Juarez Consulate

[ucla_cutie26 0]

You have been through so much Allie. THe things we do for the people we love so much. Hopefully, something happens very soon for you so that you may be with Leo very soon in the U.S. Let us know what happens. You should be the first from our CDJ club to have Leo with you in the U.S. Good luck girl.

[Lucy N Fer 0]

Allie,

Can you tell us exactly what documents Leo took and which ones did they actually ask for? I keep hearing of stories where they only need certain items. I want to be prepared, but I don't want to go through unnecessary hassles trying to get things I don't need...Is it true that paystubs suffice for documentation? You really don't need bank statements if not using assests? Your help would be very beneficial. I don't want to forget anything and would like to hear from someone who has been through the process. Thanks

[Allie&Leo 0]

Hey Lucy and everyone,

I would say that Leo and I were overly prepared with documents. Better to be safe than sorry. Before I get into what I prepared him with - Leo advised me CDJ took a copy of my most current W2 and an original paycheck stub. They asked him for his passport and original birth certificate. I actually just got off the phone with him and asked him what questions they asked about our relationship. He said NONE. Officer glanced through some pictures of us and questioned Leo who another lady was in a picture - and it was my mom and he answered. Surprisely - they didn't ask him any questions about how we met, birthday, job, college. Although I prepared him thoroughly for all that. Probably just depends which officer you get and what mood he/she is in that day.

I went down to Mexico and organized everything: employment letter, bank statements, 3 years of w2's, bank letter, retirement fund statement, proof of homeownership, copies of my birth certificate and passport. Evidence of our relationship including engagement cards, TONS of pictures in date order with explanation (in a photo book), cell phone bills, emails, copies of our NOA1 and NOA2. Letter stating our our wedding plans are.

I think that is it.

Hope that helps.

Allie

[E&K 0]

Thank you Allie!

This is really helpful. So they took his original birth certificate? did they give it back to him later?

I was also wondering if you guys knew about one thing that I've been really worried about: I have a US "laser" visa, and I've heard that they will take it from me during the interview since I can only have the K1 once they issue it. But what if the CO is having a bad day and I end up needing a waiver or even denied? would they give me my laser visa back? I'd REALLY hate it if on top of being delayed for x number of months they take it from me and I can't go visit my fiance during this time anymore

What do you guys think? am I being too negative? should I try not to give it to them until I hear the word "approved" from them

[Allie&Leo 0]

yes, they gave him back the birth certificate and passport.

Not sure about your laser visa. Maybe you shouldn't mention it unless they bring it up. Maybe you should post it to main board to see if anyone has experienced it.

[Lucy N Fer 0]

Allie,

DId you really need the bank letter? My bank (Bank of America) will not give me one due to what they claim is the new Privacy Act. They claim they will only fill out a letter if USCIS sends it directly to them. They told me just to take my bank statements.

[ucla_cutie26 0]

aww man, I have bank of america too, what if we can't get the letter from them? I haven't gone to my bank to ask them, but if their new privacy act states that, I'm sure it will be the same for me.

[kitkat1 5]

I would ask to speak to a supervisor - it's YOUR account. If they won't give it to you, download copies of your statements for the past year (and then change banks!!!).

CDJ's financial support requirements are different than the normal I-134 requirements and it seems a combination of the "necessary" documents will suffice. Good luck.

[ucla_cutie26 0]

Wow, kitkat, your interview date is Nov. 7th, that's next week. You must be super excited, good luck. Are you going to Mexico to be with your fiance?

Edited November 2, 2006 by ucla_cutie26

[Allie&Leo 0]

I don't have bank of america. Not sure why they are being that difficult like KitKat says its your account. I actually did mine back last Feb for initial paperwork to USCIS. I just went into a local branch and they directed me to an officer at that location (only one's authorized to do it). He was very helpful. Wrote the letter and he even printed out prior bank statements that I had thrown away. Try a different branch. If you can't get it - you should be fine with at least 1 year history of showing decent funds in your account.

CDJ probably won't even look at it - but I think better to have. I am WELL OVER provery line so maybe my W2 was sufficient enough proof for my financial stability.

[kitkat1 5]

I'm not going to CDJ since he has to submit the waiver due to overstay and I know he won't be coming home with me! From what I've read CDJ is a mess when it comes to waivers (now they are apparently requiring people to return again two weeks later to submit the waiver) and I do not have the patience for it. My fiance will be much better off and more effective without me freaking out! Plus, I'd rather spend my time with him in DF. So fingers crossed that it all works out smoothly and that he is charming enough to convince them to accept the damn waiver next week instead of having to buy yet another airline ticket and fly back there!

[Lucy N Fer 0]

I don't know if that was a new thing with Bank of America, but in February of this year they did me one when I was in the process of buying a home. Now they claim that the NEW privacy act policy went into effect and that no one is allowed to give out personal information, not even the owner of the account. I did speak to a supervisor and that is when I was told that the USCIS can send them a form directly and that they would be happy to fill it out but that it can never cross hands with anyone else (not even me).

I will try a different branch and see if I get the same response. Either way, I have 4 years of tax returns and W2's. I just changed jobs a month ago so I can take paystubs for both jobs...I guess.

[kitkat1 5]

I don't know if that was a new thing with Bank of America, but in February of this year they did me one when I was in the process of buying a home. Now they claim that the NEW privacy act policy went into effect and that no one is allowed to give out personal information, not even the owner of the account. I did speak to a supervisor and that is when I was told that the USCIS can send them a form directly and that they would be happy to fill it out but that it can never cross hands with anyone else (not even me).

I will try a different branch and see if I get the same response. Either way, I have 4 years of tax returns and W2's. I just changed jobs a month ago so I can take paystubs for both jobs...I guess.

That's ridiculous - I had no trouble getting a letter from my bank in June. I can't imagine how a new privacy act could impact the owner of the account. In any event, if another branch cannot help you, you can just print out your bank statements. They seem to only require the most recent tax return/w2 but in the past they've asked for 3 years apparently.

[Allie&Leo 0]

Here is what I requested on bank letter - for it to be on bank letterhead signed by bank officer (there was one in this branch - some branches don't have officers), date I opened my savings and checkings account and what the current balance was.

It was addressed to :to whom it may concern.

Pretty basic stuff - Banks need to get over the privacy issue - it's our account and we have a right to the information.

Good Luck.

If you can't get it - you should be fine as long as you have enough bank statements.

Allie

[E&K 0]

I'm not going to CDJ since he has to submit the waiver due to overstay and I know he won't be coming home with me! From what I've read CDJ is a mess when it comes to waivers (now they are apparently requiring people to return again two weeks later to submit the waiver) and I do not have the patience for it. My fiance will be much better off and more effective without me freaking out! Plus, I'd rather spend my time with him in DF. So fingers crossed that it all works out smoothly and that he is charming enough to convince them to accept the damn waiver next week instead of having to buy yet another airline ticket and fly back there!

KK my fingers are crossed for you two! (changitos, changitos)

You know you are going to have to ask him for a VERY detailed account of what goes on at CDJ so you can tell us everything, right?

Hey, active's fiancee may be at CDJ at the same time as your fiance! they just got their packet yesterday OMG 4 weeks too! that means I may be going in December after all