bank letter?

[DRbound 38]

Hi guys, i have my interview, or our interview i should say in just a couple weeks. I have everything ready except for employment letter and bank letter. Waiting on the employment letter and as for the bank letter i asked last week and found this out:

My bank, capital one 360, does not write special letters and sign them that say how much i have deposited in the past year and how long i have had my account with them. The rep directed me to print from the internet 2 things, a verification of deposit pdf that is automatically generated showing deposits in the past 3 months and past year, as well as screen shots showing my current balance and or my monthly statements (i dont get monthly statements come to think of it, but i can do the screen shots).

My question is, are these things enough information to take to the interview or do i need find someone higher on the ladder at the bank to write me a letter on capital one 360 letterhead and signed??? Please say no! Lol

[Caryh 5,206]

Why do you think you need the bank deposit information? Do you work for yourself? If you're an employee and make enough money to meet the requirements, showing your assets is not required. My bank also doesn't mail me monthly statements, but they are available via PDF downloads. You might want to search around their site for such an option, if you actually need your balance statements.

[DRbound 38]

For the i134. Or maybe it was the i864. I know i only really need the i134 for the interview but i filled out both. I read multiple times that you need a "letter" and i took that as a personalized document signed by someone at the bank wearing g a suit. I meet the income requirements.

[Caryh 5,206]

For the i134. Or maybe it was the i864. I know i only really need the i134 for the interview but i filled out both. I read multiple times that you need a "letter" and i took that as a personalized document signed by someone at the bank wearing g a suit. I meet the income requirements.

I kind of doubt a letter without balance statements over a period of time would even work for those looking to prove other sources of income or assets. But if your income alone qualifies, there is no need to report assets or other sources of income and go through all the extra documentation.

[Enigma23 68]

I kind of doubt a letter without balance statements over a period of time would even work for those looking to prove other sources of income or assets. But if your income alone qualifies, there is no need to report assets or other sources of income and go through all the extra documentation.

OP is referring to Item A. under the "Supporting Evidence" section in the following from the the I-134 Instruction sheet:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

And yes, DRBound you need to go to someone higher. It has to be official and come from "an officer of the bank or other financial institution"

What I did was go to the bank itself... asked for the Manager showed her a print out of what I needed per the I-134 Instruction sheet (she couldn't believe our gov't wanted/need that or had a right to ask.. lol) and then together I logged onto my online banking account set the view for the last 12 months for each account (Checking and Savings) and she copied the amounts into the letter she wrote for me. So that she could legally "verify the amounts" and include it in her letter.

I hope this helps!

[Zedayn 485]

For the i134. Or maybe it was the i864. I know i only really need the i134 for the interview but i filled out both. I read multiple times that you need a "letter" and i took that as a personalized document signed by someone at the bank wearing g a suit. I meet the income requirements.

Where did you read this? If you read this in the I-134 instructions, please take note that what is written there are only guidelines of evidence you can bring to prove your income/assets. They are not required items. If your income is sufficient, an employment letter and a few paystubs will suffice.

[katebug86 1]

DRbound,

You only need I-864 for DR. And if you meet the income requirements they specifically ask you to NOT bring supporting documentation unless you think it is crucial to your case.

[DRbound 38]

Where did you read this? If you read this in the I-134 instructions, please take note that what is written there are only guidelines of evidence you can bring to prove your income/assets. They are not required items. If your income is sufficient, an employment letter and a few paystubs will suffice.

here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358563-what-to-do-after-receiving-your-noa2/

and here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

[DRbound 38]

OP is referring to Item A. under the "Supporting Evidence" section in the following from the the I-134 Instruction sheet:

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134instr.pdf

And yes, DRBound you need to go to someone higher. It has to be official and come from "an officer of the bank or other financial institution"

What I did was go to the bank itself... asked for the Manager showed her a print out of what I needed per the I-134 Instruction sheet (she couldn't believe our gov't wanted/need that or had a right to ask.. lol) and then together I logged onto my online banking account set the view for the last 12 months for each account (Checking and Savings) and she copied the amounts into the letter she wrote for me. So that she could legally "verify the amounts" and include it in her letter.

I hope this helps!

This does help, but i don't have the luxury of going to a brick and mortar building. I have an online banking institution, and i guess for all the benefits getting them to write a letter might be a little difficult.

I am getting some conflicting information on here! I-864 needed and NOT I-134? I have completed both but i read in the DR guide that it is exactly opposite. I-134 is needed and 864 will likely not be asked for but could be.

If i can't get my hands on a letter, and can only get the deposit verification printout and statements, do you think ill be OK? Gosh how bad would that be to come this far only to be denied because of a bank letter! or AP for a bank letter!

[Zedayn 485]

here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358563-what-to-do-after-receiving-your-noa2/

and here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

I've looked at both of your links, however you need to be reading the official requirements from the embassy. This link is to your embassy specific instructions: http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html

More specifically to your case, this is what the embassy in DR requires for your financial support information:

Form I-134, Affidavit of Support: You must present a Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) from the petitioner, even if he or she is not working.

You are not required to submit a bank statement, because the embassy does not specifically require one. You only need to provide those documents which will help prove your case.

[Zedayn 485]

I am getting some conflicting information on here! I-864 needed and NOT I-134? I have completed both but i read in the DR guide that it is exactly opposite. I-134 is needed and 864 will likely not be asked for but could be.

You need to get your information directly from the embassy website on what is required.

[nitsirk7562 82]

The I-134 Instructions state that you need a statement from a bank officer, though. Do the embassy instructions overrule the form instructions? I'm having my fiancé bring a statement from my bank just to be safe.

I've looked at both of your links, however you need to be reading the official requirements from the embassy. This link is to your embassy specific instructions: http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/k1-k2_instructions.html

More specifically to your case, this is what the embassy in DR requires for your financial support information:

Form I-134, Affidavit of Support: You must present a Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) from the petitioner, even if he or she is not working.

You are not required to submit a bank statement, because the embassy does not specifically require one. You only need to provide those documents which will help prove your case.

[Caryh 5,206]

The I-134 Instructions state that you need a statement from a bank officer, though. Do the embassy instructions overrule the form instructions? I'm having my fiancé bring a statement from my bank just to be safe.

From the instructions,

begin quote

"Supporting Evidence

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income or financial resources to assure that the alien you are sponsoring will not become a public charge in the United States.

Evidence should consist of copies of any of the following documents listed below that apply to your situation."

end quote

It is very clear here that both are not required. You can use income alone, financial resources alone, or a combination. If you qualify on income alone, there is no need to include financial resources!

[Zedayn 485]

The I-134 Instructions state that you need a statement from a bank officer, though. Do the embassy instructions overrule the form instructions? I'm having my fiancé bring a statement from my bank just to be safe.

The instructions on the I-134 say this:

Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

The evidence listed in the I-134 instructions are only EXAMPLES of evidence you can use to prove your income/assets are sufficient. You should only submit those evidences which will help your case, as it says in the I-134 instructions you should only use the evidence as appropriate in your case.

The embassy wants to see what is required in their instruction letter. Then it is up to you to provide any additional evidence to further prove your case.

[katebug86 1]

The "documents filed for visa appointment" and "instructions for K-1 visa applicants" differ on the embassy website. When i called they instructed me to this link as it will be the exact same as Packet 4 my fiance receives.

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-visa_appointment.html

1. Evidence of Economic Solvency: You must present a Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act) from the petitioner, even if he or she is not working, along with all supporting documents. If the petitioner’s income is insufficient, you must find a joint sponsor.