Questions about after NOA2

[kristenxo 2]

Questions about after NOA2-

I'm the applicant and know I need to fill out the I-134 form showing my proof of income. Exactly how much do I need to proof that I've made? And does my fiancé (the beneficiary) need to prove anything about his income?

How do most couples deal with moving money over when their fiancé moves to the US? My fiancé is from the UK so his money is in pounds and we were thinking he could pull out his money and exchange it when the exchange rate is good and let me take it home to Texas with me when I come out to visit him in a couple of weeks? Is this the best way?

Also as soon as we can get the case number are we allowed to call and schedule the medical or do we need to wait on the form to be sent?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

You would benefit from reading this London K1 guide http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/found in the UK FORUM http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/. It will walk you through most questions people have, starting with a list each of you can work on before NOA2. Other questions can be posted in the UK FORUM as a new topic.

Money transfer online is the best way. There are several threads discussing. Xe.com is the service I remember, but others have favorites that offer good rates/fees.

Generally you need to make 125% of the poverty level, but London has accepted 100% before. See poverty chart http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Your fiancé's income doesn't matter or count unless it is a job that would continue after he moves to the US.

[YamenWaad 45]

for the medical check I think you have to wait for the embassy to send the packet no.4 (I think) and for the money you need to declare about them in the airport if they're cash

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

for the medical check I think you have to wait for the embassy to send the packet no.4 (I think)

No. Not the London procedure.

and for the money you need to declare about them in the airport if they're cash

Yes, but really dumb to carry a lot of cash with you.

[MariaLD 8]

Questions about after NOA2-

I'm the applicant and know I need to fill out the I-134 form showing my proof of income. Exactly how much do I need to proof that I've made? And does my fiancé (the beneficiary) need to prove anything about his income? http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

How do most couples deal with moving money over when their fiancé moves to the US? My fiancé is from the UK so his money is in pounds and we were thinking he could pull out his money and exchange it when the exchange rate is good and let me take it home to Texas with me when I come out to visit him in a couple of weeks? Is this the best way?

Also as soon as we can get the case number are we allowed to call and schedule the medical or do we need to wait on the form to be sent? u dont have to waite for the pack as soon as u have the case number you can schedule the medical

Good Luck!!

[kristenxo 2]

You would benefit from reading this London K1 guide http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/found in the UK FORUM http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/. It will walk you through most questions people have, starting with a list each of you can work on before NOA2. Other questions can be posted in the UK FORUM as a new topic.

Money transfer online is the best way. There are several threads discussing. Xe.com is the service I remember, but others have favorites that offer good rates/fees.

Generally you need to make 125% of the poverty level, but London has accepted 100% before. See poverty chart http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Your fiancé's income doesn't matter or count unless it is a job that would continue after he moves to the US.

So technically my fiancé doesn't have to have any money really in his bank account at the time of the interview? He can already have sent most of it over to me correct? I'm having trouble finding any of the money transfer threads.

[Pheebs1201 269]

We have used Transferwise to transfer between UK and US bank accounts and have been very happy with it so far.

When I travel over there I also load money on to a post office travel money card which is also a useful way to be able to access UK money in the US.

Good luck!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

So technically my fiancé doesn't have to have any money really in his bank account at the time of the interview? He can already have sent most of it over to me correct? I'm having trouble finding any of the money transfer threads.

Well he doesn't have to have any money, but there are costs he will have to cover, so kinda odd to take all his money now. You could be 3 months from a visa still. Is there a reason why you need the money now? Not prying into your business, but just wanted to make sure you weren't doing it to look like you had more money for the affidavit of support. Not necessary for London really. I will explain further if that was your worry.

£45 (ACPO) Police certificate just before petition approval

£245 (Knightsbridge Doctors) medical exam. Pay at exam.

$265 (Embassy) Visa fee prior to interview. Online pay.

$30 Courier fee if home delivery

Transportation to London twice. Some get a hotel the night before.

Yes, transferwise that Pheebs suggested is another that people from the UK mention often.

[kristenxo 2]

Well he doesn't have to have any money, but there are costs he will have to cover, so kinda odd to take all his money now. You could be 3 months from a visa still. Is there a reason why you need the money now? Not prying into your business, but just wanted to make sure you weren't doing it to look like you had more money for the affidavit of support. Not necessary for London really. I will explain further if that was your worry.

£45 (ACPO) Police certificate just before petition approval

£245 (Knightsbridge Doctors) medical exam. Pay at exam.

$265 (Embassy) Visa fee prior to interview. Online pay.

$30 Courier fee if home delivery

Transportation to London twice. Some get a hotel the night before.

Yes, transferwise that Pheebs suggested is another that people from the UK mention often.

Okay just making sure, thanks. We are just working on furnishing our first apartment together and I've been doing a lot of spending trying to take care of that so he is going to give me some of his money to take care of things before he can get here. Now to try and figure out when this exchange rate is going to get any better haha.

[kristenxo 2]

This may sound stupid but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Upon entry to the U.S. is my fiancé able to get a job right away? I don't see anything about having to file anything on the K1 Guide but on 90 day fiancé on TLC they talk about having to wait to find a job.

[sma1488 155]

You will have to wait until you're married and file for AOS/EAD/AP and get your SSN. Plan on having to wait about three months, but you can look for and even interview for jobs in the meantime. You just can't start working until you've received work authorization.

[kristenxo 2]

You will have to wait until you're married and file for AOS/EAD/AP and get your SSN. Plan on having to wait about three months, but you can look for and even interview for jobs in the meantime. You just can't start working until you've received work authorization.

Does this still apply even if he has a SSN from when he was here on a year long work visa in 2013?

[sma1488 155]

The SSN number remains the same for life, so he will not have to get a new one, but it is not sufficient to work in the US. You need employment authorization (EAD) as well.