The I-134

[RLS]

Okay, thank you all. I have read all of your comments and I appreciate them. I know what to do now. I will not wring my hands any further. And, in reference to Don's comments, I think one reasons that we are practically anal about this is because we have to be so very careful when we initially apply for the visa. It is drilled into our heads to check, double check, triple check, spinkle Holy water on it and bless it 3 times with a rabbit foot before sending it off. So, when it comes time for the I-134 we are as careful if not more so. Or another way to put it - we are "conditioned." But, you are right -- we are not applying for a bank loan.

Edited November 9, 2006 by RLS (see edit history)

[Guest Duke]

. And the VO blue slipped your SO for you to provide info on our rental income?

 

Don't give them anything more than is absolutely necessary.

 

 

He may do that anyway, since they show up on your income tax.

 

I suppose it's possible but probably the main reason official tax returns (for multiple years) are such good proof of financial ability is that people seldom report and pay taxes on more income than they actually have. It would take some psycho VO to think somebody inflated their income on a tax return.

[SirLancelot]

Does the I-134 need to be notarized anymore?

[dnoblett]

Gentlemen. I-134 is not a financial statement for a loan. The only thing required is that you meet the minimun 125% in earnings or assets. Once the threshhold is met, it is met. There are no bonus points.

 

I never cease to me amazed, and amused, at how much hand-wringing the USC goes through on this one stinking form. It is the only form they need to fill out aside from the initial petition. And it isn't even required. It is simply one of the ways to show that the beneficiary will not become a burden on the US Treasury. It makes absolutely no difference if you put $0, "-" or leave something blank. If your income meets the threshhold, that is all you need to show on the form. Add in a W-2 and letter from your employer and it's a done deal.

 

Remember....anything you provide to the VO is open to question. How would you feel if your income more than satisfied the requirement, but you decided to add some rental properties just for good measuere. And the VO blue slipped your SO for you to provide info on our rental income?

 

Don't give them anything more than is absolutely necessary.

Amen, this form drives me crazy here and on VJ, same types of questions get asked over and over. I make 45,000 per year, I will note that, provide them with Tax returns showing that, a note from my employer to show that I am employed in a steady job, and pay stubs to show that I make regular income. I will not show them anything else, they have no need to know about my retirement, investments, bank balance, ect. My income is more than enough to satisfy them so I will leave at that. Keep it simple is my moto.

[Randy W]

Does the I-134 need to be notarized anymore?

 

 

Mr. USCONGUZ' take

[dnoblett]

Does the I-134 need to be notarized anymore?

The answer is YES, only the new I-864 used for AOS, CR-1, IR-1, and DCF dose not need to be notarized.

 

See: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19521

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

Personally, as a documentation specialist, I never leave anything blank, even if someone says it's okay to do so.

Begging the question then, because these forms ask for dollar values, what did you put in those fields on the I-134 and I-834? Dollar figures, N/A, None or Zero? The OP asked for guidance.

 

If the field requests a value, and the value is zero, then enter the value. N/A is an inappropriate entry for a value field. But again, will it make a difference? Not likely; because there is widespread variation as to what is entered in any government form circulated and completed by the general public. Here's the simple breakdown; if it doesn't make sense to you, then go ahead and do it your own way:

 

Monetary fields: Enter the value; (e.g., $0.00, or $150.00)

Question Entries: Example: Do you have children? No. Male / Female? (None) Age? (N/A)

 

If you find this basic explanation elusive, don't worry, as those that read these forms see a wide variation in how they are completed. Don't overcomplicate things for yourself.

Edited November 9, 2006 by ShaQuaNew (see edit history)