fiance self support for k1

[bobd 0]

My English fiance will be interviewed at the london embassy--while i have real estate and small income, nowhere near the 100%of poverty guidelines

she on the other hand could support me if i needed it--i noticed there was no emphasis on us citizen sponsorship for the k1 at the embassy site, in fact the first listing there was for the applicant (my fiance) to show proof of her bank accounts, deeds etc, my details were secondary and optional in case she couldn't pass muster

on this site there seems to be a general understanding that the foreign national cannot self support for k1 visa purposes--what do you all know that the london embassy site isn't telling?

thanks, especially for anyone with personal experience willing to share any details

bob

[YuAndDan 153]

Here is what the Embassy says:

K-1 and K-3 and their derivatives are not required to file an affidavit of support, form I-864 at the time he or she applies for the visa. However, the Immigration and Nationality Act does require the applicant to establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer at the time of the application for a visa, and also to the satisfaction of an officer of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the time of application for admission to the United States, that he or she is not likely at any time to become a public charge.

An applicant for K-1 or K-3 visa may generally satisfy the requirement of the law by the presentation of documentary evidence establishing that:

1. the applicant has, or will have in the U.S. personal funds sufficient to provide support for the applicant and dependent family members, if any, or sufficient to provide support until suitable employment is located;

2. the applicant has arranged employment in the U.S. that will provide an adequate income for the applicant and dependent family members;

3. relatives or friends in the U.S. will assure the applicant's support; or

4. a combination of the above circumstances

Applicants Own Funds

An applicant who expects to be able to meet the public charge provisions of the law through personal financial resources may submit to the consular officer evidence of funds or income from one or more of the following sources:

• bank statement showing present balance of applicant's account, date account was opened, the number and amount of deposits and withdrawals during the past 12 months, and the average balance during the year. If there have been recent unusually large deposits, an explanation thereof should be given;

• proof of ownership of property or real estate, in the form of a title deed or the equivalent and a letter from a lawyer, or real estate agent showing its present valuation (any mortgages or loans against the property must be stated);

• letter or letters verifying ownership of stocks and bonds, with present market value or expected earnings indicated;

• statement from insurance company showing policies held and present case surrender value;

• proof of income from business investments or other sources.

If the financial resources are derived from a source outside the United States, a statement as to how the funds or income are to be transferred to the U.S. must be provided.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/faffidavit.html

Basically the embassy will want to see evidence that the prospective immigrant has sufficient assets to support themselves for at least 3 years at 125% poverty line. And evidence that these assets and income will be transferred to the USA. (Note K-1 will be out of work at least 90 days or more while waiting for EAD.)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=64417

Edited April 1, 2009 by YuAndDan