letter of employment

[toocool 0]

my fiance's work contract stipulates income and bonuses.....will this suffice for proof of employment and income or does he need to contact his employer and ask for an official letter of employment?

thanks

[Que Saudade 284]

bonuses are difficult to prove as current income as they are not guaranteed income.

In Canada, the K1 obviously fills out the I-864 versus I-134. There have been several threads on that and it is on Canada's consulate website.

His contract should suffice for employment, not sure about it though. Would not hurt to get a current official letter of employment, paystubs, and tax returns. It will only strengthen the affidavit of support. Just meet all the requirements within the instructions of I-864.

Also, I might point out that there have been others from Canada that took both the I-134 and the I-864 to ensure they have exactly what is needed as there has been confusion regarding which affidavit of support to fill out for K1ers.

Edited August 18, 2012 by Que Saudade

[toocool 0]

bonuses are difficult to prove as current income as they are not guaranteed income.

In Canada, the K1 obviously fills out the I-864 versus I-134. There have been several threads on that and it is on Canada's consulate website.

His contract should suffice for employment, not sure about it though. Would not hurt to get a current official letter of employment, paystubs, and tax returns. It will only strengthen the affidavit of support. Just meet all the requirements within the instructions of I-864.

Also, I might point out that there have been others from Canada that took both the I-134 and the I-864 to ensure they have exactly what is needed as there has been confusion regarding which affidavit of support to fill out for K1ers.

Thinking I need clarification on this one.....any takers???

I understand that Montreal is happy with I-134 and proof.....not I-864. Later, during the AOS process I submit the I-864....right???

Can someone clarify this for me please.

Thanks

[Que Saudade 284]

Thinking I need clarification on this one.....any takers???

I understand that Montreal is happy with I-134 and proof.....not I-864. Later, during the AOS process I submit the I-864....right???

Can someone clarify this for me please.

Thanks

Here is the link to K1 instructions for Montreal. If you read them, towards the bottom you will see that they ask for I-864 not I-134....

Here is the link to the other thread from a Canadian going through the process.

This inconsistency was discussed there. I hope this sheds light as to what I tried to explain. I apologize for it being confusing.

Good Luck

[toocool 0]

I did some archiving and found this post....Poncheros replied....and has been through the Canadian process recently and has given very good advise in her posts. I see that your from Brazil and worked with other consulates....maybe this is where it differs. Here's the link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?app=members&module=messaging&section=view&do=showConversation&topicID=479366&st=0#msg690163

Last night I checked all my correspondence from MTL and although it is inconsistent (sometimes asking for both I-134 and I-864) I will proceed with having the I-134 completed until I hear otherwise. This is not the first time information on their websites differ from email correspondence or other print material.

Thanks for your help.

[Que Saudade 284]

I did some archiving and found this post....Poncheros replied....and has been through the Canadian process recently and has given very good advise in her posts. I see that your from Brazil and worked with other consulates....maybe this is where it differs. Here's the link http://www.visajourn...&st=0#msg690163

Last night I checked all my correspondence from MTL and although it is inconsistent (sometimes asking for both I-134 and I-864) I will proceed with having the I-134 completed until I hear otherwise. This is not the first time information on their websites differ from email correspondence or other print material.

Thanks for your help.

Yes, there are lots of inconsistencies. I have also seen those inconsistencies bite people in the #######.

But, you appear to have everything you need in order plus the willingness to dig and find answers.

Good luck and best wishes with your upcoming marriage.