DS-156K and evidence of engagement and financial support

[phub11 0]

Hi,

I have just looked at the DS-156K, and (surprise!) I need some clarification:

1) Does a signed statement by me (the beneficiary) stating that I intend to marry within 90 days constitute as sufficient evidence of engagement? All my receipts for the ring are in the States (I bought it while I was living with my American fiancee - on a J1 visa).

2) The London embassy mentions on their website that an I-864 (evidence of financial support) is not required. I have also read that my fiancee needs to complete an I-164 that I can just take to the interview. However, form DS-156K states that I need to file evidence of financial support. So, do I need to send any evidence of financial support when I send the DS-164K? If so, what (the I-164 is going to take a while to be done)?

Thanks!

Edited March 24, 2008 by phub11

[mc2000ch 0]

Nope you will need more evidence. Pic, letters, how you guys met, if not how are the ongoing relationship. more evidence the better

[phub11 0]

Nope you will need more evidence. Pic, letters, how you guys met, if not how are the ongoing relationship. more evidence the better

Thanks for the reply. However, all the "how we met" stuff, including pictures and joint utility bills/bank account, was sent with the I-129F. Do we need to send all that again with DS-156K?

The only stuff I have since that is a digital picture taken a Christmas, and plane ticket receipts.

P.S: What about the evidence of financial support?

Cheers!

Edited March 24, 2008 by phub11

[Zee Bee 61]

Hi,

I have just looked at the DS-156K, and (surprise!) I need some clarification:

1) Does a signed statement by me (the beneficiary) stating that I intend to marry within 90 days constitute as sufficient evidence of engagement? All my receipts for the ring are in the States (I bought it while I was living with my American fiancee - on a J1 visa). I would say that was enough. We updated the letters of intent but were not asked for it at the interview. I think it depends on the CO about whether they ask for that or not.

As for other evidence you can include more pictures since you sent the petition, phone and chat logs, any plane tickets/boarding passes since the petition, stuff like that.

2) The London embassy mentions on their website that an I-864 (evidence of financial support) is not required. I have also read that my fiancee needs to complete an I-164 that I can just take to the interview. However, form DS-156K states that I need to file evidence of financial support. So, do I need to send any evidence of financial support when I send the DS-164K? If so, what (the I-164 is going to take a while to be done)? I think they probably mean the I-134 and the supporting documents that go with it. You will take that with you to the interview.

Thanks!

[Jack and Barbara 0]

Yes, The I-864 will not be needed until AOS. The I-134 is needed to be sent by the petitioner to you along supplemental documents showing that the petitioner can support you. These can include: a letter from employer (on employer stationary) stating that the petitioner has been employed for however long they have been, how much their salary is and their title. Other documents can include a bank statement signed by the bank officer including all accounts with the bank as well as how long they have been opened. The most recent federal income tax return is standard as well though some countries may require past years' returns.

Have you received the packet from the consulate with all of the information or are looking over the forms you believe you will need?

It is good to get a head start on the process but rememebr that each country is different. Until recently, DS-230 and DS-2001 were needed to be sent to my fiancee's country (Brazil), but now all documents will only be taken to the interview.

[phub11 0]

Thanks to all who responded!

I shall include a letter stating that as per the website's instructions about evidence of financial support, I have not attached a copy of the I-134; however, I will be bringing the I-134 to the interview.

I'll get as much post-I-129F evidence as I can.

I've not had packet-3 yet, but hopefully it won't be much longer till I receive it.

Thank you.

Edited March 24, 2008 by phub11

[Jack and Barbara 0]

The I-134 Affadavit of Support is completed and sent by the sponsor to you (beneficiary) to take to the interview.

The instructions for the I-134 and the I-134 itself found on the uscis website should be helpful.

I-134 Affadavit of Support (sponsor)