MarDae

This may seem like a silly question but I want everything to be right...I went to my bank and requested the letter with my account information. I gave them a copy of the I-134 instructions and I told the woman that I needed it in duplicate...they only sent one copy! Do I need to request another copy or can I just make a photocopy of the one I have? I'm just not sure if since they have one original a copy will be acceptable or if they need two originals. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!
MarDae

Rete

Have you heard of copy machines? You don't need a bank letter unless you are relying on your assets to show the means to sponsor your fiancee. And the form only requires one original.

MarDae

Yes I have, that's why I asked if I could just make a photocopy. I guess you've answered my question but I didn't realize that the letter was optional, I have a bank account therefore this piece of evidence would be appropriate. I've seen letters come back from the then INS where you could tell someone wet and smudged a signature to see if it was an original so I didn't want to take any chances. Thank you for answering my question but like I said in my post I just want to make sure that I have everything right. Confirmation on even the smallest things might mean the difference between success and failure. This might not be a case where that applies but why take the chance. Like everyone else, I just want to get my fiance here asap without any major set backs.

MarDae

Leslie

Hi MarDae,

Don't feel bad. Something that is a complete mystery to you is perfectly obvious to someone who's seen it a million times. I got my knuckles rapped once because I was asking where to find a form on the BCIS website. The form started with DS. Duh ......... Department of State, which was not so subtly pointed out to me. Up until that point I didn't even know the Department of State had anything to do with whole process, so why would I be looking at their website? Obvious to them, a mystery to me. LOL

Leslie

Noorah101

Hi MarDae

I'm glad you posted this question. I also just asked my bank for a letter. I got one original, after much persuading on my part...they originally said they don't give out such letters! I didn't realize this was optional either, but like you said, I'd rather have it than not.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Matthew Udall

A very wise approach. When preparing my submissions, I do what I can to reduce the odds of any potential problem turning into an actual problem in a client’s case.

Noorah101

Hi Leslie!

Same here! There were so many things I didn't know, including the DOS participation in the whole thing! I clearly recall the first time I looked in this NG (hard to believe that was only 7 months ago!) and saw the multitude of unknown acronyms, and everyone seemed so clear on what was happening and what the process was, while I had only a vague idea....

By the way, I love the new addition to your picture rotation!! :-)

Rene

Leslie

Aaawww. Thanks Rene. I just love to see his face.

Leslie

Hypertweeky

I was gonna tell you about the pic rotation 3 days ago when I first saw you changed the pics but I am so forgetful!!.
You guys look really nice Leslie, what a lovely couple!!

Leslie

Thanks Hyper!!!

I think he is the cutest thing I've ever seen.

superdesi

As per the instructions in the I-134 application, it does state that the "Job Letter" and the "Bank Letter" be in Duplicate.

Whether or not these documents are optional, that is to be determined by the Embassy you are dealing with. I would rather show up to the interview with the documents than to sit there and make excuses to the Consular Officer as to why you were unable to obtain them.