What about checking bank accounts?
Jul 7th 2006, 4:44 pm
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What about checking bank accounts?
My man in the UK has been hearing that he needs to have so much money
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
Jul 7th 2006, 5:25 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
My man in the UK has been hearing that he needs to have so much money
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
No, his bank account balance is irrelevant. It's all up to you to show you earn enough to meet the poverty guidelines on the Affidavit of Support. Yes, you need a certain amount...do a google search for "2006 poverty guideline for immigration". That should give you the minimum amount you will need. He does not need any certain amount at all.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Jul 7th 2006, 7:29 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
Poverty guidelines can be found here :
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsf...les/I-864p.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsf...les/I-864p.pdf
Jul 7th 2006, 8:16 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
Originally Posted by [email protected]
My man in the UK has been hearing that he needs to have so much money
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to show
my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he have
to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
Jul 7th 2006, 8:20 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
Originally Posted by Rete
While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
Rene
Jul 7th 2006, 11:43 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
The visa we are going for is the fiance visa. I knew about the poverty
guidelines and having to have 125% of that amount, which I make over
that amount. I just didn't know if I needed to have a big amount in
savings or checking accounts. Thanks for the replies!
Rete wrote:
> > My man in the UK has been hearing that he needs to have so much money
> > in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to
> > show
> > my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he
> > have
> > to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
> While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating
> to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially
> sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of
> assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
guidelines and having to have 125% of that amount, which I make over
that amount. I just didn't know if I needed to have a big amount in
savings or checking accounts. Thanks for the replies!
Rete wrote:
> > My man in the UK has been hearing that he needs to have so much money
> > in his bank account before he moves over. I knew that I'd have to
> > show
> > my income and show that I was above the poverty level, but does he
> > have
> > to have a certain amount. Do I need to have a certain amount?
> While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating
> to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially
> sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of
> assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Jul 8th 2006, 2:24 am
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
Originally Posted by [email protected]
The visa we are going for is the fiance visa. I knew about the poverty
guidelines and having to have 125% of that amount, which I make over
that amount. I just didn't know if I needed to have a big amount in
savings or checking accounts. Thanks for the replies!
guidelines and having to have 125% of that amount, which I make over
that amount. I just didn't know if I needed to have a big amount in
savings or checking accounts. Thanks for the replies!
Nope, you just need to currently earn enough to meet the poverty guideline. As Rete said, your man can also sponsor himself if he has enough....but since you qualify, there's no problem with you doing the I-134.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Jul 10th 2006, 4:10 pm
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Re: What about checking bank accounts?
Rete,
If the visa applicant has sufficient financial resources so as to not
need a sponsor for their K visa then I-134 does not come into play?
Regards, JEff
Rete wrote:
> While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating
> to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially
> sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of
> assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
>
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
If the visa applicant has sufficient financial resources so as to not
need a sponsor for their K visa then I-134 does not come into play?
Regards, JEff
Rete wrote:
> While I agree with Noorah 100%, when it comes to UK citizens migrating
> to the US on a K-1 visa, the UK citizen can very well financially
> sponsor theirself on the I-134 if they have the required amount of
> assets/funds. Perhaps this is what your man was talking about.
>
> --
> I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
