Letters from bank and employer
Dec 13th 2003, 10:30 am
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Letters from bank and employer
What exactly is the consulate looking for here? I assume they want to verify employment and financial standing. Are there templates or examples for these letters somewhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tony
Thanks,
Tony
Dec 13th 2003, 10:40 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Originally posted by lpdiver
What exactly is the consulate looking for here? I assume they want to verify employment and financial standing. Are there templates or examples for these letters somewhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tony
What exactly is the consulate looking for here? I assume they want to verify employment and financial standing. Are there templates or examples for these letters somewhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tony
This is what my employer wrote:
To whom it may concern:
Ms. XXXXXXX has been in continuous permanent employment with XXXXXX for the past 14 years. Her current salary is XXXXX without retirement contributions and XXXXX including retirement contributions. Her position is tenured, full time, and permanent. Please feel free to contact XXXXXXX if more information is required. etc etc
and this is basically what the bank wrote:
Ms. XXXXX has both checking and savings accounts with our institution, which were opened on XXXXXX. The present balance in Ms. XXXX's checking account ( number ) is XXXX , and the present balance in the savings account (number) is XXXXXX. Total amounts deposited for the last year are as follows:
list amount checking
list amount savings
Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
My bank is really great and friendly, but I also went in prepared, basically telling them what I needed written. I also went in with copies of the last year's statements and the totals all added up so they didn't have to do any work except to make sure I added correctly. Hope this helps.
~SG
Dec 13th 2003, 10:41 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Tony,
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
The DS-2000 instruction sheet for evidence that the visa applicant won't become a public charge gives you the general guidelines for what evidence must be presented.
Regards, JEff
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
The DS-2000 instruction sheet for evidence that the visa applicant won't become a public charge gives you the general guidelines for what evidence must be presented.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by lpdiver
What exactly is the consulate looking for here? I assume they want to verify employment and financial standing. Are there templates or examples for these letters somewhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tony
What exactly is the consulate looking for here? I assume they want to verify employment and financial standing. Are there templates or examples for these letters somewhere. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tony
Dec 13th 2003, 10:45 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Thanks,
Thats pretty much what I had in mind. I just figured that there was a form (sample) somewhere. Similar to the one I have seen for the intent to marry.
Tony
Thats pretty much what I had in mind. I just figured that there was a form (sample) somewhere. Similar to the one I have seen for the intent to marry.
Tony
Originally posted by SecretGarden
Hi Tony,
This is what my employer wrote:
To whom it may concern:
Ms. XXXXXXX has been in continuous permanent employment with XXXXXX for the past 14 years. Her current salary is XXXXX without retirement contributions and XXXXX including retirement contributions. Her position is tenured, full time, and permanent. Please feel free to contact XXXXXXX if more information is required. etc etc
and this is basically what the bank wrote:
Ms. XXXXX has both checking and savings accounts with our institution, which were opened on XXXXXX. The present balance in Ms. XXXX's checking account ( number ) is XXXX , and the present balance in the savings account (number) is XXXXXX. Total amounts deposited for the last year are as follows:
list amount checking
list amount savings
Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
My bank is really great and friendly, but I also went in prepared, basically telling them what I needed written. I also went in with copies of the last year's statements and the totals all added up so they didn't have to do any work except to make sure I added correctly. Hope this helps.
~SG
Hi Tony,
This is what my employer wrote:
To whom it may concern:
Ms. XXXXXXX has been in continuous permanent employment with XXXXXX for the past 14 years. Her current salary is XXXXX without retirement contributions and XXXXX including retirement contributions. Her position is tenured, full time, and permanent. Please feel free to contact XXXXXXX if more information is required. etc etc
and this is basically what the bank wrote:
Ms. XXXXX has both checking and savings accounts with our institution, which were opened on XXXXXX. The present balance in Ms. XXXX's checking account ( number ) is XXXX , and the present balance in the savings account (number) is XXXXXX. Total amounts deposited for the last year are as follows:
list amount checking
list amount savings
Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
My bank is really great and friendly, but I also went in prepared, basically telling them what I needed written. I also went in with copies of the last year's statements and the totals all added up so they didn't have to do any work except to make sure I added correctly. Hope this helps.
~SG
Dec 13th 2003, 10:45 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
Tony,
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
Tony,
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
Good point, as always!
However, being the anal retentive type that I am, I got the letter anyway. 
~SG
(expecting Mr. P to receive packet three any day now......yay!)
Dec 13th 2003, 10:52 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Thanks JEff,
That is the exact source point information that I was looking for. Now I can find the I-134 form and the DS-2000 instruction sheet and read for myself. So I presume that these letters are to back up my claims as to my ability to support my new bride, you have probably saved me a few hours or research.
Tony
That is the exact source point information that I was looking for. Now I can find the I-134 form and the DS-2000 instruction sheet and read for myself. So I presume that these letters are to back up my claims as to my ability to support my new bride, you have probably saved me a few hours or research.
Tony
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
Tony,
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
The DS-2000 instruction sheet for evidence that the visa applicant won't become a public charge gives you the general guidelines for what evidence must be presented.
Regards, JEff
Tony,
The instructions on the form I-134 tell you what information both the bank and employment letters should contain. If you're not using your bank account as assets to make up for insufficient income there should be no need for a bank letter.
The DS-2000 instruction sheet for evidence that the visa applicant won't become a public charge gives you the general guidelines for what evidence must be presented.
Regards, JEff
Dec 13th 2003, 10:56 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
I to will go loaded for bear. Apparently I don't need the bank letter, but will have it as well as one from my credit union.
Tony
Tony
Originally posted by SecretGarden
JEff,
Good point, as always! However, being the anal retentive type that I am, I got the letter anyway.
~SG
(expecting Mr. P to receive packet three any day now......yay!)
JEff,
Good point, as always!
However, being the anal retentive type that I am, I got the letter anyway. ~SG
(expecting Mr. P to receive packet three any day now......yay!)
Dec 13th 2003, 10:56 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Tony,
Many people get confused when comparing the requirements as stated on the DS-2000 and on the I-134. The 2 can seem a bit inconsistent.
Good luck.
Regards, JEff
Many people get confused when comparing the requirements as stated on the DS-2000 and on the I-134. The 2 can seem a bit inconsistent.
Good luck.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by lpdiver
Thanks JEff,
That is the exact source point information that I was looking for. Now I can find the I-134 form and the DS-2000 instruction sheet and read for myself. So I presume that these letters are to back up my claims as to my ability to support my new bride, you have probably saved me a few hours or research.
Tony
Thanks JEff,
That is the exact source point information that I was looking for. Now I can find the I-134 form and the DS-2000 instruction sheet and read for myself. So I presume that these letters are to back up my claims as to my ability to support my new bride, you have probably saved me a few hours or research.
Tony
Dec 13th 2003, 11:00 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
SG,
Actually, I would have provided a bank letter also - if my bank didn't want $50 to prepare it.
I'm anal too, but more so about my money.
Regards, JEff
Actually, I would have provided a bank letter also - if my bank didn't want $50 to prepare it.
I'm anal too, but more so about my money.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by SecretGarden
JEff,
Good point, as always! However, being the anal retentive type that I am, I got the letter anyway.
~SG
(expecting Mr. P to receive packet three any day now......yay!)
JEff,
Good point, as always!
However, being the anal retentive type that I am, I got the letter anyway. ~SG
(expecting Mr. P to receive packet three any day now......yay!)
Dec 13th 2003, 11:02 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Well since you have pointed me to the source documents I can educate myself. I find that when you know the fact you aften know more than the person you are speaking to, especially with the IRS ans USCIS and knoweledge is power.
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
Tony,
Many people get confused when comparing the requirements as stated on the DS-2000 and on the I-134. The 2 can seem a bit inconsistent.
Good luck.
Regards, JEff
Tony,
Many people get confused when comparing the requirements as stated on the DS-2000 and on the I-134. The 2 can seem a bit inconsistent.
Good luck.
Regards, JEff
Dec 13th 2003, 11:10 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
SG,
Actually, I would have provided a bank letter also - if my bank didn't want $50 to prepare it.
I'm anal too, but more so about my money.
Regards, JEff
SG,
Actually, I would have provided a bank letter also - if my bank didn't want $50 to prepare it.
I'm anal too, but more so about my money.
Regards, JEff
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
~SG
Dec 13th 2003, 11:14 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
I have been dealing with my bank for thirty years and they want to help so it was all gratis. Or will be.
Originally posted by SecretGarden
Wow! $50? I will thank my lucky stars tonight that I bank where I do. The gentleman who prepared my bank letters was so friendly, and so interested in the process. He is also a notary, so his stamp appears on just about every inch of my I134. He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
~SG
Wow! $50? I will thank my lucky stars tonight that I bank where I do. The gentleman who prepared my bank letters was so friendly, and so interested in the process. He is also a notary, so his stamp appears on just about every inch of my I134. He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
~SG
Dec 13th 2003, 11:15 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Originally posted by SecretGarden
He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
(But it's still a great idea!! hehehehe!)
And I'm also in that camp of "I'm getting the letter even though income & copies of US Savings Bonds should be plenty, just to be sure..."
Dec 13th 2003, 11:21 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Actually it is the uscis with the problems. I too had all forms signed in blue even though black is preferred on legal documents.
Originally posted by SecretGarden
Wow! $50? I will thank my lucky stars tonight that I bank where I do. The gentleman who prepared my bank letters was so friendly, and so interested in the process. He is also a notary, so his stamp appears on just about every inch of my I134. He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
~SG
Wow! $50? I will thank my lucky stars tonight that I bank where I do. The gentleman who prepared my bank letters was so friendly, and so interested in the process. He is also a notary, so his stamp appears on just about every inch of my I134. He even went along with my suggestion that he sign the letters in blue ball point and press hard to show an original signature. *Egad*, I really *do* have a problem.......
"Hi, my name is SG, and I'm anal retentive......"
~SG
Dec 13th 2003, 11:26 am
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Re: Letters from bank and employer
Originally posted by Simon&Vik
Yes, yes you are...
(But it's still a great idea!! hehehehe!)
And I'm also in that camp of "I'm getting the letter even though income & copies of US Savings Bonds should be plenty, just to be sure..."
Yes, yes you are...
(But it's still a great idea!! hehehehe!)
And I'm also in that camp of "I'm getting the letter even though income & copies of US Savings Bonds should be plenty, just to be sure..."
Actually I can't claim credit for the blue ballpoint pen idea......that's Matt Udall's advice for DIY-ers......
Thanks, Matt!
~SG
P.S. I'm not using assets for the I134, only salary and yet I have the bank letter, 12 months of bank statements, paychecks for the last year and OH! On Friday I got a copy of my teaching contract in inter-office mail. My first thought was, "Oh, goodie! More evidence!!!!!!"
