is my income goin to pass or will i need sponsor?

[nevada77 0]

i recently got a job ,im making about 50 to 60 thousand a yr,now, i got this job 3 months ago,.and it is steady and great,but my question is

i wasnt working 2 years before that because i was living in the philippines with my gf.so now if they want to see my past work history ,i cant show much.,is my job good enough now.,im going to send away my 129 packet this week and start the process.,do i need a sponsor?or is my job now enough?

[bruno. 4]

Hi,

50k to 60k a year is well above the 125% of the poverty guidelines that they require.

From what i read before (I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong) they just consider your current income and if it's likely to last after the fiancé(e) arrives. So based on that I'd say your OK.

In addition, if you haven't send your I-129F package yet, you don't need to shown your income yet. That part is only needed when the fiancé(e) goes to the interview. It's good to start thinking about it now though.

Good luck with your case

Edited May 23, 2010 by bruno.

[Otto 83]

Hi,

50k to 60k a year is well above the 125% of the poverty guidelines that they require.

From what i read before (I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong) they just consider your current income and if it's likely to last after the fiancé(e) arrives. So based on that I'd say your OK.

I would think that is correct - from what I've seen - plus the fact that the affidavit of support won't be needed until the interview stage, there will be that much more time on the job.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Hi,

50k to 60k a year is well above the 125% of the poverty guidelines that they require.

From what i read before (I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong) they just consider your current income and if it's likely to last after the fiancé(e) arrives. So based on that I'd say your OK.

In addition, if you haven't send your I-129F package yet, you don't need to shown your income yet. That part is only needed when the fiancé(e) goes to the interview. It's good to start thinking about it now though.

Good luck with your case

They consider everything except sometimes don't consider a cosponsor. However, current income is the most important, so make sure your current income is well documented with pay stubs, etc.

[bruno. 4]

They consider everything except sometimes don't consider a cosponsor. However, current income is the most important, so make sure your current income is well documented with pay stubs, etc.

Hi pushbrk,

what do you mean exactly by "sometimes don't consider a cosponsor". We were planning to get a cosponsor for my case because my fiancée is currently at the university and will be next year too and isn't working right now.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Hi pushbrk,

what do you mean exactly by "sometimes don't consider a cosponsor". We were planning to get a cosponsor for my case because my fiancée is currently at the university and will be next year too and isn't working right now.

Not a problem in France. In this case "they" refers to Consular officers in Manila where the OP will be interviewing.

[bruno. 4]

Not a problem in France. In this case "they" refers to Consular officers in Manila where the OP will be interviewing.

Just for my information, do you know why "they" sometimes don't consider a cosponsor in Manila. This seems pretty unfair.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Just for my information, do you know why "they" sometimes don't consider a cosponsor in Manila. This seems pretty unfair.

It's an old wives tale that "they" don't consider others for sponsorship in Manila.

They won't take the neighbor of the boss at your last job as a sponsor.

But they will consider a family member as these persons are presumed to have an interest in the happiness of the petitioner.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Just for my information, do you know why "they" sometimes don't consider a cosponsor in Manila. This seems pretty unfair.

There are a number of reasons but the keyword is "sometimes" so certainly not a "wive's tale". Where I've seen Manila pretty consistently consider cosponsors is with recent or near college graduates with good earning potential with a qualifying close relative as cosponsor. Where I've seen pretty consistent rejection is with low income or disabled petitioners using elderly relatives or friends as cosponsors. I think the primary reason is that either the IV Unit Chief or Consul General has no confidence the I-134 sponsor will later be willing to sign the binding I-864 after marriage but I'm not inside their head(s).

Don't confuse "equal" with "fair". There is no specific lawful or contractual provision for a cosponsor using the I-134. To allow it is completely discretionary.

[magmay06 0]

Hi,

50k to 60k a year is well above the 125% of the poverty guidelines that they require.

From what i read before (I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong) they just consider your current income and if it's likely to last after the fiancé(e) arrives. So based on that I'd say your OK.

In addition, if you haven't send your I-129F package yet, you don't need to shown your income yet. That part is only needed when the fiancé(e) goes to the interview. It's good to start thinking about it now though.

Good luck with your case

Just went for my interview in April and disposition of my K1 on the 20th of May. Initially the CO said I don't have adequate financial support coz my fiance wrote off his loss on his tax.But we were able to overcome this by providing them proof of ongoing income. The CO considers the past year's(2009) tax return and it will be a great help that you show them your year to date proof of ongoing income. Good Luck!!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

i recently got a job ,im making about 50 to 60 thousand a yr,now, i got this job 3 months ago,.and it is steady and great,but my question is

i wasnt working 2 years before that because i was living in the philippines with my gf.so now if they want to see my past work history ,i cant show much.,is my job good enough now.,im going to send away my 129 packet this week and start the process.,do i need a sponsor?or is my job now enough?

Document your income at the time of the INTERVIEW and you will be fine. You do not need to document ANY income for the I-129f, that comes later.

[garmann 0]

Does the USCIS determine ability to support using the total income or adjusted gross income on the tax forms?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Does the USCIS determine ability to support using the total income or adjusted gross income on the tax forms?

USCIS doesn't make the determination for a K1 visa. The US consulate does. The short answer is that they have discretion to consider whatever they like, but the general consensus is that they use the total income from the tax forms.

[garmann 0]

USCIS doesn't make the determination for a K1 visa. The US consulate does. The short answer is that they have discretion to consider whatever they like, but the general consensus is that they use the total income from the tax forms.

Thanks for that answer it is very helpful

[Audy_Rob 26]

Thanks for that answer it is very helpful

Usually think that they will use line 22 of a 1040 or equivalent for the other forms of 1040 such as 1040A or 1040EZ.