The 2009 United Kingdom Interview Thread!

[Marmite Lovers! 0]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

They asked for tax returns. I handed over 2005, 2006, 2007. It was the 2006 that was the issue. I say if you can get them before next week then do. Best to safe than get a (RFE - that's what I'm going to call it) at the interview.

I really need a drink!

[Stinky Monkey 1]

I will get you whatever you want honey

got JD downstairs

love you

xxxxx

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

They asked for tax returns. I handed over 2005, 2006, 2007. It was the 2006 that was the issue. I say if you can get them before next week then do. Best to safe than get a (RFE - that's what I'm going to call it) at the interview.

I really need a drink!

Hey, it's not all bad. You'll have your visa soon, and you'll get better, and I'm sure you'll get your drink too.

Hugs and congrats! Al-wayyys look on the broooight soiide of loooife...dahdah...dahdahdahdahdahdah!

Magpie.

[Zoe and Hal 0]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

They asked for tax returns. I handed over 2005, 2006, 2007. It was the 2006 that was the issue. I say if you can get them before next week then do. Best to safe than get a (RFE - that's what I'm going to call it) at the interview.

I really need a drink!

Thanks! Look at it this way, because you got a cancellation, you'll still have your visa before you even would've had your interview so it's not all bad!

[rocks 494]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

i only gave tax returns for 2007...

[Zoe and Hal 0]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

i only gave tax returns for 2007...

I dont have any. did they specifically ask for them?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Very sorry Marmite. I think it's weird that they looked at 2006 if the current income exceeds the poverty level and was backed up by pay stubs and letter from employer. They aren't even supposed to require but one tax year. Maybe because they saw it, then that's what made them question the income. I wonder if somebody just handed them the most recent year and some pay stubs, if it would have turned out differently. On the other Affidavit of Support, it says if the two years before the latest will help your case, then you can include them. So I'm concluding that in your case 2006 didn't help your case and should have been skipped. Just my opinion.

On your co-sponsor, I'm not 100% sure if this applies to I-134, but probably. A co-sponsor has to be a US citizen or LPR...whatever the terms... a legal in the US. It's in the first part of the document where they tell their status. Your co-sponsor will have to also give you some proof of his citizenship like copy of birth certificate or biographical page of a US passport. (Or naturalization papers, green card if not native born) There's alot of RFEs happening in the AOS forums for not sending that in with co-sponsor papers on the I864 Affidavit of Support. If he's already shipped your package, I think an emailed scan of something to show his citizenship should work. Your fiance's is already established in the file so not required. I'm not sure if anyone with a co-sponsor had to do this on an I-134 in London, but it's a frequent RFE on the other Affidavit.

To the other poster who might lose his job. The info is supposed to be correct the day the form is signed. If you were already at NOA2 stage, I would say, get that form filled out and signed and get a letter from the employer asap. But I think it's a little early for you. They won't investigate your job, but if you don't have an employer letter or current paystubs to back up your income claim, they will wonder.

One more thing...does everybody know the form I-134 has changed and no longer needs a notary signature and stamp? Old ones are still okay, but the new one is easier since you skip the notary bit. Otherwise they are pretty identical.

Edited January 27, 2009 by Nich-Nick

[DairyFarmer 1]

My soon to be MIL is our co-sponsor, (farming's / self employment is a ######) we had to get her W2's (3 x years) , bank statements and a letter from her employer as part of our evidence, as well as I-134.

Hope this helps

[Stinky Monkey 1]

I am taking marmite out for a curry hope that helps as well !!!!!

[Laura+Tom 2]

Unless another interview sneaks in I guess that's January done with!

January 2009 Interviews

Marie620.........................CR1.................................12th January 2009 - Denied, to file waiver

Jason&Sarah...................K1...................................13th January 2009 APPROVED!!!!!

Hannah+Vito ..................K1...................................13th January 2009 APPROVED!!!!!

Mrssmith & daughter......CR1..................................14th January 2009 APPROVED!!!!!

ShannonNick...................K1....................................20th January 2009 APPROVED!!!!!

adrianandlinsay..............K1....................................23rd January 2009 APPROVED!!!!!

Marmite Lovers!..............K1....................................27th January 2009 - Approved pending additional documentation

February 2009 Interviews

Rob&Dawn.....................K1.......................................3rd February 2009

Zoe and Hal...................K1.......................................3rd February 2009

DairyFarmer...................K1.......................................13th February 2009

March 2009 Interviews

KnightAndMagpie............K1......................................30th March 2009

Still waiting for approval

Sad Eyes..........................................25th February 2008 - Still stuck in AP?

stevi1123.........................................16th October 2008 - Approved pending additional documentation

[rocks 494]

I'm really confused. Do I definitely need Hals tax returns for 2006/7? I thought I could just have the bank statements and a letter from his employer? Do I definitely need this information? Marmite - I'm sorry but it'll be sorted soon!

i only gave tax returns for 2007...

I dont have any. did they specifically ask for them?

they asked for the most recent years tax returns. you will definitely be required to give them that at the interview.

[app-girl 0]

Well, I guess I can change my question earlier.

I just got back from work where I was layed off!

So now I need to figure out what I'm going to do!!!!!

[Kirsten UK 2]

One more thing...does everybody know the form I-134 has changed and no longer needs a notary signature and stamp? Old ones are still okay, but the new one is easier since you skip the notary bit. Otherwise they are pretty identical.

Hi, where did you read this? Do you know anyone that has filled out the I-134 without a notary and been ok? Just asking as we hope to get our NOA2 soon so will have to complete this form. Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Well, I guess I can change my question earlier.

I just got back from work where I was layed off!

So now I need to figure out what I'm going to do!!!!!

You start lining up a co-sponsor. You still fill out as sponsor and provide all the evidence. A co-sponsor does the same things. Maybe you will find something else by interview time and will have a new job to show.

Sorry to hear of your lay-off. The economy is getting down right frightening.

Edited January 27, 2009 by Nich-Nick

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

One more thing...does everybody know the form I-134 has changed and no longer needs a notary signature and stamp? Old ones are still okay, but the new one is easier since you skip the notary bit. Otherwise they are pretty identical.

Hi, where did you read this? Do you know anyone that has filled out the I-134 without a notary and been ok? Just asking as we hope to get our NOA2 soon so will have to complete this form. Thanks

I didn't hear it. I saw it. Here's the USCIS list of all forms. Scroll down and find I-134. http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Notice the Edition column says 10/30/2008. Prior versions are also acceptable

The link will actually take you to another page where you can download the form and the separate instructions. There's no notary blanks on the new form. At the bottom of the first column of the instructions it says you do not need to have a notary witness your signature.