K-1: Packet 3 Evidence of Self Support???

[mdusa 0]

Hi VJ Community!

Just going through the checklist provided for Packet 3 from the US Consulate in Vancouver.

Has anyone had any experience with what constitutes as 'evidence of self support'?

I've emailed the consulate and will post any useful information they give but wanted to also get some pointers from the experts in the community that have been through this process!

Thanks!

[mdusa 0]

As promised...this is what the consulate replied: pretty clear as to what they are looking for!

Evidence of Support

A K visa applicant and any accompanying children must meet the public charge requirement of INA 212(a)(15) like any other visa applicant. Evidence of support is usually requested by the consular officer. There is, however, no absolute requirement that an affidavit of support or other public charge documentation be presented. It is only necessary that the consular officer be able to conclude that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. It would not be unusual, therefore, for a healthy alien of working age, applying alone, to be able to establish eligibility during the visa interview without the need for substantiating documentation.

If you present an I-134 completed by your fiancé, and evidence that his income is at least 100% of the federal income guideline, over $25000/year, then it should be ok.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Your USC fiance(e) needs to fill out an I-134 for evidence of support. There is no requirement on the alien fiance(e).

If the USC earns 125% of the poverty line for the family size the fiance(e) will be supporting, then no assets or joint sponsor is needed.

Evidence to accompany the I-134 is two or three years IRS tax transcripts, up to six months of pay stubs from their employment, maybe a letter verifying employment is nice. Additionally bank statements can be provided but the pay stubs and I-134 along with tax transcripts are the minimum required.