Some questions about the I-134

[Dan and Ali 3]

Hi everyone! So we're at the so-called "last leg" of the journey ... just t-minus 22 days until our interview, yay! We are using a co-sponsor for our application and today we received the stuff from our co-sponsor (my fiance's father). There are a few things on the form that I am a bit concerned about, though ... any help/input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

For question 1 (regarding citizenship), he put down his citizenship certificate number beside option "b", which says: "If a U.S. citizen through parent(s) or marriage, give citizenship certificate number" instead of "a", which says "If a U.S. citizenship through naturalization, give certificate of naturalization number". He definitely received his citizenship through naturalization (born in Canada to Canadian parents, immigrated to the US in the early 90's). He also did not provide a copy of his certificate of citizenship, only the number here on the (wrong) section of the form. What should we do about this? Should we leave the form as is and just ask him to send a photocopy of the certificate and then hope the CO understands what he meant? Is the copy of the certificate necessary?

For question 7 ... he put down that he is engaged in the business of "physician" but the employment letter he provided states that he is employed as a "professor". Is this going to be a big deal? He works in a teaching hospital and is technically a professor though he is also a physician.

Okay, last one! For question 11, he checked the box that says, "I do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item 3". He then included a note which says, "my son and his fiance intend to support themselves but I am willing and able to provide assistance as needed".

So ... in conclusion ... should we be asking him to fill it out again from square one or would it be alright to leave it as is?

Thanks for your time

Edited January 6, 2010 by Dan and Ali

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

The requirements for the I-134 are entirely up to the consulate, and even the particular consular officer, so it's hard to say what will cause problems. It's always better never to presume a discrepancy won't be a problem when you still have time to correct it. It's certainly better than getting a blue slip for a corrected I-134 at the interview. Have your co-sponsor fill out a new I-134 with the "A" number in the correct place, and the answer to question 7 matching his letter of employment. Also have him include a copy of his certificate of naturalization, as that will almost certainly be required.

[pushbrk 13,133]

Hi everyone! So we're at the so-called "last leg" of the journey ... just t-minus 22 days until our interview, yay! We are using a co-sponsor for our application and today we received the stuff from our co-sponsor (my fiance's father). There are a few things on the form that I am a bit concerned about, though ... any help/input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

For question 1 (regarding citizenship), he put down his citizenship certificate number beside option "b", which says: "If a U.S. citizen through parent(s) or marriage, give citizenship certificate number" instead of "a", which says "If a U.S. citizenship through naturalization, give certificate of naturalization number". He definitely received his citizenship through naturalization (born in Canada to Canadian parents, immigrated to the US in the early 90's). He also did not provide a copy of his certificate of citizenship, only the number here on the (wrong) section of the form. What should we do about this? Should we leave the form as is and just ask him to send a photocopy of the certificate and then hope the CO understands what he meant? Is the copy of the certificate necessary?

For question 7 ... he put down that he is engaged in the business of "physician" but the employment letter he provided states that he is employed as a "professor". Is this going to be a big deal? He works in a teaching hospital and is technically a professor though he is also a physician.

Okay, last one! For question 11, he checked the box that says, "I do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s) named in item 3". He then included a note which says, "my son and his fiance intend to support themselves but I am willing and able to provide assistance as needed".

So ... in conclusion ... should we be asking him to fill it out again from square one or would it be alright to leave it as is?

Thanks for your time

With 22 days left, there's plenty of time to correct the mistakes. I would keep the employer letter and use the occupation of physician/professor. Question 11 is fine. Yes, he needs to check naturalization and provide a copy of the certificate if possible.