Affidavit of Support

[nabeshin216 0]

Hey all! I've been lurking around here for a little while and this is my first topic, so I guess I'll introduce the situation. I'm currently living and working in China. I met my fiancee over two and a half years ago when we were both college students studying in Japan. After Japan, I returned to the states and she to China to finish college. After college, I got a job as an English teacher here in China so I could be with her. I've been here since November last year. We decided to marry in December and I sent in the K-1 petition in January. So we were on our way until the petition is returned to me in February. I call USCIS to ask what's up and she tells me that somebody probably made a mistake and to send it back in. So I sent it back in March (two months wasted) and things are rolling. I'm still waiting for NOA2, hoping to get it soon.

Anyway, I've been preparing myself for the next step and I came upon the Affidavit of Support. I've never had a career in the States, only part-time work since I just graduated from college last year. Also, we plan to stay in the States once we get married there, so there's a chance I won't have a job at the time of our wedding. I will still be teaching here when she has her interview though.

Question: What do you suggest I put on the Affidavit of Support? Also, would it be possible (or wise) to use my parents as the support? Any suggestions are appreciated! Also any tips about the process (specifically in China).

Thanks!

[Skyler 0]

Hey all! I've been lurking around here for a little while and this is my first topic, so I guess I'll introduce the situation. I'm currently living and working in China. I met my fiancee over two and a half years ago when we were both college students studying in Japan. After Japan, I returned to the states and she to China to finish college. After college, I got a job as an English teacher here in China so I could be with her. I've been here since November last year. We decided to marry in December and I sent in the K-1 petition in January. So we were on our way until the petition is returned to me in February. I call USCIS to ask what's up and she tells me that somebody probably made a mistake and to send it back in. So I sent it back in March (two months wasted) and things are rolling. I'm still waiting for NOA2, hoping to get it soon.

Anyway, I've been preparing myself for the next step and I came upon the Affidavit of Support. I've never had a career in the States, only part-time work since I just graduated from college last year. Also, we plan to stay in the States once we get married there, so there's a chance I won't have a job at the time of our wedding. I will still be teaching here when she has her interview though.

Question: What do you suggest I put on the Affidavit of Support? Also, would it be possible (or wise) to use my parents as the support? Any suggestions are appreciated! Also any tips about the process (specifically in China).

Thanks!

I'm in the same situation. You will need a co-sponsor. They aren't actually liable for anything unless your fiancee goes on public assistance within a certain number of years of entering the US, then they have to pay it back.

[Gallowglass 0]

If your parents are willing to act as co-sponsors, that would certainly help.

[nabeshin216 0]

Awesome! Now I have nothing to worry about on this front. Thanks!

[KimandRuss 0]

Well, you would 'think' that.

But because you're going through GUZ, you probably do want to check out www.candleforlove.com . We also have some very wise members here in the China regional thread.

Good luck!

[nabeshin216 0]

Thanks for the info. Candleforlove is extremely helpful!

[GrenadianCrix 1]

Thanks for the info. Candleforlove is extremely helpful!

Don't forget....even if you don't qualify to sponsor her on your own, you still need to file an affidavit for yourself in addition to the sponsor (joint-sponsor).

I mention this in case you need to catch up on filing taxes or getting any documentation you will need for the form.

I was also living and working abroad when we filed for the K-1. We got through just fine with my sister as a joint-sponsor.

Suzanne