Employment a Problem for K-1 visa?

[LimaVJ 0]

I will be filing for a K-1 visa for my fiance. I am a self employed professional poker player. I am a little nervous that my profession could cause problems/red flags with the K-1 process. Two things I am concerned about. One, the I-134 affidavit of support. I believe my yearly income for 2010 will fall just short of the 100% poverty line for a family of 3 (my fiance & our kid). Anyway, my father can co-sponsor my fiance to ensure that we reach 125% of the poverty line. However, I'm concerned that they will be skeptical of my affidavit of support based upon my occupation which is not a very stable or respected job. I am a recent college graduate which should help & plan to look for work after this all gets settled out but I don't have any savings to help (but fortunately no debts like most college students). Do you think I will have problems with the affidavit of support? Second, does the Department of Homeland Security care about the occupation I put down on the G-325A form? Professional Poker isn't the most reputable profession and the Department of Justice is trying to shut down internet poker sites (which the DOJ considers to be operating illegally in the US). Will they deny a form based on the occupation listed? Would it be better to re-word my occupation to something like internet investor so as not to raise any red flags? Thank you for your help.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You should be honest about your occupation, never lie to immigration. As long as your co-sponsor makes enough for his household plus the immigrant, you will be fine.

[Barbara J 115]

I will be filing for a K-1 visa for my fiance. I am a self employed professional poker player. I am a little nervous that my profession could cause problems/red flags with the K-1 process. Two things I am concerned about. One, the I-134 affidavit of support. I believe my yearly income for 2010 will fall just short of the 100% poverty line for a family of 3 (my fiance & our kid). Anyway, my father can co-sponsor my fiance to ensure that we reach 125% of the poverty line. However, I'm concerned that they will be skeptical of my affidavit of support based upon my occupation which is not a very stable or respected job. I am a recent college graduate which should help & plan to look for work after this all gets settled out but I don't have any savings to help (but fortunately no debts like most college students). Do you think I will have problems with the affidavit of support? Second, does the Department of Homeland Security care about the occupation I put down on the G-325A form? Professional Poker isn't the most reputable profession and the Department of Justice is trying to shut down internet poker sites (which the DOJ considers to be operating illegally in the US). Will they deny a form based on the occupation listed? Would it be better to re-word my occupation to something like internet investor so as not to raise any red flags? Thank you for your help.

You need to be honest or it will come back to bite you. I would suggest you get a reputable job to show you can support your fiancee and child. Co sponsor will definitely be needed to help you make the 125% poverty line not 100 that is for Military.

If you don't have finances now and can't make the poverty guidelines then how are you going to support her and child? Live and so on. Hope you get it sorted but most of all be honest.

[baron555 934]

You should be honest about your occupation, never lie to immigration. As long as your co-sponsor makes enough for his household plus the immigrant, you will be fine.

Ditto to all.

[ScottThuy 140]

Co-sponsor? On a K-1 in Peru? Does The consulate there in Peru allow a co-sponsor on a K1? So many don't allow that option for K1's....