K-1 Visa denied

[Messybrownhair 251]

Unfortunately, I know how you feel.

The Manila Embassy does not accept co-sponsors, this is what he CO flat out told me and my fiance.

My fiance is a 22-year old fresh graduate in his first year serving the national guard on a 2nd lt pay which is arguably not much at all, we barely made it above the minimum. Plus we had to tax returns, just pay stubs and military orders and a letter from his commander. We were questioned about this a lot. The only thing that saved us was my career as a speech pathologist, which he thankfully recognized as a lucrative career and i was very clear to him that I do not intend for my fiance to support me as I am perfectly capable of supporting myself once I am authorized to work (I brought proof that I had international work experience) If not for this, we would have been denied.

It's so weird because my fiance did make it above the poverty line set for 2 people (himself and me) and yet he still grilled us about it. I don't know what they want, they are too demanding. I even told the CO, "Sir, my fiance's salary is well-above the poverty line, what is the problem?" and he just said, "It's quite low"

Uhm he's only 22. I'm sorry if he's not Mark Zuckerberg.

Anyway I wish you the best. I'm so sorry you went through this. We must have had the same CO??? I really think we did. Was he young and asian looking?? Don't lose hope! I hope you will be able to sort it out. I'm sorry I cannot be more helpful. God bless!

[Maganda 1]

My fiance just called the embassy this afternoon and I am approved! yehey!!! Thanks God!

I AM NOW APPROVED!

Great news! Congratulations to both of you! I have been watching your post and im so happy for you.Your tears has turned into joys.Your case only proves that there is always hope when everything seems none..GOD IS REALLY GREAT!

[Messybrownhair 251]

CO probably realized his mistake! YAY, CONGRATS!!!!

[gelai_kevin 0]

Have faith and don't lose hope.

[Maganda 1]

Have faith and don't lose hope.

hi sis gelai! ano ka ba sis? shes already approved..

[femy11 0]

CO probably realized his mistake! YAY, CONGRATS!!!!

Yes, maybe he just did not look hard on my fiance's pay stubs and had bad day during my interview. The CO who interviewed me was young looking Asian guy like chinese/taiwanese.

Im glad also that i can just pick up my passport at 2GO office. Do you have their number?

[Messybrownhair 251]

HAH!!! Now I am quite positive we had the same CO!!!

[femy11 0]

DO you know where to pick-up the passport visa? Is it in 2GO main office or 2GO inside the embassy?

[lance1002 0]

It has to br 125% poverty level, it probably would help if he had a letter from his employer. Also, does the consul have any reason to believe that u will not be able to find a job and contribute to the household when you get to the us?

It has to br 125% poverty level, it probably would help if he had a letter from his employer. Also, does the consul have any reason to believe that u will not be able to find a job and contribute to the household when you get to the us?

[extremerecluse 32]

Hi There,

I saw your post and say you stated about if denied to go ahead and get married and then file a CR1. Can you explain to me how this will help please?

My fiancee and I have submitted the K-1 and are waiting a decision, but if denied, I am curious to learn how getting married might help the situation.

Thanks

Are the consular officers given any discretion or do they have a chart on the wall and compare what the petitioner's tax records state to the chart? Why should there be any questions? Either the tax records state he is above or below; no gray area allowed. I think I will appear at the interview so that the officer can't pull a fast one.

[extremerecluse 32]

They would only concern themselves with "adjusted gross income" if you filed a 1040EZ. Some people think of line 22 on a 1040 as adjusted gross income but that's not the correct term. They are looking for what the IRS refers to as "total income" on a 1040 or adjusted gross income on the EZ. When stating "current income" and "employee" would calculate their annual income based on either their salary or hourly pay. The self employed state their current income as line 22 from the most recent 1040 because nobody knows what a self employed person's income WILL BE, only what it was on the latest tax return. The title of line 22 is "total income". Don't confuse "business revenue" and "income". They are not the same thing.

Pushbrk is correct. There is too much paranoia being distributed amongst the masses. The prescreener looks at one number on your tax form and compares it to a chart on the wall behind him or her. You walk into the COs office and he or she does the same thing. They look at one number and one number only; how much did you make in that year, not how much did uncle sam rape you for.

[mrsean 4]

make sure you get pictures taken together[you and her] for your future k1

[toma1 10]

With God nothing is impossible and he will never let His children become miserable.

Hm... Ever heard of a place called Somalia? The Killing Fields? Concentration camps?