Affidavit of support... self support for k1 visa?

[LukeU 413]

On 8/28/2009 at 6:45 PM, lirwin2000 said:

hi

we are going through the k1 visa process. we are just waiting to send our checklist back to the embassy in london for an interview but having a few problems with the affidavit of support. the usc is working freelance for the past 6 months so not really any tax history of income yet. we don't have anyone else to file the form too so i just wanted to ask... do the london embassy allow the UK citizen to self support themselves? (due to a job offer in the US once able to work???) is this a possibility or not as it is our only option at the moment.

I've recently just been reading a post and this was mentioned there:

 

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17 hours ago, geowrian said:

It's not posted anywhere, but is well known from others that have gone through the process. London even allows self-sponsorship via assets to cover the 90 days. They're the only embassy known to do so. Otherwise, pay stubs, an employment letter, OR a recent tax return tends to do the job for them. Still take whatever you have, but they aren't known to use very high standards for the public charge concern.

Sorry Georwrian if this throws another notification your way.

My fiancée (USC) is above the level required as she has a steady permanent employment job, but I'm hoping to also have sufficient savings to permit the self sponsor so to speak, as I just don't like the idea of ever being financially provided for 😛 (Stuborn to a fault, I know!)

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, LukeU said:

 

My fiancée (USC) is above the level required as she has a steady permanent employment job, but I'm hoping to also have sufficient savings to permit the self sponsor so to speak, as I just don't like the idea of ever being financially provided for 😛 (Stuborn to a fault, I know!)

While that is a noble thought, it is impractical and short lived because in a very short time you will need a new affidavit of support for AOS which requires your wife to be the sponsor.  It will be easier to provide her I-134 and employer letter to breeze through the London interview with no extra discussion. 

[LukeU 413]

7 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

While that is a noble thought, it is impractical and short lived because in a very short time you will need a new affidavit of support for AOS which requires your wife to be the sponsor.  It will be easier to provide her I-134 and employer letter to breeze through the London interview with no extra discussion. 

Oh yeah, we are using the affidavit of support form (I-846 right?) for the initial UK based interview, it's just also being backed up by personal statements too. We know they're only bothered on one of the 2 but 2 for 2 is always a slight plus 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, LukeU said:

Oh yeah, we are using the affidavit of support form (I-846 right?) for the initial UK based interview, it's just also being backed up by personal statements too. We know they're only bothered on one of the 2 but 2 for 2 is always a slight plus 

K1 visa interview in London:

I-134 Affidavit of Support. 

Proof of Income- Employer letter or latest tax return or pay stubs 

 

Adjustment of Status (send with application): 

I-864 Affidavit of Support

Spouse must be primary sponsor even with no income, but joint-sponsor allowed

Latest tax return or transcript required. 

Income amounts off two more tax returns entered on the form.

Optional proofs- employer letter, 6 months worth of pay stubs. 

 

 

[geowrian 22,337]

Agreed - avoid the self-sponsor option unless needed. It is a viable option for London, but they aren't; strict on the I-134 so that would be simpler all around. The I-134 isn't binding either, so it's not like you're saving the petitioner from any obligations by doing it.