Bob Autrey

Now that our I-129F has been approved, and presumably on it's way to Moscow,
my fiancé is very concerned about my understanding of just exactly which
documents I must provide her. She wants to have everything just right when
her interview FINALLY rolls around.

I have read the Fiancé Visa instructions on the Moscow Embassy website very
carefully and there appears to be no requirement for me to send her an
I-134?

I was also told by Mr. Travel I believe, several weeks ago, that the Moscow
Embassy does not require the I-134 [any longer]. I have also read
(somewhere?) that the Embassy places a requirement on the K-1 visa that AOS
be applied for prior to the expiration of the 90 day visa. In this case
(obviously) the I-864 would have to be completed for the AOS application.

Can anyone confirm this for me by recent experience?

Also... I am self employed. The Embassy website K-1 instructions state that
I need to provide my fiancé with (assuming I do not have a salary statement
from an employer) my LAST years tax return. Only one. Here is exactly what
it says, "Employment letter with salary information and/or a copy of tax
returns (Form 1040) for the last year."

Can anyone confirm this (by recent experience)?

Any additional documentary requirements for K-1 interviews at Moscow in
recent months will also be greatly appreciated. In other words, guys?? What
documents did they ask her to produce?

Thanks to anyone,
Bob

ftheone

My fiancee had her successful interview in Moscow Aug. 7.
The Consulate interviewer is basically interested in five things when interviewing fiance(e)s.
1). They want to see a recent Medical Exam done by one of the approved Medical Clinics.
2). They want to see a current Police Certificate (or Certificates).
3). They want pictures they can use on the visa.
4). They want evidence of the the two of you meeting in the last two years.
5). And they want to know that the Fiance(e) will not become an economic burden once in the US.

The first three things are aquired by the fiance(e). For number four, either one or both can supply that information. (Pictures, letters from relatives, dated reciepts from airlines or hotels, etc.)
For number five, any and all information is helpful. I supplied her with W-2 forms for the last few years. I photocopied a recent bank statement and sent that to her. I sent her a signed letter on company letter head stationary about my length of employment and amount of salary. I wrote a letter stating that I owned the house and property and had no mortage. AND I sent the notorized I-134. I know that commits me to supporting her for 10 years or something, but I didn't care. She is not the sort of person that would take advantage of that anyway. We plan on making a life together and it is a non-issue with us.
If you have a line of credit at the bank I would send a copy of a letter stating that information. A statement from your bookkeeper or accounting firm with a recent balance sheet or profit and loss statement. Stock and bond ownership. Anything you have that she can show the interviewer of your ability to support her (and any dependents she may have).
In my opinion it is much better to overwhelm them (the Consulate) with too much information than to take a chance of being one paper short.