K1 I-134 Bank Letter Issues

[espared12 52]

Hello everyone! So our interview is on January 03, 2014. I am getting all of the documents my Fiance has to take with her. I have filled out form I-134 but have been having some issue acquiring information that is supposed to be included with I-134. I will not need a co-sponsor. The instructions on this form indicate that a Bank Letter be provided. This bank letter is supposed to have the current balance on the account, the date the account was opened, and the total amounts of deposits made in the pas 12 months. I have 2 bank accounts with 2 different banks. I visited the first bank and they game me a letter with date account was opened and current balance. I told them about the deposits for the last year. They told me it was not on letter but they would give me the last six statements and stamp them with the bank seal. I took it but as soon as I left the bank I called their 1-800 number. I was told on the phone that they would have to research the total amount deposited within the last 12 months and that would take them 48 hours to do and they would charge me $20 an hour. My immediate response to them was no! I'm not about to pay $960.00 just for them to add up all of my deposits, I rather add them up myself and call them back. The other bank provided me with a letter with the date the account was opened, the current balance, and the average balance on the account for the past 12 months. I left that bank and called their 1-800 number and they had no clue as to what letter I really needed and if they could generate it for me. At this point we still have time but I have no idea what to do about these banks! They are completely clueless when it comes to these Bank Letters. I am sure I am not the first person to request this type of letter. Anybody had or having the same issue? Can anybody shed some light on what it is I should do?

[3-4D 7]

Call the bank corporate headquarter. They should be familiar with this, Bank of AMerica for instance charges customers $10 to prepare something like this. When you call the corporate mention that you need this for immigration puporse.

[agnesb 47]

Are you self employed? If not then you probably better of asking your employer for a letter confirming your employement supported by most recent pay stubs /w2's. Not sure how much info Mexico needs but I think in most cases tax return transcripts and employment confirmation is sufficient.

[espared12 52]

Not self employed. I work for a large communications company here in the US. I have already requested an employment verification letter and waiting to receive that from Human Resources.

Are you self employed? If not then you probably better of asking your employer for a letter confirming your employement supported by most recent pay stubs /w2's. Not sure how much info Mexico needs but I think in most cases tax return transcripts and employment confirmation is sufficient.

Not self employed. I work for a large communications company here in the US. I have already requested an employment verification letter and waiting to receive that from Human Resources. Is that all that was requested of you or your significant other at the interview?

[agnesb 47]

Not self employed. I work for a large communications company here in the US. I have already requested an employment verification letter and waiting to receive that from Human Resources.

Not self employed. I work for a large communications company here in the US. I have already requested an employment verification letter and waiting to receive that from Human Resources. Is that all that was requested of you or your significant other at the interview?

I went through London which is quite easy. I had my then fiancés letter from employer, couple w2's and tax return copy. They were satisfied with a letter only, didn't even look at tax return or w2s. Maybe it's worth reading reviews for your consulate and compare what others have been asked for. I am positive the bank letters are used usually by self-employed or someone who's not in a standard employment.

[watdog 8]

It's called a certificate of deposits is what you need. It's the same as if you are applying for a home loan. Certificate of deposits shows date account was opened, account numbers, and mine was 12 months of deposits, average balance last 3 months, currently available. Just ask for a certificate of deposit.

[watdog 8]

I replied to your other post.

It's called a certificate of deposits is what you need. It's the same as if you are applying for a home loan. Certificate of deposits shows date account was opened, account numbers, and mine was 12 months of deposits, average balance last 3 months, currently available. Just ask for a certificate of deposit.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Duplicate topics merged; please do not start multiple threads on the same issue.

[espared12 52]

I replied to your other post.

It's called a certificate of deposits is what you need. It's the same as if you are applying for a home loan. Certificate of deposits shows date account was opened, account numbers, and mine was 12 months of deposits, average balance last 3 months, currently available. Just ask for a certificate of deposit.

AWESOME! Thanks for the info!

[Michele1003 12]

My interview is jan. 15 also in mexico and I was having the same issue with my bank. Thanks for the info!!!

[watdog 8]

No problem, shouldn't be hard to obtain.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

If your income meets the requirement, then no need to list any assets on the I-134 and no need for a bank letter or statements. You just need your most recent tax transcript, letter from employer and/or most recent pay stubs.