K1 Financial requirements (w/ co-sponsor)

[againstthegrain 0]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Edited February 21, 2008 by againstthegrain

[RichelRichel 1]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

Edited August 6, 2008 by egwgewggewgegewge

[Dakine 26]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

[tomiris 0]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

co-sponsor for K1 visa or I-129F petition is not allowed in US Embassy Manila. you are only allowed to have a con-sponsor when you are already in US and filing for I-864 (AOS).

[Anh map 2,098]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Read through the instructions for the I-864 ( http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf ) to learn what is required when a tax return isn't filed. You will need to submit an I-864 when your fiance adjusts her status after marriage. The I-864 guidelines are a good template for completing the I-134.

[Old Dominion 26]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

You father can co-sponsor if he can show sufficient income to support both his household and both of you at 125% of the poverty level. As to your personal income evidence, simply include a simple memorandum (include case #) and sign it to explain your situation.

[frieksie 0]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

hello there....im in teh stage of gathering the requiremnets for my interview. my fiance cannot meet the required income. i am confused if we can use his sister to be his co sponsor?i have ready many posts here that consulate here in manila doenst accept co sponsor?im worried if i get deny...

[imBlank 0]

I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

hello there....im in teh stage of gathering the requiremnets for my interview. my fiance cannot meet the required income. i am confused if we can use his sister to be his co sponsor?i have ready many posts here that consulate here in manila doenst accept co sponsor?im worried if i get deny...

Read my post...its not 99.9% of the time that USEM accepts co sponsor on k1. I'd hate to think that im one of the 0.1% that got denied.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=233036

Edited December 16, 2009 by imBlank

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I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

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I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

I agree! I'ts 100% the USEM does allow co sponsors for K1.

[YourHumboldtBud 2]

So the Phillipines DOES Accept K1 Co-Sponsor? Has anybody done this recently, and/or were there any special circumstances that perhaps got you approved/denied?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

So the Phillipines DOES Accept K1 Co-Sponsor? Has anybody done this recently, and/or were there any special circumstances that perhaps got you approved/denied?

The US Embassy in Manila has never published a formal policy about this. A few years ago someone sent an email to the embassy asking about this, and got a fairly detailed response. Here's a link to the post.

In a nutshell, they might accept a joint sponsor for a K1 visa if the petitioner has a very good reason for not having sufficient income (they're a student, for example), they have good prospects for future income (they recently graduated, or will be graduating soon), and the sponsor has a strong motive to follow through with a legally binding affidavit of support after the beneficiary arrives in the US and marries the petitioner (a close family member).

On the other hand, a petitioner with a low fixed income (retired, disabled, or unskilled worker) is not likely to get approved with a joint sponsor. Likewise, a joint sponsor who is less likely to follow through with a binding affidavit of support (a friend, distant relative, or employer) is not likely to be accepted.

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