Package 3-Montreal Embassy

[amberlynnloves 125]

Alright, so I am gathering information for him to bring to the interview. Here are some questions.

1. What type of proof of domicile do I need to provide? We are planning on living with my parents who are sick to take care of them.

2. What exactly is the income requirements as I have seen several things stating different things...especially for Montreal?

Is there any advice I can receive on tips for the Montreal embassy?

[Steve & Rema 4]

Hey

1. From the looks of it, I think you (the USC) are in fact residing in the States as a Citizen right? I asked the same question once and got this answer "You do not have to prove your petitioner's status unless they are only a permanent resident of the US and not a citizen. Evidence of domicile is only required if the USC (US citizen) does not currently reside in the US. For example it's common that many americans live with their canadian spouses in canada; in this case evidence of domicile is required."

2. The Petitioners income needs to be 125% of the poverty line for a household of 2 (assuming you have no other dependents) which is $18,913. Even though the K-1 visa states the petitioner needs to make 100% of the poverty line; In most cases they look to see that you make 125% (AOS requirement) since they know that K-1 visa applicants will soon have to file for AOS once they marry and will need to meet the AOS income requirements. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#8

Good luck!

Edited August 7, 2012 by Steve & Rema

[amberlynnloves 125]

Hey

1. From the looks of it, I think you (the USC) are in fact residing in the States right? I asked the same question once and got this answer "You do not have to prove your petitioner's status unless they are only a permanent resident of the US and not a citizen. Evidence of domicile is only required if the USC (US citizen) does not currently reside in the US. For example it's common that many americans live with their canadian spouses in canada; in this case evidence of domicile is required."

2. The Petitioners income needs to be 125% of the poverty line for a household of 2 (assuming you have no other dependents) which is $18,913. Even though the K-1 visa states the petitioner needs to make 100% of the poverty line; In most cases they look to see that you make 125% (AOS requirement) since they know that K-1 visa applicants will soon have to file for AOS once they marry and will need to meet the AOS income requirements. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#8

Good luck!

OK thank you for the response. Regarding income...the last two years I did not make that, but December of last year I got a really good job and am going to make way more than that. Is this going to be an issue if I submit my tax transcripts, employment offer letter showing my annual salary and also a few recent pay stubs?

[Steve & Rema 4]

OK thank you for the response. Regarding income...the last two years I did not make that, but December of last year I got a really good job and am going to make way more than that. Is this going to be an issue if I submit my tax transcripts, employment offer letter showing my annual salary and also a few recent pay stubs?

That's fine, when I did my interview in July, my fiance's Tax Returns and W2's showed that he was making below the 125% requirement as well. However, like you, he found a higher paying job last October so he currently makes above the 125%. He took a letter of employment and a few months worth of pay stubs to prove what he is getting paid NOW and that was accepted. The job offer letter and pay stubs should be fine for you, if it's possible you could ask for a more recent letter of employment stating your salary, position, and hours of work.