with the affidavit of support of course.

[RosemarieL 0]

It would be worth him ordering his police certificate now. It takes around 40 days from receipt of the application and is valid for 1 year.

this is a link to the form:- http://www.met.police.uk/dataprotection/forms/3019b.pdf and he needs to check the box for 'If you require information held on the Police National Computer about Prosecutions, Convictions and Cautions History, tick here'.

Edited July 5, 2007 by RosemarieL

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

It would be worth him ordering his police certificate now. It takes around 40 days from receipt of the application and is valid for 1 year.

this is a link to the form:- http://www.met.police.uk/dataprotection/forms/3019b.pdf and he needs to check the box for 'If you require information held on the Police National Computer about Prosecutions, Convictions and Cautions History, tick here'.

I'll second Rosemarie's advice. Scotland Yard can and will take 40 days to get the police certificate to you, and that 40 days is counted not from the date you submit the request but from the date marked on the receipt sent back to you -- so factor in at least another week.

If you do not or have not ever lived in the London area, the Embassy recommends that you file through your local constabulary instead of through the Met (as shown in the pdf link provided above). They will provide you with the appropriate forms.