You be the consul ! Would we be approved ?

[Glas64 0]

Ok, I`d like to present my case and tell me if you think the Embassy in Manila consulate will grant my Fiance a K-1 Visa

Let`s just assume that the proof of meeting/relationship has been proved via boarding passes, pictures, Yahoo messenger and Skype records, other documentation,ect

I`m 46 Fiance is 30

I`m on Social security disability (SSDI). My minor child lives with me. I`m about $2500 a year short of the 125% needed for 3 people. My minor daughter, based on my disability also receives financial support via SSDI. It is approximately one half of what I receive. For example if I received $1800 per month she would receive $900 per month. Her SSDI is paid to me but in her name. For example the social security administration addresses letters/payments as followed "John Smith for Sally Smith" I`m assuming I can`t use my daughters income on the I-134. This is where I have a concern. If I list my household on the I-134 as 3 people (myself,fiance,my daughter) Do I only list my SSDI income ? She is getting that monthly payment as support for her. Therefore I have to spend very little of my monthly income on her. Based on just my income I would be above the 125% level for my Fiance and I but I`m $2500 short if I list household as 3 people. I hope I explained that clearly enough. I dont have much debt other then the typical monthly utilities and a small credit card bill.

I have about $6000 in savings. My fiance has about $1200

My condo, where I live is paid in full. When it was originally built in about 1970 the condos were all actually apartments. Many years later they were sold separately as individual units or condos. Mine was about $50,000 when I bought it but now is just valued at $41,000. My vehicle is also paid in full

My Fiance owns her own home in the Philippines. It is in her name. The house was built about 3 years ago. She received a loan via the gov`t. It was a 30 year mortgage so she has 27 more years to pay on it.

Fiance is a working and licensed Physical Therapist(PT) in the Philippines. Her degree has been certified in the USA. Meaning it is recognized by the PT licensing board in the USA. She still has to pass the state boards here to work in the USA as a licensed PT. However she would be qualified to work in the USA as a PT aide. She plans on taking that PT licensing exam in 2011

Fiance was granted a USA tourist visa 2 years ago in order to take the USA PT state boards. The exam was in the USA territory of Guam. The Visa specifically said "Guam Only" She abided by all regulations of the visa. Failed the exam Returned to the Philippines. Also I`m not marrying her to be a caregiver to me. Based on my disability there isn`t anything that can be done for me by a PT.

Fiance also worked for 2 years in UAE as a secretary. No problems in that area.

So based on the above info do you think the Visa would be approved ? Yes, I realize each interviewer is different but in general do you think we have a good chance despite the affidavit of support issue ?? Maybe I left out some key info? If I did please let me know. Many of you have very good knowledge of how this process works. I`m interested to hear what your opinion is. Thanks so much !!

[Fandango 1,439]

I'm no expert and am just spitballing here, but I think the income you rec for your daughter can be counted. She's a minor child, you are her guardian, so you are being given the money. While it's for her, it's still given to you.

I'm sure someone will come along to confirm or correct.

[JlovesA 109]

Is it just me or do you have another VisaJourney account under the name of Steve64? You are living the exact same life if you're not the same person. Condo paid in full, on disability with a daughter who receives financial support, fiance is a physical therapist in the Philippines...

[Glas64 0]

Wow, maybe we are in Bizzaro world. That is very observant. Yes I have 2 accounts. Actually my firefox toolbar has auto login. I registered a new account a few weeks ago because I had trouble logging into my original account. I`ve since corrected the problem. Not trying to trick anybody. I really dont pay any attention to what account im logging in with.

[JlovesA 109]

Oh okay, that makes sense now. I'm sorry, I don't have much advice but the money in your bank accounts (yours and your fiancee's) does not make much difference unless it is a very handsome sum and her consulate allows either self-sponsoring or for you to use cash as support evidence. Have you explored the idea of getting a co-sponsor?

Edited November 29, 2010 by JlovesA

[Glas64 0]

The co sponsor is a last resort. I really don`t want to have to do that. But I guess I will if I have to

[SimplyMacy 4]

Ok, I`d like to present my case and tell me if you think the Embassy in Manila consulate will grant my Fiance a K-1 Visa

Let`s just assume that the proof of meeting/relationship has been proved via boarding passes, pictures, Yahoo messenger and Skype records, other documentation,ect

I`m 46 Fiance is 30

I`m on Social security disability (SSDI). My minor child lives with me. I`m about $2500 a year short of the 125% needed for 3 people. My minor daughter, based on my disability also receives financial support via SSDI. It is approximately one half of what I receive. For example if I received $1800 per month she would receive $900 per month. Her SSDI is paid to me but in her name. For example the social security administration addresses letters/payments as followed "John Smith for Sally Smith" I`m assuming I can`t use my daughters income on the I-134. This is where I have a concern. If I list my household on the I-134 as 3 people (myself,fiance,my daughter) Do I only list my SSDI income ? She is getting that monthly payment as support for her. Therefore I have to spend very little of my monthly income on her. Based on just my income I would be above the 125% level for my Fiance and I but I`m $2500 short if I list household as 3 people. I hope I explained that clearly enough. I dont have much debt other then the typical monthly utilities and a small credit card bill.

I have about $6000 in savings. My fiance has about $1200

My condo, where I live is paid in full. When it was originally built in about 1970 the condos were all actually apartments. Many years later they were sold separately as individual units or condos. Mine was about $50,000 when I bought it but now is just valued at $41,000. My vehicle is also paid in full

My Fiance owns her own home in the Philippines. It is in her name. The house was built about 3 years ago. She received a loan via the gov`t. It was a 30 year mortgage so she has 27 more years to pay on it.

Fiance is a working and licensed Physical Therapist(PT) in the Philippines. Her degree has been certified in the USA. Meaning it is recognized by the PT licensing board in the USA. She still has to pass the state boards here to work in the USA as a licensed PT. However she would be qualified to work in the USA as a PT aide. She plans on taking that PT licensing exam in 2011

Fiance was granted a USA tourist visa 2 years ago in order to take the USA PT state boards. The exam was in the USA territory of Guam. The Visa specifically said "Guam Only" She abided by all regulations of the visa. Failed the exam Returned to the Philippines. Also I`m not marrying her to be a caregiver to me. Based on my disability there isn`t anything that can be done for me by a PT.

Fiance also worked for 2 years in UAE as a secretary. No problems in that area.

So based on the above info do you think the Visa would be approved ? Yes, I realize each interviewer is different but in general do you think we have a good chance despite the affidavit of support issue ?? Maybe I left out some key info? If I did please let me know. Many of you have very good knowledge of how this process works. I`m interested to hear what your opinion is. Thanks so much !!

If I am the the consul yes I will approve the visa. My fiance is almost the same situation as you. He is on SSDI as well since 2009 and his 16 year old daughter is partially dependent to him and also receiving some money based on his SSDI. He owned a franchise of Dairy Queen for 10 years but gave it up bcoz of his health. Currently he is still working as part time whenever he is needed and well enough to work from his families businesses. I can say that your daughters money can be added to the income you receive in SSDI. You need to write a letter stating that you are exempted to file a tax and you should include the award statement and bank statement that shows the money you received from social security. And also the the supporting documents that you own your condo and you can use it as an asset based on what I've learned here in visajourney. She has the possibility to be able to work and sounds great that she's going to take the licensing exam. I was offered some jobs from his family right away when I get there and ofcourse I will need a temporary working permit to be able to work. I have a friend here in visajourney on the same boat as well. She is on SSDI and her child is dependent to her and receiving some money as well and she combined together as her income. It was accepted and her visa was approved. I understand that SSDI is a stable income. Currently, Im waiting for my interview date. About your age difference, it doesnt matter at all. In proof of meeting the main proof that you can use is the copies of all pages of your passport. It shows everything the stamps and other infos that you've been in Philippines. Now, your visa is approved!

[thelastpetitioner 218]

A) get her money and deposit it in your account before you get the bank statement needed for the interview ( Philippines doesnt have packet 3 )

B) usually the primarily residence and vehicle does not count as assets .considering you are disabled,i highly doubt it would count specifically in your case.the definition of assets is a residence or vehicle that could get turned into money within a year without any financial and/or physical hardship.so you see where im coming from?

C)how hireable ( made up word i know ) your fiancee is does not matter to the consulate in general.it varies from CO to CO tho.

from an unbiased third party point of view,there are no red flags other than you being disabled and her just happening to be a nurse,which is not really a red flag,all the things you mentioned are complications but there are actual ways to solve them.

your biggest pickle is the financial issue,which can be solved with a co sponsor,so worst case scenario your fiance goes in with your I-134,a letter proving that she is hireable and will be able to make a decent amount of money herself,and the co sponsorship documents just in case,if things go well,amazing,if not,she can give them the co sponsorship paperwork and it will be done.dont worry too much.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

from an unbiased third party point of view,there are no red flags other than you being disabled and her just happening to be a nurse,which is not really a red flag,all the things you mentioned are complications but there are actual ways to solve them.

i meant PT not a nurse,still you got what i meant

[pushbrk 12,908]

Ok, I`d like to present my case and tell me if you think the Embassy in Manila consulate will grant my Fiance a K-1 Visa

Let`s just assume that the proof of meeting/relationship has been proved via boarding passes, pictures, Yahoo messenger and Skype records, other documentation,ect

I`m 46 Fiance is 30

I`m on Social security disability (SSDI). My minor child lives with me. I`m about $2500 a year short of the 125% needed for 3 people. My minor daughter, based on my disability also receives financial support via SSDI. It is approximately one half of what I receive. For example if I received $1800 per month she would receive $900 per month. Her SSDI is paid to me but in her name. For example the social security administration addresses letters/payments as followed "John Smith for Sally Smith" I`m assuming I can`t use my daughters income on the I-134. This is where I have a concern. If I list my household on the I-134 as 3 people (myself,fiance,my daughter) Do I only list my SSDI income ? She is getting that monthly payment as support for her. Therefore I have to spend very little of my monthly income on her. Based on just my income I would be above the 125% level for my Fiance and I but I`m $2500 short if I list household as 3 people. I hope I explained that clearly enough. I dont have much debt other then the typical monthly utilities and a small credit card bill.

I have about $6000 in savings. My fiance has about $1200

My condo, where I live is paid in full. When it was originally built in about 1970 the condos were all actually apartments. Many years later they were sold separately as individual units or condos. Mine was about $50,000 when I bought it but now is just valued at $41,000. My vehicle is also paid in full

My Fiance owns her own home in the Philippines. It is in her name. The house was built about 3 years ago. She received a loan via the gov`t. It was a 30 year mortgage so she has 27 more years to pay on it.

Fiance is a working and licensed Physical Therapist(PT) in the Philippines. Her degree has been certified in the USA. Meaning it is recognized by the PT licensing board in the USA. She still has to pass the state boards here to work in the USA as a licensed PT. However she would be qualified to work in the USA as a PT aide. She plans on taking that PT licensing exam in 2011

Fiance was granted a USA tourist visa 2 years ago in order to take the USA PT state boards. The exam was in the USA territory of Guam. The Visa specifically said "Guam Only" She abided by all regulations of the visa. Failed the exam Returned to the Philippines. Also I`m not marrying her to be a caregiver to me. Based on my disability there isn`t anything that can be done for me by a PT.

Fiance also worked for 2 years in UAE as a secretary. No problems in that area.

So based on the above info do you think the Visa would be approved ? Yes, I realize each interviewer is different but in general do you think we have a good chance despite the affidavit of support issue ?? Maybe I left out some key info? If I did please let me know. Many of you have very good knowledge of how this process works. I`m interested to hear what your opinion is. Thanks so much !!

Based on the financial question alone, the key information you left out was the age of your minor daughter. If she's 7, I might treat her $900 like court ordered child support but not if she's 17 because it will end soon. A cosponsor for you is most likely not a viable option through Manila. They sometimes accept them but usually only for recent college graduates with clear earnings potential having a parent or other close relative as cosponsor. The assets you mention are not likely to be of any assistance to you in qualifying as your home cannot be liquidated without undue harm to you or family members.

Not sure of the purpose of your question though as your circumstances are what they are and. If you were convinced the answer was "NO", what would that change? If you have a young daughter, a letter of explanation of your financial picture to go along with the affidavit of support might help.

Edited November 29, 2010 by pushbrk

[Glas64 0]

"Based on the financial question alone, the key information you left out was the age of your minor daughter"

She will be 13 in 2011

[CBM 14]

A) get her money and deposit it in your account before you get the bank statement needed for the interview ( Philippines doesnt have packet 3 )

B) usually the primarily residence and vehicle does not count as assets .considering you are disabled,i highly doubt it would count specifically in your case.the definition of assets is a residence or vehicle that could get turned into money within a year without any financial and/or physical hardship.so you see where im coming from?

C)how hireable ( made up word i know ) your fiancee is does not matter to the consulate in general.it varies from CO to CO tho.

from an unbiased third party point of view,there are no red flags other than you being disabled and her just happening to be a nurse,which is not really a red flag,all the things you mentioned are complications but there are actual ways to solve them.

your biggest pickle is the financial issue,which can be solved with a co sponsor,so worst case scenario your fiance goes in with your I-134,a letter proving that she is hireable and will be able to make a decent amount of money herself,and the co sponsorship documents just in case,if things go well,amazing,if not,she can give them the co sponsorship paperwork and it will be done.dont worry too much.

I thought the equity of one's home could be considered as an asset in the i-134? Otherwise, what is the point of having that option there?

I'm seriously asking - I don't know the answer.

I understand it can't create financial hardship or whatever for their family in order to be counted, ie - can't use the vehicle.... but I was sure you could use equity on your primary residence?

So... couldn't the equity (assuming it's positive!!) of the condo be used?

[pushbrk 12,908]

I thought the equity of one's home could be considered as an asset in the i-134? Otherwise, what is the point of having that option there?

I'm seriously asking - I don't know the answer.

I understand it can't create financial hardship or whatever for their family in order to be counted, ie - can't use the vehicle.... but I was sure you could use equity on your primary residence?

So... couldn't the equity (assuming it's positive!!) of the condo be used?

It CAN be "considered" but generally it is only considered available to liquidate if doing so wouldn't cause undue harm to the sponsor or their family. A disabled person who liquidates their paid for home to support an immigrant becomes a homeless disabled person. Sounds like undue harm to me.

[CBM 14]

It CAN be "considered" but generally it is only considered available to liquidate if doing so wouldn't cause undue harm to the sponsor or their family. A disabled person who liquidates their paid for home to support an immigrant becomes a homeless disabled person. Sounds like undue harm to me.

Makes sense.

Couldn't the OP then just rent a place like a lot of others do? Lots of people sell their houses and don't end up homeless. Just my thoughts.

It doesn't actually matter to me personally because my fiance makes good money, but I guess I have just seen a lot of ambiguity concerning homes being used on the i-134 here on VJ!

Anyway, good luck, OP.

[Boiler 45,558]

3 issues all inter linked

Numbers are marginal for I 134

Consulate is Philippines

Consulate discretion.

But unless you have a plan B, does it matter?