Gathering Evidence After NOA2

[OurHappyEnding 3]

We got our NOA2 yesterday and are working on gathering all the evidence for the interview.

Unfortunately, my fiance cannot be at the interview with me but I read somewhere that the Montreal Consulate requires original USC passport and birth certificate? Not just a copy of it. Is this true? (I am worried about him mailing them to me)

Also, if we decide to use a co-sponsor which would be his father (who is retired military veteran) what evidence is required from the co-sponsor?

So far I have made a list of what will be needed from me:

- birth certificate

- passport

- medical docs

- police certificate

- copies of forms (packet 3)

- interview letter

- evidence of relationship docs

- new letter of intent (30 days of interview)

Am I missing anything?

Thanks

[pocheros 101]

Unfortunately, my fiance cannot be at the interview with me but I read somewhere that the Montreal Consulate requires original USC passport and birth certificate? Not just a copy of it. Is this true? (I am worried about him mailing them to me)

No. In the past (a few years ago, I believe) Montreal sometimes requested to see the USC's birth certificate but they no longer do. Technically Montreal can request to see any number of documents but it is very unlikely that they would request this judging by the experiences of recent K1 interviewees, myself included. They already verified the USC's citizenship with the I29F so unless they have reason to suspect this isn't the case they probably won't ask for it.

However, it certainly doesn't hurt to bring along photocopies of his birth certificate and the biographic page of his passport.

Also, if we decide to use a co-sponsor which would be his father (who is retired military veteran) what evidence is required from the co-sponsor?

I'm not experienced with this but note that they will want to see proof of his father's citizenship (for example a photocopy of his birth certificate) along with the usual evidence for the I-134. Besides that I believe they will want to see the usual evidence as described in the instruction form for the I-134. At minimum, copies of the 3 most recent year's tax returns OR tax transcripts. Along with that things like pay stubs, a letter from his employer, a letter from the bank etc.

So far I have made a list of what will be needed from me:

- birth certificate

- passport

- medical docs

- police certificate

- copies of forms (packet 3)

- interview letter

- evidence of relationship docs

- new letter of intent (30 days of interview)

Am I missing anything?

Thanks

Here is the official interview checklist for the Montreal website: http://montreal.usconsulate.gov/visas/visas/immigrant-visas/appointment-checklist.html Please note that some of the things listed there are not applicable to you, notably the I-864 which is for spousal visas only (you'll be using the I-134). Evidence of domicile is only required if your fiance does not currently maintain residency in the United States.

You need to add the following things:

-photocopy of the biographic page of your passport

-two 2inch x 2inch passport photos taken within 6 months of the interview with your name and case number printed on the back

-photocopies of everything else you're bringing with you (birth certificate, etc.)

-x ray from the medical exam is not required unless you have tuberculosis

-if any documents are not in english they must be translated. This goes for french documents too.

Edited March 24, 2012 by pocheros

[OurHappyEnding 3]

pocheros, thank you for the fast reply!

If the co-sponsor doesn't have an employer (as he is retired) would it be fine to have 3 years tax transcripts. Also is it required to have bank statements if he meets the income requirements?

Thanks!

[sheeshkabelle 153]

pocheros, thank you for the fast reply!

If the co-sponsor doesn't have an employer (as he is retired) would it be fine to have 3 years tax transcripts. Also is it required to have bank statements if he meets the income requirements?

Thanks!

Is he getting a pension from the Department of Veterans affairs for a service connected disability, or actual military retirement from the US government? They are two different things.

Money from the VA is tax free, he would not be required to file income tax with the IRS. He would have to submit his award letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and write a statement as to why he is exempt from taxes. The award letter is easy to get online from the Ebenefits web site.

An actual military retirement is taxed and he would file tax returns. In that case he can submit the three most recent years of returns.

He can use bank accounts as an asset to help co-sponsor. He will need a statement from his bank showing the average monthly balance and the balance of the account. This will have to be signed by a teller or other official. A plain monthly bank statement can not be used.

If he meets the requirements with only his retirement income, he does not need to use any other assets. They will use his income only.

Edited March 25, 2012 by sheeshkabelle