Evidence of Financial Support

[jetlagged 3]

What if my fiance is not supporting me financially/sending money remittances because I'm also working and earning my own money? In the kit he's going to submit, of course, includes Form I-134 Affidavit of Support with W2 tax transcripts for the last 3 years, pay stubs, bank statements, etc. Will this cause problem in his application?

[jaycali 415]

It is not a requirement of any kind that he supports you financially..

[jetlagged 3]

It is not a requirement of any kind that he supports you financially..

Thanks a lot!

It's just that i've read from others who submitted their kit that they included western union receipts..

Edited December 11, 2012 by jetlagged

[melissa-n-alfredo 10]

Thanks a lot!

It's just that i've read from others who submitted their kit that they included western union receipts..

It actually can look suspicious in instances, where financially supporting before visa is approved. The western union receipts are more in establishing the on going relationship, but not so much as form of support. In place of those western union transactions, you could submit pics, chat logs or texts, phone bills, stamped envelopes and letters sent thru postal service, passport stamps, receipts from travels, affidavits from family members on both sides stating they are aware that you are indeed a couple and so forth. There are really many documents that could be sent, to show on going relation, and that is main concern when petitioning the visa.

[melissa-n-alfredo 10]

What if my fiance is not supporting me financially/sending money remittances because I'm also working and earning my own money? In the kit he's going to submit, of course, includes Form I-134 Affidavit of Support with W2 tax transcripts for the last 3 years, pay stubs, bank statements, etc. Will this cause problem in his application?

And it isn't necessary and isn't advised to send in the I-134 with tax info, with application. That is to be submitted during the actual interview.

[jetlagged 3]

It actually can look suspicious in instances, where financially supporting before visa is approved. The western union receipts are more in establishing the on going relationship, but not so much as form of support. In place of those western union transactions, you could submit pics, chat logs or texts, phone bills, stamped envelopes and letters sent thru postal service, passport stamps, receipts from travels, affidavits from family members on both sides stating they are aware that you are indeed a couple and so forth. There are really many documents that could be sent, to show on going relation, and that is main concern when petitioning the visa.

Thanks melissa-n-alfredo!

I'm actually selecting few photos from our travels to support that we have met several times in the past 2 years... will include plane tickets & hotel vouchers for each trip as well.

On the other hand, to show that there's on going relation, I am planning to get screenshots from our facebook accounts. Maybe the relationship status and the change of status from "in a relationship" to "engaged" which also shows likes and comments from friends and families acknowledging the relationship. Facebook timeline has actually made it easy, I will just have to print it out.

He also sent me flowers, chocolates, stuffed toys, greeting cards and random gifts many times. Some gifts I posted on facebook too. But the letters and greeting cards I'm planning to scan or photocopy.

Also, for the phone bills, I wanted to just select 1 or 2 billing statement/s when we used our phone lines to make overseas calls since most of the time, we're using internet bec it's cheaper. Will that suffice?

For chat logs and SMS, I think we do not have logs of those as we keep deleting to make more space and changing apps such as Viber, Tango, Nimbuzz, Line and Whatsapp..

The thing is, for all of these supporting documents we're planning to include in the kit, I'm feeling a bit worried and hesitant that USCIS or CO to conduct my interview may see it as too much or overboard..

I need opinions

Many many thanks!

[jetlagged 3]

And it isn't necessary and isn't advised to send in the I-134 with tax info, with application. That is to be submitted during the actual interview.

upon checking, yup you're right.. it's not even required. I will be the one to submit the I-134 with tax info during my interview not to be included in the kit the petitioner is going to submit..

Thank you!

[melissa-n-alfredo 10]

Thanks melissa-n-alfredo!

I'm actually selecting few photos from our travels to support that we have met several times in the past 2 years... will include plane tickets & hotel vouchers for each trip as well.

On the other hand, to show that there's on going relation, I am planning to get screenshots from our facebook accounts. Maybe the relationship status and the change of status from "in a relationship" to "engaged" which also shows likes and comments from friends and families acknowledging the relationship. Facebook timeline has actually made it easy, I will just have to print it out.

He also sent me flowers, chocolates, stuffed toys, greeting cards and random gifts many times. Some gifts I posted on facebook too. But the letters and greeting cards I'm planning to scan or photocopy.

Also, for the phone bills, I wanted to just select 1 or 2 billing statement/s when we used our phone lines to make overseas calls since most of the time, we're using internet bec it's cheaper. Will that suffice?

For chat logs and SMS, I think we do not have logs of those as we keep deleting to make more space and changing apps such as Viber, Tango, Nimbuzz, Line and Whatsapp..

The thing is, for all of these supporting documents we're planning to include in the kit, I'm feeling a bit worried and hesitant that USCIS or CO to conduct my interview may see it as too much or overboard..

I need opinions

Many many thanks!

All of those are very good documents to prove on going relationship. And any kind of on-line communication, you should be able to view previous conversations then copy and paste some into word on computer then print from there, but chat logs are not mandatory. It just helps when you really don't have much else, and it seems to me that you have alot of proof and various sources, so that looks even better.

The on-going relationship does not have to be submitted with the application, though. That will be required for the interview only. But it can't hurt your chances, if you were to go ahead and send all of that in with application, just that it isn't required or asked for, at the incial process. In the petition, it is only required that you show proof that you have met face to face, within the 2 year requirement. Be sure and make copies of everything you send with packet, including copies of evidence. I, myself, made 2 extra copies (one I kept and one that I will be sending to my fiance).

If you meet the requirements by USCIS, when submitting application, and supply them with what they request as proof>>>you WILL have the chance to interview. The only way really that you would not be given that opportunity is: if either of you are married now, can't show proof that you have been together in same place within 2 year requirement or do not submit further information that they request (if they were to send you a notice requesting more evidence being more specific). You will be given your interview to bring more documents and that is when you will formally get a decision to whether visa is denied or approved.

And the I-134 support is to be filled out by the petitioner, and if they do not meet financial requirements, then will also look for a co-sponsor in the US, willing to support visa applicant. Those will need to be took to the interview, with other documents showing proof of on going relationship as well as completing medical, fingerprints, passport and passport photo, and the remaining requirments listed on your approval notice to proceed for interview.

Don't stress, you are taking the right steps!!!

[CandZ 7]

oh, great answers for me too here. Thanks everyone

[melissa-n-alfredo 10]

oh, great answers for me too here. Thanks everyone

You are very welcome! That's what we are all here for, to support one another, in this journey! Good luck!!!

[jaycali 415]

I supported my USC wife financially during the process. Didn't include any of the bank transfer statements out of fear the CO would think I'm "paying" her. No one is going to ask you for evidence of financial support.

[Moomin 292]

I supported my USC wife financially during the process. Didn't include any of the bank transfer statements out of fear the CO would think I'm "paying" her. No one is going to ask you for evidence of financial support.

500 NOK will get you further in the US than in Norway so I understand why. I did the same with my husband despite I was studying when we first met. But it was more or less random to help him out here and there. I sent bank statement with petition to prove I'd used cc in the US and some transfers were on there. The embassy didn't care at all.

It might look suspecious in some countries no matter which way it goes; US citizen or foreign fiance(e) sending money.

Edited December 14, 2012 by moomin

[raf.luv.leah 5]

Nah, I'm like richer than my fiance. He's like middle class and I'm a princess here. I take cabs everywhere and he like, takes the freaking bus. Like, ew.

I should be sending him remittances.

(If you're reading this, Hi baby! )