Embassy Question: After NOA2

[francais_usa 74]

Hey all,

So I'm going to contact the NVC tomorrow to get my case information. Right now, I am preparing the information that needs to be sent to the beneficiary, who is located in Paris, France.

The paris embassy information on VJ has this listed under the information for Packet 3 in relation to the i-134 affadavit of support:

"*** Not mentioned anymore but good to have to support your case:
- I-134 Affidavit of support + related documents (letter from sponsor's employer, bank, sponsor's tax returns, ...)
- Original letter of intent to marry from the petitioner"

Does this mean that I don't have to get this information for my fiance? I'm trying to follow the VJ checklist, and this is most-definitely on there, but I wasn't sure if the forms I'm supposed to send vary from embassy to embassy.

Thank you!

[Megan & Luke 93]

Hey all,

So I'm going to contact the NVC tomorrow to get my case information. Right now, I am preparing the information that needs to be sent to the beneficiary, who is located in Paris, France.

The paris embassy information on VJ has this listed under the information for Packet 3 in relation to the i-134 affadavit of support:

"*** Not mentioned anymore but good to have to support your case:

- I-134 Affidavit of support + related documents (letter from sponsor's employer, bank, sponsor's tax returns, ...)

- Original letter of intent to marry from the petitioner"

Does this mean that I don't have to get this information for my fiance? I'm trying to follow the VJ checklist, and this is most-definitely on there, but I wasn't sure if the forms I'm supposed to send vary from embassy to embassy.

Thank you!

Well, I am not seeing a requirement for the I-134 on the official United States Embassy Paris website either. However - here is something to think about.

If your fiance is questioned about your ability to support them and needs financials, this could hold up the visa issuance. Since you are already sending a packet of information to your fiance you would probably be safe to fill out the I-134 and include some form of financials (if you work a regular job - paystubs, letter from employer are good; self-employed you will need to review the forums for specifics; tax returns are also good but paystubs and letters work best. You do NOT require bank statements or a letter from the bank - this is typically for odd job/self employed). If your fiance is given a soft "denial" at the interview pending more information you will have to ship it over then wait longer for the visa. It's up to you. Personally I would send it to be safe.

I assume you included a letter of intent with your I-129F packet.. so this is up to you. Either send your fiance an original, or send an updated once stating your continued intent to marry, or both.

I loaded my fiance up with photos, documents, financials, anything under the sun. They didn't care about any of it except my financials and this was the London embassy. We read about a dozen reviews of the London embassy and knew this going in, but also didn't want to be that one case that they wanted more.. so we prepared him to prove it. Unless you're willing to wait if your fiance gets a denial I would send anything you think will help it along.

Edited April 24, 2015 by Megan & Luke

[francais_usa 74]

Great, that helps a lot! I am just graduating, so I don't have enough income to support him if he ever becomes a public charge; however, I'll get my parents to cosponsor, and hopefully that'll be good enough!

[didopage 337]

Hey!

I'm actually the one who modified the VJ Paris Embassy page recently, and I wrote that according to what recent applicants experienced in the last few weeks (got the packet 3 and interview in Paris).

The I-134 and the letter of intent were documents asked in the past, but they don't appear to be mentioned anymore in the new packet 3 (and packet 4, which doesn't exist anymore).

If you want more help, ask your questions on the french-american couples topic here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/473587-frenchamerican-couples-part-iii-2014/page-37There are a few recent applicants over there. :-)

Like Megan & Luke, I think that it's best to have more documents than the strict minimum, even if Paris is not a "difficult" embassy. Better be on the safe side by showing that the applicant has a solid case, than be sorry just because the consular officer may think that your case is not convincing enough on the interview day.

Your fiance can give them those documents. If they judge that they are unnecessary, they will return them to him on the spot. :-)

[francais_usa 74]

Wonderful thank you!

Yeah I was searching for what forum to post this under haha--thanks for that!

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