I’m applying for a K-1 visa; my fiancée is essentially financially dependent on me and has no income of her own. I was a bit surprised that this could be an issue — I hope they’ll be understanding of the situation. When submitting the packet of documents, can I attach a cover/motivational letter? Is there any point to that, or would it be unnecessary?
My case was back in the height of COVID — I got a D visa even without permanent housing; I used a Booking address. And even without a motivation letter, everything went smoothly. So it’s not necessarily required, although situations can vary.
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thanks, that’s encouraging) although you had a D and I have a K-1, I don’t know how comparable they are. but apparently they really manage without a letter, I’ll think about whether it’s even worth the hassle
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Applications were also submitted without proof of employment — I wrote a sponsorship letter myself saying I’d cover the expenses and attached a bank statement. No questions came up. If you can, attach it just in case, but the financial documents are more important than the letter itself.
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In my experience with letters to immigration authorities — the important thing isn’t the letter itself but what’s written in it. If you decide to attach one, make sure it contains concrete details: who will provide financial support, on what basis, and what income is documented. A vague “please consider this with understanding” works worse than simply providing a breakdown with figures.
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I wondered myself what to write in such a letter — strictly to the point or add something personal about interest in the language, the country, the culture. In the end I stuck to the essentials. The consul looks at specifics: who covers the costs, what the income is, what’s backed up by documents. That’s what works; the lyrical stuff is mostly unnecessary.
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Don’t worry so much, the numbers on the statement carry more weight than any letter — you’ll get through it)
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