Minimum Income Req.

[ngoc 0]

hi anyone, i found out that the minimum income to spnosor my wife is $16,500 a yr.

my question is, how many years does the US embassy and the Foreign Embassy look at i heard they need the last 3 yrs; however,i do not meet the income req. in 2004

2002 = 12,000

2003 = 20,000 +

2004 = 14,000

2005 = 20,000 +

Appreciate the help if any..

[terri o'neale 0]

hi anyone, i found out that the minimum income to spnosor my wife is $16,500 a yr.

my question is, how many years does the US embassy and the Foreign Embassy look at i heard they need the last 3 yrs; however,i do not meet the income req. in 2004

2002 = 12,000

2003 = 20,000 +

2004 = 14,000

2005 = 20,000 +

Appreciate the help if any..

Check here...

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...y=HochiminhCity

According to this...the Embassy there only requires the I-134 for a K3 Visa. This usually only requires one year as documented by pay stubs, letters from your employer and/or bank statements. If you are concerned the best thing would be to contact the embassy at the email address on that page and ask them for clarification. If worse comes to worse...what about a co-sponsor?

[aussiewench 9]

ngoc

Have a read in the regional forums for vietnam specific information http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=90 Vietnam is not an easy ride and for one it looks like they are not accepting joint sponsors.

The I-134 is only one thing that a conof may look at to determine if an applicant will or wont become a public charge. Whilst there is only one year income return required, many consulates look for more to overcome the public charge issue. Also have a read of the pinned thread in the Foreign Embassy Forum here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=305

Have a read of this thread and the link within to overcoming the public charge issue http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5255

Edited May 4, 2006 by aussiewench

[ngoc 0]

if they require one yr, then no worries. i have my wife give them a call though. as for a co-sponsor, none of my family or best friend would do it, (that really sucks) because they dont trust me or doesnt appreciate me marrying someone outside of US. my boss however, said she may co-sign for me. i really really hope she does..

yes, i have read some of the threads in the Asian section. alot of reads but nothing on income. good reads though....thanks for the links..

ngoc

[Yodrak 7]

ngoc,

One needs to be meeting the income requirement today, the past income is used as helpful information for determining if the current income is likely to be sustainable into the future. Insufficient income at some point in the past is not alone a 'deal killer', it will depend on the circumstances.

Note that current and sustainable income is not the only relevant factor in determining if the visa applicant is likely to become a public charge after entering the USA.

Yodrak

hi anyone, i found out that the minimum income to spnosor my wife is $16,500 a yr.

my question is, how many years does the US embassy and the Foreign Embassy look at i heard they need the last 3 yrs; however,i do not meet the income req. in 2004

2002 = 12,000

2003 = 20,000 +

2004 = 14,000

2005 = 20,000 +

Appreciate the help if any..

[ngoc 0]

Yodrak, i heard that for a wife, they look at 3 yrs and for a fiance, its 1 yr. can you or someone confirm this?

thanks

[Yodrak 7]

ngoc,

I think you've heard wild inaccurate speculation. But I can't confirm that either.

Yodrak

Yodrak, i heard that for a wife, they look at 3 yrs and for a fiance, its 1 yr. can you or someone confirm this?

thanks