Gathering supporting documents for Affidavit of support several months ahead

[jindogae 1]

Hi everyone! I am new here as we are just starting our application process for K1.

 

Me and my USC fiance both live overseas, and he will be going home to the U.S. this month, which is also when he will mail our I-129F package. He doesn't go home too often especially now with the travel restrictions from Europe, so we would like to be able to collect as many documents we will need in the next phase for the embassy, especially the documents related to Affidavit of support. 

 

He will have to show proof of domicile in the U.S, and we are thinking of providing voting records, tax docs, active bank account records, valid driver's licence, valid U.S. mailing address, job applications and other ties to the local community. 

 

The K-1 guide says that you should start gathering documents right after NOA2 arrives. However if there are any documents that require him to physically request them when he's at home in the U.S, we are thinking of him gathering those already around the same time when he submits our I-129F. Would this be an issue, if some of the proof is dated earlier than after NOA2 arrives? For example, does the statement of deposits from the bank have to be physical letter, notarized and all? I am trying to get the hang of whether any of the supporting documents for Affidavit of support need to be actually requested in person that he needs to get while he is in the U.S.

Thank you in advance for your help!

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

If you live together, why not consider a CR-1?

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1
    Slightly faster arrival in the US 
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

CR-1
    Slightly slower arrival in the US 

    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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[jindogae 1]

We have considered both visa types and opted for K1.