Affidavit of Support Form

[amirahharith 4]

Hi all, hope everyone is well

I'm trying to fill out the Affidavit of Support form and am following the instructions from the guide.
Just am slightly baffled by the seemingly straightforward instructions hehe.

"You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:

(A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance
(B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)
© If Self Employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed (or IRS transcripts); or 2. report of commercial rating concern
(D) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s). "

Do we need all four of the above? Aside from © because my fiancee' is not self-employed.

Plus, we are looking to get my fiancee' sister to be a co-sponsor.
How do we go about doing this? Do we just ask her to fill out the form and provide the above evidences?

I appreciate any help given!!! <3

[baron555 934]

Only those that apply to your case.

[amirahharith 4]

Only those that apply to your case.

Thanks!!

Another question, does the letter from the Employer have to be addressed to anyone specifically?

[baron555 934]

Thanks!!

Another question, does the letter from the Employer have to be addressed to anyone specifically?

I don't think so. I believe mine wasn't addressed at all, just a statement on letterhead and signed by the appropriate HR person.

[kitthekat 1,317]

Hi Amirah, I believe the US embassy in Singapore will ask for past years' tax returns so even if he is not self-employed, he should send copies of these to you. We're also trying to get these in time for our interview next week. Here's a list of the items I'm bringing with me, there's helpful comments from other members in that thread, and here as well relating to Singapore.

I think if your fiance's sister is going to co-sponsor then you will need an I-134 and the relevant supporting documents as well from her.

[amirahharith 4]

Hi Amirah, I believe the US embassy in Singapore will ask for past years' tax returns so even if he is not self-employed, he should send copies of these to you. We're also trying to get these in time for our interview next week. Here's a list of the items I'm bringing with me, there's helpful comments from other members in that thread, and here as well relating to Singapore.

I think if your fiance's sister is going to co-sponsor then you will need an I-134 and the relevant supporting documents as well from her.

Hi kitthekat,

Thanks for replying! Was so confused. Need your help just for a bit more.

I'm just really worried because my fiancee does not have an W2s. He just finished his masters and recently got a job three months ago that pays well above the poverty guidelines. But it's a new job so no W2s yet.

Also, what are ITRs? I'm not sure if he has any because he only just started working three months ago..

The way I see it, we need a co-sponsor So i guess my fiancee's sister has to provide the exact same evidence (W2s, ITRs, employer letter, bank statements eg.)?

[kitthekat 1,317]

Hi kitthekat,

Thanks for replying! Was so confused. Need your help just for a bit more.

I'm just really worried because my fiancee does not have an W2s. He just finished his masters and recently got a job three months ago that pays well above the poverty guidelines. But it's a new job so no W2s yet.

Also, what are ITRs? I'm not sure if he has any because he only just started working three months ago..

The way I see it, we need a co-sponsor So i guess my fiancee's sister has to provide the exact same evidence (W2s, ITRs, employer letter, bank statements eg.)?

ITR = income tax returns. These are better evidence than W2s because if your fiance, like mine, has had a few different W2s in a year, the consular officer doesn't need to add them all together - they will be reflected as one total amount in the ITRs.

Based on the advice I was given, it seems that current income is what counts, so if his job pays above the poverty guidelines that's not an issue. Since the earnings from his new job won't be reflected in his ITRs, can he get the letter from his employer (item (b) on your list)? There's a sample somewhere on VJ, let me dig it out...here it is.

Since it's a new job I don't think having a co-sponsor will hurt - you can just present his I-134 + documents and IF the consular asks for more, present the co-sponsor's information. But judging from what I've read and what others have said, I don't think you'll need one.

[amirahharith 4]

ITR = income tax returns. These are better evidence than W2s because if your fiance, like mine, has had a few different W2s in a year, the consular officer doesn't need to add them all together - they will be reflected as one total amount in the ITRs.

Based on the advice I was given, it seems that current income is what counts, so if his job pays above the poverty guidelines that's not an issue. Since the earnings from his new job won't be reflected in his ITRs, can he get the letter from his employer (item (b) on your list)? There's a sample somewhere on VJ, let me dig it out...here it is.

Since it's a new job I don't think having a co-sponsor will hurt - you can just present his I-134 + documents and IF the consular asks for more, present the co-sponsor's information. But judging from what I've read and what others have said, I don't think you'll need one.

Gazillion thanks again!

Yes he is able to get the letter from his employer and he has his job offer contract if that helps.

Thanks for digging out the sample!

He just doesn't have any W2s or ITRs which I think is very important

I'll just play it on the safe side and have a co-sponsor just in case.

I hope your interview goes well kitthekat! Will be following your progress on your timeline! All the best

[kitthekat 1,317]

Gazillion thanks again!

Yes he is able to get the letter from his employer and he has his job offer contract if that helps.

Thanks for digging out the sample!

He just doesn't have any W2s or ITRs which I think is very important

I'll just play it on the safe side and have a co-sponsor just in case.

I hope your interview goes well kitthekat! Will be following your progress on your timeline! All the best

Thank you and all the best to you too!

[hobbit 10]

Gazillion thanks again!

Yes he is able to get the letter from his employer and he has his job offer contract if that helps.

Thanks for digging out the sample!

He just doesn't have any W2s or ITRs which I think is very important

I'll just play it on the safe side and have a co-sponsor just in case.

I hope your interview goes well kitthekat! Will be following your progress on your timeline! All the best

From my experience with the US Embassy, it's perfectly fine to send in photocopies of the Forms 1040 (if applicable), and W2s are not necessary.

[kitthekat 1,317]

From my experience with the US Embassy, it's perfectly fine to send in photocopies of the Forms 1040 (if applicable), and W2s are not necessary.

I think she doesn't have forms 1040 i.e. her fiance's income tax returns, because he just started working 3 months ago. Her main evidence will be the employer's letter verifying his employment. Did they take that letter when you interviewed?

[Merrytooth 5,748]

I don't remember I have to bring tax returns, W2 for K1 visa.

I only took employment letter, recent pay slips, bank statements, unemployment benefits letters.

My hubby also started new work for about 1 month before the Interview.

He was laid off and on unemployment benefits for a few months after I-129F approval.

[kitthekat 1,317]

I don't remember I have to bring tax returns, W2 for K1 visa.

I only took employment letter, recent pay slips, bank statements, unemployment benefits letters.

My hubby also started new work for about 1 month before the Interview.

He was laid off and on unemployment benefits for a few months after I-129F approval.

Thanks for sharing, Merry, that's a relief for all of us who don't have ITRs on hand. My fiance also recently started a new job after a brief (6 weeks) period of unemployment. Will let you all know what documents the consulate asked for after my interview next week.

[amirahharith 4]

Thanks for sharing, Merry, that's a relief for all of us who don't have ITRs on hand. My fiance also recently started a new job after a brief (6 weeks) period of unemployment. Will let you all know what documents the consulate asked for after my interview next week.

Hi kitthekat!!!

Congratulations!!

I've been following your timeline and I saw that your interview was approved

So happy for you!

Was wondering if you'd like to share your experience and perhaps enlighten us on what documents are needed? Would be so much help

Congrats again!!!

[kitthekat 1,317]

Hi Amirah, thank you, it is such a good feeling to be done! I posted my review here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/463628-singapore-k1s/page-2#entry6706806

You'd be very happy to hear that the girl who interviewed before me didn't have any ITRs or W2s and only had an offer letter from her fiance's job (because they were both new graduates) - she wasn't asked to send in any more documents. I think you'll be just fine.