I-129F December 2017 Filers

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

sharing this for y'all 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, A_R said:

Hello,

I am asking a repeated question regarding supporting documents for i134 form - so apologize in advance but would want to be sure.

Following supporting docs are to be submitted from the beneficiary :

1. Bank letter with date, balance & amount deposited in the last year.

2. Employment letter with joining date, nature of employment, salary n position type.

3.Last three months pay stubs.

4. Last three years tax returns and W2's.

5.Bank statement for 1 year.

 

My Fiance's salary is 6 figures, so do we need to add stocks/shares information or this would be sufficient?

Thanks in advance !!!

 

 

2 hours ago, emekus94 said:

You do not need stocks/shares info if your tax return shows u meet the poverty level
Assets CAN be used if one is trying to explain why maybe their W2/paystubs doesn't have enough money on it.

 

1 hour ago, CO & RK said:

I have heard people mention gathering pay stubs, multi-year tax returns, W-2's, bank statements, etc. but I am confused on why. I haven't seen any where yet that those are a requirement (of course it probably doesn't hurt having too much). This is what is required as supporting evidence per the instructions for Form I-134 (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134instr.pdf). Is there something else that I'm missing that is requiring all the extra support? 

 

Submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:
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 the past year; and
   (3) Present balance.
B. Statement(s) from your employer on business stationery showing:
   (1) Date and nature of employment;
   (2) Salary paid; and
   (3) Whether the position is temporary or permanent.
C. If self-employed:
   (1) Copy of last income tax return filed; or
   (2) Report of commercial rating concern.
D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

 

1 hour ago, BananaButton5 said:

Yeah I was about to say the thing as you. I've heard multiple people around VJ say that they submitted ONLY C (Copy of last income tax return) and that was sufficient. Is there anyone who can confirm? 

 

The law (Foreign Affairs Manual) states only that the interviewing officer has to be convinced that the K visa application won't become a public charge. It doesn't actually mandate an amount, or how it has to be proven. I think each consulate has their own local vibe of how easily the officers are convinced. Most will refer to the chart for poverty levels. What is acceptable in London may not convince an officer in Manila or Sydney. London will approve with no tax return. They will approve with no I-134 at all from the fiancé if they line up another suitable sponsor. And they will approve with no sponsor/I-134 if the immigrant has a considerable amount of assets.  It would be best to seek out people in your regional forum to see what is generally required at your specific consulate because it is somewhat subjective.

[BrianC 79]

I have been locked out of the old system it just says account locked.  I am thinking the old system is all but gone for anyone they moved to the new one.  If you are not running scans on the new system you are not getting approvals listed i think or at least not all of them.

[Suny & LeLe 174]

42 minutes ago, BrianC said:

I have been locked out of the old system it just says account locked.  I am thinking the old system is all but gone for anyone they moved to the new one.  If you are not running scans on the new system you are not getting approvals listed i think or at least not all of them.

I was able to log into my account with no issues like one second ago....after i read your post!.

 

[AdaEdo 24]

59 minutes ago, BrianC said:

I have been locked out of the old system it just says account locked.  I am thinking the old system is all but gone for anyone they moved to the new one.  If you are not running scans on the new system you are not getting approvals listed i think or at least not all of them.

I got locked out and changed my password and was able to go back in

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 hour ago, BrianC said:

I have been locked out of the old system it just says account locked.  I am thinking the old system is all but gone for anyone they moved to the new one.  If you are not running scans on the new system you are not getting approvals listed i think or at least not all of them.

U are only allowed to scan so many case with in a 24 hr period. If u reach that magic number u r then locked out for 24hrs.

[Akiraa 27]

Guyssss!!!!!!!!! 

 

OMG!! We are approved 

 

Noa 1 December 18th 2017

Noa 2 June 27th 2018

 

We didn't get any notification and its still received in both websites 

We called USCIS for the first time ever today and a sweet woman told us they send our approval TODAY!!

 

today its my finances birthday!! (Beneficiary)

Mine is in one week! we couldn't get a better present 

 

We prayed so much!! keep up everybody.. yours are coming

Edited June 27, 2018 by Akiraa

[Jenny17655 284]

3 minutes ago, Akiraa said:

Guyssss!!!!!!!!! 

 

OMG!! We are approved 

 

Noa 1 December 18th 2017

Noa 2 June 27th 2018

 

We didn't get any notification and its still received in both websites 

We called USCIS for the first time ever today and a sweet woman told us they send our approval TODAY!!

 

today its my finances birthday!! (Beneficiary)

Mine is in one week! we couldn't get a better present 

Congratulations 

[JoelThai 313]

5 hours ago, BananaButton5 said:

Yeah I was about to say the thing as you. I've heard multiple people around VJ say that they submitted ONLY C (Copy of last income tax return) and that was sufficient. Is there anyone who can confirm? 

 

If your embassy asks for submission of I-134, it is best to follow its instructions.   In the section documenting supporting evidence, supply the evidence they request as appropriate that demonstrate you clearly meet the Poverty Guideline Requirement.   Apparently some Embassies are satisfied with meeting the 100% requirement (see form I-864P) , some, such as mine (Bangkok) specifically instruct the need to meet 125%.  

 

If you are self employed (section C) and income noted on the last income tax return clearly meet the necessary Poverty Guideline, then that should be all that is necessary.   But documenting liquid assets (Section A and D) may paint a better picture if assets are significant.   Documenting a $1000 checking account is probably not worth the effort.

 

if you are employed, then the evidence listed in section B should be included.

 

If income from employment or self-employment falls short or very close to the poverty guideline, liquid assets held in a financial institution (section A) or bonds (section D) can be documented as described in these sections.   Do note that if employment income falls short (for example due to low wages or retirement), assets meeting the difference and 3x or 5x of the poverty guideline will be expected.   (Some embassies will expect 5x, but some will be satisfied with 3x).

 

For example, if income falls short by $1000, then showing liquid assets of $3000 or $5000 would be necessary.

 

If the petitioner is not able to meet the financial requirements, some embassies allow a 3rd party sponsor (someone other than the actual petitioner).

[Jo&Ryan 346]

Just now, Akiraa said:

Guyssss!!!!!!!!! 

 

OMG!! We are approved 

 

Noa 1 December 18th 2017

Noa 2 June 27th 2018

 

We didn't get any notification and its still received in both websites 

We called USCIS for the first time ever today and a sweet woman told us they send our approval TODAY!!

 

today its my finances birthday!! (Beneficiary)

Mine is in one week! we couldn't get a better present 

 

We prayed so much!! keep up everybody.. yours are coming

Congratulations!!!! That's perfect timing I love it! Enjoy the news and I hope you enjoy your birthday!! 

[Akiraa 27]

1 minute ago, Jo&Ryan said:

Congratulations!!!! That's perfect timing I love it! Enjoy the news and I hope you enjoy your birthday!! 

Thanks for being so supportive and positive.. Ive seen your comments very often! best of luck for you... we also had our ups and downs but here we are.. just enjoying the news.. XO

[GHJourney 48]

39 minutes ago, Akiraa said:

Guyssss!!!!!!!!! 

 

OMG!! We are approved 

 

Noa 1 December 18th 2017

Noa 2 June 27th 2018

 

We didn't get any notification and its still received in both websites 

We called USCIS for the first time ever today and a sweet woman told us they send our approval TODAY!!

 

today its my finances birthday!! (Beneficiary)

Mine is in one week! we couldn't get a better present 

 

We prayed so much!! keep up everybody.. yours are coming

So so happy for you. Congrats! God bless! 

[x_driven_x 1,778]

December Partial Scan   6/27   9:00pm CST

 

No Updates Today

 

We're looking at the possibility that the "old" website is being phased out and no longer used. I will keep checking for a bit.

 

Please keep checking on the new website for your own personal case, watch your mailbox, and I encourage you to sign up for Informed Delivery at USPS.

 

 

 

Edited June 28, 2018 by x_driven_x

[JoelThai 313]

2 hours ago, x_driven_x said:

December Partial Scan   6/27   9:00pm CST

 

No Updates Today

 

We're looking at the possibility that the "old" website is being phased out and no longer used. I will keep checking for a bit.

 

Please keep checking on the new website for your own personal case, watch your mailbox, and I encourage you to sign up for Informed Delivery at USPS.

 

 

 

 

Another available tool as an indicator of movement is Igor's List found here:

 

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php

 

The data displayed on Igor's List relies on VisaJourney members updating their timeline after "discovering" their NOA2 notice, so this is a good reason that all of us should complete and update our timelines.   Although the scans of the old site do provide a better picture of the number of petitions approved and/or receiving RFE, Igor's List is still useful to give some insight into forward movement.

[LuFlolady 881]

3 hours ago, x_driven_x said:

December Partial Scan   6/27   9:00pm CST

 

No Updates Today

 

We're looking at the possibility that the "old" website is being phased out and no longer used. I will keep checking for a bit.

 

Please keep checking on the new website for your own personal case, watch your mailbox, and I encourage you to sign up for Informed Delivery at USPS.

 

 

 

wow...... I guess it was going to happen sooner or later....thanks for running scans

Edited June 28, 2018 by LuFlolady