Supporting Evidence for I-134

[zed2283 1]

I know it says in the instructions of the I-134 that I need a statement from my bank detailing:

1. date account opened

2. total amount deposited for the past year

3. present balance

Well I just received the letter from my bank in the mail. It has items 1 and 3 covered, but says "If total amount deposited or withdrawn is requested for the past twelve months, please refer to copies of bank statements."

So my question is, do I NEED this information? I've got the bank statement covering items 1 and 3, and I've got the letter from my employer. I really would prefer not to send my past year of bank statements down to my fiancee for the interview. When I went to the bank to request the letter, the guy told me that they did a lot of these requests... so does that mean they "know" what information is required?

Could I possibly substitute something else, like copies of my last three pay stubs?

Thanks!

-Zed

[cheeky^Wolf 0]

I had the same problem. My bank wouldn't supply the details of withdrawals and deposits and told me the embassy could always refer to my statements.

I've decided to do a spreadsheet of all my withdrawals and deposits, print that off and take it with me along with my statements.

I'm also going to print off a balance on my way to the interview so they can see it's current.

Hope this helps

[KarenCee 3]

My bank was very accomodating. They wrote up a letter stating when the account was opened, the total deposits from the opening date til now and what my current balance is. Two or three lines I think. I don't think the amount of withdrawals are needed, as the USCIS is only concerned that you have enough money to meet the poverty guidelines. Hope this helps.

[rebeccajo 14]

My bank only listed the total amount deposited over the time frame in question. No problem for us but that was London - easier consulate.

If your income meets the guidelines, that is SUPPOSED to be enough and bank accounts are then supposed to be moot.

At a more stringent consulates, I would recommend being more forthcoming and include the bank statements.