NOVEMBER 2022 I-129F K1 FILERS

[TBoneTX 46,661]

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[1journey 8]

Question about Form I-134. On page 6, "Information About the Individual Agreeing to Financially Support the Beneficiary"; Under Income #14, Am I writing my annual income in the column "Income Contribution to the Beneficiary Annually"? 

 

Thank you.

[JaredShadkin 67]

  On 2/25/2024 at 7:27 PM, 1journey said:

Question about Form I-134. On page 6, "Information About the Individual Agreeing to Financially Support the Beneficiary"; Under Income #14, Am I writing my annual income in the column "Income Contribution to the Beneficiary Annually"? 

 

Thank you.

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You should provide the income you received on your last tax return, which should be 2022 (unless you pre-filed for 2023).

If the income on your tax return shows $100,000, then Income Contribution to the Beneficiary Annually should be $100,000.

 

[1journey 8]

  On 2/25/2024 at 8:30 PM, JaredShadkin said:

 

You should provide the income you received on your last tax return, which should be 2022 (unless you pre-filed for 2023).

If the income on your tax return shows $100,000, then Income Contribution to the Beneficiary Annually should be $100,000.

 

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Perfect. Thank you! 

[MelKJ 4]

  On 2/18/2024 at 2:26 PM, JaredShadkin said:

 

I believe that when you download the Tax Transcripts from IRS.gov, the SSN will be redacted.

I choose not to redact the SSN or other information, as the documents were delivered in person and felt there was limited to no risk of that information being compromised. 

You can search "Redacted SSN" on VJ to see what other members have done. 

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Hey all, can someone help! I am kinda freaking out because my interview is booked for March 13. I recieved packet 4 from the montreal embassy via email today saying that I need to bring the following to me to the interview - which mentions something to do with the DS-260 and the checklist does not indicate anything to do with whats included for K1 visa interview (see attached). I am going for k1 visa interview.... Is this just generic or do you think something went wrong somewhere along the lines? 

[JaredShadkin 67]

  On 2/28/2024 at 3:23 AM, MelKJ said:

Hey all, can someone help! I am kinda freaking out because my interview is booked for March 13. I recieved packet 4 from the montreal embassy via email today saying that I need to bring the following to me to the interview - which mentions something to do with the DS-260 and the checklist does not indicate anything to do with whats included for K1 visa interview (see attached). I am going for k1 visa interview.... Is this just generic or do you think something went wrong somewhere along the lines? 

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That is a generic email with information related to Immigrant Visas.

As K-1 is technically a Non-Immigrant Visa, the requirements are slightly different. 

 

Please see Page 7/7, K-1 Specific Information.

Keep in mind this information could be outdated - although all was the same for me.

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/Packet4-MTL.pdf

Edited February 28, 2024 by JaredShadkin

[MelKJ 4]

  On 2/28/2024 at 3:43 AM, JaredShadkin said:

 

That is a generic email with information related to Immigrant Visas.

As K-1 is technically a Non-Immigrant Visa, the requirements are slightly different. 

 

Please see Page 7/7, K-1 Specific Information.

Keep in mind this information could be outdated - although all was the same for me.

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/Packet4-MTL.pdf

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Okay phew! Thanks for your response! I did it a bit a different way where I booked the visa interview prior to receiving packet 3 or 4 (even though it says not to, but thought id give it a shot). So my packet 4 from the embassy was slightly different than the usual probably because I had already booked and in the email, they provided me with my interview date. I just started freaking out when I saw the ds-260 request as it didn't mention anything about the ds-160 or letters of intent to marry within 90days and such. However when I did packet 3 that was all on my checklist...

[1journey 8]

  On 2/28/2024 at 3:51 AM, MelKJ said:

Okay phew! Thanks for your response! I did it a bit a different way where I booked the visa interview prior to receiving packet 3 or 4 (even though it says not to, but thought id give it a shot). So my packet 4 from the embassy was slightly different than the usual probably because I had already booked and in the email, they provided me with my interview date. I just started freaking out when I saw the ds-260 request as it didn't mention anything about the ds-160 or letters of intent to marry within 90days and such. However when I did packet 3 that was all on my checklist...

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LOL...I was freaking out about the DS-260 as well a few days ago. Didn't need another intent letter. Also, the only income documents they accept are signed tax returns or tax transcripts. However, each embassy can request different documents. Have more than you might need. 

[MelKJ 4]

  On 2/28/2024 at 3:13 PM, 1journey said:

 

LOL...I was freaking out about the DS-260 as well a few days ago. Didn't need another intent letter. Also, the only income documents they accept are signed tax returns or tax transcripts. However, each embassy can request different documents. Have more than you might need. 

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Thank you for your response:) so I am assuming you didn't do a ds-260 either because that's not for a K1 related visa:) 

I appreciate your help:)

[1journey 8]

  On 2/28/2024 at 3:21 PM, MelKJ said:

Thank you for your response:) so I am assuming you didn't do a ds-260 either because that's not for a K1 related visa:) 

I appreciate your help:)

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No, the DS-260 is not required. From what I heard, it seemed like the people who had their fiance with them at the interview were asked fewer questions. Also, they did not ask for current information about the relationship, pictures, flights, etc. 

[MelKJ 4]

  On 2/28/2024 at 6:08 PM, 1journey said:

 

No, the DS-260 is not required. From what I heard, it seemed like the people who had their fiance with them at the interview were asked fewer questions. Also, they did not ask for current information about the relationship, pictures, flights, etc. 

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Okay thanks for putting me at ease!!! Cool cool! 

[happyscrub 33]

  On 2/16/2024 at 3:40 PM, JaredShadkin said:

I am unable to answer your 1st question.

 

As for #2, most K1 applicants and their finances normally live in a different countries and as a result, only the beneficiary attends the interview.

 

In my case, since we lived together, I emailed the embassy in Madrid and inquired if I could attend - to which they responded “Yes.” 
 

Although I attended, I wasn’t asked any questions and was asked to sit down while my fiance was being briefly interviewed. 

 

If you’d like to attend, email the embassy and ask first. 

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You were in a different room or the same room during the interview?

[JaredShadkin 67]

  On 2/28/2024 at 10:11 PM, happyscrub said:

You were in a different room or the same room during the interview?

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In the Madrid Embassy there is one big waiting room with various windows on the sides (#1 to #15). 

Although we went up together to the window, the officer asked me to sit down so that he could ask a few quick questions to my then-fiancé.

All concluded in two minutes. 

[1journey 8]

I understand it may work completely differently in each embassy, but we were approved on 2/27. It was mentioned that the next step was that we would receive an email. It has been over a week, and we still have not received that email. We did select to have the visas sent to another location. I know it will be a few weeks before we receive them, but we still have not received the email. Do you have any information about this? Thank you.

[JaredShadkin 67]

  On 3/6/2024 at 11:07 PM, 1journey said:

I understand it may work completely differently in each embassy, but we were approved on 2/27. It was mentioned that the next step was that we would receive an email. It has been over a week, and we still have not received that email. We did select to have the visas sent to another location. I know it will be a few weeks before we receive them, but we still have not received the email. Do you have any information about this? Thank you.

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As you have elected to transfer your case to another embassy, you will receive relevant case information from the new embassy, and only when the case arrives there. 
Could take between one and two months for the transfer to be finalized. 

You should be able to track the movement of your case on the CAEC Website.