I-134 question

[Ana and Dan 0]

What on earth would the official name be for the letter you need from the bank stating your income etc. etc. I know there must be a name for it, but when I mentioned it to the teller at BOA last week she kinda looked at me funny. Is there an official form from the bank that I should be asking for?

[William33 110]

OK, I am a bit confused about what you are needing/asking for.

If you need to prove your income, you need a letter from your Employer, on Company letterhead paper, stating your position and annual salary. Make sure it has an original signature.

From the Bank, you need monthly activity statements.

Does that help?

What on earth would the official name be for the letter you need from the bank stating your income etc. etc. I know there must be a name for it, but when I mentioned it to the teller at BOA last week she kinda looked at me funny. Is there an official form from the bank that I should be asking for?

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

hehe i just contacted my bank for that letter. i think they a verification of account. first i tried calling my local bank for that information and they had no clue of what i was talking about so they asked me to contact a customer service.. i called my banks customer service line and explained to him that i need a verification of my bank account. they asked me what it was for i said i need it for filling out an affidavit of support. i basically told the guy what i needed,

1. offcial bank letter in their stationary

2. when my account was opened

3. total deposits i made for the past year

4. signature of a bank official that prepared this

i think you should just go ahead and tell them what exactly it was that you need. or maybe if you are going to a live person in the bank just show them the instructions on the I-134.

i hope this helps

[William33 110]

Why would you need that from the bank?

If you have sufficient income from your employer, and can prove it, what difference does it make when you opened your bank account?

I am supplying three months of bank statements to supplement my stated income, which is fortunately 5 times the poverty line.

I mean, If your job history and income are above the poverty line, as required, the banking information is just secondary evidence.

Thoughts?

Edited August 20, 2006 by William33

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

william i agree if you make enough income then it shouldnt be a problem. as for me, im planning to do the bank statements as well just to be on the safe side.

for the whole bank stationary as well as signature of the bank officer, it was written on the I-134 instruction sheet. i dont think it would hurt.

[William33 110]

Yna,

Ok, I am down with that. But, let me clarify the following: I believe, if I am interpreting this correctly, this is an either/or issue. Check the highlighted areas:

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income

and/or financial resources to assure that the alien you are

sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the

United States.

Evidence should consist of copies of any or all of the

following documentation listed below that are applicable to

your situation..

Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income and/or

financial resources may result in the denial of the alien's

application for a visa or his or her removal from the United

States.

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income

and resources, as appropriate:

Sections 1621(e) and 415(d) of the Social Security Act and

subsection 5(i) of the Food Stamp Act also provide that an

alien and his or her sponsor shall be jointly and severally

liable to repay any SSI, TANF or Food Stamp benefits that

are incorrectly paid because of misinformation provided by

a sponsor or because of a sponsor's failure to provide

information.

Incorrect payments that are not repaid will be withheld from

any subsequent payments for which the alien or sponsor

are otherwise eligible under the Social Security Act or Food

Stamp Act, except that the sponsor was without fault or

where good cause existed.

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial

institution where you have deposits, giving the

following details regarding your account:

1. Date account opened;

2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery,

showing:

1. Date and nature of employment;

2. Salary paid;

3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

william i agree if you make enough income then it shouldnt be a problem. as for me, im planning to do the bank statements as well just to be on the safe side.

for the whole bank stationary as well as signature of the bank officer, it was written on the I-134 instruction sheet. i dont think it would hurt.

Edited August 20, 2006 by William33

[julianb 0]

This is a simple format of my bank letter I received from my bank. I simply told them what I needed and had no problems. They even printed out all my statements with no hassel. I am very pleased with their services. Names and acct# have been changed to protect the innocent.

GOOD LUCK i HOPES THIS HELPS

FIRSTLIGHT

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

P0 Box 25555, El Paso, TX 79914-9001 1-800-300-1000 email; cumailc~firstlightfcu.org website; www.firstlightfcu.org

08-15-2006

John L. Doe

1600 Cole St.

Killeen, TX 76541

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter IS verifying that Mr. John L. Doe has had an account here at First Light Federal Credit Union, formally Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union, since September 7, 1990. Mr. John L. Doe owns account number 0000770 with a balance in his savings of $9597.61 and checking account balance of $15,115.37 as of August 15, 2006. As of August 2005, Mr. John L. Doe has had a total amount of $61,741.98 deposited into his account. This includes all types of deposits such as direct deposit, incoming wire transfers from other financial institutions and/or other deposits. If there are any questions concerning this letter please feel free to us at-1-800-300-1000 or myself at 911-500-1172 extension 3400.

Thank you,

Jane Doe

Member Service Center

Edited August 20, 2006 by julianb

[William33 110]

How about a loan Julianb!!!

Seriously, good info! Cheers!!

This is a simple format of my bank letter I received from my bank. I simply told them what I needed and had no problems. They even printed out all my statements with no hassel. I am very pleased with their services. Names and acct# have been changed to protect the innocent.

GOOD LUCK i HOPES THIS HELPS

FIRSTLIGHT

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

P0 Box 25555, El Paso, TX 79914-9001 1-800-300-1000 email; cumailc~firstlightfcu.org website; www.firstlightfcu.org

08-15-2006

John L. Doe

1600 Cole St.

Killeen, TX 76541

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter IS verifying that Mr. John L. Doe has had an account here at First Light Federal Credit Union, formally Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union, since September 7, 1990. Mr. John L. Doe owns account number 0000770 with a balance in his savings of $9597.61 and checking account balance of $15,115.37 as of August 15, 2006. As of August 2005, Mr. John L. Doe has had a total amount of $61,741.98 deposited into his account. This includes all types of deposits such as direct deposit, incoming wire transfers from other financial institutions and/or other deposits. If there are any questions concerning this letter please feel free to us at-1-800-300-1000 or myself at 911-500-1172 extension 3400.

Thank you,

Jane Doe

Member Service Center

[Ana and Dan 0]

Thanks for the feedback guys...

Check under the Supporting Evidence Section II and it lists four items (if applicable) that are required from the sponsor...A and B apply to me, so I would assume I need it...is this an either or thing?

A. Statement from the bank officer stating..

when account was first opened

total amount deposited for the past year

present balance.

B. Statement from employer on official letterhead stating...

salary

date and nature of employment

full time/part time

C. If self employed..

Your last income tax return

report of commercial rating return

D. List of serial numbers of and denominations of bonds and names of record owners.

Yna,

Ok, I am down with that. But, let me clarify the following: I believe, if I am interpreting this correctly, this is an either/or issue. Check the highlighted areas:

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income

and/or financial resources to assure that the alien you are

sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the

United States.

Evidence should consist of copies of any or all of the

following documentation listed below that are applicable to

your situation..

Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income and/or

financial resources may result in the denial of the alien's

application for a visa or his or her removal from the United

States.

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income

and resources, as appropriate:

Sections 1621(e) and 415(d) of the Social Security Act and

subsection 5(i) of the Food Stamp Act also provide that an

alien and his or her sponsor shall be jointly and severally

liable to repay any SSI, TANF or Food Stamp benefits that

are incorrectly paid because of misinformation provided by

a sponsor or because of a sponsor's failure to provide

information.

Incorrect payments that are not repaid will be withheld from

any subsequent payments for which the alien or sponsor

are otherwise eligible under the Social Security Act or Food

Stamp Act, except that the sponsor was without fault or

where good cause existed.

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial

institution where you have deposits, giving the

following details regarding your account:

1. Date account opened;

2. Total amount deposited for the past year;

3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery,

showing:

1. Date and nature of employment;

2. Salary paid;

3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern.

william i agree if you make enough income then it shouldnt be a problem. as for me, im planning to do the bank statements as well just to be on the safe side.

for the whole bank stationary as well as signature of the bank officer, it was written on the I-134 instruction sheet. i dont think it would hurt.

I interpret it as whatever applies to you, you would want to submit...A and B apply to me...I'm not self employed so a tax return would not be necessary, and no bonds either....I think I'll just submit them all to be safe....

[William33 110]

If your income meets or exceeds the poverty guidelines (100% at USCIS level), actually 125% of poverty guideline at the Embassy/Consulate level, then you are ok.

If you do not meet or exceed the poverty guidelines, with respect to direct income, then you need other liquid assets to make up the difference.

The other asset items are 3rd position, if the first two don't push over the poverty guideline threshold.

That is where the either/or notion originates. Income alone or Assets alone or a combo of both or everything that you have.

Thanks for the feedback guys...

Check under the Supporting Evidence Section II and it lists four items (if applicable) that are required from the sponsor...A and B apply to me, so I would assume I need it...is this an either or thing?

A. Statement from the bank officer stating..

when account was first opened

total amount deposited for the past year

present balance.

B. Statement from employer on official letterhead stating...

salary

date and nature of employment

full time/part time

C. If self employed..

Your last income tax return

report of commercial rating return

D. List of serial numbers of and denominations of bonds and names of record owners.

Edited August 20, 2006 by William33

[Ana and Dan 0]

This is a simple format of my bank letter I received from my bank. I simply told them what I needed and had no problems. They even printed out all my statements with no hassel. I am very pleased with their services. Names and acct# have been changed to protect the innocent.

GOOD LUCK i HOPES THIS HELPS

FIRSTLIGHT

FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

P0 Box 25555, El Paso, TX 79914-9001 1-800-300-1000 email; cumailc~firstlightfcu.org website; www.firstlightfcu.org

08-15-2006

I just hacked into your bank account and withdrew it all John!!

That is good info! Thanks!

John L. Doe

1600 Cole St.

Killeen, TX 76541

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter IS verifying that Mr. John L. Doe has had an account here at First Light Federal Credit Union, formally Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union, since September 7, 1990. Mr. John L. Doe owns account number 0000770 with a balance in his savings of $9597.61 and checking account balance of $15,115.37 as of August 15, 2006. As of August 2005, Mr. John L. Doe has had a total amount of $61,741.98 deposited into his account. This includes all types of deposits such as direct deposit, incoming wire transfers from other financial institutions and/or other deposits. If there are any questions concerning this letter please feel free to us at-1-800-300-1000 or myself at 911-500-1172 extension 3400.

Thank you,

Jane Doe

Member Service Center

[julianb 0]

Yes, you will need them for proof of employment and that you are able to support your fiance(e) so him or her will not become a ward of the state.

You can also contact your particular embassy and see what they require when your fiance(e) goes to the interview.

GOOD LUCK

[Ana and Dan 0]

Thanks for the input guys. If it's easy enough, I'll probably get the letter from the bank, employment, and tax info just to play it safe!

[djcess 0]

So far during my interview, I submitted the ff. :

1. I-134 Affidavit of Support

2. Bank Letter

3. Employer's letter

4. 2005 1040EZ Income Tax Return

5. 2005 W2

Those are my financial documents and there was no problem.

Below is an advice from my agency but you dont really need to follow it, just my 2 cents.

(sometimes the bank will give you your financial information a different kind, but it's alright)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

You will need a letter from your employer and a letter from your bank

the following is what the letters from your Bank and your employer need

to say, the letters should be on Bank or Employer letterhead

respectively.

The bank letter should say this and nothing more. It should be on Bank

Letterhead, Dated, addressed to “To whom it may concern” and as close

as possible to the letter below, they do not want the type of account or

the account number Just what is below.

To whom it may concern.

(Your Full Name) has an account at this bank, which was opened on (the

date the account was opened). The total deposits for the last year

were (the total amount deposited in the last 12 months) and the present

balance is (the amount in the account at the time this letter was

written)

Signed (officer of the Bank)

(Title of bank officer)

This bank letter is short and to the point it needs nothing else.

Sample employment letter. This letter should also say nothing more than

what is below. This should be on company letterhead and dated and

addressed to “To whom it may concern”.

NOTE: This employment letter not needed if you are self-employed.

To whom it may concern.

(Your full name) is employed by (the full company name) as a (your job

title) He has worked for this company since (the date you went to work

for them)... He derives an annual salary of approximately (the amount)

and his prospects for continued employment are good.

Signed by your supervisor or boss. This is all this letter needs to

say, nothing more.

When you get these letters make copies of each and keep them. PLEASE

NOTE: These letters do not have to be notarized.

[Ana and Dan 0]

So far during my interview, I submitted the ff. :

1. I-134 Affidavit of Support

2. Bank Letter

3. Employer's letter

4. 2005 1040EZ Income Tax Return

5. 2005 W2

Those are my financial documents and there was no problem.

Below is an advice from my agency but you dont really need to follow it, just my 2 cents.

(sometimes the bank will give you your financial information a different kind, but it's alright)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM I-134 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

You will need a letter from your employer and a letter from your bank

the following is what the letters from your Bank and your employer need

to say, the letters should be on Bank or Employer letterhead

respectively.

The bank letter should say this and nothing more. It should be on Bank

Letterhead, Dated, addressed to “To whom it may concern” and as close

as possible to the letter below, they do not want the type of account or

the account number Just what is below.

To whom it may concern.

(Your Full Name) has an account at this bank, which was opened on (the

date the account was opened). The total deposits for the last year

were (the total amount deposited in the last 12 months) and the present

balance is (the amount in the account at the time this letter was

written)

Signed (officer of the Bank)

(Title of bank officer)

This bank letter is short and to the point it needs nothing else.

Sample employment letter. This letter should also say nothing more than

what is below. This should be on company letterhead and dated and

addressed to “To whom it may concern”.

NOTE: This employment letter not needed if you are self-employed.

To whom it may concern.

(Your full name) is employed by (the full company name) as a (your job

title) He has worked for this company since (the date you went to work

for them)... He derives an annual salary of approximately (the amount)

and his prospects for continued employment are good.

Signed by your supervisor or boss. This is all this letter needs to

say, nothing more.

When you get these letters make copies of each and keep them. PLEASE

NOTE: These letters do not have to be notarized.

Thanks for the examples...quick, simple and to the point...that's what I'm after!