Questions Regarding Interview + Documents

[bubbles01x 0]

Hello

 

My fiance has an interview for his K1 visa at the London Embassy in about 3 weeks. We are confused by a few things because all the sites say different things, so I've got a few questions. 

1. Do I need to bring the ORIGINAL I-797 NOA? We never got that in the UK, and it is currently at my moms house in Florida. I have a photocopy of it, and can get the original but I don't know if I actually need it. 

2. I've seen people/sites say you need the ORIGINAL I-134. How am I supposed to get the original if it was sent off to the embassy in the packet? I have a copy of it (A copy of the whole I-129 petition), but I don't understand how I'm supposed to produce the original for this. 

3. For my I-134 I'm using an annuity fund, which the majority of isn't taxable. So I can provide photocopies of my annuity fund agreements and monthly/yearly payouts that are stated on there, and again does this paperwork for the fund need to be ORIGINALS? Or can it be a photocopy. And would I need/should we print out my bank statements showing these deposits being made into my account monthly?

4. Does my fiance need to take MY (us petitioner) ORIGINAL birth certificate, naturalization/passport/etc. to his interview? Or will a copy of my certificate/passport suffice? Or does he not need anything of mine? The sites are all so conflicting. 

5. Do I need the Original I-129 approval notice? Again, this is in Florida and we are currently in the UK waiting for his interview, so I can get all this sent over but I'd rather not have to send originals with sensitive information over but if I must I will. 

6. Can anyone who has had a RECENT interview at the UK Embassy in London for a K1 visa tell me what documents they brought with them? I get the general sense of my fiance's passport, ACRO report, DS-160 confirmation, etc...but what about all the rest that I've read about people bringing? One site says one thing, his confirmation email with instructions says another thing, the london embassy site says another thing, it's so confusing. 

7. I read on this forum that I (USC petitioner) can attend the interview if he requests that I come, but when we called the UK embassy in London they said I would not be allowed in. So which is the real answer lol. 

8. Lastly, regarding my I-134...does anyone think it will be an issue with the fact that it's an annuity fund? I make well above 100% poverty line on it, even well above the 125% and I've got the paperwork/proof of it. It's just the majority of it isn't taxable income. 

 

Thanks in advance

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1. NOA isn't needed at all...not original or photocopy.

 

2. I-134 will be okay as photocopy. It was not supposed to be submitted with petition at all. It's first appearance is in your fiance's hand when he goes to the interview. There's also no reason why you can't fill out a new I-134 and sign it for him to take. 

 

3. Your photocopied annuity paperwork should be fine. Bank statements showing it in your account are not necessary. London is not typically suspicious or requiring of many proofs to convince them.

 

4. NOTHING  from you (USC) for his interview except the I-134 and proof you earn enough to sponsor.

 

5. No petition approval needed at his interview. You will need a photocopy of it later (after marriage) to send wth his adjustment of status application.

 

6. The list of documents to bring to the interview is on the embassy website right here. https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/required-documents/. Open each in the list and read the details. Some won't apply to your fiancé. (Notice the list does not included any NOAs, your documents except I134, or any proof of ongoing relationship.) Follow that list.

Not on the list, but he was told when he submitted, was DS-160 confirmation, proof of paying the visa fee, and the confirmation that shows his interview date. That interview date thing just makes getting in the door easier so they don't have to look it up.

 

7.  You can attend the interview. Fill in this form to get on the list. Bring your US passport for photo ID.

https://uk.usembassy.gov/iv_contact_form/

It only says spouse/child, but that is the form because it is the Immigrant Visa Unit that interviews K1s. Fill in the US fiance's name. Other fiance's have attended London Interviews. The page that links to the form says fiance.

I would like my U.S. citizen spouse/fiancee/child accompany me to my interview

Please provide the date of the appointment and the name of your U.S. citizen spouse or fiance(e) and arrangements will be made for them to be admitted to the Embassy.  They will be required to bring with them photo-id for presentation to Embassy personnel.  Children not applying for visas may accompany you also. If 12 or over, we will require their name and they will require photo-id. Please provide the required information through our contact form.

When completing the form,  please include your case number (e.g. LND2013XXXXXX). Failure to do so will delay our response.

 

8. If you show you make enough monthly income (other than a salary), then it will still count as income. Pensions count, Social Security payments count, VA payments count. It does not have to appear on a tax return to count. London does not even require a tax return from K1s if you have other good proof that you have a source of income.

 

 

 

 

[bubbles01x 0]

On 9/16/2019 at 1:50 PM, Wuozopo said:

1. NOA isn't needed at all...not original or photocopy.

 

2. I-134 will be okay as photocopy. It was not supposed to be submitted with petition at all. It's first appearance is in your fiance's hand when he goes to the interview. There's also no reason why you can't fill out a new I-134 and sign it for him to take. 

 

3. Your photocopied annuity paperwork should be fine. Bank statements showing it in your account are not necessary. London is not typically suspicious or requiring of many proofs to convince them.

 

4. NOTHING  from you (USC) for his interview except the I-134 and proof you earn enough to sponsor.

 

5. No petition approval needed at his interview. You will need a photocopy of it later (after marriage) to send wth his adjustment of status application.

 

6. The list of documents to bring to the interview is on the embassy website right here. https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee-2/required-documents/. Open each in the list and read the details. Some won't apply to your fiancé. (Notice the list does not included any NOAs, your documents except I134, or any proof of ongoing relationship.) Follow that list.

Not on the list, but he was told when he submitted, was DS-160 confirmation, proof of paying the visa fee, and the confirmation that shows his interview date. That interview date thing just makes getting in the door easier so they don't have to look it up.

 

7.  You can attend the interview. Fill in this form to get on the list. Bring your US passport for photo ID.

https://uk.usembassy.gov/iv_contact_form/

It only says spouse/child, but that is the form because it is the Immigrant Visa Unit that interviews K1s. Fill in the US fiance's name. Other fiance's have attended London Interviews. The page that links to the form says fiance.

I would like my U.S. citizen spouse/fiancee/child accompany me to my interview

Please provide the date of the appointment and the name of your U.S. citizen spouse or fiance(e) and arrangements will be made for them to be admitted to the Embassy.  They will be required to bring with them photo-id for presentation to Embassy personnel.  Children not applying for visas may accompany you also. If 12 or over, we will require their name and they will require photo-id. Please provide the required information through our contact form.

When completing the form,  please include your case number (e.g. LND2013XXXXXX). Failure to do so will delay our response.

 

8. If you show you make enough monthly income (other than a salary), then it will still count as income. Pensions count, Social Security payments count, VA payments count. It does not have to appear on a tax return to count. London does not even require a tax return from K1s if you have other good proof that you have a source of income.

 

 

 

 

Ah okay, got it. Thank you for the answers! Was freaking out because everywhere says something different due to outdated information most likely. His interview is on October 9th, so hopefully all goes well

[Wuozopo 4,293]

56 minutes ago, bubbles01x said:

Ah okay, got it. Thank you for the answers! Was freaking out because everywhere says something different due to outdated information most likely. His interview is on October 9th, so hopefully all goes well

Each consulate has a different vibe. Maybe you were reading things for other consulates or a generic list that would cover the most strict consulate in the world...the greatest common denominator.  I have followed London methods and interviews for more than 10 years. All of my answers for London have been true all that time, except maybe allowing a scanned I-134. In general the best practice is providing signed things is  as originals when possible (my opinion). But I know London has relaxed on that in the last two years and scanned I-134 would be accepted. 

 

One thing still stated on the London website page with a list of documents (birth cert, police cert, military records) to bring is an original and a photocopy. They quit wanting photocopies a few years back so you don't need to photocopy. They will look at the original birth certificate for example, scan it, and give it back before you leave. They used to save the photocopy in the paper file, but have gone more digital of late. People still bring photocopies and always get told "we don't need those".  

Edited September 18, 2019 by Wuozopo

[bubbles01x 0]

On 9/18/2019 at 10:19 PM, Wuozopo said:

Each consulate has a different vibe. Maybe you were reading things for other consulates or a generic list that would cover the most strict consulate in the world...the greatest common denominator.  I have followed London methods and interviews for more than 10 years. All of my answers for London have been true all that time, except maybe allowing a scanned I-134. In general the best practice is providing signed things is  as originals when possible (my opinion). But I know London has relaxed on that in the last two years and scanned I-134 would be accepted. 

 

One thing still stated on the London website page with a list of documents (birth cert, police cert, military records) to bring is an original and a photocopy. They quit wanting photocopies a few years back so you don't need to photocopy. They will look at the original birth certificate for example, scan it, and give it back before you leave. They used to save the photocopy in the paper file, but have gone more digital of late. People still bring photocopies and always get told "we don't need those".  

Oh okay, that makes sense yeah. I was reading that and I was like why would they need an original and a copy. From what I've gathered London seems pretty relaxed as long as you have all your paperwork properly done so, shouldn't be too bad. Still anxious but, pretty sure that's normal. Thanks for all the answers and advice