K1 Interview- Bank Account

[moes998 2]

After a long, long wait, my fiancé finally has her interview scheduled in China. 

 

Regarding my proof of bank account deposits- I have my paycheck deposited into 3 different accounts. On one of my accounts, my mother is listed as the secondary. She never has even touched the account, never deposited money. I had her added years ago for account safety. Is that going to be a problem when it is presented to the consulate? 

 

I asked my bank, Bank of America, about removing her. They told me that even if I did that, the statement they give me will still show her name.

 

 

[SalishSea 17,827]

6 minutes ago, moes998 said:

After a long, long wait, my fiancé finally has her interview scheduled in China. 

 

Regarding my proof of bank account deposits- I have my paycheck deposited into 3 different accounts. On one of my accounts, my mother is listed as the secondary. She never has even touched the account, never deposited money. I had her added years ago for account safety. Is that going to be a problem when it is presented to the consulate? 

 

I asked my bank, Bank of America, about removing her. They told me that even if I did that, the statement they give me will still show her name.

 

 

Why are you providing bank statements?  Payslips are much better evidence of current income.

[moes998 2]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Why are you providing bank statements?  Payslips are much better evidence of current income.

It was my understanding that I needed to provide bank statements in addition to the W2s, paystubs, etc. Is that not correct? Thanks

[SalishSea 17,827]

Just now, moes998 said:

It was my understanding that I needed to provide bank statements in addition to the W2s, paystubs, etc. Is that not correct? Thanks

Maybe that is something specific to your consulate, and listed in your packet 3.  We did not provide bank statements, just the income evidence.

[moes998 2]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Maybe that is something specific to your consulate, and listed in your packet 3.  We did not provide bank statements, just the income evidence.

I'll ask her to check the packet, I think I saw it listed as something online to bring to the interview, but maybe it was an incorrect assumption. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

[payxibka 10,045]

29 minutes ago, moes998 said:

I'll ask her to check the packet, I think I saw it listed as something online to bring to the interview, but maybe it was an incorrect assumption. Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

They often provide examples of the type of evidence which doesn't automatically make it a requirement 

[carmel34 3,626]

Bank statements would only be needed if you included assets to qualify on the I-864.  If your income alone is sufficient, assets, and bank statements to back those up, are not needed.

[Stevephoto 230]

Aloha Moes998,

 

Congrats on finally getting to the interview phase. A very good friend of mine got through the CR-1 process a few months ago and is now here with his family--so hang in there! I am basically agreeing with everyone above. Find out if the embassy requires an I-134 for the interview. It was required when Joan and I went through the K-1 process 9 years ago (wow!), but not all embassies are requiring it now from what I understand (personally, I would bring it and the supporting documents anyway). This is what Joan and I brought to the embassy (I was lucky enough to be there) to support the I-134:

I-134

2012 W-2

2012 ITR (1040)

Last 4 pay stubs

Letter from bank (statement of deposits)

Proof of employment

We did not send bank account statements (BUT we DID send samples of our JOINT bank account that spanned our time together for the Removal of Conditions (ROC) phase. Joint bank account statements are very important at that phase. However, to answer your specific question (based on what I think, rather than any hard facts), I do not see your mother's name on the account as a potential problem. If you are concerned about it at all then simply add a note stating exactly what you said here: "

On one of my accounts, my mother is listed as the secondary. She never has even touched the account, never deposited money. I had her added years ago for account safety." (I am not sure what you mean by "account safety").

Good luck to you. It is happening soon!