I-134 or not I-134

[Brian121957 43]

I used a visa service to prepare my I-129 packet. I don't see that a I-134 or any form of proof of income is required to be provide with the initial application. But my service had me fill out the I-134 with all the supporting information. The application and final visa approval went ok except for a very stupid mistake that was easily fixed with an RFE.

The service explained to me that basically during the first part (prior to NOA2) I would be investigated and had to show I was qualified to sponsor. Then after NOA2 the beneficiary would be investigated and she would have to show she was eligible to be sponsored.

My question is, Has any body else sent in the financial information (bank statements, tax returns, letter of employment, ect) with the I-129 initial packet?

[Pitaya 2,577]

I used a visa service to prepare my I-129 packet. I don't see that a I-134 or any form of proof of income is required to be provide with the initial application. But my service had me fill out the I-134 with all the supporting information. The application and final visa approval went ok except for a very stupid mistake that was easily fixed with an RFE.

The service explained to me that basically during the first part (prior to NOA2) I would be investigated and had to show I was qualified to sponsor. Then after NOA2 the beneficiary would be investigated and she would have to show she was eligible to be sponsored.

My question is, Has any body else sent in the financial information (bank statements, tax returns, letter of employment, ect) with the I-129 initial packet?

I will bet that it has been done. Not too sure of the outcome. One possible problem would be if the consulate officer that finally received the "stale" I-134 records, may ask for new records. The best course of action is to give them what they want, when they want it.

After all, it is their ballgame, their field, their rules......

[Inky 1,110]

You were given bad information. You do not sent any financials or the I-134 with the I-129F package.

The I-134 and financials are sent to the beneficiary before the interview happens but after the NOA2. The beneficiary brings the papers to the US embassy for the interview and hands them over at the interview.

You will have to redo the I-134 and financials.

[Pitaya 2,577]

The forum's K1 Guide is the one to follow.

[marklovetina 52]

I used a visa service to prepare my I-129 packet. I don't see that a I-134 or any form of proof of income is required to be provide with the initial application. But my service had me fill out the I-134 with all the supporting information. The application and final visa approval went ok except for a very stupid mistake that was easily fixed with an RFE.

The service explained to me that basically during the first part (prior to NOA2) I would be investigated and had to show I was qualified to sponsor. Then after NOA2 the beneficiary would be investigated and she would have to show she was eligible to be sponsored.

My question is, Has any body else sent in the financial information (bank statements, tax returns, letter of employment, ect) with the I-129 initial packet?

no need in the filing of I-129F but ur beneficiary need that during her interview...

[Dan & Jenni 457]

But my service had me fill out the I-134 with all the supporting information. The application and final visa approval went ok except for a very stupid mistake that was easily fixed with an RFE.

timeline also says that the OP is already in the US.

[Brian121957 43]

You were given bad information. You do not sent any financials or the I-134 with the I-129F package.

The I-134 and financials are sent to the beneficiary before the interview happens but after the NOA2. The beneficiary brings the papers to the US embassy for the interview and hands them over at the interview.

You will have to redo the I-134 and financials.

I did send update financials for the embassy interview. The interview never ask for them. The actual interview for (then Fiancée ) wife and step daughter was less then 10 mins.

Maybe part of the reason the service wanted me to do the financials was to be sure I would be able to follow thought later.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

I did send update financials for the embassy interview. The interview never ask for them. The actual interview for (then Fiancée ) wife and step daughter was less then 10 mins.

Maybe part of the reason the service wanted me to do the financials was to be sure I would be able to follow thought later.

im surprised your fiancee wasnt asked for updated info but i think your right... the visa service people just wanted to make sure you wasnt wasting your money and there time by having you file the I-129F if you couldnt meet the financial requirements later. i think they where taking a chance by supplying the I-134 at that time but it worked so its all good