All these forms confuse many people. The DS 230 doesn't address employment. The I-134 used for the K visas mentions a statement from your employer on business stationery showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. Salary paid; 3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent. However, these instructions are labeled "as appropriate" and the form itself is not actually required, per USCONGUZ. For YOU, who are filing for a CR1 visa (from best I can tell from your posted timeline) the I-864 form is used and required. However, under "Evidence of current employment or self-employment" the instructions mention "such as a recent pay statement, or a statement from your employer..." I think based on the above that if you have provided the three years tax returns including copies of W2 forms and a current pay stub, you are in compliance. I'm curious though, just why, for how much money and whom your wife allowed to review her case. 208030[/snapback] Yes i filed an I-864 TWICE , matter of fact, since the first info i sent her only had till my 2004 taxes. I did a new one recently for my 2005 taxes too, so she has all she needs, plus she has my most recent pay stubb. And to your question of WHO reviewed her case. in her email she sent me overnight, First thing she told me was "hello my love house owner helped me to check my paperwork,he is good at it.i know you would say why let stranger check my files, but almost everybody who interview wish him to check. " Needless to say this does make me somewhat perturbed. She is staying at some motel near or in the consulate VO building, from what i understand. Till i get there. I wont make it in time for her interview, since i just could not get the days off i needed from work. this was the soonest i could go, but i planned to come back with her. Now she is telling me this guy...is telling her they will deny her application SIMPLY because she is missing this one thing. a "letter of employment". This seems rather silly to me. But about visa things my wife is pretty much obsessive about it. so i need some definative proof or I can bet she is going to make me delay my flight and get this thing done, copied, faxed, or emailed to her lol. Her mobile phone doesnt seem to work in Guangzhou as i have called her several times trying to get clear information on this (she is from beijing) so i dont have much more specifics other than this guy told her she NEEDS it. BTW thanks for the quick feedbank so far guys it helps alot!. And yes it is a CR1 visa. 208037[/snapback] There are two reputable "hotels" in the Consulate building that do have good advice available. However, anybody can make a mistake, including a Visa Officer. If it is possible to draft this simple letter, get it signed and take it with you, it's a good idea to do so but it is not technically required, per page 2 of the I-864 instructions which states "such as a recent pay statement or a statement from your employer..." That's as definitive as it's going to get until your wife gets a red or blue piece of paper at the end of the interview. The VO is not looking for any little technicality to reject an otherwise valid case. They are looking for terrorism and visa fraud. If you've done the I-864 and provided sufficent indication your wife will not become a public charge, I don't think THIS is going to be your problem if you have one. 208040[/snapback] Hey Mike, thanks so much for explaining this stuff, your the voice of reason i've needed since this whole convoluted completely confusing situation started! lol i appreciate your info bud, and it makes perfect sense to me too. they have my taxes for now the past FOUR years plus my pay stubb (I mailed an original to her for march 30th 3006) just hope this is goign to be enough to convince her. either way my boss said he would fill out a letter of employment, problem is "when he has time" i told him the urgency of the situation. but i cant make him leave his meeting and drop what he is doing JUST for this. Nonetheless i think we are fine, worse comes to worse i can have him fax it to me or something. Man I've waited so long for this, and my wife has nearly gone insane having to stay overthere alone, without me, that im almost delerious with stress LOL. We left absolutely nothing to chance (well except for this) lol. I think we have a solid case. I've gone and visited her TWIce in less than 10 months, We held a Chinese wedding with her family in july, Even had a wedding video made! we are similar in age (im 28 she is 26), hundreds of pictures together, she will conduct her interview in English, i mean i can see no reason why they would DENY her. I'm Praying to god im right. Again thanks so much for the info, ill get that thing faxed to me or email to me so i can print it. Thanks AGAIN! BTW: what is the difference between a "blue" slip and a "red" slip?
