Jamaican K1 Filers---

[Jamaicancricket 38]

It is not complete without the I-134 affidavit of support form. You won't get approved without it, and the 401 statement is not needed.

Hi - I have a call into the National Visa Center to confirm - but this is right from the website:

•A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions)

•Divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor

•Police certificates from your present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older)

•Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)

•Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)

•Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements

•Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)

•Payment of fees, as explained below

I'll get to the bottom of this. I'm a pitbull. I may add - I have yet to get any packets. Maybe this is the problem. And as for the 401K and bank statements - I'm going to send. There is a personal reason for this. I rather not discuss on here.

[Jamaicancricket 38]

These are the things I would not hand off to a finance

401 statement- not needed

Bank statements - not needed

Blank out SS# on all forms

If you are above the proverty level I wouldn't send tax records if I am submitting W2's.

Some of these things will be needed when you file AOS within the state and after you have married.

There is reason Im sending the tax records along with my W2's.

[Shawna123 1]

There is reason Im sending the tax records along with my W2's.

You need your full tax return all pages if you dont have that they would rather have tax transcripts you can get the same day at a irs building or get faxed to you same day...

[Jamaicancricket 38]

Okay - so I finally got Packet 3 - just received from the embassy. Thus the reason I didnt know about Form 134. So, yes, according to this check list, I need form 134. Thanks everyone!! I'm so glad I asked. You guys rock!!!!!!

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

Good, I am glad you got it. ICan you post what packet 3 is requesting and the change in fee amount.

[islandgal 74]

Also, how is packet 3 sent? Snail mail or email?

[tweety&irv 5]

Okay - so I finally got Packet 3 - just received from the embassy. Thus the reason I didnt know about Form 134. So, yes, according to this check list, I need form 134. Thanks everyone!! I'm so glad I asked. You guys rock!!!!!!

finally

[Jamaicancricket 38]

This is what i got:

FORMS:

DS-230 Part I&II- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

DS-156- https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

DS-157- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79964.pdf

DS-156K- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf

I-134- http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf

What fees do I pay in relation to my K1 visa?

A non-refundable fee of US$240.00 dollars is required for the K1 visa. You may pay the fee at any National Commercial Bank location. You may not pay the fee at the U.S. Embassy.

How do I schedule my K1 visa appointment?

U.S. Embassy Kingston will schedule your K1 visa appointment when we receive the I-129F petition from NVC and the DS-230 form has been completed and returned. If you have not yet received instructions to complete the DS-230 form, please fill it out and email it to kingstonivinfo@state.gov or mail to: Attn: Immigrant Visa Unit, 142 Old Hope Rd., Kingston 6.

CHECKLIST FOR K1 APPLICANTS

Embassy of the United States of America

142 Old Hope Road

Kingston 6

Jamaica West Indies

K-1 (Fiance(e)) Visa Appointment Checklist

Please obtain all of the documents requested before the date of your interview. Failure to do so will result in delayed processing of your application.

__X___Two completed copies of all application forms:

- Form DS-156 http://evisaforms.state.gov or http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html

- Form DS-157 http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html

__X___Passport: Valid for travel 6 months beyond date of visa issuance.

__X___Photographs: Six (6) color photographs that show a full front view of facial features.

¬¬¬__X___Birth Certificate: Certified copy in the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper for you and any accompanying children.

¬¬¬_____Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate or Divorce Decree: For all previous marriages.

_____Police Certificate: From all countries (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than a year since your 16th birthday. Police certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

_____Court Records: If you have been convicted of a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.

_____Military Records: If you have served in the military.

_____Certificate(s) of Non-Impediment to Marriage: Issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper for you and any children aged 18 or older.

__X___Evidence of Support: Typically, evidence submitted will consist of a Form I-134 http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html completed by the petitioning fiancé/fiancée along with the sponsor’s most current taxes and W2 statements, current bank statements, earnings statements, and an employment letter.

__X___Medical Examination: For you and any accompanying children. Medical exams are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

__X___Application Fee: You must pay the non-refundable US$350 visa fee (in Jamaican dollar equivalent) and obtain a receipt at any National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). Each applicant, including children, must pay the non transferable fee, which is valid for one year.

[islandgal 74]

This is what i got:

FORMS:

DS-230 Part I&II- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

DS-156- https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

DS-157- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79964.pdf

DS-156K- http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf

I-134- http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf

What fees do I pay in relation to my K1 visa?

A non-refundable fee of US$240.00 dollars is required for the K1 visa. You may pay the fee at any National Commercial Bank location. You may not pay the fee at the U.S. Embassy.

How do I schedule my K1 visa appointment?

U.S. Embassy Kingston will schedule your K1 visa appointment when we receive the I-129F petition from NVC and the DS-230 form has been completed and returned. If you have not yet received instructions to complete the DS-230 form, please fill it out and email it to kingstonivinfo@state.gov or mail to: Attn: Immigrant Visa Unit, 142 Old Hope Rd., Kingston 6.

CHECKLIST FOR K1 APPLICANTS

Embassy of the United States of America

142 Old Hope Road

Kingston 6

Jamaica West Indies

K-1 (Fiance(e)) Visa Appointment Checklist

Please obtain all of the documents requested before the date of your interview. Failure to do so will result in delayed processing of your application.

__X___Two completed copies of all application forms:

- Form DS-156 http://evisaforms.state.gov or http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html

- Form DS-157 http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html

__X___Passport: Valid for travel 6 months beyond date of visa issuance.

__X___Photographs: Six (6) color photographs that show a full front view of facial features.

¬¬¬__X___Birth Certificate: Certified copy in the new style issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper for you and any accompanying children.

¬¬¬_____Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate or Divorce Decree: For all previous marriages.

_____Police Certificate: From all countries (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than a year since your 16th birthday. Police certificates are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

_____Court Records: If you have been convicted of a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.

_____Military Records: If you have served in the military.

_____Certificate(s) of Non-Impediment to Marriage: Issued by the Registrar General’s Department on security paper for you and any children aged 18 or older.

__X___Evidence of Support: Typically, evidence submitted will consist of a Form I-134 http://kingston.usembassy.gov/fees/forms.html completed by the petitioning fiancé/fiancée along with the sponsor’s most current taxes and W2 statements, current bank statements, earnings statements, and an employment letter.

__X___Medical Examination: For you and any accompanying children. Medical exams are valid for one year from the date of issuance.

__X___Application Fee: You must pay the non-refundable US$350 visa fee (in Jamaican dollar equivalent) and obtain a receipt at any National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). Each applicant, including children, must pay the non transferable fee, which is valid for one year.

Thanks. Did you receive this via EMAIL or REGULAR MAIL?

[Jamaicancricket 38]

Email - I never received packet 3.

[islandgal 74]

Ok thanks. I'm surprised the list doesn't have police certificates and certificate of non-impediment (if applicable) checked off....

[Jamaicancricket 38]

Ok thanks. I'm surprised the list doesn't have police certificates and certificate of non-impediment (if applicable) checked off....

Right - I saw that too. We got ours ready - so in the words of Charlie Sheen "Bring it!"

[Pinkrlion 2,715]

Thanks