I-134 and Beneficiary Funds?

[ArcticSnowman 0]

Hi,

As the beneficiary of the visa, my primary means of showing support at the interview will be the

release capital from the sale of my house in the UK and intention to gain employment in the

USA. (News paper articles and emails about my likelihood of getting a job)

My wife is self-employed and her last tax returns showed an income of only ~$10,000..

Should she still do an I-134 or do I not have to worry?

Steven

[YuAndDan 153]

You need to be able to prove that you will not become a public charge. Newspaper articles and email of a likely hood of getting a job wont cut it, a solid job offer is what they are looking for.

Your wife's I-134, along with your assets should add up to overcome the public charge requirement.

From the Embassy website London.

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:

• bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, the number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large deposits, an explanation thereof should be given;
  
• proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated);
  
• letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or expected earnings indicated;
  
• statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value;
  
• proof of income from business investments or other sources.
  

If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided.

Employment

An applicant relying on an offer of prearranged employment to meet the public charge provisions of the law should have the prospective employer submit a notarized letter of employment on the letter head stationary of the employing business. The letter should:

• contain a definite offer of employment;
  
• give a description of the job offered to the alien and an explanation of skills which qualify the alien for the position;
  
• state the rate of compensation to be paid and if pertinent, additional information detailing other benefits to be included in lieu of cash payment;
  
• specify the location, type and duration (whether seasonal, temporary or indefinite) of the employment offered; and
  
• state whether the employment will be immediately available upon the applicant's arrival in the U.S.
  

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

[ArcticSnowman 0]

OK.

Supporting evidence for Q7:

Should my wife send me her original tax return (plus copies) or just two notarized copies?

Is it OK to put the property (real estate) my wife lives in under the 'real estate owned'?

Q11: I assume that for my wife, it will be "do not intend"?

Steven

[YuAndDan 153]

OK.

Supporting evidence for Q7:

Should my wife send me her original tax return (plus copies) or just two notarized copies?

Is it OK to put the property (real estate) my wife lives in under the 'real estate owned'?

Q11: I assume that for my wife, it will be "do not intend"?

Steven

The copies of tax return don't need to be notarized, only the I-134 form, better yet have her order tax transcripts from the IRS, they are better than copies of the returns. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

You have Q11 correct, make note on the lines below Q-11 "N/A Application for K-3 visa"

If she lists her home, she will have to provide documentation as to value of home.

[ArcticSnowman 0]

OK.

Supporting evidence for Q7:

Should my wife send me her original tax return (plus copies) or just two notarized copies?

Is it OK to put the property (real estate) my wife lives in under the 'real estate owned'?

Q11: I assume that for my wife, it will be "do not intend"?

Steven

The copies of tax return don't need to be notarized, only the I-134 form, better yet have her order tax transcripts from the IRS, they are better than copies of the returns. http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html

You have Q11 correct, make note on the lines below Q-11 "N/A Application for K-3 visa"

If she lists her home, she will have to provide documentation as to value of home.

I should probably ask her to obtain the tax returns (prepared by her business accountant) and order a transcript. The tax return will be much quicker to get hold of than the transcript..

Thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

I should probably ask her to obtain the tax returns (prepared by her business accountant) and order a transcript. The tax return will be much quicker to get hold of than the transcript..

She can walk in to an IRS office and walk out with the transcripts, or call them, I ordered them on a Tuesday, and had them by Friday, but usually only take a week. The tax preparer will charge for this. Edited November 20, 2006 by YuAndDan