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[blueskys 0]

Can anyone help me answer these questions below:

Hey Everyone,

I am still working on getting around the stuff for the I-134 as much as I can before I head down to Guatemala to visit my fiancee in a week. I have a few questions however, and could really use some clarity and help on this.

1) I have been reading and based on some previous post answers, as far as a joint sponsor, I have my parents who are willing to co-sponsor who both individually make enough and then together as well. I have heard now that I can only have one of them co-sponsor even though they are married and file taxes together and have all bank accounts in both their names. Is this correct?

a) If so, how does that work with tax returns and such if my father is self-employed. Would I still need W-2 and information from my mom or how does this work? Super confused on this part.

2) Do my tax return copies with W-2's need to be notarized?

3) Is it required to have transcripts from the IRS on top of tax return copies with W-2s?

4) I am assuming the I-134 forms DO NOT need to be notarized. What is the bottom portion of the form for then? Who fills that out?

5) I am taking a COPY of the whole I-129F packet I sent in originally along with the ORIGINAL copy of the NOA1? What else would be good to take at this time? We have not yet received the NOA2, however, what I can take down in person, I would prefer to.

6) I send all ORIGINALS with the I-134 as far as letters and information from employers correct? I was just thinking to make copies of all of this for me to keep here in the US as backup information.

Alright, I think that is enough questions for now. I would GREATLY appreciate any help anyone can offer and appreciate all the advice.

Thanks to everyone

Bendiciones!!

Jessica

[thepizzadude 26]

Can anyone help me answer these questions below:

Hey Everyone,

I am still working on getting around the stuff for the I-134 as much as I can before I head down to Guatemala to visit my fiancee in a week. I have a few questions however, and could really use some clarity and help on this.

Have a nice trip!

1) I have been reading and based on some previous post answers, as far as a joint sponsor, I have my parents who are willing to co-sponsor who both individually make enough and then together as well. I have heard now that I can only have one of them co-sponsor even though they are married and file taxes together and have all bank accounts in both their names. Is this correct?

Yes

a) If so, how does that work with tax returns and such if my father is self-employed. Would I still need W-2 and information from my mom or how does this work? Super confused on this part.

Depends on who is cosponsoring, mom or dad. Whichever you will need copies of their tax forms and w-2/1099 from whichever will be sponsoring.

2) Do my tax return copies with W-2's need to be notarized?

No

3) Is it required to have transcripts from the IRS on top of tax return copies with W-2s?

No

4) I am assuming the I-134 forms DO NOT need to be notarized. What is the bottom portion of the form for then? Who fills that out?

Not needed now, it used to be required.

5) I am taking a COPY of the whole I-129F packet I sent in originally along with the ORIGINAL copy of the NOA1? What else would be good to take at this time? We have not yet received the NOA2, however, what I can take down in person, I would prefer to.

Any updated info from you, pay stubs...recent letters, emails, chat transcripts.

6) I send all ORIGINALS with the I-134 as far as letters and information from employers correct? I was just thinking to make copies of all of this for me to keep here in the US as backup information.

Keep originals for you UNLESS it specifically asks for them. Send copies to him.

Alright, I think that is enough questions for now. I would GREATLY appreciate any help anyone can offer and appreciate all the advice.

Thanks to everyone

Bendiciones!!

Jessica

Good Luck

[blueskys 0]

Can anyone help me answer these questions below:

Hey Everyone,

I am still working on getting around the stuff for the I-134 as much as I can before I head down to Guatemala to visit my fiancee in a week. I have a few questions however, and could really use some clarity and help on this.

Have a nice trip!

1) I have been reading and based on some previous post answers, as far as a joint sponsor, I have my parents who are willing to co-sponsor who both individually make enough and then together as well. I have heard now that I can only have one of them co-sponsor even though they are married and file taxes together and have all bank accounts in both their names. Is this correct?

Yes

a) If so, how does that work with tax returns and such if my father is self-employed. Would I still need W-2 and information from my mom or how does this work? Super confused on this part.

Depends on who is cosponsoring, mom or dad. Whichever you will need copies of their tax forms and w-2/1099 from whichever will be sponsoring.

2) Do my tax return copies with W-2's need to be notarized?

No

3) Is it required to have transcripts from the IRS on top of tax return copies with W-2s?

No

4) I am assuming the I-134 forms DO NOT need to be notarized. What is the bottom portion of the form for then? Who fills that out?

Not needed now, it used to be required.

5) I am taking a COPY of the whole I-129F packet I sent in originally along with the ORIGINAL copy of the NOA1? What else would be good to take at this time? We have not yet received the NOA2, however, what I can take down in person, I would prefer to.

Any updated info from you, pay stubs...recent letters, emails, chat transcripts.

6) I send all ORIGINALS with the I-134 as far as letters and information from employers correct? I was just thinking to make copies of all of this for me to keep here in the US as backup information.

Keep originals for you UNLESS it specifically asks for them. Send copies to him.

Alright, I think that is enough questions for now. I would GREATLY appreciate any help anyone can offer and appreciate all the advice.

Thanks to everyone

Bendiciones!!

Jessica

Good Luck

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out!! I really appreciate it. I just had one more quick question regarding what I take to him then. You said send copies unless it asks for originals. So the NOA1, it is ok to just send a copy of this to him?

Thanks again for your time.

Bendiciones

[thepizzadude 26]

Can anyone help me answer these questions below:

Hey Everyone,

I am still working on getting around the stuff for the I-134 as much as I can before I head down to Guatemala to visit my fiancee in a week. I have a few questions however, and could really use some clarity and help on this.

Have a nice trip!

1) I have been reading and based on some previous post answers, as far as a joint sponsor, I have my parents who are willing to co-sponsor who both individually make enough and then together as well. I have heard now that I can only have one of them co-sponsor even though they are married and file taxes together and have all bank accounts in both their names. Is this correct?

Yes

a) If so, how does that work with tax returns and such if my father is self-employed. Would I still need W-2 and information from my mom or how does this work? Super confused on this part.

Depends on who is cosponsoring, mom or dad. Whichever you will need copies of their tax forms and w-2/1099 from whichever will be sponsoring.

2) Do my tax return copies with W-2's need to be notarized?

No

3) Is it required to have transcripts from the IRS on top of tax return copies with W-2s?

No

4) I am assuming the I-134 forms DO NOT need to be notarized. What is the bottom portion of the form for then? Who fills that out?

Not needed now, it used to be required.

5) I am taking a COPY of the whole I-129F packet I sent in originally along with the ORIGINAL copy of the NOA1? What else would be good to take at this time? We have not yet received the NOA2, however, what I can take down in person, I would prefer to.

Any updated info from you, pay stubs...recent letters, emails, chat transcripts.

6) I send all ORIGINALS with the I-134 as far as letters and information from employers correct? I was just thinking to make copies of all of this for me to keep here in the US as backup information.

Keep originals for you UNLESS it specifically asks for them. Send copies to him.

Alright, I think that is enough questions for now. I would GREATLY appreciate any help anyone can offer and appreciate all the advice.

Thanks to everyone

Bendiciones!!

Jessica

Good Luck

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out!! I really appreciate it. I just had one more quick question regarding what I take to him then. You said send copies unless it asks for originals. So the NOA1, it is ok to just send a copy of this to him?

Thanks again for your time.

Bendiciones

Yes send copy, main reason is unless they ask for an original you would be crazy to let them have one. It means YOU won't have one anymore. Anything you think he may need an original for let him have it but tell him to ONLY give them the COPY, that way if they want to see it they can "touch it" "scan it" "kiss it" or whatever they want BUT they give it back before he leaves their presence.

I would NOT mail any original that you cannot replace. Reason is WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MAILMAN LOSES IT. Now if you are going to FEDEX something, go ahead and feel safe to send an original that way, just insure it for the amount it would take to replace it. I can't remember but it costs a bunch to get a NOA1 or NOA2 replaced, off the top of my head it's like $300+ but I could be remembering wrong. NOA2 is very important as you will need it when you file for AOS.

Good Luck

[Ranger431 0]

I was reading the assembly instructions, and it states that the 134 should be sent separately to your fiance abroad. However Guatemala is a two-step process. Do I send it in along with the i129F and g325a?

[SunDrop 59]

I was reading the assembly instructions, and it states that the 134 should be sent separately to your fiance abroad. However Guatemala is a two-step process. Do I send it in along with the i129F and g325a?

Having just read over the Guatemala consulate information page, I don't understand what is a 2 step process? Do you mean the medical and then the interview?

From reading that page, the copy of the original petition submitted and G-325as is not actually required, but probably good to have to hand. The I-134 will be needed at the interview because they won't have received it yet. Remember that everything that you sent with your original petition will/ should! have been forwarded by the NVC to the consulate.