I-134 Affidavit of Support: do I need a NEW one for the interview?

[studioguitarist 5]

Our I129f petition (filed in February 2014) has been approved and forwarded by the National Visa Center to the embassy in Malaysia. I have confirmed that they (embassy in Malaysia) have indeed received the electronic file and are expecting the hard copy anytime now. When I filed the I129f petition, I included a completed I-134 with all requested supporting financial documentation including W-2s and 1099 tax forms. I also included a letter from my employer, a letter from my bank, and various other proof (bank statements, retirement account, etc.). My question is this; will we be required to provide a NEW I-134 that is current to this month (September 2014, as the interview will likely be in October), along with a more currently dated letter from my employer, or will the I-134 along with the evidence I sent in the February I129f application be sufficient? Evidently, the documentation I provided in February was satisfactory -- will that same February documentation still be current enough for them?

Thanks

[sma1488 155]

Saying that what you provided in February was "satisfactory" is misleading, since USCIS didn't consider it because it wasn't part of your I-129F petition. It didn't satisfy anyone because no one even looked at it.

In any case, you should take the most up-to-date version of ALL financial documentation required by your embassy/consulate, including the I-134.

[clairegie 265]

YES, you need a new I-134 together with all the recent supporting documents you just listed. It was not necessary to include all of those on the I-129F petition anyway and doesn't matter if they were satisfactory.

[Zedayn 485]

You need a new I-134 and updated documents. The I-134 is only needed for the embassy interview, not the initial petition.

[studioguitarist 5]

Thanks.

[studioguitarist 5]

Another question about the I-134 Affidavit of Support. My income is well above the required amount to qualify, and I have a letter from my employer stating that I have been and am a permanent employee for 36 years. I also have a copy of my 2013 tax return and my W-2s and 1099s. Since I have the above listed documentation, do I also need to show in section 7 my bank balance with supporting documentation, an estimate of personal property, stocks and bonds, life insurance, etc.? I believe I read somewhere that as long as I show proof of employment (the letter from employer) and proof of income (tax return and check stubs), the rest of the items are not necessary. Anyone know for sure?

[sma1488 155]

Another question about the I-134 Affidavit of Support. My income is well above the required amount to qualify, and I have a letter from my employer stating that I have been and am a permanent employee for 36 years. I also have a copy of my 2013 tax return and my W-2s and 1099s. Since I have the above listed documentation, do I also need to show in section 7 my bank balance with supporting documentation, an estimate of personal property, stocks and bonds, life insurance, etc.? I believe I read somewhere that as long as I show proof of employment (the letter from employer) and proof of income (tax return and check stubs), the rest of the items are not necessary. Anyone know for sure?

This is generally true. Unless your country's embassy/consulate requires otherwise, you do not need to list assets if your income is sufficient and you can prove that (which it sounds like you can).

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Another question about the I-134 Affidavit of Support. My income is well above the required amount to qualify, and I have a letter from my employer stating that I have been and am a permanent employee for 36 years. I also have a copy of my 2013 tax return and my W-2s and 1099s. Since I have the above listed documentation, do I also need to show in section 7 my bank balance with supporting documentation, an estimate of personal property, stocks and bonds, life insurance, etc.? I believe I read somewhere that as long as I show proof of employment (the letter from employer) and proof of income (tax return and check stubs), the rest of the items are not necessary. Anyone know for sure?

Assets are not required. Your income meets the requirement, so you can leave that entire section blank. No need to list any or provide any documentation for them.

[studioguitarist 5]

Thanks for the replies.