K1 requirements - financial proof

[bubby1939 0]

Hi all,

i am new to the site and am hoping that i can get some seemingly rare advice on whether my K1 visa application will go through. i will try to explain my situation and concerns as best as possible.

My Fiance is a US citizen, and i am a UK citizen. We met over a year ago and have been visiting each other numerous times for the last 14 months. however, my fiance only filed her divorce about 4 months ago. she was not with her husband, however the divorce didn't go through until then. so the first question is should we state that we were just friends up until that point? or will they not be concerned about this detail?

also, we are concerned about the proving of salary part / financial proof part of the K1. i have a degree in engineering and a very well paid job here in the UK, and she has been working at a coffee shop as a manager for 7 years. the questions are, how much does she need to prove she earns to 'support' just me and her in america? i think this is ridiculous because with my experience i will be able to get a job over there to support us both, but after reading things on here, it seems important for the US citizen to be financially stable.

also, she has medical bills and some other debts in her name currently. will this cause problems with the application?

also i am just looking for any advice or cautions people might have with doing this and getting it approved.

Thanks a lot guys.

[YuAndDan 153]

Look at the 125% column here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

The I-134 (Affidavit of support) comes up at interview time at consulate and is not needed when filing so this will be moved to consulate/embassy forum.

[TwoCats 55]

Hi all,

i am new to the site and am hoping that i can get some seemingly rare advice on whether my K1 visa application will go through. i will try to explain my situation and concerns as best as possible.

My Fiance is a US citizen, and i am a UK citizen. We met over a year ago and have been visiting each other numerous times for the last 14 months. however, my fiance only filed her divorce about 4 months ago. she was not with her husband, however the divorce didn't go through until then. so the first question is should we state that we were just friends up until that point? or will they not be concerned about this detail?

This is a similar situation to mine, actually. My current fiance' and I were actually together while my ex-husband and I were separated. I think this is a perfectly normal thing to happen.

What I did was explain when the separation/breakdown of my previous marriage happened as part of the 'Have you met in the past two years' question. Then went ahead and used the visits/meetings during that timeframe that were before the divorce. I don't think you should have a problem. Just be honest!

also, we are concerned about the proving of salary part / financial proof part of the K1. i have a degree in engineering and a very well paid job here in the UK, and she has been working at a coffee shop as a manager for 7 years. the questions are, how much does she need to prove she earns to 'support' just me and her in america? i think this is ridiculous because with my experience i will be able to get a job over there to support us both, but after reading things on here, it seems important for the US citizen to be financially stable.

also, she has medical bills and some other debts in her name currently. will this cause problems with the application?

also i am just looking for any advice or cautions people might have with doing this and getting it approved.

Thanks a lot guys.

You can find the poverty guidelines here:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[patient2010 93]

It doesnt matter when she got the divorce as long as she can provide the certified copy of the divorce decree when you file or filed. Her debt will not stop you from being approved. No worries good luck along the way

[Canadiandggal 49]

It doesnt matter when she got the divorce as long as she can provide the certified copy of the divorce decree when you file or filed. Her debt will not stop you from being approved. No worries good luck along the way

Actually depending on the Interviewer It could matter and you may get some extra questions as to when they split,when she filed and when you two became engaged. You should not be denied over it or anything but I would be ready for some questions.

As long as she makes the 125% you guys should be fine and NO debt will not matter,they do seem to care what bills you have as long as you make the minimum amount of money.

Good luck

[patient2010 93]

Actually depending on the Interviewer It could matter and you may get some extra questions as to when they split,when she filed and when you two became engaged. You should not be denied over it or anything but I would be ready for some questions.

As long as she makes the 125% you guys should be fine and NO debt will not matter,they do seem to care what bills you have as long as you make the minimum amount of money.

Good luck

Yes there is a possibility that there will be some questions at the interview on when the relationship went from friends to fiance and when they met yes..... So yes the OP should be prepared for those kind of questions at the interview but as far as filing the paperwork it doesnt matter when she was divorce just that she is divorced and free to marry and has a certified copy of the divorce decree to provide