New here and we have a few Questions we need advise on

[Jamie and Skye 0]

Hi I found this web site last night and was so happy to find somewhere to get advise and support, I'm Australian and my fiance and I haven't started the K-1 process yet. I currently live in Canada, but plan to leave in Dec, drive with him to his home town, stay for Christmas then go home to Australia and start the process. We have a few concerns and would like some advise.

1. My fiance earns above the required amount for his household, however he has been at his job for 3 months and before this was studying, his parents who he lives, with are happy to co-sponsor me but individually don't quite make the amount. Will me need to find another co-sponsor or will they take the combined income?

2. I read a co-sponsor has the same responsibility as a sponsor, does this mean my co-sponsor needs to fill out all the same forms his does, or only the affidavit of support?

3. How current does a police record check need to be for a country previously lived in? If I get my record for Canada before I leave, will it be acceptable for the interview.

Last question.

4. Planning the wedding? we would like the big white wedding with everyone there, should we wait for all forms to be processed and approved or start planning for a date well past the project time line?

Thank you S

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First of all, welcome to VJ Jamie and Skye, this site and the people on here will help you a lot. I will try to answer your questions to the best of my abilities and I am sure the other senior members will be happy to help yall as well:-

Hi I found this web site last night and was so happy to find somewhere to get advise and support, I'm Australian and my fiance and I haven't started the K-1 process yet. I currently live in Canada, but plan to leave in Dec, drive with him to his home town, stay for Christmas then go home to Australia and start the process. We have a few concerns and would like some advise.

1. My fiance earns above the required amount for his household, however he has been at his job for 3 months and before this was studying, his parents who he lives, with are happy to co-sponsor me but individually don't quite make the amount. Will me need to find another co-sponsor or will they take the combined income?

-> As far as I know, the embassy/consulate will NOT consider a combined income. If you have a co-sponsor, he/she alone should meet the income requirements.

2. I read a co-sponsor has the same responsibility as a sponsor, does this mean my co-sponsor needs to fill out all the same forms his does, or only the affidavit of support?

-> The co-sponsor only fills out the I-134 i.e. Affidavit of Support. However, the co-sponsor will have to submit documents proving his/hers domicile status in the US along with copies of Birth certificate/passport indicating his/hers US citizenship.

3. How current does a police record check need to be for a country previously lived in? If I get my record for Canada before I leave, will it be acceptable for the interview.

-> The police clearances for most countries for embassy(immigration purposes) are valid for 1year. However, I would still try to be on a safe side and get them issued within 6 months of the interview date.

Last question.

4. Planning the wedding? we would like the big white wedding with everyone there, should we wait for all forms to be processed and approved or start planning for a date well past the project time line?

-> Well, this is a tricky question. You have to understand that your application goes through USCIS (Department of Homeland Security) and then once approved ( keeping fingers crossed for no RFE'S issued) then it is forwarded to the NVC (Department of State) and then to the beneficiary's listed consulate. So, it is kind of a long process. However, that being said, the current processing speeds are actually faster than what they used to be, especially the Vermont Service Center. I would advise to atleast wait till you get done with the USCIS stage for planning the wedding. I know most of the people on here might advice you to wait till you have your visa in hand and they are right too. That is just my opinion !

If you have any more questions, feel free to pm me. Take care and good luck !

[Jamie and Skye 0]

First of all, welcome to VJ Jamie and Skye, this site and the people on here will help you a lot. I will try to answer your questions to the best of my abilities and I am sure the other senior members will be happy to help yall as well:-

Hi I found this web site last night and was so happy to find somewhere to get advise and support, I'm Australian and my fiance and I haven't started the K-1 process yet. I currently live in Canada, but plan to leave in Dec, drive with him to his home town, stay for Christmas then go home to Australia and start the process. We have a few concerns and would like some advise.

1. My fiance earns above the required amount for his household, however he has been at his job for 3 months and before this was studying, his parents who he lives, with are happy to co-sponsor me but individually don't quite make the amount. Will me need to find another co-sponsor or will they take the combined income?

-> As far as I know, the embassy/consulate will NOT consider a combined income. If you have a co-sponsor, he/she alone should meet the income requirements.

2. I read a co-sponsor has the same responsibility as a sponsor, does this mean my co-sponsor needs to fill out all the same forms his does, or only the affidavit of support?

-> The co-sponsor only fills out the I-134 i.e. Affidavit of Support. However, the co-sponsor will have to submit documents proving his/hers domicile status in the US along with copies of Birth certificate/passport indicating his/hers US citizenship.

3. How current does a police record check need to be for a country previously lived in? If I get my record for Canada before I leave, will it be acceptable for the interview.

-> The police clearances for most countries for embassy(immigration purposes) are valid for 1year. However, I would still try to be on a safe side and get them issued within 6 months of the interview date.

Last question.

4. Planning the wedding? we would like the big white wedding with everyone there, should we wait for all forms to be processed and approved or start planning for a date well past the project time line?

-> Well, this is a tricky question. You have to understand that your application goes through USCIS (Department of Homeland Security) and then once approved ( keeping fingers crossed for no RFE'S issued) then it is forwarded to the NVC (Department of State) and then to the beneficiary's listed consulate. So, it is kind of a long process. However, that being said, the current processing speeds are actually faster than what they used to be, especially the Vermont Service Center. I would advise to atleast wait till you get done with the USCIS stage for planning the wedding. I know most of the people on here might advice you to wait till you have your visa in hand and they are right too. That is just my opinion !

If you have any more questions, feel free to pm me. Take care and good luck !

Thank you, it is so nice to get good advise so fast appreciate it. S