What Affadavit Support documents were requested during your London Embassy Interview?

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

I'm just wondering what documents to compile in time for my K1 Visa Interview in relation to the Affadavit of Support (we're still waiting on our NOA2) and I just wanted to hear what has been commonly asked for (and what they asked to see in your experience). Not the whole list really, just what was asked from you... Thank you!!!

[Nik+Heather 121]

Our affidavit was based on my income alone. I provided:

- The I134

- An employer letter

- Paystubs (printed from our website online) - I also emailed Nik the pdf of the last paystub just before the interview.

- Three years of tax info - tax transcripts for 2006, 2007, and a copy of my 2008 return (as I sent it over in April, shortly after filing).

Nik handed it all in.

Edited July 29, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[MARM 7]

I prepared two sets of I-134+ documents for my fiance. He just gave both sets of documents to the lady at window #1 and was not questioned about them.

Two sets of I-134+ documents because I am the sponsor and my mother is the co-sponsor:

Sponsor (full time student, zero income):

-I-134 form

-Letter from college (not necessary, but I included one anyway)

-Letter from myself stating the financial arrangements and my intent to be employed in the near future (not necessary, but I included it anyway)

Co-Sponsor (makes income above $100K)

-I-134 form

-Tax returns from years 2006, 2007, 2008

-W-2s from years 2006, 2007, 2008

(you can choose to include IRS transcripts instead, and then you don't need to attach the W-2s, just the transcripts will suffice)

-Letter from employer

-Letter stating the financial arrangements (not necessary, but we included this anyway)

And that's it!

-MARM

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I-134

latest tax return-complete with all schedules (Printed off my TurboTaxand signed), 1099-R (photocopy)

Pension letter stating monthly sum of money I will get for the rest of my life. (My husband died so I get it from his employer)

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

Thank you to everyone for their reply! So do I need my fiancees most recent tax return or the last three? Arent you supposed to give three if youre self employed? We dont have three to give... And for the last three years, he doesn't meet the poverty line guidelines at all. But his income now exceeds it and he is employed by a company.

[MARM 7]

Thank you to everyone for their reply! So do I need my fiancees most recent tax return or the last three? Arent you supposed to give three if youre self employed? We dont have three to give... And for the last three years, he doesn't meet the poverty line guidelines at all. But his income now exceeds it and he is employed by a company.

Usually it is recommended to submit the last three if submitting them will BENEFIT and SUPPORT your financial status. But if they don't, like in your case, you say if you submit the last 3 years he did not meet the poverty guidelines, then it is best NOT to include the previous 3 years' returns. Just the most recent one (where he made above the poverty guideline is enough) with the rest of the supporting docs (W-2s, employer letter, pay stubs, etc).

Edited July 29, 2009 by MARM

[MARM 7]

I prepared two sets of I-134+ documents for my fiance. He just gave both sets of documents to the lady at window #1 and was not questioned about them.

Two sets of I-134+ documents because I am the sponsor and my mother is the co-sponsor:

Sponsor (full time student, zero income):

-I-134 form

-Letter from college (not necessary, but I included one anyway)

-Letter from myself stating the financial arrangements and my intent to be employed in the near future (not necessary, but I included it anyway)

Co-Sponsor (makes income above $100K)

-I-134 form

-Tax returns from years 2006, 2007, 2008 CORRECTION HERE: Only submitted year 2008 return, kept 06 and 07 on hand just in case he was asked for them, but he was not. They only looked at the 08 one which he submitted.

-W-2s from years 2006, 2007, 2008 CORRECTION HERE AS WELL: Only submitted year 2008 W-2s, kept 06 and 07 on hand just in case he was asked for them, but he was not. They only looked at the 08 one which he submitted.

(you can choose to include IRS transcripts instead, and then you don't need to attach the W-2s, just the transcripts will suffice)

-Letter from employer

-Letter stating the financial arrangements (not necessary, but we included this anyway)

And that's it!

-MARM

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

Usually it is recommended to submit the last three if submitting them will BENEFIT and SUPPORT your financial status. But if they don't, like in your case, you say if you submit the last 3 years he did not meet the poverty guidelines, then it is best NOT to include the previous 3 years' returns. Just the most recent one (where he made above the poverty guideline is enough) with the rest of the supporting do (W-2s, employer letter, pay stubs, etc).

Ok thanks alot! That makes alot of sense! My fiance has only started his new job in June (we've only just recieved our NOA1 so we have plenty of time before the interview) and he will have maybe 6 months or so worth of pay stubs by that time. As he now meets the poverty requirements (he earns $32,000 per year) but he will have only worked half a year by the time of the interview will we qualify? I mean, does he have to have earnt the required amount in the last year (- ie January to December) or do they just base it on his monthly salary x 12? He wont have earnt his current salary in the last 12 months yet. Does that matter?

[MARM 7]

Ok thanks alot! That makes alot of sense! My fiance has only started his new job in June (we've only just recieved our NOA1 so we have plenty of time before the interview) and he will have maybe 6 months or so worth of pay stubs by that time. As he now meets the poverty requirements (he earns $32,000 per year) but he will have only worked half a year by the time of the interview will we qualify? I mean, does he have to have earnt the required amount in the last year (- ie January to December) or do they just base it on his monthly salary x 12? He wont have earnt his current salary in the last 12 months yet. Does that matter?

He does not have to earn 12 months worth of his salary to qualify. A letter from his employer will eliminate any doubts because it should clearly state his salary and position (permanent) and date since he began his employment and that he is in good standing as an employee. Be sure to include pay stubs (this is primary proof just like the employer letter) with the I-134 for every month since the beginning of this new job. Along with a letter from the employer stating his salary, you should be fine. You have just received your NOA1 so you have a lot of time before the interview to accumulate pay stubs and an employer letter stating his position and salary.

Edited July 29, 2009 by MARM

[Nik+Heather 121]

I think you will still have to submit tax information even if it is below the guideline for at least one year, to prove that your obligation to the US gov is met. Have the 2008 return + W2s ready (or letter explaining why taxes were not needing to be paid).

Don't worry, there are many people who do not meet the requirements. Especially if you can show some reason to go from not meeting the requirement to meeting the requirement like being a student and now being graduated and working, you'll probably be fine.

It's really hard to say what the consulate will and won't accept in terms of proof, because the I 134 doesn't really have any good instructions, we can only guess based on the similar I 864 instructions, which, on page 8 state that this is required.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

It's really hard to say what the consulate will and won't accept in terms of proof, because the I 134 doesn't really have any good instructions, we can only guess based on the similar I 864 instructions, which, on page 8 state that this is required.

I 134 has some instructions now. When they changed the form last fall and took off the notary section, they created an instruction document that is a separate download.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

To the OP, we each have such unique situations and incomes that what other people did may not fit your situation. Just figure out 2-3 good ways to show without question that you earn above the poverty level. Remember it's not about a set list of documents, but more about convincing them you earn enough money in the best way you can prove it. I don't have an employer or pay stubs or W2s, but I provided a document showing other income I receive. I think you're on the right track based on your plan for pay stubs, etc. Also read those instructions.

[viknkam 0]

Are three years of tax returns really necessary? I have given Vik my 2008 taxes only. The form only asks for one year. Please advise.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

One year is all that is required. It is optional to send three if you think it will benefit you.

If you had 3 good income years, then it would be icing on the cake. If current is good, but maybe you were a student before and the other two are little or no income, then the other two aren't helpful. I actually sent 3 years and the lady at Window 1 handed back two, so the interviewing officer never saw them.

[viknkam 0]

One year is all that is required. It is optional to send three if you think it will benefit you.

If you had 3 good income years, then it would be icing on the cake. If current is good, but maybe you were a student before and the other two are little or no income, then the other two aren't helpful. I actually sent 3 years and the lady at Window 1 handed back two, so the interviewing officer never saw them.

Thanks! Relieved...