Juarez Consulate

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Genny,

Thanks we are still considering if we are going to fly. One quick question. My SO has an uncle over here who is willing to offer him a job once he is able to work and I was considering getting him to write him an offer letter, but I don't want the CO to think he is going to work illegally. Do you guys think it is a good idea to include this letter? I just don't want them to get the wrong idea.

Andrea

I had my mother write an offer of employment letter and my fiance took it to the interview. We included documents that proved she did in fact have a business. In the letter, which I wrote, it stated that the employment offer was based on the fact that she would need to have legal status to work before the employment would begin. At her interview, she said the officer didn't really look at it and instead just looked over the I-134 a few times. So I would say that if you have plenty of income to show on your 134 and/or a strong co-sponsor, it's probably not going to make much difference and could possibly just raise a red flag if you don't have proof that the person writing the letter does in fact have a successful business that could employ your fiance.

Tglea,

Thanks for the advice. I have some more questions did you use copies of tax returns or tax transcripts? I have read on here that tax transcripts are better. I will be using a co-sponsor because I am still a student and I haven't worked this year so I was going to get from my co-sponsor their tax transcripts, pay stubs, and letter from employer, is this good enough.

Thanks for the help. Sorry if I have been asking too many questions.

Andrea

I didn't attach any tax info to my 134 because I was/had been living in Mexico for almost 3 years. What you have to do is attach a letter explaining why you didn't file and cite the the IRS filing requirements didn't require you to file if you didn't file in 2008. I will look for that info and web address. My co-sponsor just submitted a copy of her 2008 return, W2 and a letter from her employer stating how much she earns and how long she has been with the company. I know that most people think it's necessary to have info from the last three years but it's not a requirement for the 134, you only need the latest years info. You will have to decide if you think you should just use 2008 only or 06 and 07 as well. In my case, my cosponsor was very strong financially with no dependents and had been working at the same place for the last 15 years. I think if your co-sponsor has a good level of income and has been at the same job for a good while, then you should only need the 08 info.

Tglea,

Thank you SOOOO much for the help. I will start researching this info as well. I am still trying to decide if I will use my sister or my mother. My sister has had the same job for about 4 years and has 3 dependents, but meets the 125% guide which would include a house hold count of (5 including SO). Would we have to include myself if we are going to be living with her until we can get our own place, this is the address we used on all forms? My mother has been self-employed for about 20 years now and meets 125%, I am just trying to decide who is the better pick her house hold count would only include her and my SO.

Andrea

PS. again sorry for all the questions.

Really, you have to decide who you think makes the stronger case as a co-sponsor. If your sister just barely meets the requirements but your mother is well beyond the requirements, then you should go with her. But I think I would definitely include the last three years of tax info if using someone who is self-employed. I think it's important to them(visa officers) that anyone who is a sponsor can show consistency in their work history and income earned. As far as including yourself in your sisters house hold count, i'm not sure. I think the 134 only asks for people who are your dependents. I interpret that to mean people that you actually claim for tax purposes. So unless she does in fact support you financially, then I don't think you should count yourself. The I-134 is really fairly simple as compared to the I-864(which you will have to do when you adjust status in the US) I know that form asks for household size but for the I-134 she would just list probably just her children as her dependents.

Thanks for the response. Well my sister doesn't just barley meet the requirement so that is why I am considering her. The reason why I didn't want to use my mom was because she just go a divorce and her past tax returns would have my ex step-dads info on it so I wasn't sure if it would complicate the matter. The divorce is final, but her 2008 taxes they filed together so I don't know how that would effect the situation.

Andrea

[sagarcia 1]

Ok so I couldn't resist calling the NVC this morning...the lady told me that she saw that my congresswoman had contacted Juarez via e-mail on Friday. Which I would hope is good news. I guess their response is that they are in the final steps of processing...which again I hope is good. Fingers crossed and we'll hear something this week. Prayers are always welcome.

Sandi

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Ok so I couldn't resist calling the NVC this morning...the lady told me that she saw that my congresswoman had contacted Juarez via e-mail on Friday. Which I would hope is good news. I guess their response is that they are in the final steps of processing...which again I hope is good. Fingers crossed and we'll hear something this week. Prayers are always welcome.

Sandi

Yeah! That does sound like good new! Fingers and toes are all crossed.

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Ok so I couldn't resist calling the NVC this morning...the lady told me that she saw that my congresswoman had contacted Juarez via e-mail on Friday. Which I would hope is good news. I guess their response is that they are in the final steps of processing...which again I hope is good. Fingers crossed and we'll hear something this week. Prayers are always welcome.

Sandi

Sandi,

I have my fingers crossed for you. I hope you hear something this week. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[gerrymeridamx 2]

I just got the letter for open invitation to Juarez in the mail (10 days after it was sent). I am going to scan it and send it to Roberto so that we all have a copy.

They didn't send the other forms (which we have already filled out anyway). The letter just says we can come any day now.

Genny

[sagarcia 1]

I just got the letter for open invitation to Juarez in the mail (10 days after it was sent). I am going to scan it and send it to Roberto so that we all have a copy.

They didn't send the other forms (which we have already filled out anyway). The letter just says we can come any day now.

Genny

They must have sent it to both of you...which is great news! You are on your way. Hopefully, I won't be far behind!

Sandi

[chinman 0]

Do the documents mentioned match the website? is there anything not on the website? Like the I-134?

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Do the documents mentioned match the website? is there anything not on the website? Like the I-134?

The letter doesn't even mention the documents at all. It just says to go to the website and follow the directions there. But I like most other people am taking an I-134 that I filled out in August. I have the letter from my bank, my dean (boss), my pay stubs and income taxes as supporting evidence. I have had all of that ready for several months so I hope it is not too outdated. The letter doesn't mention that the consulate is closed on the second Wed of each month (which is the day we arrive). But the letter does say that the consulate is closed the last Friday of each month. It says that the open appointment is from 8:00-10:00 any working day.

It is nice to have the letter in hand because I wasn't sure we'd get it before we leave. I still didn't buy plane tickets yet. I'm hoping they go down tomorrow.

Genny

[chinman 0]

I guess my next biggest concern is safety. We are staying at the Holiday Inn. Is it safe to walk the 1-2 blocks to the consulate or should we use the shuttle service? Not to mention the border crossing.

My fiance is a beautiful, petite, mexicana, and I myself am 6-3 240lbs and bald, so we don't exactly blend too well. While I am a Black Belt in karate and could certainly defend myself if confronted....true victory would be avoiding a confrontation altogether.

Anyone have any thoughts?

[Isi 1]

I guess my next biggest concern is safety. We are staying at the Holiday Inn. Is it safe to walk the 1-2 blocks to the consulate or should we use the shuttle service? Not to mention the border crossing.

My fiance is a beautiful, petite, mexicana, and I myself am 6-3 240lbs and bald, so we don't exactly blend too well. While I am a Black Belt in karate and could certainly defend myself if confronted....true victory would be avoiding a confrontation altogether.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Hi Chinman,

Do not worry you wont need to show your karate skills!

It is safe walking to the consulate and clinic, most of the people in the hotels there are for the same reason ... American Consulate.

Just try not going far from the Consulate area ... and also do not pay attention to guys "offering help" with forms.

Good luck!

[Isi 1]

Genny,

Was trying to get some of my friends to help you out with the taxi issue, she used to have family living in Juarez ... finally got her today but unfortunately they move ...

Did you find something?

[chinman 0]

Here's a checklist I've put together for our trip to Juarez....on a K1. Am i missing anything?

Cover Letter

- I-134

- Statement from my Employer regarding Salary

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Life Insurance from my Employer

- Statement of Life Insurance from Insurance Agent

- printed online Statement of 401k Account

- Mortgage information.

- Copy of my 2009 tax return (fiscal year 2008)

- Copy of 2 most recent pay stubs

- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner)

- Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

- Copy of US Passport (Petitioner)

- Copy of Divorce Decree (Petitioner)

- I-797C

- I-797

- Proof of ongoing relationship – photo album

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copies of boarding passes, bus tickets, passport stamps

- Proof of ongoing relationship – Vonage phone bills

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copy of Engagement Ring receipt

- original docs included in 129f packet

-$131 for consulate

-$165 for medical

-$ for DHL

Beneficiary

Passport

Birth Certificate

Passport photos (2-4)

Interview Letter

Two DS-156 documents unsigned

Two DS-156k documents unsigned

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Genny,

Was trying to get some of my friends to help you out with the taxi issue, she used to have family living in Juarez ... finally got her today but unfortunately they move ...

Did you find something?

Thanks for trying. My fiance say that if I go then we just need to bite the bullet and pay the $80 one way taxi that the Holiday Inn provides. He called the Holiday Inn and they offer that as a paid service. He said that it would be better to be safe and just pay the extra money. I still didn't buy plane tickets yet.

[Isi 1]

Here's a checklist I've put together for our trip to Juarez....on a K1. Am i missing anything?

Cover Letter

- I-134

- Statement from my Employer regarding Salary

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Life Insurance from my Employer

- Statement of Life Insurance from Insurance Agent

- printed online Statement of 401k Account

- Mortgage information.

- Copy of my 2009 tax return (fiscal year 2008)

- Copy of 2 most recent pay stubs

- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner)

- Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

- Copy of US Passport (Petitioner)

- Copy of Divorce Decree (Petitioner)

- I-797C

- I-797

- Proof of ongoing relationship – photo album

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copies of boarding passes, bus tickets, passport stamps

- Proof of ongoing relationship – Vonage phone bills

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copy of Engagement Ring receipt

- original docs included in 129f packet

-$131 for consulate

-$165 for medical

-$ for DHL

Beneficiary

Passport

Birth Certificate

Passport photos (2-4)

Interview Letter

Two DS-156 documents unsigned

Two DS-156k documents unsigned

Intend to marry from your beneficiary ... Consul will ask to sign it in front of him/her.

Passport photos are 5 cm x 5 cm and of course your medical envelope.

Edited September 30, 2009 by Isi

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Here's a checklist I've put together for our trip to Juarez....on a K1. Am i missing anything?

Cover Letter

- I-134

- Statement from my Employer regarding Salary

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Account from my Bank.

- Statement of Life Insurance from my Employer

- Statement of Life Insurance from Insurance Agent

- printed online Statement of 401k Account

- Mortgage information.

- Copy of my 2009 tax return (fiscal year 2008)

- Copy of 2 most recent pay stubs

- Letter certifying intent to marry (Petitioner)

- Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

- Copy of US Passport (Petitioner)

- Copy of Divorce Decree (Petitioner)

- I-797C

- I-797

- Proof of ongoing relationship – photo album

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copies of boarding passes, bus tickets, passport stamps

- Proof of ongoing relationship – Vonage phone bills

- Proof of ongoing relationship – copy of Engagement Ring receipt

- original docs included in 129f packet

-$131 for consulate

-$165 for medical

-$ for DHL

Beneficiary

Passport

Birth Certificate

Passport photos (2-4)

Interview Letter

Two DS-156 documents unsigned

Two DS-156k documents unsigned

Intend to marry from your beneficiary ... Consul will ask to sign it in front of him/her.

Passport photos are 5cm x 5 cm

That looks very complete to me.

Genny