Supporting yourself w/o working...

[MichelleMcK 0]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

[Carlawarla 1]

Hello MichelleMcK,

Some people have saved enough money to get by until they get their EAD. I think you mean you don't think he's going to get his EAD when he crosses the border?

You might want to check out the Canada Forum, and post this question, as I know that there are members who have gotten and EAD from a Canada/US border agent that we didn't know about!

Some people are working in Canada, even taking another job on, and save some money up, to last until they get their EAD. You can get your EAD approximately 3 months after submitting all your AOS paperwork, after marriage.

While you're a University student, and working part-time, you probably don't make 125% over the poverty line, so do you have a joint sponsor? You're going to have to show that at the interview at the Consulate. Maybe you live with your joint sponsor? Like parents?

We really don't have a lot of information about you to maybe help zero in on giving you ideas on what you might be able to do.

Like I said earlier, check out the Canadian forum here and hopefully we'll be able to help you out!

Carla

[MichelleMcK 0]

Hi Carlawarla,

Yes, I did mean that I don't think that he will get an EAD when he first crosses the border on the K1.

I am new to the forum, how do I find the Canadian forum?

Thanks for your help!

Michelle

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hey Michelle

The Canadian board is Here

From the main page it's towards the bottom under the "General Discussion" area...you will see an "off topic forum" and then regional discussion boards...we are under that.

I am working super long hours to save up as much as I possibly can. Nick has a great job but I still want to do my part. I'm hoping I can save up about 10 grand before coming down.

Best of luck to you!!!

~Laura

[Nutty 2]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

You get a full time job long before you ever apply for a fiance visa! Government won't consider applicants who can't show they can support their future spouse. Affidavit of Support is what you need to provide.

Good luck, buddy!

[pushbrk 12,888]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

You get a full time job long before you ever apply for a fiance visa! Government won't consider applicants who can't show they can support their future spouse. Affidavit of Support is what you need to provide.

Good luck, buddy!

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

[Caladan 19]

Yes, no one should ever petition unless they can support their spouse in white picket fence style.

OP, this is your third thread with the same question, no? One's enough.

[Alex+R 0]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

You get a full time job long before you ever apply for a fiance visa! Government won't consider applicants who can't show they can support their future spouse. Affidavit of Support is what you need to provide.

Good luck, buddy!

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

Wow, congratulations on all your friends still being alive and married over 50 years!

[C and J 1]

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

Wow, congratulations on all your friends still being alive and married over 50 years!

Hmm, Pushbrk only stated that before you propose, you should have a good idea of the practical side and how you will be able to support each other. I fail to see how that has anything to do with longevity of marriage

I'm not sure if the K1 has the same requirements as the K3 but the petitioner (and, if applicable, their joint sponsor) have to prove that they are in a position to support the spouse.

The exact wording on the I-134 is "That I am willing and able to receive, maintain and support the person named".

If you or your joint sponsor are not in this position, then you should not be filing. The affadavit you are signing is binding for 3 years.

Unless the fiance/spouse has saving that they are bringing with them, then they are your and your joint sponsors responsibility.

[pushbrk 12,888]

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

Wow, congratulations on all your friends still being alive and married over 50 years!

Hmm, Pushbrk only stated that before you propose, you should have a good idea of the practical side and how you will be able to support each other. I fail to see how that has anything to do with longevity of marriage

I'm not sure if the K1 has the same requirements as the K3 but the petitioner (and, if applicable, their joint sponsor) have to prove that they are in a position to support the spouse.

The exact wording on the I-134 is "That I am willing and able to receive, maintain and support the person named".

If you or your joint sponsor are not in this position, then you should not be filing. The affadavit you are signing is binding for 3 years.

Unless the fiance/spouse has saving that they are bringing with them, then they are your and your joint sponsors responsibility.

Exactly, but I was being a bit more general. I have two married daughters and have married three times. My sons in-law knew how the couple was going to deal with their financial needs before they married. One did so by a combination of waiting to marry until they could afford to live away from parents independantly. The other worked out that she had just graduated from Dental Hygiene school, so has been the primary bread winner while he has worked part time as he finishes college himself.

To be even more clear for the OP. You've proposed marriage, so it's time to be a man and support your wife. If this means some changes in your life, so be it. That's what men do. If she can support you for a while, fine, but ultimately this is a solution for you to find from within your own resources.

Edited December 13, 2007 by pushbrk

[rebeccajo 14]

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

Wow, congratulations on all your friends still being alive and married over 50 years!

Hmm, Pushbrk only stated that before you propose, you should have a good idea of the practical side and how you will be able to support each other. I fail to see how that has anything to do with longevity of marriage

I'm not sure if the K1 has the same requirements as the K3 but the petitioner (and, if applicable, their joint sponsor) have to prove that they are in a position to support the spouse.

The exact wording on the I-134 is "That I am willing and able to receive, maintain and support the person named".

If you or your joint sponsor are not in this position, then you should not be filing. The affadavit you are signing is binding for 3 years.

Unless the fiance/spouse has saving that they are bringing with them, then they are your and your joint sponsors responsibility.

Exactly, but I was being a bit more general. I have two married daughters and have married three times. My sons in-law knew how the couple was going to deal with their financial needs before they married. One did so by a combination of waiting to marry until they could afford to live away from parents independantly. The other worked out that she had just graduated from Dental Hygiene school, so has been the primary bread winner while he has worked part time as he finishes college himself.

To be even more clear for the OP. You've proposed marriage, so it's time to be a man and support your wife. If this means some changes in your life, so be it. That's what men do. If she can support you for a while, fine, but ultimately this is a solution for you to find from within your own resources.

The OP is a woman.

[tmma 467]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

Forgive me for asking, but why would you petition to bring a foreigner here KNOWING that the USCIS/DHS paperwork does not happen overnight-and have no plan on how you two are going to manage financially in the interim?

I was accused of being " unromantic" by someone on here about a year ago when I posted that romance/ hearts and flowers were all good, but doesn't buy the food, health insurance or pay the bills. Mark and I waited alittle longer to file while we saved ( for a house and nest egg when he got here), made sure he was covered on my health insurance and until he secured a preliminary job offer ( pending getting his EAD).

On all his visits here; he was visiting companies with a portfolio of projects he had complated in Holland with references and his resume. Emailing them from Holland and building a network. Not only did he network-he got 2 job offers-pending EAD. It meant waiting alittle longer; but I am glad we did. He had a job waiting for him, credit established and health insurance with no waiting period and we could afford to live during the time he was not working waiting for his EAD.

It's easy to understand the " rush to be together" after being apart. I KNOW what that feels like. It's romantic to dream of being together, and you want that ASAP. But nothing is more unromantic than no health insurance in an emergency, no money in the bank or no food in the cupboard.

Just my opinion.

[Jenn! 918]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

You get a full time job long before you ever apply for a fiance visa! Government won't consider applicants who can't show they can support their future spouse. Affidavit of Support is what you need to provide.

Good luck, buddy!

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

I thought your whole "thing" was answer the questions, don't make personal judgments on others' relationships.

[rebeccajo 14]

So I have a question for everyone out there who has gone through with a K1 Visa:

When the foreign fiance(e) moved to the USA, how did they manage to support themselves? Because I am basically assuming that my fiance is not going to get an EAD, and I am only a University Student with a part-time job, and cannot support him.

Basically, I'm wondering how everyone else got by not being able to work, and living in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance!

You get a full time job long before you ever apply for a fiance visa! Government won't consider applicants who can't show they can support their future spouse. Affidavit of Support is what you need to provide.

Good luck, buddy!

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

I thought your whole "thing" was answer the questions, don't make personal judgments on others' relationships.

Now now Jenn. Don't question the wisdom of he who knows all.

[TracyTN 237]

The men I've known in my life all knew how they were going to support their brides before they proposed. A few boys weren't so wise. Perhaps you're a premature petitioner.

Yes, because as we all know, its ALWAYS the men who have to 'support' the women...