income requirement question!

[jpac876 1]

hey guys, so we're finally starting to file for our k1 fiance visa and im completely ECSTATIC about it! I'm filipino american living in Dallas, Texas and my fiance is from Manila. i've read a lot of the previous posts about some of the questions and concerns i and others have but i'd still appreciate any more help you guys can give =) here are my questions.

1. are the income requirements (K1 VISA) for the manila embassy based on the 100 or 125% guideline? and are those guidelines based on gross or net income?

2. For the last 6 years i've been a student. Due to that, i only held part time positions at various jobs. I even studied abroad in the Philippines for a year. In turn, all my past tax returns show less than the required income for a fiance visa. However now, upon returning, I recently (3 months ago) started a new position which should allow me to meet the minimum requirements after one fiscal year. Will this affect my my affidavit of support? My paystubs WILL indeed show that i meet the income requirements eventually within the year, just maybe not by the time my fiance goes to her interview. Any opinions on that would be great!

3. My fiance also has one 2 year old son. She wasn't previously married. Our plan is to immigrate her first, get married, work together and save, then within 1 year apply for her son to follow (k2 visa). My question is when SHE goes to the interview, do i have to have the income to support all THREE of us? or just HER and I for the time being since her son will be following at a later date? i know i can meet the requirement for THREE people once my fiance arrives and starts working, but im just a little bit unsure at the moment if i can before then.

4. Although im pretty confident in meeting the income requirements, i'd still like a clear cut answer as to whether or not co-sponsors will be allowed. i've heard things from them allowing it, needing special circumstances (if so, what are they), and them not accepting one at all. Which is it? IF i had to use one, it would probably be one of my best friends? would that work?

looking forward to sharing my journey with you guys! i know i have a lot of questions but thanks a lot for your responses!!

[Dakine 26]

Getting approval using a co sponsor at USEM is determined on a case by case basis. If you and your mate show signs of being productive peeps you stand a good chance of being approved. Also helps if the cosponsor is a close relative.

[jpac876 1]

Getting approval using a co sponsor at USEM is determined on a case by case basis. If you and your mate show signs of being productive peeps you stand a good chance of being approved. Also helps if the cosponsor is a close relative.

ohhh ok...so it really is a case to case basis then huh?...hence the lack of definite answers....oh well, we'll just pray for the best! thanks a lot!

[Mr.&Mrs.A 0]

If your current job meets the 125% level (i.e. weekly gross pay x 52) is greater, you should be ok. So if you are paid as an example $500.00 per week that would be $26,000.00 (52 x $550.00) you don't have to be on the job an entire year. Co-sponsors I understand can be used, but they should be a family member. it sounds like you might be ok with meeting the income requirements. I suggest if at all possible to be at the interview, I hear it can be the deciding factor in your favor if things seem a little borderline. I hope this helps answer some of your questions. Good luck with everything

[tallcoolone 102]

Getting approval using a co sponsor at USEM is determined on a case by case basis. If you and your mate show signs of being productive peeps you stand a good chance of being approved. Also helps if the cosponsor is a close relative.

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