Concerns about interview

[sparkynow]

Her interview is April 9th. Has it ever caused a problem if the Chinese woman has enough money to support herself in the US? I can see this might be a red flag if she were using me to come to the US. Also,her daughter,18, was accepted by the university here (and 2 other universities,I am so proud) but anyway,could this make them ask for documents to show it can be paid for? They don't want to mention any of this to the vo. I don't think my gf's money will come up,but an 18 year old might be asked what she will do here. The plan is that the gf's ex. will pay half the tuition and we will pay the other half. At least we hope he still will do this when he learns about me. Thanks

[Sebastian]

Have you filled out your I-134 ? If you're happy with the numbers, the VO should be happy with the numbers.

 

There's some math for including HER assets, but it's not at 100 percent evaluation. I'll try to find the CFL thread where this issue was raised, and post it later.

 

I wouldn't worry about the daughter/school issue - except to make sure she's on the K-2, and to remind you that tuition rates for her first year will be more than the 2nd to 4th years because of her 'residency status' in the USA.

 

If she's been accepted already, will the school support a student visa for her? If that's the case, and that visa process has started, GUZ will have a record of it. I'm not saying it's a bad thing , or something to worry about, but they'll have a record of it.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[sparkynow]

Have you filled out your I-134 ? If you're happy with the numbers, the VO should be happy with the numbers.

 

There's some math for including HER assets, but it's not at 100 percent evaluation. I'll try to find the CFL thread where this issue was raised, and post it later.

 

I wouldn't worry about the daughter/school issue - except to make sure she's on the K-2, and to remind you that tuition rates for her first year will be more than the 2nd to 4th years because of her 'residency status' in the USA.

 

If she's been accepted already, will the school support a student visa for her? If that's the case, and that visa process has started, GUZ will have a record of it. I'm not saying it's a bad thing , or something to worry about, but they'll have a record of it.

Of course I have the 134's,although they are optional for a K1,and of course the daughter is a K2. I know we will need to pay international student tuition the first year. I tried,but I can't seem to get around this one. Its about $4,000 more. Under the circumstances,the U is not requiring a student visa or financial documents. I am interested in the cfl thread about her assets,if you can find it. I don't see why they would not consider 100% of her money. It seems it is no different than my money. I know they count only 1/3 of the value of my material assets as potential income. Thanks

[Sebastian]

I-134 is optional for K-1 ? Really ? I must have missed something, both major and drastic. If you gave a typo - My deepest apologies if I seem incredulous in my tone.

 

Regardless of the instructions from GUZ/USCIS/DOS, I strongly suggest you include copies of tax returns from TY 2006, TY 2007, TY 2008. 3 years o tax data. I've read about CFL members here getting blue-sheeted for not having 3 years. Why provoke a VO ?

 

Perhaps I wasn't answering your original concern of Has it ever caused a problem if the Chinese woman has enough money to support herself in the US? I can see this might be a red flag if she were using me to come to the US. . Here's my answer - the VO doesn't look at her assets, normally, unless you've had them included on the I-134 somehow. Are you certain anyone could look at her to be using you to come to the USA ? A VO WILL look at her assets for a tourist visa, perhaps this is what you're thinking of?

 

There are business visas for business owners - I'd suggest you fill one out, just for practice, using her financial data. If she qualifies (per the instructions on financials) then I'd suggest the question directly - what are you doing?

 

re: including her assets - my apologies - the stuff i was referring to was actually for the I-864, not the I-134 - see http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=466998

 

I've no idea if her assets COULD be included on the I-134 at all.

 

re: the daughter. uhm.. perhaps 'enrolled' isn't the right word? She's been 'accepted' but will the VO care during the interview? FWIW, enrollment is complete, IIRC, when the first semester tuition and fees have been paid, then she 'matriculates' when she steps foot on campus. I'm not mincing the words or arguing semantics, but I'm trying to be careful with the difference between 'enrolled' (your word) vs 'accepted'. Could it hurt your case in a negative fashion? Will the VO view your involvement with your lass in obtaining an K-1 and K-2 visa for her and her daughter - to be an attempt at fraud to get the daughter into a Uni in the USA ?? I have no answer for that.

 

Personally, I think it's a good thing that the daughter has 1) applied and 2) gotten accepted for Uni in the USA. Good planning on her part - and is a good thing for you, imo, as education is important. But will it be a red flag issue during the interview? I've no clue - heck - I couldn't even rent a clue on this particular matter..

 

Overall, if you are happy with the numbers on the I-134, then I feel, rather strongly, that her assets and the daughter's university plans won't make one whit of difference during the Interview in GUZ. Again, my apologies if I seemed incredulous in my tone here.

 

On a different note - wei - did you see the blue slip notices over the last year about photos of mother and daughter (together, from birth time till present) ?? A quick heads up - suggest to her that she prep some of that in a seperate THIN photo book, something that'll fit through the window slot.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[2mike&jin]

Her interview is April 9th. Has it ever caused a problem if the Chinese woman has enough money to support herself in the US? I can see this might be a red flag if she were using me to come to the US. Also,her daughter,18, was accepted by the university here (and 2 other universities,I am so proud) but anyway,could this make them ask for documents to show it can be paid for? They don't want to mention any of this to the vo. I don't think my gf's money will come up,but an 18 year old might be asked what she will do here. The plan is that the gf's ex. will pay half the tuition and we will pay the other half. At least we hope he still will do this when he learns about me. Thanks

 

 

I can only shed light on the fact of your fiance's financial situation. My finance, now wife, had/has sufficient assets to live in China or the US. I lived with her in China for almost 18 months, and drove her car - sort of a "kept man".

 

However, I also have/had significant income and assets so as not to cause even a causual observer to think I was being paid to bring her to the US for money.

 

We at every step of the way, were open and honest about our financial situations, where we/I lived, and who supported whom. We had all of her deeds, CD's, Investments, and titles to property notarized and translated in the event we had to prove any of our story.

 

During the interview (OCt 2008) my finance was questioned about my income and whether or not I gave her money each month. We "believe" that the questions, regarding my income were to ensure that I had been open and honest with her, and that she was aware that I had significant income. From the other side of the coin the VO asked my wife how much money I had given her - answer none, how much I give her each month to live - answer - "none, he lives with me in my house, I pay for all the expenses"! My fiance told the VO she had the deeds, CD's, etc for her property and the VO said it wasn't necessary to see them....she passed and received the VISA.

 

So, from our recent experience - your fiance having "means" will not hurt the process -- as long as "you" exceed the income requirements for both a 134 and 864(next step in the process). I know you mentioned that the 134 is optional, but do yourself a favor, and fill out the 134, completely and accurately, and have 3 years of TAX Records - in your hands at interview time. Many of us think that having the documents notarized in GUZ prior to the interview helps in a big way.

 

Personal Opinion: I'm with your Finance and Daughter -- why mention any of this to the VO. If the VO asks, tell the truth, and be ready to back it up with paper.

 

Best of Luck on your interview.

[dnoblett]

As far as US Consulate GUZ is concerned they will request an I-134 no matter what. They consider since the petitioner will eventually need to sponsor the green-card when adjusting status, they will request the petitioner to provide an I-134.

[Sebastian]

FWIW, from his earlier posts, the OP will be using co-sponsers for the I-134.