ultradeepbase

Since we recently went through this process ourselves, I thought I would share with the forum our cover page detailing what we sent: Dear USCIS, This package is our I-751 Petition. In support of our I-751, please see the following documents: I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence List of addresses of (wife) since becoming a permanent resident Copy of front and back of (wife)’s Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Copy of Birth Certificate of our daughter born to this marriage (certified copy available upon request) Most recent bank statement from our joint CHASE checking and savings account (husband)'s 401k beneficiary info showing (wife) as beneficiary Copies of 2010 and 2009 Federal and State Joint Tax Returns Original Affidavit of (Husband's Friend) Original Affidavit of (Husband's Coworker) Copy of 2011 Holiday Christmas Card mailed to friends and family Photo page showing family photos of (husband, wife, baby born to the marriage) Since (wife) is currently a homemaker not seeking employment, our mortgage, utilities, and automobile registrations are all in the name of (husband) only, so these documents were not submitted. Thank you very much. Sincerely, (Husband) and (Wife)

If your husband receives VA compensation, he can contact the VA and request a letter that documents his monthly pay. They probably won't mail it overseas, but they should be able to mail it to his mum's place and maybe she can scan it into a computer and email it to you, or take it to Kinko's/Fed Ex and have them scan and email it to you.

My fiance passed her interview and she did not provide tax transcripts. We provided only what the I-134 asked for, which was a letter from my bank and a letter from my employer. I understand people here like to "throw in the kitchen sink" but I am of the mindset that if they don't require it then don't include it. If they required three years of tax transcripts to pass the interview they would require that on the I-134, but they don't. The fact that they may look at the transcripts if you provide them does not mean they are requiring the applicant to submit them. I only throw this out there for the benefit of others that may have been in a similar situation like I was in. I was a full-time college student at the time I got engaged and my tax transcripts would not have helped me out because the income was very low. But, I provided what they asked for and she passed the interview.

We did drag our feet a little submitting the P-3. If we hadn't done that, we probably would have had an interview in May. For personal reasons, timing an interview in June was much better than April or May for us. Everything worked out and she will be arriving in the U.S. in just a couple more weeks. Thank you to everyone for the congratulations.

The interview was quite easy, according to my fiance. She got a couple of questions about how we met and what I do for a living, and the visa officer spent most of the time looking at our photo album. They didn't ask for my tax returns, w-2s or paystubs. Did have to turn in an original, notarized I-134. In retrospect, I think the reason that the interview went so quick is because we both had simple cases (no prior marriages/children) and we both speak each other's languages. I have lived in China for about 5 months, so we had lots of pictures together from our trips. My fiancee's English is near-perfect and she established rapport quickly with the interviewing officer. Also, she was wearing a suit to her interview...a custom-made jacket and skirt we had made in Shanghai for her. Many of the other interviewees were wearing jeans and t-shirts, so I am guessing the fact that she dressed up for the interview didn't hurt. Good luck everyone...

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By the way, thanks everyone for the help! This bulletin board is the greatest... I am right on the fence about whether or not to ask my parents to be a co-sponsor. It is not that they wouldn't do it, but the only reason they would have to do it is if GZ required 3 years of transcripts... that would sink my ship for sure. But, like I said before, my bank balance should be around $4K, with $25,000 in deposits over the past 12 month period. My employer's letter will state that I have been employed for 3 years as a permanent employee at the salary of $22,000 or so. My fiance and I both will have our bachelor's degrees by the time of our interview. I am just wondering if there is anyone in a similar financial situation that didn't get asked for tax returns? I really don't want to have to send my parent's tax returns to China, mainly for identity theft issues. It seems too risky to send tax returns, complete with SSNs, DOBs, and other personal financial information, to China. Also, I would rather not ask for their help because then they would worry about my financial situation. Does anyone have a good story about the VO not asking for tax returns? If so, what evidence DID you provide, and what were the rough amounts on that evidence? This would be the most helpful question for me to get answered. Maybe I will start a new thread with just this question... Thanks again everyone...

Does anyone prepare the statement from the bank, and the statement from the employer at all? Is there a cutoff, where if you earn $35,000+ (or some number), they don't ask for tax transcripts? I understand that it is a good idea to take the 3 years of tax transcripts. I understand that larsenea got blue slipped for only taking 2 years, but what income did they show? Did he take in two years of tax returns showing $18,500 per year? Did he also take in a statement from his bank, or a letter from his employer?

Good luck!

On the instructions for the I-134, they identify 3 things that are needed to prove your income: 1) Statement from your bank (with date opened, amount of deposits, and current balance) 2) Statement of your employer, on business stationery (date and nature of employment, salary, permanent or temporary status) 3)If self-employed, last tax return. I am not self-employed, so why do I need a tax return? I understand people on this forum believe it is good to have 3 years' worth of tax returns, but my question is, if you have the top two things covered, showing amounts above the poverty+25% line, why will they ask for the 3 years of tax returns? Has anyone on this forum had both #1 and #2, from the instructions of the I-134, (with reasonable amounts listed, of course), and still been asked for tax returns? If you have been asked for tax returns, would you mind telling us what your financial situation was in regards to #1 and #2 above? According to the instructions on both the I-134 AND the OF-169, they only mention last year's tax returns for self-employed people. In my particular situation, my letter from the bank will say I have had $25,000+ in deposits from the last year, with a current balance of around $4,000. The letter from my (Fortune 500) employer will say I have been employed for 3 years with them as a permanent employee, at an annual salary of $22,000. With this information on these two forms, it appears to me that I satisfy all the requirements on the I-134, with reasonable figures. I would understand how if your letter from the bank said you had $15,000 in deposits during the past year, but a current balance of $1,000 and your employer's letter said you have a $18,000 salary and that you have worked there for the past 6 months, I could totally understand why they would ask for tax transcripts. But that isn't my case. Does anyone on this forum actually only assemble the financial documents asked for in the government forms instructions? Has anyone on this forum NOT been asked to provide tax transcripts for 3 years at the interview in GZ? IF so, what were the figures on the submitted evidence? Thanks everyone...

Hello all, just a quick note. We are going through the Fiance visa route, currently awaiting P-3. I noticed they require the I-134 for the Afadavit of Support. The I-134 does not ask about your income reported on tax returns, whereas the I-854 does. I can get a letter from my employer stating my annual income is $20,000+. This is a true statement. However, that is based on my salary extrapolated to a 40-hour work week, though only usually work 10-15 hours. My employer is very sympathetic, and I have had the same employer for about 3 years now, so they didn't mention my actual earnings, just the earnings I would rate if I worked full-time. FYI, I am a full-time college student preparing to graduate in May, with a degree in accounting, expecting to land a decent job soon. My question is, since the P-3 asks for the I-134, do I ever have to worry about submitting tax returns? Will I ever have to submit an I-134? My parents will be willing to be a co-sponsor, I believe, but if we can get the visa without asking my parents to help, I will be much happier. Any thoughts on this subject is appreciated. Thanks everyone, ultradeepbase

Thanks for this great information. I was just getting ready to post a question asking for this very information. I think this particular thread is a prime candidate for "sticky" status to put at the top of the "P-3" section on CFL. For us, particularly, it was helpful because my fiance is unsure if she will be able to receive mail at her current address. In her city most people get their mail at their place of employment. Thanks everyone for this helpful information.

Just got NOA2. Happy New Year Da JIA!

I am a little confused. Please help me with some clarification. So if I apply for a K-1 visa with a I-129F, it costs $455, plus $1010 to adjust the status? BUT, if I apply for a K-1 Visa, it costs $355 only? No other filing costs down the road? I guess it is what it is, and I sent in my I-129F application this morning, along with the $455 check so I guess I am not going to turn back now. I just think if the only benefit is to come to USA a month quicker, that is an expensive extra month ($1110). Also, if she comes into the USA on a K-1 Visa I read some where that she can get a stamp in her passport so she can work for 90 days, is this true? Thanks.

Thanks everyone. It has been awhile since I checked this thread, and I appreciate all of the good advice. We have decided to go the K-1 (Fiancee) route. After nearly a month of getting everything together, I now have the completed I-129F packet ready to mail out tomorrow. Also, as a side note, I just got my "F" visa to go to China, arriving Aug. 9 and staying for 6 months. So, I will mail this packet out today and with any luck my lao po will be coming to USA in early 2009. We will get to spend 5 months together this fall, so I am very happy. Good luck everyone, and I will keep you informed of the progress.