hoping for some clarity on unusual circumstances

[corcor 0]

Quick overview-

My boyfriend and I met while serving (and are still serving) with a missionary organization in Australia. He's from the States and will be returning there in late December. After I leave here (late December, possibly January) I'll be spending some time at home (Canada), then will hopefully be joining him some time in the spring to get married. And after reading up on the K1 all day, we obviously need to get started on this process asap if we want the timing to work out.

From what I've gathered, he can start the application process while he's still here (in Aus) as long as he has a mailing address in the States- correct? There wouldn't be any need for him to physically be in the States in the next 3 months would there?

The organization we're with is non-profit so he technically hasn't been paid for the last 2 1/2 years, and he's going back to school for a bit once he gets home to get caught up on training so he can get back into his field... not going to look too impressive on his affidavit of support. People have commented on here that you can't have a co-sponsor for the I-134, so if we know his income is less than $17 500 should we be looking at having someone like his parents filling out the I-134?

I'm sorry if this is repetetive- I feel like I've been going in cirlces trying to figure this stuff out. I really appreciate anything anyone has to offer!!!

Thanks heaps!

[canadian_wife 1,814]

No need to apologize, this process can be daunting, especially if you are planning this from so far away.

Yes, he can (and should) file the petition as soon as possible. He can list his parents address as his US residence. That is an excellent idea. By the time the embassy requires documentation to be sent back, you should be back in Canada by then so it sounds like it will work out. You should list an address in Canada (like your parents) so receive any mail that might come in.

Yes, you'll need a co-sponsor. The parents are perfect for that too

Ask lots of questions but read the guides too, they are very helpful

Good luck.

[corcor 0]

No need to apologize, this process can be daunting, especially if you are planning this from so far away.

Yes, he can (and should) file the petition as soon as possible. He can list his parents address as his US residence. That is an excellent idea. By the time the embassy requires documentation to be sent back, you should be back in Canada by then so it sounds like it will work out. You should list an address in Canada (like your parents) so receive any mail that might come in.

Yes, you'll need a co-sponsor. The parents are perfect for that too

Ask lots of questions but read the guides too, they are very helpful

Good luck.

Ok, thanks for the confirmation! I feel good about this... I really appreciate your help!!!