how old

[Ashley and Cuong 0]

does anyone know hold does the sponsor have to be to do k1 / k3 visa? some people told me u have to be 21 and some people said as long as ur the legal age to get married then its ok..which one is true?

[k.loveh 0]

does anyone know hold does the sponsor have to be to do k1 / k3 visa? some people told me u have to be 21 and some people said as long as ur the legal age to get married then its ok..which one is true?

21, I think.

[Otto 83]

Most Embassies/Consulates will use the I-864's instructions for guidance on this - they say, must be 18 years old.

Just a side note though: Depending on which Embassy/Consulate you're going to go through, you may want to chose your co-sponsor carefully - some will not accept a co-sponsor who is not (for example) a direct family member. So if you've got a very young co-sponsor, think about it before you commit.

Edited September 7, 2009 by Otto und Karin

[Anonymous 57 0]

I was 20 when I did my first one, so I know it's not 21. It's probably 18.

[BinhJerome 14]

It is 18, but I think that if you are filing for a country that is worried about fraud if you are only 18 to 20 good luck. Most people that young are thought of as being a little bit immature or not as ready for such a long and hard commitment. I think this thinking is bull, but if you look at the divorce rate in America with people under 21 there might be some fact to it. Good luck though

Jerome

[Anh map 2,098]

For a K visa through HCMC the petitioner must be able to qualify as the financial sponsor. For 2009 that amount for a 3 person household is $22,887 annually.

If the petitioner isn't earning that amount then they should secure a second job or higher wages ASAP.

Edited September 8, 2009 by Anh map

[Akiko 0]

My husband and I were 20 when we filed for the K-1. I think just as long as you're legal to marry, you're eligible.

[Ashley and Cuong 0]

thanks everyone..im going to go back to vietnam and get married then we r going to do the k3 visa..anyone going to vietnam soon?

[ScottThuy 140]

thanks everyone..im going to go back to vietnam and get married then we r going to do the k3 visa..anyone going to vietnam soon?

not soon enough; 86 days....

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

thanks everyone..im going to go back to vietnam and get married then we r going to do the k3 visa..anyone going to vietnam soon?

Do the CR1. You won't have to deal with the stupid I-134 and the CO's opinions about "public charge". Instead, you'll do the I-864 which has very specific guidelines and rules. Your new wife will also get a green card soon after arriving in the US - no AOS process to go through. Make sure you have all of your documents in order, and give yourself a few weeks to get all of the legal BS completed. Getting married in VN is a pain in the rear for foreigners.

I'm going back when my fiancee gets her interview, which is likely to be in November sometime. I'll probably be there for two or three weeks, with about half the time in HCM and half in Hue.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

thanks everyone..im going to go back to vietnam and get married then we r going to do the k3 visa..anyone going to vietnam soon?

Do the CR1. You won't have to deal with the stupid I-134 and the CO's opinions about "public charge". Instead, you'll do the I-864 which has very specific guidelines and rules. Your new wife will also get a green card soon after arriving in the US - no AOS process to go through. Make sure you have all of your documents in order, and give yourself a few weeks to get all of the legal BS completed. Getting married in VN is a pain in the rear for foreigners.

I'm going back when my fiancee gets her interview, which is likely to be in November sometime. I'll probably be there for two or three weeks, with about half the time in HCM and half in Hue.

And Cheaper for doing CR1, also CR1 allow co-sponsor. Good luck.

[Ashley and Cuong 0]

what about this single status paper? how do i get that? can anyone tell me the marriage process.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

what about this single status paper? how do i get that? can anyone tell me the marriage process.

Single Status = CONG HAM DOC THAN,

It's better for you to let the experts taking care this, the total cost should be $450 for single status. I did try to do it myself. waste my time, and the costs are the same thing.

Single Status process.

1. Go to your local CIVIL COURT, obtain a single status, and you need to NOTARIES. requested single status cost = $36, Notaries = $40

2. Turn in to your SECRETARY OF STATE Department. For me I have to go to Los Angeles at 8:00 AM in the morning, standing and wanting online take atleast 4-6 hours. This cost about $50

3. After that submit all your paperwork to VN consulant in SF or Virginia. Cost = $100.

I finally let someone else did it for $450, remember, my paperwork is more than 1 1/2 year, and I am not really know how much will it cost now. It's better to let someone work on your single status, unless you have all the time to do it.

good luck.

Here's the website for Vietnamese consulate in US.

http://www.vietnamconsulate-ca.org/docthan-huongdan-e.htm

http://marriagedocs.us/Vietnam.htm

http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/consular...y_a_vietnamese/

If you need more link, I will happy to sent to you.

Loi and Suong.