Question about when to get documents

[MouadsWife 161]

My fiance has 9 week until his interview, and is supposed to get documents for the interview, just a few being, court record, police record, and singlehood certificate, and we'll have to get them all translated I presume. Oh, and get the medical exam also. We thinking to wait to get them done about 4-5 weeks prior to the interview. My fiance is worried that the papers requested and the exam will expire if we get them too early. I would like to know other peoples past experience on getting papers done and time frames that should be allowed. Can you tell me what would be a good time to begin getting these? Thanks!

Edited October 4, 2009 by MouadsWife

[OlgaLebon 0]

My police records (from Russia and Turkmenistan) were valid for 6 months, medical exam is valid for 1 year, just they needed to be taken in hospitals assigned by US embassy, not in any hospital. Divorce certificate did not matter, mine was taken 15 years ago and it was fine for visa interview.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance has 9 week until his interview, and is supposed to get documents for the interview, just a few being, court record, police record, and singlehood certificate, and we'll have to get them all translated I presume. Oh, and get the medical exam also. We thinking to wait to get them done about 4-5 weeks prior to the interview. My fiance is worried that the papers requested and the exam will expire if we get them too early. I would like to know other peoples past experience on getting papers done and time frames that should be allowed. Can you tell me what would be a good time to begin getting these? Thanks!

You should get them 2-6 months ago. We had ALL documents needed for the interview and translations before filing the petition. Get them NOW. Despite what the Police Certificate may say, it is valid at the consulate for 1 year. Nothing else "expires". Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

My experience, for example, is that it takes 3 weeks to get the Police Ceriticate (depends by country) and then it has to be translated. Other documents can take to acquire. It took us nearly 5 MONTHS to obtain and translate all the documents we needed, which included negotiating a dal with the father of the children for an absent parent letter, I admit, but that is not what took longest. It took the longest to get her former marriage certificate, nearly four MONTHS and that was with paying several people BRIBES to speed the process.

My police records (from Russia and Turkmenistan) were valid for 6 months, medical exam is valid for 1 year, just they needed to be taken in hospitals assigned by US embassy, not in any hospital. Divorce certificate did not matter, mine was taken 15 years ago and it was fine for visa interview.

Police certificates are valid for ONE YEAR at US Consulates. The expiration on the certificate is meaningless to the consulate, they make their own rules.

Edited October 4, 2009 by Gary and Alla

[Teffah 5]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

[Teffah 5]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

Lovely, just paid $40 to have the bank write that up!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

Lovely, just paid $40 to have the bank write that up!

Write WHAT up? A bank letter? Are you kidding? I wrote my own bank letter, took it to the branch president and asked her to type it for me on letterhead while I poured myself a cup a coffee and waited in her office. Had she suggested I pay $1 for it, the next thing I would have handed her was a withdrawl slip for the balance in all my accounts.

Bank letters are optional anyway.

[Teffah 5]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

Lovely, just paid $40 to have the bank write that up!

Write WHAT up? A bank letter? Are you kidding? I wrote my own bank letter, took it to the branch president and asked her to type it for me on letterhead while I poured myself a cup a coffee and waited in her office. Had she suggested I pay $1 for it, the next thing I would have handed her was a withdrawl slip for the balance in all my accounts.

Bank letters are optional anyway.

I am not kidding one little bit... they called it an "Immigrant Letter". I am not worried about it being "old" many from Casa have not even been asked for it, he will have it if they need it. I am not paying more money to have another letter written. In the letter it included all the information the Affidavit of Support asks for; current balance, deposits over a 12 months period and when the account was opened. The bank said they could get the amount deposited over a 12 month period so they would have to send it off to the "major" branch and have it written there! Oh well..

[hello8083 0]

My fiance has 9 week until his interview, and is supposed to get documents for the interview, just a few being, court record, police record, and singlehood certificate, and we'll have to get them all translated I presume. Oh, and get the medical exam also. We thinking to wait to get them done about 4-5 weeks prior to the interview. My fiance is worried that the papers requested and the exam will expire if we get them too early. I would like to know other peoples past experience on getting papers done and time frames that should be allowed. Can you tell me what would be a good time to begin getting these? Thanks!

hi everyone, i'm new here, for ur question , i'm from morocco too & i applied for K-1 too, so for all documents ( except divorce certificate & marriage certificate) all documents r valid for 90 days , i know many people were been rejected on interview ( casablanca) as their documents were expired , so for consulate in casablanca , all documents must been valid for 90days

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

Lovely, just paid $40 to have the bank write that up!

Write WHAT up? A bank letter? Are you kidding? I wrote my own bank letter, took it to the branch president and asked her to type it for me on letterhead while I poured myself a cup a coffee and waited in her office. Had she suggested I pay $1 for it, the next thing I would have handed her was a withdrawl slip for the balance in all my accounts.

Bank letters are optional anyway.

I am not kidding one little bit... they called it an "Immigrant Letter". I am not worried about it being "old" many from Casa have not even been asked for it, he will have it if they need it. I am not paying more money to have another letter written. In the letter it included all the information the Affidavit of Support asks for; current balance, deposits over a 12 months period and when the account was opened. The bank said they could get the amount deposited over a 12 month period so they would have to send it off to the "major" branch and have it written there! Oh well..

Well, bank letters are optional anyway, so go with it. Even if they disregard it if your other information is sufficient and more recent...no worries. I would get a new bank..no kidding. I got the deposits off 12 months statements and added them up and wrote the letter myself, they just verified the amounts, etc. Tyoed it and signed in like 10 minutes, really. They have done four of these for me, for the initial k-1 and AOS and our k-2 to follow and AOS for that, never a problem. I cannot deal with people that have no idea what customer service is about, that is their business.

[MouadsWife 161]

Except the I-134 and that should be within 90 days (actually no particular limit but certainly acceptable within 90 days) so you can do that now also.

Let me sound a little stupid - why do you say 90 days? I am actually getting this done now, and our petition hasn't even been approved... so it will be well over 90 days when he actually submits it with his interview. I had heard of some individuals submitting it with their petition, and I had never heard of an "expiration date" or even the time frame of 90 days.

There is no guide for the I-134. The I-864 requires all documents be within one year, BUT also specifies that "more recent documents may be requested" I have never heard of a consulate requesting information more recent 90 days, they could, but not to my knowledge. Beyond that you are pushing it. Consulates can make their own decisions on this matter and do not have to be consistent.

I would not prepare an I-134 until you have an interview date. In my case I completed mine 2 days before the interview and it was "current" within one week. Consualtes from high fraud ountries (Morroco...OH YEAH!) will consider "old" information on the I-134 a "red flag" I wouldn't push it with Morrocco

Lovely, just paid $40 to have the bank write that up!

Write WHAT up? A bank letter? Are you kidding? I wrote my own bank letter, took it to the branch president and asked her to type it for me on letterhead while I poured myself a cup a coffee and waited in her office. Had she suggested I pay $1 for it, the next thing I would have handed her was a withdrawl slip for the balance in all my accounts.

Bank letters are optional anyway.

I am not kidding one little bit... they called it an "Immigrant Letter". I am not worried about it being "old" many from Casa have not even been asked for it, he will have it if they need it. I am not paying more money to have another letter written. In the letter it included all the information the Affidavit of Support asks for; current balance, deposits over a 12 months period and when the account was opened. The bank said they could get the amount deposited over a 12 month period so they would have to send it off to the "major" branch and have it written there! Oh well..

Well, bank letters are optional anyway, so go with it. Even if they disregard it if your other information is sufficient and more recent...no worries. I would get a new bank..no kidding. I got the deposits off 12 months statements and added them up and wrote the letter myself, they just verified the amounts, etc. Tyoed it and signed in like 10 minutes, really. They have done four of these for me, for the initial k-1 and AOS and our k-2 to follow and AOS for that, never a problem. I cannot deal with people that have no idea what customer service is about, that is their business.

Is there like a 'sample' letter that I can view somewhere? "Bank letter"? I am not sure exactly what I am asking for from the back, or what the letter should look like. I had initially thought I would print out my bank records online and submit those for the past 3 month or however needed. So what am I missing, what do I need 'exactly' from the bank?

Also... As far as other records for the affidavit of support goes, should I submist a w2 or copy of a tax form for last year only? Just one year?

And what if my employer is part of a major branch and can not type a letter verify my employement and wages. What can a person do then? I have old paycheck stubs? Do you suppose that would qualify?

[illnevergetthis 5]

I sent a bank letter (they did not charge for this), my bank statements, 3 years of taxes, and my employment letter came from my manager, not HR.

My bank letter had that I was in good standing, how long I had the account, and what my current balance was.