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I am helping my mother-in-law to apply for a visitor visa to come to the US. I see multiple suggestions to supply an I-134. We will be sending her the information for her interview over email and I am a bit concerned with the detail the I-134 requires. I don't really want to put my SSN and bank account details all in one place and send it via email, or even in the snail mail system from US to China. How necessary is it to provide all of those details for a visitor visa? Can I leave the SSN blank and not attach the statements or is that poinless? Thanks.
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Hi everyone, So, I'm currently employed, but will be moving to China in March to be there through the rest of the K-1 process (We submitted 7/29/17, NOA1 8/1/17). So, I won't have income once the interview finally rolls around (fingers crossed it's in May!). Since I won't have income, I will be asking my father to be a cosponsor. For the past year, he has been working on starting a new company. I believe he has been receiving a salary since June 2017. Is this long enough? Is there a requirement for a length of time he needs to have been working? In the past 3 years, he has changed jobs twice and there may have been a gap in income. Will this be a problem? If any of this is dicey, is it acceptable to have to cosponsors? We have a mutual friend who would happily be a cosponsor if needed. As always, thanks for the help! Everyone has been so nice and helpful! -
Hi all, First, thanks again to all those that helped my husband and I go through the green card process last year. Now, we're trying to get B2 tourist visas for his parents to come visit us. We got all the paperwork together that was listed on the ustraveldocs.com site, but they were rejected for a visa at the interview on Sept. 1 in Shenyang. The interviewer asked for a proof of my husband's employment in the US, which they didn't have. They did have extensive white book documentation of the business, houses, and car that they own, plus copies of our ID's, husband's green card, and our marriage certificate. They didn't have the following (this is a list put together by an agency they visited after the interview): 邀请函（抵美日期是11月15号。住45天，主题是预计婚礼在感恩节期间举行，邀请父母参加婚礼，顺便带父母过圣诞节） 工作证明 身份证明 税单 存款证明 英国留学毕业证 去韩国留学的毕业证 爱人的毕业证 The United States Invitation letter (arrive date is November 15th. 45 days, is expected to the ceremony will be held during the Thanksgiving holiday to invite parents to the wedding, bringing his parents for Christmas) Work certificate Proof of identity bill Deposit certificate British study abroad graduation card Go to South Korea to study abroad graduation card Lover's diploma So, my question is, for their second interview, is there anything else that might be indispensable, that is not on this list? Another question, what's the proper format for a "work certificate"? Last question, should I (the US citizen spouse) prepare versions of these documents as well (such as proof of employment, etc)? Thank you for reading such a long post!! Ksenia -
Hi, I am semi-retired, did not file any 1040 for the last 3 years, but I have more than 200K in my US bank account, can I simply use the bank statements to meet the I-134 requirement? Or do I have to find a co-sponsor? Thanks! -
Hi all, Because I have a period of unemployment and lack a solid income history, I'm going to list my bank account and stock assets on the I-134, but I'm confused on two things and would appreciate the help. 1) Question 7 says "I have on deposit in savings banks in the United States:___" Is my checking account a "deposit in a savings bank?" Or does it really have to be in a savings account as opposed to checking? 2) Assuming that yes, a checking account is the same as a deposit in a savings bank, does that mean I need to make sure that the number I put here should match the signed statement from my bank? Thank you in advance. I did my best to find these answers elsewhere but it seems whenever someone asks questions along these lines, they are informed about exceeding the poverty level and then no one answers. :-) -
My fiancee, who is in China, and I are almost at the interview stage. I am self employed completing my 2016 Tax Return. I understand that the financial number the Consulate Officer will look at is Line Number 22 on the 1040, Total Income. I show $27,000 which is sufficient above the poverty guideline. However, the tax I owe is $7,000 which shows on the next page. Will the Officer only consider Line 22 or will he/she subtract the $7,000 tax in their head? I have never seen a post about this but we wouldn't be living on the $27,000 but on the amount left over after taxes are paid. It is very confusing when self employed. Thank you! -
I understand that the point of I-134 is for the government to make sure your fiance(e) is not going to be a "public charge" or financial burden to society. They want to make sure the sponsor's income and/or assets total at least over 125% of poverty guideline. So my question is: my current salary is way over 125% of poverty guideline. I can prove it with employment verification letter from my company and my pay stubs. Do I still need to list my assets like stocks and bond, bank accounts, etc? By the way, this video was pretty helpful to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgyk7TBqmOo. The most interesting thing I learned is for question number 11, you should check "do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person(s).... The key word is "specific." Since you are sponsoring your fiance(e), you are going to make GENERAL (non-specific) contributions. "Specific" contribution means only items listed e.g. three months of rent at $1000/mo, 2 months of food at $300, 1 month of medical insurance at $500, etc. You are very specific about the time and monetary value of your contribution.
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Hello all! I think things are progressing well for me so far. I just hope that I can get through this thing without too make missteps! -I mailed my I-129f packet off June 13th. -They received it June 15th. -I received the NOA1 shortly after. Marked June 17th. -Case Marked as approved July 15th. I received the NOA2 a few days later. (July 17th or so) So these first steps seem to have gone well. Now I'm in a bit of a scramble to get all the documents I need to her in China before her interview. I know she still has a few packets and things to handle first. However, I just wanted to ask what is truly necessary. I've read some advice on other forums on what to do after a NOA2 is received, and some seems excessive. (However, I'm definitely willing to go to whatever lengths needed.) I've read that people basically suggest sending another copy of their K1 packet to the beneficiary. All the pictures, chat logs, letters,g325..I-129f...everything! This along with the financial documents. (Which people also seem to contradict each other on. Some people just send the tax transcripts and I-134 affidavit of support....others send statements, w-2's....proof of employment letters...proof of bank account letters from their bank.) I'm certain more is better than less...but this can get pretty immense pretty fast. I'm also really unsure what I should send when it comes to financial documents. I'm certain I make enough each year, but my checking and savings aren't exactly overflowing coffers at the moment. I'm slowly building savings now. I'm worried that they want to see fat bank accounts or something. The advice here has been really great and I attribute the luck I've had so far to the preparation this place has helped me with! Thanks again everyone who has helped. It truly means a lot to me. -
Hello Friends Ling's Daughter is applying for her and her granddaughters Touriest Visa . can you advise what documents she should bring with here to shoe she will return to China after their short visit to America Thank you Michael-Sean -
IRS 1040 form required for interview?
johnny206 posted a topic in Consulate Process: P-3 ~ Interview
Hi All, My fiancee is getting ready for the interview soon. I have the I-134 completed with pay stub and employment verification letter from my manager. Is this enough or I need to give her copies of my tax return for the previous 3 years? The tax return forms are required for the interview? Thanks! -
I was unemployed during 2012 for a year thus my income wasn't higher than 125% poverty level. I make a good living in the software industry so all other years I should be good. Is my unemployment in 2012 going to be a problem for my K-1 application?
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Hi everyone. I've read that my fiancee will be required to bring my tax returns from the last three years to her interview in Guangzhou. The problem is, I was not required to file a tax return in 2013 because my income was below $10,000 as I wasn't working during my final year of college and only started work in China in September of 2013. I have my tax returns from 2012 and 2011, but none for 2013 since I didn't need to file this previous year. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi there My fiances I-129F got approved. I received the I-797 notice of action letter. On it, I was told to take that to the consulate in chengdu to complete the visa process. But I did some research online and called the chengdu consulate, I was told all fiancé visa are being process in Guangzhou. Is that right. What is my next course of action. Should I wait for p3? I tried calling everywhere for info but the people on the phone don't seems very clear. Will I be receiving p3 here in the United States or will my fiancé receive it in china? I read somewhere online that the NVS don't mail to foreign address. So should I start downloading the p3 forms and mail that to Guangzhou or should I wait. My I-129F was filed on October 18 and it got approved November 18. Thanks a lot!!!!
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The I-864 is a long lasting commitment between the petitioner and the beneficiary. So, how does it apply to those who have previously filed a K1 and their ex-spouse has a ten-year green card and lives in the US. I know the obligation to the I-864 continues until: 1. 40 consecutive quarters of working in USA (that's ten years) 2. Becomes a US citizen 3. Abandons US residency 4. Dies This means, as far as I can tell that I am still obligated to my ex-wife. Will that slow the approval process of the K1 I recently submitted? When it comes time for the I-134 and I-864 what are the income requirements? Is it a household size that includes my previous K1/K2 and current K1/K2 (five people including me)?
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For K1 visa that government requires the petitioner to complete the I-134, which current requirements are that income be 100% of the poverty guideline. Then, later to adjust status, the petitioner must complete the I-864, which current income requirements are that income be 125% of the poverty guideline. Because some USC may have trouble meeting this requirement, they allow these documents to be supplemented by a joint sponsor. I know some of the members here have chosen that route. I am not sure about how those petitions worked out in the end, but just found this piece written by immigration lawyer Ilona Bray, J.D., of the NOLO publishing company: First time I've heard this, but of course I haven't really been paying much attention to the visa world for the last few years. Anyone heard of someone being refused visa based on income when they have a joint sponsor? Or, for that matter, being refused based on income at all?
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Our interview won't be till end of this year, so I'm preparing well ahead of time. I haven't been able to find any reliable information on what exactly is needed when submitting an Affidavit of Support. For example: Tax transcripts or returns? Do they want a W2? How many paystubs (if a regular employee and not self-employed)? What other forms do they need? I want to prepare over and above what is necessary and give her every single piece of paper they could possibly request when the time comes. -
B2 Visa documents for non-relative
mikeymark posted a topic in General Visa Discussion & First Steps
My step daughter's boy friend and possible future fiancee wants to visit us and is applying for his B2 Visa. He has documentation to establish his strong ties to China. I have sent him a brief invitation letter stating that he can stay with my wife and I while in the US. My questions is, do I need to provide him with my financial documentation and ID information for him to bring to his interview? -
My parents , uncle and aunties are getting visit visa , do I need to fill out form 1-134 online ? When I checked the web of form 1-134 , it says" Form I-134 Form I-134 is the form for an Affidavit of Support. This form is required with all K nonimmigrant visa applications. K visas are for the fiancé(e)s (K-1), children of fiancé(e)s (K-2), and spouses (K-3) of U.S. citizens when the applicant intends to travel to the United States and adjust status to green card holder (or permanent residence). I didn't see it's required for B-2 visa.
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Can I make a copy of my last two years income tax return ( 1040 form) , then send them to my parents for their visit visa interveiw ? Or I have to send the original ones. I know I can order online. Just think why not just make a copy by myself. What's the different ?
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Hello All, I've been reading through this forum, and it has been very helpful, though has made me very anxious about this process. I have been with my girlfriend for almost 2 years now, and have been living together for over 1 year. We love each other very much, and hope to get married and move back to the U.S. together. However, after research, it seems the best way is to first get a K-1
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I have filled out form I-134 and will deliver this to my fiance this weekend when I return to China. The instructions say to get a letter from my bank and a letter from my employer....which I have both. Do I need to include my W2's or tax documents from previous years as well? I keep hearing that I do and that I dont. Thanks all
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Until very recently I was living in China with my fiance and working as a freelance writer and editor. My fiance's interview is at the end of this month, and I have a co-sponsor, but I'm trying to figure out what the appropriate types of proof are for my own income, considering that I don't expect it to carry much weight with the consulate anyway. My options are: -My tax returns for 2011. This is a given, but do I need to show some proof of having actually filed them, and if so, how do I get it? I couldn't find anything about this on the IRS website. Also, how important is it to submit the forms for previous years as well? -A statement from my bank in the US. About half of my income did go through my US bank account (the other half was in cash in RMB), but I don't have any savings. I can't see a letter from the bank bolstering my case much, but I don't want to seem evasive. -Proof of my current employment/salary. As of tomorrow I'm starting a 6-month job in Japan, at the end of which my fiance and I intend to move to the US together. Since my salary here doesn't count when determining whether I can support us in the States, the only ways I can see this being of possible help is by showing my employability, as well as, again, avoiding the appearance of evasiveness. But I wonder if it's unnecessary or might actually hurt by raising questions about my US domicile status. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated. -
This may be a stupid question but I'm pulling together an I-134 right now and I'm not sure what to include. It's my first year working, so I don't have tax returns from past years. What I do have: Photocopies of W-2 (for this year's returns) Letter from my bank Photocopies of Recent Pay Stubs Letter from my employer I also have my Photocopies of my W-4 and M-4 for Masssachusetts although I don't know if that's relevant My income is above the 125% of poverty. Is this enough or do I need to keep looking for other things? Thanks Guys!
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I intend to pay everything. So to me, that means "not specific". But you know the Deppartment of State uses their own dang dictionary.
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Hey guys i have some more questions, My fiance visa has been assigned to Guangzhou, And she is waiting to receive her interview packet, My question is for the I-134 affidavit of support, I have read the instructions online, But they are a bit unclear, Do I need to send this I-134 to my fiance? Or do i need to file it myself? I am not sure! Also in the instructions they are only asking for last years tax return? do i need to send copies of last 3 years? They are asking for a statement from my bank for deposits for the last year. Look guys i have no problem providing them with whatever they want, I am just unclear as what i need to provide, Please help, Thanks Brian
