Manila Embassy and Co-Sponsor

[babycake3675 0]

Hello Everyone!

You may have been following our other posts about the I-134, Co-sponsorship and Manila. We were really worried about it since I have nowhere near the required income level. Even though my parents were sending in their own I-134 and acting as a joint sponsor we had read everywhere that Manila would not accept an I-134 from a third party other than the Sponsor. Actually, we learned it is a BIG maybe. Lots of misinformation and conflicting opinions out there! Keep in mind that it does depend a lot on your specific life circumstances!

Well after weeks of worrying we were approved on 11/7/08.

I did not have an employment letter included in my I-134. I did, however, have 3 years of tax returns (all under poverty level) and I wrote a letter describing how I am looking for a job actively. It seems everything is falling into place because I was accepted at a company yesterday! She also made an effort to prove I had opened a business in the Philippines with her, which I provided the capital for. Other than that my Fiance brought pictures of my parents and her and me together in the Philippines along with a letter from them stating how they would be happy to provide her with the basics until I am able to support us both. I think that went a long way since we will all be living in the same house. Anyway, there are a lot of other details about our case that probably had an effect but mostly it was just how well Wichelle presented our case. She had every piece of evidence you could imagine. All of which we learned about from the site.

To everyone out there with a similar issue all you need to do is research everything thoroughly and DO NOT be LAZY about your evidence and your interview preparation. Make sure all your paperwork is inline and come to the interview prepared beyond what is expected.

If anyone has any questions let me know.

-Tyson and Wichelle

[ManilaIdaho 2]

Time to party!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[rheanick 42]

Congartulations!!!

[jodette 0]

Hello Everyone!

You may have been following our other posts about the I-134, Co-sponsorship and Manila. We were really worried about it since I have nowhere near the required income level. Even though my parents were sending in their own I-134 and acting as a joint sponsor we had read everywhere that Manila would not accept an I-134 from a third party other than the Sponsor. Actually, we learned it is a BIG maybe. Lots of misinformation and conflicting opinions out there! Keep in mind that it does depend a lot on your specific life circumstances!

Well after weeks of worrying we were approved on 11/7/08.

I did not have an employment letter included in my I-134. I did, however, have 3 years of tax returns (all under poverty level) and I wrote a letter describing how I am looking for a job actively. It seems everything is falling into place because I was accepted at a company yesterday! She also made an effort to prove I had opened a business in the Philippines with her, which I provided the capital for. Other than that my Fiance brought pictures of my parents and her and me together in the Philippines along with a letter from them stating how they would be happy to provide her with the basics until I am able to support us both. I think that went a long way since we will all be living in the same house. Anyway, there are a lot of other details about our case that probably had an effect but mostly it was just how well Wichelle presented our case. She had every piece of evidence you could imagine. All of which we learned about from the site.

To everyone out there with a similar issue all you need to do is research everything thoroughly and DO NOT be LAZY about your evidence and your interview preparation. Make sure all your paperwork is inline and come to the interview prepared beyond what is expected.

If anyone has any questions let me know.

-Tyson and Wichelle

Congratulations... I hope thats what happened to me... i think that consuls have their own judgements. I wish I had the same consul who interviewed your fiancee... I am waiting for my husband's employment letter now... hopefully my visa will be approved after i have submitted documents the embassy needs...

God bless you...

[chunsan 0]

Hello Everyone!

You may have been following our other posts about the I-134, Co-sponsorship and Manila. We were really worried about it since I have nowhere near the required income level. Even though my parents were sending in their own I-134 and acting as a joint sponsor we had read everywhere that Manila would not accept an I-134 from a third party other than the Sponsor. Actually, we learned it is a BIG maybe. Lots of misinformation and conflicting opinions out there! Keep in mind that it does depend a lot on your specific life circumstances!

Well after weeks of worrying we were approved on 11/7/08.

I did not have an employment letter included in my I-134. I did, however, have 3 years of tax returns (all under poverty level) and I wrote a letter describing how I am looking for a job actively. It seems everything is falling into place because I was accepted at a company yesterday! She also made an effort to prove I had opened a business in the Philippines with her, which I provided the capital for. Other than that my Fiance brought pictures of my parents and her and me together in the Philippines along with a letter from them stating how they would be happy to provide her with the basics until I am able to support us both. I think that went a long way since we will all be living in the same house. Anyway, there are a lot of other details about our case that probably had an effect but mostly it was just how well Wichelle presented our case. She had every piece of evidence you could imagine. All of which we learned about from the site.

To everyone out there with a similar issue all you need to do is research everything thoroughly and DO NOT be LAZY about your evidence and your interview preparation. Make sure all your paperwork is inline and come to the interview prepared beyond what is expected.

If anyone has any questions let me know.

-Tyson and Wichelle

You're so lucky!!! Congrats and God Speed!

[tallcoolone 102]

Good Deal.

I talked to a couple of people whom had co sponsors the last year and no had problem.

What type of business did you open in PI.

[babycake3675 0]

We had an Internet Cafe in Muntinlupa City.

It was not really profitable but I learned a lot and had a fun time.

Anyone from Oregon or nearby? I think Wichelle will need some Filipina friends!

-Tyson

[pinkRia 0]

We had an Internet Cafe in Muntinlupa City.

It was not really profitable but I learned a lot and had a fun time.

Anyone from Oregon or nearby? I think Wichelle will need some Filipina friends!

-Tyson

[pinkRia 0]

Dear Tyson and Wichelle,

I had my interview last Wed, Nov 19. (K1) The consul officer said everything looks good except for my fiance's income. They looked at his 2005-07 tax transcript(all under poverty level too) and his 3 recent paystubs.

I was asked to send or submit a sustained income of not less than $17,000/yr along with my passport.

I was given a pink slip and asked to pay at Delbros booth P250.00

I am worried because my fiance doesnt have a fixed income. He is working for a car dealership company since April 2008 and is paid on a commission basis.

I am still waiting for my fiance to send me his paper.

Tyson, will it help if I also send along his bank statement? He doesnt have a big amount of money in his account but maybe it can help? Is there a deadline as to when I should send to the embassy the required document?

Thanks and congratulations by the way!!!

[yahyah 0]

HI Baby CAKE! Congratulations to you!!!!!!

We have both the same Situation but i will going to provide a Bank statement and letter of emplyment. My only concern is...

What did you put for "item #7, PERSONAL PROPERTY" for I-134 form? PLEASE help me

HELP ANYONE!!!!!

[vsmtghdy 2]

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