Affidavit of Support I-134 -- Supporting Evidence

[Beefheart 31]

Once again I find myself reading and re-reading official Embassy advice and past threads on here in an attempt to clarify what exactly I will be required to show in support of the affidavit my fiancee has provided me with.

Our situation is this:
My fiancee was working until last September, at which point she left her job to go back and finish her school off, many years after having to step out of the education system. I have recently transferred approx. £12,000 to her account in order to cover the $19,662 threshold as stated in the 2014 Poverty Guidelines. As of this week she has started a new job which she will continue to do alongside her school modules this coming semester as the majority can be completed online.

What evidence am I therefore best advised to bring to the interview?
An employee letter? A tax return (if so, for how many years)? Bank statements showing the current balance? All of the aforementioned?

I apologise once again for fielding what must appear as a stupid post, given that all the answers to my questions are undoubtedly out there. I just get overwhelmed by it all, given the infinite intricacies in each couple's case and the resulting unique and/or uncommon circumstances.

Any solid advice would be much appreciated and most welcome.

[Boiler 45,559]

Why not self sponsor?

You seem to have just used the income requirement for your transfer btw.

[Beefheart 31]

Well, the money transfers cost money, so I'd be losing a small amount transferring it all back, and it's a bit of a headache anyway.
I wasn't sure about the self sponsorship thing as it doesn't even seem to be an option at most embassies. I felt it would look better with the US petitioner having money in their account.

I'm all in a kerfuffle now,

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

What evidence am I therefore best advised to bring to the interview?

An employee letter? A tax return (if so, for how many years)? Bank statements showing the current balance? All of the aforementioned?

I apologise once again for fielding what must appear as a stupid post, given that all the answers to my questions are undoubtedly out there. I just get overwhelmed by it all, given the infinite intricacies in each couple's case and the resulting unique and/or uncommon circumstances.

Any solid advice would be much appreciated and most welcome.

There is a London K1 guide at the top of this forum. The first posts gives you some ideas on what to bring:

"London will accept any proof on an I-134 that clearly shows income. Some ways besides a tax return/transcript are employer letter, pay stubs, pension letter, or banks statements showing direct deposits. Pick two. You dont need to prove income five different ways. If you have a new job or earn more income since your tax return, then an employer letter and recent pay stubs are a better choice than a weak tax return. "

Get that? ANY proof. No set list. Pick what YOU think will convince the officer that you are not likely to become a public charge. Or find somebody else who will sponsor you.

She has a new job. An employer letter stating her salary would be great.

She has some cash. A bank statement showing her cash would be good.

A fiancé affidavit of support is a subjective decision. Convince the interviewer. There are no rules written into the law.

*London has accepted 100% of the poverty guidelines in income from a fiancé.

*London lets beneficiaries self sponsor with their own proof of money. No I-134. Bring your financial statements.

*London has accepted a sponsor other that the fiancé. Thus the term "joint" is a misnomer because no I-134 from the fiancé and no proof that they have no income required.

And your understanding of assets may be a little off. Can't tell by what you wrote. The rule that applies more to the I-864 but could be used on I-134 is not just have enough cash to reach the poverty guidelines. Cash or assets can make up for shortfalls in salary.

Examples-- $20,000 required

Ann makes $15,000. Falls short $5,000. Needs 3 x $5,000 in assets. $15k

Bob makes $10,000. Falls short $10, 000. Needs 3 x $10.000 in assets. $30k

Cal makes $0. Unemployed. Falls short $20,000. Needs 3 x $20,000 in assets. $60k

[Beefheart 31]

Thank you once again for saving my bacon, Nick.

This information is invaluable and has put my mind at ease.