Bangkok Embassy

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Ok, So I Get The Point That Bangkok Denies 99.9 % Of K1 Visa Petitions That Have A Joint Sponsor. Does Anyone Know If They Also Deny CR1 Visa Petitions That Have A Joint Sponsor?

[Ning 619]

Ok, So I Get The Point That Bangkok Denies 99.9 % Of K1 Visa Petitions That Have A Joint Sponsor. Does Anyone Know If They Also Deny CR1 Visa Petitions That Have A Joint Sponsor?

This will depend on the co sponsors ability to show proper support assistance. As long as the support amount is provided there should be no problem. Find the 2011 poverty levels used by the U S govt. You need to provide proof that you or a co sponsor can provide 125% of that amount based on family size. To do this both parties turn in 864 forms with supporting documents.

You should not have any problems obtaining a C R 1 visa if the criteria is met. See the guides above to get more info.

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This will depend on the co sponsors ability to show proper support assistance. As long as the support amount is provided there should be no problem. Find the 2011 poverty levels used by the U S govt. You need to provide proof that you or a co sponsor can provide 125% of that amount based on family size. To do this both parties turn in 864 forms with supporting documents.

You should not have any problems obtaining a C R 1 visa if the criteria is met. See the guides above to get more info.

So A CR-1 with joint sponsor Is Much Easier Than k1 with joint sponsor.

[Ning 619]

So A CR-1 with joint sponsor Is Much Easier Than k1 with joint sponsor.

It isnt easier but it is more certian. They petition effort is about the same. Its unfortunate that Thailand is a high fraud country which makes the K 1 almost impossible to use a co sponsor. Of course being denied at the interview would be terrible to deal with. The loss of time & money as well.

In the end you will be better off with the C R 1. It comes with the green card so no need to AOS ( adjust status ) later. She can go to work very soon after entry if she wants. Getting ID, drivers license & may other things are much easier.

With the correct understanding & effort you have an excellent chance of getting what you want. The timeline isnt much longer.

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It isnt easier but it is more certian. They petition effort is about the same. Its unfortunate that Thailand is a high fraud country which makes the K 1 almost impossible to use a co sponsor. Of course being denied at the interview would be terrible to deal with. The loss of time & money as well.

In the end you will be better off with the C R 1. It comes with the green card so no need to AOS ( adjust status ) later. She can go to work very soon after entry if she wants. Getting ID, drivers license & may other things are much easier.

With the correct understanding & effort you have an excellent chance of getting what you want. The timeline isnt much longer.

But I thought a CR1 joint co sponsor could not be denied at a Consular level?

[Ning 619]

But I thought a CR1 joint co sponsor could not be denied at a Consular level?

Any visa application can be denied. You & your co sponsor will have to meet the 125% of the 2011 U S govt poverty level criteria. If that is done & you meet all the other criteria required along with the proper submitted documents & pay the fees it should result in a C R 1 visa.

Google the U S G poverty levels. Do the math to arrive at 125% of the family size you intend to submit.

[Chris & Tok 0]

Any visa application can be denied. You & your co sponsor will have to meet the 125% of the 2011 U S govt poverty level criteria. If that is done & you meet all the other criteria required along with the proper submitted documents & pay the fees it should result in a C R 1 visa.

Google the U S G poverty levels. Do the math to arrive at 125% of the family size you intend to submit.

So even though Bangkok is notorious for denying cosponsors, you think a CR1 co sponsor who meets all criteria will be approved? Oh im sooo nervous!

[Ning 619]

So even though Bangkok is notorious for denying cosponsors, you think a CR1 co sponsor who meets all criteria will be approved? Oh im sooo nervous!

No need to be so nervous. The immigrant visas is designed to allow for a co- sponsor. Co-sponsors are used in many cases successfully. Done correctly you will have what you want. Its a journey & can be difficult emotionaly but you can see here on V J that it can be done. This web site was designed to assist you. There are many members that are ready to assist you in every step.

Begin this journey just as you are now. One step at a time with careful thought. Figure out the correct approach to the support issues. You will have to go to Thailand to marry. Then begin by filing the 130. You then have time to review each of the following steps & prepare the documents. The support forms wont be needed for months, giving you time to complete them along with the co sponsor.

Have faith in yourself & you will succeed.

[Karee 4,190]

You file the I-864 with NVC, so they are the ones that decide about a co-sponsor, not the embassy.

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You file the I-864 with NVC, so they are the ones that decide about a co-sponsor, not the embassy.

I agree too, but Bangkok denies k1 visas if they have a cosponsor, I just wasn't sure if they can deny CR1 Visas with a cosponsor

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I agree too, but Bangkok denies k1 visas if they have a cosponsor, I just wasn't sure if they can deny CR1 Visas with a cosponsor

For a C R 1 the 864 is submitted to NVC for review. Make no mistake in your understanding that the case file is sent to BKK for final review. The support form will be reviewed there by a trained officer. They have final say in the issuance of the visa.

K 1 petitions pass thru NVC but there is no support form submitted. You can see by this that the embassy has the final responcibilty to issue visas.