Bank of America will not comply with I-134 Requirements

[David-Francinie 2]

I'm preparing for all the necessary documents to bring to upcoming interview. The I-134 requires a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account 1. Date account opened, 2. Total amount deposited for past year, 3) Present balance. Bank of America refuses to provide this to me. They say that they are not allowed by policy to issue statements and or disclose deposit amounts regarding accounts. I am well over the poverty line requirements and was informed that I do not need this information in this case. What I did was print out every monthly statement for the past 12 months for savings and checking account. The statement shows deposits and balance for each month. I dont know if this will be a problem or if the embassy will review and except these statements I printed from my account. Has anyone had the same experience with there banking institution and how did it workout at the interview?

[baron555 934]

I am well over the poverty line requirements and was informed that I do not need this information in this case.

You answered your own question....all this is not needed if income is sufficient. I left it all blank.

[ISBJORN10 5]

you don't need that

W2 with Tax report for the last year and a letter from employer with a recent payslips will be okat

[Gosia & Tito 199]

I'm preparing for all the necessary documents to bring to upcoming interview. The I-134 requires a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account 1. Date account opened, 2. Total amount deposited for past year, 3) Present balance. Bank of America refuses to provide this to me. They say that they are not allowed by policy to issue statements and or disclose deposit amounts regarding accounts. I am well over the poverty line requirements and was informed that I do not need this information in this case. What I did was print out every monthly statement for the past 12 months for savings and checking account. The statement shows deposits and balance for each month. I dont know if this will be a problem or if the embassy will review and except these statements I printed from my account. Has anyone had the same experience with there banking institution and how did it workout at the interview?

Odd...they actually have a template for it, or at least they did. back when we were doing the K-1; I went to a branch, talk to manager and 10 minutes later I had the letter.

You might want to talk to someone else; if what they are saying is true, how is it that they sent you statements..

Anyhow, it seems yo solve the problem.

[David-Francinie 2]

Odd...they actually have a template for it, or at least they did. back when we were doing the K-1; I went to a branch, talk to manager and 10 minutes later I had the letter.

You might want to talk to someone else; if what they are saying is true, how is it that they sent you statements..

Anyhow, it seems yo solve the problem.

The word statements is being used here in two different meanings. The statement I printed from my account are actual monthly (paper) statements. The requirement of the I-134 is asking for a (written) statement from an officer of the financial institution providing information to the following questions. I understand I'm over the poverty line but it doesn't state that if you meet the income requirements that this is not needed. It simply states that it is required with the affidavit of support so I want to make sure I'm covered.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

The word statements is being used here in two different meanings. The statement I printed from my account are actual monthly (paper) statements. The requirement of the I-134 is asking for a (written) statement from an officer of the financial institution providing information to the following questions. I understand I'm over the poverty line but it doesn't state that if you meet the income requirements that this is not needed. It simply states that it is required with the affidavit of support so I want to make sure I'm covered.

Each consulate has their own requirement. As myself, my husband ( then-fiancé) was way above up poverty guideline. The instruction was also stated my husband had to provide bank statement which was he did. He then provided me bank statement for over five months, bond and stock statements, insurance policies. But, the woman on the Window 5 only asked W-2, I-134 ( original stated and signed), and tax return. My point requirement of I-134 is all generic. If you are above property guideline, providing a bank statement is not really necessary.

[VFittipaldi 30]

I'm preparing for all the necessary documents to bring to upcoming interview. The I-134 requires a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account 1. Date account opened, 2. Total amount deposited for past year, 3) Present balance. Bank of America refuses to provide this to me. They say that they are not allowed by policy to issue statements and or disclose deposit amounts regarding accounts. I am well over the poverty line requirements and was informed that I do not need this information in this case. What I did was print out every monthly statement for the past 12 months for savings and checking account. The statement shows deposits and balance for each month. I dont know if this will be a problem or if the embassy will review and except these statements I printed from my account. Has anyone had the same experience with there banking institution and how did it workout at the interview?

Print your own statement online if you are worried about it and that's better than nothing. It really is not a good bank, my dad has them for his business but as it was said above if you are over the poverty line you most likely will not need that information.

[jward1966 4]

I know what I would do, close my account and take it to another bank.

Edited November 12, 2014 by jward1966

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Go to another branch to ask a different manager and show him a sample letter of what you want.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I doubt you will need an official bank letter for the I-134. If you meet the income requirement, then you will typically only need most recent tax return/transcript, letter from employer and/or recent pay stubs to prove current income. If your consulate provides what documentation they require for the affidavit of support, then supply those.

[msbau764 245]

I know what I would do, close my account and take it to another bank.

Yeah. I would close my account that day and go to a credit union.

[jtoro70 2]

I'm preparing for all the necessary documents to bring to upcoming interview. The I-134 requires a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions with deposits, identifying the following details regarding the account 1. Date account opened, 2. Total amount deposited for past year, 3) Present balance. Bank of America refuses to provide this to me. They say that they are not allowed by policy to issue statements and or disclose deposit amounts regarding accounts. I am well over the poverty line requirements and was informed that I do not need this information in this case. What I did was print out every monthly statement for the past 12 months for savings and checking account. The statement shows deposits and balance for each month. I dont know if this will be a problem or if the embassy will review and except these statements I printed from my account. Has anyone had the same experience with there banking institution and how did it workout at the interview?

That's odd, I actually have mine in hand from Bank of America. They refer to this document as the "reference letter"?? Dont remember actual document name, but go to your branch and request with a customer service rep. They do these often and will even address to USCIS if requested. It took 4 days for it to arrive to me via regular mail. Explain what you are using this document for. Try again as this is required of you for your interview. If you have no luck, I will call my bank and ask for the document name and number for you

Good Luck

[Pinkrlion 2,721]

You need to ask other VJers from your country what is acceptable at the interview. Some countries still ask for banking info, other accept the W-2's and tax transcript along with employer letter and paystubs.

[Wait4ever? 50]

I had no problem getting the letter with required information from BoA. They mailed it to me within few days.

[Dave&Roza 748]

If you want the letter to be safe, go back to BofA and request the reference letter. If they refuse, I would inform them they just lost me as a customer and withdrawal all my money and close my account(s) with them. It is a simple thing to do and YOU are the customer. I also was well over the poverty guide lines but the Consulate in Almaty still wanted a reference letter from my bank--I did not list the amount on the I-134, just gave them the letter. What does the packet state from your Embassy/Consulate?

Good luck,

Dave