Hong Kong Consulate Support Affidavit Requirement?

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

(Re-posting this in the Embassy and Consulate area)

I finally got my NOA2 letter in the mail yesterday, I was getting worried that it was not coming, since I got the approval email a week ago.

I called NVC this morning and they said everything has already been forwarded on to Hong Kong, so that is great news. I have my employer's letter, letter from my bank, last 3 years 1040's, pay stubs, NOA1 and NOA2 all together ready to send over to Dora in Macau to prepare her for the interview.

The last thing for me to get a clear answer on is what does the Hong Kong Consulate want; I-864 or I-134. Everything on VJ and the WWW says that I-864 is for "immigrant visa apps" so it is not used for K1 visa applications, since they are non-immigrant, and that the I-134 should be used for non-immigrant visa such as the K1.

BUT! The Hong Kong Consulate website specifically states to file the I-864 for the fiancé to bring to the interview date:

http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_checklist.html

Applying for an Immigrant Visa

Document Checklist for Immigrant & K & V Visa Applicants

Please bring all applicable documents (originals plus copies if noted) on this checklist. Visas are often approved the same day for applicants who are prepared with these documents. Visas will not be approved until applicants submit all required documents.

6. Immigrant visa applicants require an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) with sponsors' federal income tax return that was current when the I-864 was signed if the affidavit of support has not been submitted to the National Visa Center. K & V visa applicants should provide proof of self-supporting in the U.S. or a job offer for you or a letter from the petitioner's employer. Form I 134 (not Form I-864) executed by the petitioner and his/her federal income tax returns for the most recent tax year may be required when the consular officer deems useful.

The Hong Kong Consulate website lists the K-1 Fiancé visa under the section for immigrant visa, and the 18 item checklist on what to bring to the interview begins with "immigrant visa" and later lists "K&V visas" in the body of the item, stating to use the I-864 for the K1, and also that form I-134 "may be required when the consular officer deems useful". That is confusing! I guess the only safe thing is to just do both the I-864 and the I-134, just to be safe.

Also, one other question about fees. The same 18 item checklist says this about the fee needed to apply for the visa:

For family-sponsored or employment-based applicants, the immigrant visa fee of US$400 (HK$3,200) for each applicant is required if the fee has not already been paid to the National Visa Center. The fee for Diversity Visa applicants is US$775 (HK$6,200). K & V visa applicants need payment receipt from the Dah Sing Bank Ltd.

This does not apply to the K1 does it? We paid our fee when we applied with our I-129, right?

Doing this part feels more stressful since I can not talk to Dora face to face about the docs and forms, so I want to make sure I send everything over to her so that the day she goes in to interview is as stress free as possible. I just wish I could be in Hong Kong to give her support at the interview, I would be stressed to go there alone!!

[walls1010 3]

As far as I remember, when I received the K1 packet from the USE Hongkong the form of affidavit of support (I-134) was included, and the form I-134 now my husband filled out and sent it to me which I submitted on my interview at the USE Hongkong. We used the form I-864 when I filed my AOS here.

[Jeremy&SioTo 0]

As far as I remember, when I received the K1 packet from the USE Hongkong the form of affidavit of support (I-134) was included, and the form I-134 now my husband filled out and sent it to me which I submitted on my interview at the USE Hongkong. We used the form I-864 when I filed my AOS here.

Got the packet 3 today. I need the I-134, as everyone suspected. The Hong Kong Consulate website is confusing, but the packet 3 is very clear.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

As far as I remember, when I received the K1 packet from the USE Hongkong the form of affidavit of support (I-134) was included, and the form I-134 now my husband filled out and sent it to me which I submitted on my interview at the USE Hongkong. We used the form I-864 when I filed my AOS here.

Got the packet 3 today. I need the I-134, as everyone suspected. The Hong Kong Consulate website is confusing, but the packet 3 is very clear.

congrats!

[daboyz 36]

As far as I remember, when I received the K1 packet from the USE Hongkong the form of affidavit of support (I-134) was included, and the form I-134 now my husband filled out and sent it to me which I submitted on my interview at the USE Hongkong. We used the form I-864 when I filed my AOS here.

Got the packet 3 today. I need the I-134, as everyone suspected. The Hong Kong Consulate website is confusing, but the packet 3 is very clear.

Yeah I think that link you posted is for doing DCF, although I was under the impression you could not do DCF for a K visa.

[GloAndCole 22]

(Re-posting this in the Embassy and Consulate area)

I finally got my NOA2 letter in the mail yesterday, I was getting worried that it was not coming, since I got the approval email a week ago.

I called NVC this morning and they said everything has already been forwarded on to Hong Kong, so that is great news. I have my employer's letter, letter from my bank, last 3 years 1040's, pay stubs, NOA1 and NOA2 all together ready to send over to Dora in Macau to prepare her for the interview.

The last thing for me to get a clear answer on is what does the Hong Kong Consulate want; I-864 or I-134. Everything on VJ and the WWW says that I-864 is for "immigrant visa apps" so it is not used for K1 visa applications, since they are non-immigrant, and that the I-134 should be used for non-immigrant visa such as the K1.

BUT! The Hong Kong Consulate website specifically states to file the I-864 for the fiancé to bring to the interview date:

http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/iv_checklist.html

Applying for an Immigrant Visa

Document Checklist for Immigrant & K & V Visa Applicants

Please bring all applicable documents (originals plus copies if noted) on this checklist. Visas are often approved the same day for applicants who are prepared with these documents. Visas will not be approved until applicants submit all required documents.

6. Immigrant visa applicants require an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) with sponsors' federal income tax return that was current when the I-864 was signed if the affidavit of support has not been submitted to the National Visa Center. K & V visa applicants should provide proof of self-supporting in the U.S. or a job offer for you or a letter from the petitioner's employer. Form I 134 (not Form I-864) executed by the petitioner and his/her federal income tax returns for the most recent tax year may be required when the consular officer deems useful.

The Hong Kong Consulate website lists the K-1 Fiancé visa under the section for immigrant visa, and the 18 item checklist on what to bring to the interview begins with "immigrant visa" and later lists "K&V visas" in the body of the item, stating to use the I-864 for the K1, and also that form I-134 "may be required when the consular officer deems useful". That is confusing! I guess the only safe thing is to just do both the I-864 and the I-134, just to be safe.

Also, one other question about fees. The same 18 item checklist says this about the fee needed to apply for the visa:

For family-sponsored or employment-based applicants, the immigrant visa fee of US$400 (HK$3,200) for each applicant is required if the fee has not already been paid to the National Visa Center. The fee for Diversity Visa applicants is US$775 (HK$6,200). K & V visa applicants need payment receipt from the Dah Sing Bank Ltd.

This does not apply to the K1 does it? We paid our fee when we applied with our I-129, right?

Doing this part feels more stressful since I can not talk to Dora face to face about the docs and forms, so I want to make sure I send everything over to her so that the day she goes in to interview is as stress free as possible. I just wish I could be in Hong Kong to give her support at the interview, I would be stressed to go there alone!!

Yes US embassy - HK website is indeed confusing. You dun have to pay that US$400 or US$775 but u need to pay the non-refundable application fee of HK$1040 (the equivalent of US$131) at Dah Sing Bank in HK. K visa is non-immigrant visa for them even tho it seems like its under immigrant catag. on the site. Your fiancee need to bring the receipt with her when she go to interview.

Good luck for your fiancee's interview in advance!

Cheers,

Glo