I-134 difficultys

[Courtney08 0]

Hey everyone, I am way ahead on getting my paperwork together and my employer is refusing to write a simple to whom it may concern letter . My regional manager spoke to HR and they are claiming they need a form to fill in or exactly what they need to write, and of course a letter from me allowing them permission to release information.

Has anyone else had this problem if so PLEASE HELP .....

[Otto 83]

Its not all that uncommon for companies (especially larger ones) to not be able to/willing-to do this. You'll just have to supply pay stubs (and if you've worked there a while, tax returns).

[SPSguy 18]

Its not all that uncommon for companies (especially larger ones) to not be able to/willing-to do this. You'll just have to supply pay stubs (and if you've worked there a while, tax returns).

You really only need a copy of your tax transcripts from the IRS. They can fax to you and you can send or fax to your spouse oversea. If you send anything else, they will have to be in original copies. Even your tax returns must be signed and original and includes all orginal w2 forms, etc... Yet, a tax transcript will be accepted without all the hassle.

I didn't want to hassle with all the orginal copies to prove income, so I called the IRS and had them fax me a copy while living oversea. That's what they did. The tax transcript was missing page numbers and yet was accepted without a problem.

No need for employer letter unless you have no tax transcripts or returns filed. That's been my experience.

[Courtney08 0]

Thanks for the fast responses. I already have the tax things together. I just wanted to have everything they could possibly want so I won’t be scrambling to do it later. From the looks of it the letter doesn’t make much difference. i dont feel so now

[pushbrk 13,068]

Thanks for the fast responses. I already have the tax things together. I just wanted to have everything they could possibly want so I won’t be scrambling to do it later. From the looks of it the letter doesn’t make much difference. i dont feel so now

Do add a few recent pay stubs if you have them.

[Courtney08 0]

Do add a few recent pay stubs if you have them.

Ok that isnt a problem I keep them all. So by recent...... 2 months worth do you think that would cover it ?

[LRA 0]

I agree with the others...but if it makes you feel better prepared....see if you can avoid involving HR as they make things so complex and full of red tape (sorry to all the HR colleagues). My company has a 800 # to verify employment...yeah right like the consulate could even call an 800 #. I got my hands on some company letter head, wrote a letter, just had my boss sign and had the admin notarize it. See if your immediate boss can write you a simple letter or better yet you write it and they just sign it...on company letterhead the better. Very simple they can write: XXX is employed as a xxxx since xxxx with xyz inc. The are a permanent full time employee and their yearly salary is xxx.xx plus benefits.

[Y's_habibitk 2]

I would just make a form letter, if thats what they want...

Employee____

Job title___

salray__

length of employment___

you get the idea.... then find out what type of release form they need from you.

good luck!

Lisa

editted: just saw that lulu said the same thing lol

Edited December 9, 2008 by Y_habibitk

[Courtney08 0]

I would just make a form letter, if thats what they want...

Employee____

Job title___

salray__

length of employment___

you get the idea.... then find out what type of release form they need from you.

good luck!

Lisa

editted: just saw that lulu said the same thing lol

I made one out I plan on giving it to her tomorrow. crossin my fingers for her to sign it !~~!

Oh, btw you guys rock

[Y's_habibitk 2]

I would just make a form letter, if thats what they want...

Employee____

Job title___

salray__

length of employment___

you get the idea.... then find out what type of release form they need from you.

good luck!

Lisa

editted: just saw that lulu said the same thing lol

I made one out I plan on giving it to her tomorrow. crossin my fingers for her to sign it !~~!

Oh, btw you guys rock

btw, Courtney...just an FYI you can email the amman embassy with menial questions and they rule about answering quickly and thouroughly... good to know

Lisa