July '08 filers

[Aubrey 10]

My fiance got a letter that he needs to prove he can support himself, he really doesnt have a lot of money b/cos he has been paying off debts since we got engaged. He has a full time job but no real savings. No job lined up here in US. He is stressed and thinks we wont get approved on interview. (no, its not scheduled yet).

I do have savings and money to support us, but he cant prove that he does himself. How much money does he need??

Aubrey...I know you are having a difficult time with Andy and his job situation. Ugh. How is that working out?

Anybody have any suggestions??? He will NOT be a burden on US, but dont know what to do or what to tell my fiance. He thinks its hopeless and we may have to forget out getting married. Waaaaaaah! Help!?

Wow, I never heard of the beneficiary needing to show they have any sort of funds. Since the B can't work till EAD (which is averaging the full 90 day maximum), that makes it pretty impossible for him to prove he can support himself. Are you sure the letter isn't just reminding for the I-134 and supporting documents? I am wishing you all the best that it's just a misunderstanding!

Andy isn't having any luck, so it's not going well. Trying not to think about it for a few days until he's done with his interview on Tuesday. He found a rideshare to Frankfurt to save some money, and I can tell he's trying not to mention the money thing himself. Saving money for the medical, visa fee, rideshare, and such for the interview on unemployment -- honestly, I don't know how he managed it. Hoping every day he'll have some luck. His aunt called him and told him she might have some work for him soon (he worked briefly for her company when he was still in school). I had to call in sick today for work, which doesn't help either.

I guess it's just hard for me to post at all anymore. I feel disconnected from everything since most people are already getting married and I'm still stuck on money problems. It's old. So many beautiful couples. I really do envy you all.

[Corinthians 7]

My fiance got a letter that he needs to prove he can support himself, he really doesnt have a lot of money b/cos he has been paying off debts since we got engaged. He has a full time job but no real savings. No job lined up here in US. He is stressed and thinks we wont get approved on interview. (no, its not scheduled yet).

What kind of letter from what agency?

Do you make less than the 125% minimum?

[Corinthians 7]

I guess it's just hard for me to post at all anymore. I feel disconnected from everything since most people are already getting married and I'm still stuck on money problems. It's old. So many beautiful couples. I really do envy you all.

It would suck, but we're not all married yet. Some of us don't even have interview dates yet...

[PB&JAM 1]

My fiance got a letter that he needs to prove he can support himself, he really doesnt have a lot of money b/cos he has been paying off debts since we got engaged. He has a full time job but no real savings. No job lined up here in US. He is stressed and thinks we wont get approved on interview. (no, its not scheduled yet).

I do have savings and money to support us, but he cant prove that he does himself. How much money does he need??

Aubrey...I know you are having a difficult time with Andy and his job situation. Ugh. How is that working out?

Anybody have any suggestions??? He will NOT be a burden on US, but dont know what to do or what to tell my fiance. He thinks its hopeless and we may have to forget out getting married. Waaaaaaah! Help!?

Wow, I never heard of the beneficiary needing to show they have any sort of funds. Since the B can't work till EAD (which is averaging the full 90 day maximum), that makes it pretty impossible for him to prove he can support himself. Are you sure the letter isn't just reminding for the I-134 and supporting documents? I am wishing you all the best that it's just a misunderstanding!

Andy isn't having any luck, so it's not going well. Trying not to think about it for a few days until he's done with his interview on Tuesday. He found a rideshare to Frankfurt to save some money, and I can tell he's trying not to mention the money thing himself. Saving money for the medical, visa fee, rideshare, and such for the interview on unemployment -- honestly, I don't know how he managed it. Hoping every day he'll have some luck. His aunt called him and told him she might have some work for him soon (he worked briefly for her company when he was still in school). I had to call in sick today for work, which doesn't help either.

I guess it's just hard for me to post at all anymore. I feel disconnected from everything since most people are already getting married and I'm still stuck on money problems. It's old. So many beautiful couples. I really do envy you all.

aww, i'm sorry you guys are so stressed over money! its such a stupid reason that we cant be with our honeys, when for most ppl they can be together if they have no money at all! I'll keep Andy in prayer, i know he has been searching for a long time! It must hurt to see others getting married n you feel stuck! well u arent alone in that part, i'm a long ways off from marriage! even if we get our visa, my SO may want to stay there the full 6 months to make more money. ugh.

I dont know what the letter he got says yet, we didnt get to talk properly today, just via texting. He said it said he needed court documents ?? and proof that he can support himself. I never heard of that either, i thought that was just on me so i didnt worry. I'll find out tomorrow what it says. that gives me hope tho...i pray its a misunderstanding!

You are right, if they cant work for 3 months, how can he prove he can support himself? Most ppl dont have a huge savings account. Thanks Aubrey!

Corinthians...

I dont know where his letter came from..i think NVC cause i got almost the same letter today too from NVC telling us our paperwork was received and about to be sent off (dated the 17th, but i called them a couple days ago and the lady said it was sent off the 11th?) and to check a website to see if his country had any information we should be aware of. It didnt say anything else.

I make more then the 125% minimum and have a good savings. Idk...this whole thing is so trying! ugh!

[Rob&Dawn 1]

My fiance got a letter that he needs to prove he can support himself, he really doesnt have a lot of money b/cos he has been paying off debts since we got engaged. He has a full time job but no real savings. No job lined up here in US. He is stressed and thinks we wont get approved on interview. (no, its not scheduled yet).

I do have savings and money to support us, but he cant prove that he does himself. How much money does he need??

Aubrey...I know you are having a difficult time with Andy and his job situation. Ugh. How is that working out?

Anybody have any suggestions??? He will NOT be a burden on US, but dont know what to do or what to tell my fiance. He thinks its hopeless and we may have to forget out getting married. Waaaaaaah! Help!?

Wow, I never heard of the beneficiary needing to show they have any sort of funds. Since the B can't work till EAD (which is averaging the full 90 day maximum), that makes it pretty impossible for him to prove he can support himself. Are you sure the letter isn't just reminding for the I-134 and supporting documents? I am wishing you all the best that it's just a misunderstanding!

Andy isn't having any luck, so it's not going well. Trying not to think about it for a few days until he's done with his interview on Tuesday. He found a rideshare to Frankfurt to save some money, and I can tell he's trying not to mention the money thing himself. Saving money for the medical, visa fee, rideshare, and such for the interview on unemployment -- honestly, I don't know how he managed it. Hoping every day he'll have some luck. His aunt called him and told him she might have some work for him soon (he worked briefly for her company when he was still in school). I had to call in sick today for work, which doesn't help either.

I guess it's just hard for me to post at all anymore. I feel disconnected from everything since most people are already getting married and I'm still stuck on money problems. It's old. So many beautiful couples. I really do envy you all.

aww, i'm sorry you guys are so stressed over money! its such a stupid reason that we cant be with our honeys, when for most ppl they can be together if they have no money at all! I'll keep Andy in prayer, i know he has been searching for a long time! It must hurt to see others getting married n you feel stuck! well u arent alone in that part, i'm a long ways off from marriage! even if we get our visa, my SO may want to stay there the full 6 months to make more money. ugh.

I dont know what the letter he got says yet, we didnt get to talk properly today, just via texting. He said it said he needed court documents ?? and proof that he can support himself. I never heard of that either, i thought that was just on me so i didnt worry. I'll find out tomorrow what it says. that gives me hope tho...i pray its a misunderstanding!

You are right, if they cant work for 3 months, how can he prove he can support himself? Most ppl dont have a huge savings account. Thanks Aubrey!

Corinthians...

I dont know where his letter came from..i think NVC cause i got almost the same letter today too from NVC telling us our paperwork was received and about to be sent off (dated the 17th, but i called them a couple days ago and the lady said it was sent off the 11th?) and to check a website to see if his country had any information we should be aware of. It didnt say anything else.

I make more then the 125% minimum and have a good savings. Idk...this whole thing is so trying! ugh!

I've never heard of this type of letter being sent, we def didn't have that coming through the London Embassy it really makes no sense. Perhaps they have sent out a letter for a different type of visa by mistake???

Really hope its a misunderstanding and you get it sorted.

[Corinthians 7]

Corinthians...

I dont know where his letter came from..i think NVC cause i got almost the same letter today too from NVC telling us our paperwork was received and about to be sent off (dated the 17th, but i called them a couple days ago and the lady said it was sent off the 11th?) and to check a website to see if his country had any information we should be aware of. It didnt say anything else.

I make more then the 125% minimum and have a good savings. Idk...this whole thing is so trying! ugh!

We got that same NVC letter dated the 17th and our papers left the NVC on March 6 and arrived in Brasil on March 10. They must do some huge run of form letters and mail them at the same time. It will be interesting to see what letter your SO got...

[PB&JAM 1]

Ok, he got packet 3 I guess. the letter came from US Embassy in London, the letter didnt say much but it gave him a website. this is what he read:

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html .

Sounds like my part huh? (oh, i'm the American btw ) Thats all exactly what I need. So do you guys think he needs any proof of his own funds?

[Cham 3]

PB....They can't deny him over HIM not having money. It is the other way around. Hang in there love!!!!

We all been through SO much hell it seems GRRRR

Aubrey..god I KNOW money SUCKS!!! stress sucks ...AHHHH

trying to get a sooner interview date here should hear something by tomorrow CROSSES FINGERS!

[PB&JAM 1]

PB....They can't deny him over HIM not having money. It is the other way around. Hang in there love!!!!

We all been through SO much hell it seems GRRRR

Aubrey..god I KNOW money SUCKS!!! stress sucks ...AHHHH

trying to get a sooner interview date here should hear something by tomorrow CROSSES FINGERS!

Oh thank you! You are almost there Cham!!! woohoo.

God bless you all. Love u guys!! your advice and words are such a comfort!

[Talyss 0]

Ok, he got packet 3 I guess. the letter came from US Embassy in London, the letter didnt say much but it gave him a website. this is what he read:

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html .

Sounds like my part huh? (oh, i'm the American btw ) Thats all exactly what I need. So do you guys think he needs any proof of his own funds?

I went through london and they were only interested in the I-134 and that my sponsor could support me. They weren't in the least bit interested in my savings.

[PB&JAM 1]

Ok, he got packet 3 I guess. the letter came from US Embassy in London, the letter didnt say much but it gave him a website. this is what he read:

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html .

Sounds like my part huh? (oh, i'm the American btw ) Thats all exactly what I need. So do you guys think he needs any proof of his own funds?

I went through london and they were only interested in the I-134 and that my sponsor could support me. They weren't in the least bit interested in my savings.

awesome... thats a relief!! thank u!!

[PB&JAM 1]

Sorry, another stupid Q. I make above the 125%. Should I still send in any deeds of assets?

Actually, all I have of value are my car and engagement ring.

[Cham 3]

Sorry, another stupid Q. I make above the 125%. Should I still send in any deeds of assets?

Actually, all I have of value are my car and engagement ring.

If you make the 125% dont worry about the assets hun your good!

[Aubrey 10]

Sorry, another stupid Q. I make above the 125%. Should I still send in any deeds of assets?

Actually, all I have of value are my car and engagement ring.

I've read many times around VJ that it's best not to send more monetary info than necessary, as they can request additional proof of anything you provide. Best to keep it simple.

[PB&JAM 1]

Sorry, another stupid Q. I make above the 125%. Should I still send in any deeds of assets?

Actually, all I have of value are my car and engagement ring.

I've read many times around VJ that it's best not to send more monetary info than necessary, as they can request additional proof of anything you provide. Best to keep it simple.

Good to know! Thanks Cham n Aubrey!