When I return, how long to hold off before sending in initial paperwork

[BigBlock502]

Ok I am returning on the 23rd of January and immediatly going to apply for a job I've been offered before. My questions is round abouts how long is it after I send in the intial paper work do they want proof of employment with the the few pay stubs?... If it is safer for her K1 I will hold off on sending in the initial paper work to allow myself time to aquire the pay stubs... What are your thoughts?


Mike...

[william3rd]

EMBASSY PHASE- That could be several months from now. So-why wait? If you are sure of her then file ASAP. Or after you see her again. Whatever. . . .

I have never had my clients submitting pay stubs. Never had a case questioned either.

Employment verification letter on letterhead and signed by somebody who does that, W2 form, Account verification letter, most current tax return. If you have to rely on your bank accounts, then 12 months of statements showing accretion rather than a recent balloon deposits. . . .

But then, I always advocated Reader's Digest filings rather than WAR & PEACE. USCIS doesnt throw the file downstairs to see which one flies the furthest. . . .

Find a relative to co-sponsor if you need to. (Helps a lot for those state citizen types)

[BigBlock502]

heres another surprise,

"then 12 months of statements showing accretion rather than a recent balloon deposits"

I need 12 months of bank statements??? I dont have those as I just opened a new account about 2 weeks ago...

(past relationship with an american whore sorry woman)

ruined all my accounts and this is one I was just able to fix as I read you need a bank "statement" not 12 months of statements. The money I had I put in a family members account, not going to do me no good with their name on it I bet.

I wish I could get a list of exactly everything One must do and posses to make this happen and pass.... because now I might have to wait 12 months before I file so my account has a good standing and statements to prove it.... from what your saying...

[william3rd]

IF you have to rely on bank holdings. . . .

READ my prior posts. They are precise and right on. AND remember- EMBASSY phase.

If you cant figure it out, then you may have to hire somebody to help you.

[BigBlock502]

Thanks for your help william... its just 3 days till I leave and I'm all excited and trying to compute all this at once, I've never even been on a plane before so my excitement level is really high. I will get her to fill out the G325A's and get her passport photos (extras) and get her international passport started. Really I thank you for all your help...


Mike..

[william3rd]

divide it up, dude- worry about USCIS phase NOW.


EMBASSY phase months from now. . . . .

Actually, worry about you and GF hitting it off, then make sure you have the USCIS stuff including the G325A and photos-passport and togetherness photos.


REcommendations for pictures- I always like photos that have landmarks, family members, or native writing in them. With Both of you in them.  I actually had a couple send me a picture of themselves in front of the US consulate once; the interviewer loved it.

[william3rd]

Go get yourself some benadryl to help you sleep on the plane. Over the counter, cheap. Two makes you sleep through a plane crash with no after effects. Take it right after the first meal so you can wake up for the second meal.

I have done it about 160 times so far. Makes the flight a lot shorter.

[Ray]

Mike,

Relax! You’re getting way ahead of yourself. Like William said, take this thing one step at a time or you'll go crazy. First, enjoy your trip, meet the young lady, and see if you both really want to proceed to the next step. Worry about all that financial stuff later when you get back.

There is no precise list of exactly what you need to satisfy the financial requirements. The Form I-134 lists some things that you can use as evidence of financial stability but the list is flexible. There is no absolute requirement that you have a bank account or a 12-month history of regular savings deposits. There is no absolute requirement that you have payroll stubs or even a job. Having a couple of recent payroll stubs only shows the interviewing officer that you are still working since your employer signed the employment verification letter, but they are not a requirement, only a recommended piece of evidence if available.

We are only giving you advice based on our experience of what has worked for us and others. I never submitted any bank statements or letters from my bank because I was qualified based on my current employment income and tax returns alone. If you have a fairly steady source of income and can show that you are financially stable and able to support a family, then you can qualify on the financial stuff. Having evidence of savings in the bank and a habit of saving regularly only adds another piece of info that helps the adjudicator get a positive picture of your financial status so there is no need to worry if you have no savings. CURRENT income is going to be the key factor they are looking for!

Now finish your packing and try to relax. Have a great trip and take some notes so you can write up a short trip report if you wish when you get home. We would all be very interested in hearing your experiences.

Travel Tip of the Day: Get a few packs of Pepto Bismol chewable tablets to bring with you. Take a couple before each meal and don’t drink the water (or ice) unless it's in a sealed bottle. Your intestinal tract will thank you and you’ll make some wonderful turds!   

Ray

[G Bala]

The I-134 Affidavit of Support form is temporarily removed from the USCIS website forms page, while under a Federal Register 60 Day Notice of Collection until February 20, 2007, apparantly being reviewed for update or upgrade, including possible electronic submission of evidence.

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/E6-21582.htm

Meanwhile, fiancee visa applicants and potential applicants who have visa or affidavit questions may be able to contact the Information Unit of the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (the only consulate in Vietnam which processes the K-1 Visa).

Here's all the contact info:
http://hanoi.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas2.html

According to AILA's Visa Processing Guide 2006-2007, Ho Chi Minh, U.S. Consulate, is the "fifth busiest post in the world, processing 30,000 applications annually. For that reason, a special information unit has been established to respond to inquiries. The information unit has eight individuals responding to 8000 inquiries monthly [E-Mail, Faxs, Letters, etc.]."

At this consulate, anyone would probably be well-advised to carefully establish and document the "bona fides" of any claimed fiance(e)relationship as amazingly "[t]he post has the largest K-1 application load in the world and fruadulent applications are a particularly acute problem." (Again from AILA). Recently, this post returned 15 percent of K-1 and K-3 applications back to USCIS recommending revokation.

Bottom line: proceed cautiously and carefully.

On a brighter note, maybe American Citizen Services can help you with those Pepto Bismol, Benadryl and Viagra pills gratis ...just kidding...

On a serious note, watch out for and stay away from poultry farms and live contact with animals in food markets. Vietnam is under the Asian avian influenza (bird flu) State Dept. travel warning.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1060.html

More on Bird Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/index.htm

Good luck!