New employment while in the K1 process

[chrispar 0]

Hi,

I have been living in Argentina and working via the internet and living off savings for the last year with my gf. We are planning on heading to the USA via the K1 route. I will go first and get settled with a job and start the K1.

In regards to the employment part, what exactly are they looking for? Essentially, I have been living on a decent savings I had from previous work. I will get a good job once I return to the states, but not sure of the timeline. Do they just want proof of a job or are they actually looking to see if I can support us both? In addition, my gf has her own money saved and could easily live off this for a while too.

I guess I am just not clear of what they are looking for and why my employment is a factor.

Thanks

[Inky 1,111]

They want tax returns and proof that you are 125% above the poverty guideline for the house hold number.

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

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I guess I am just not clear of what they are looking for and why my employment is a factor.

They want to ensure themselves your fiancee will not become a tax burden to the US. So you have to prove you have stable income, and enough to support the needed amount.

There are cases where you can use immigrant money - it's spelled out in the instructions listed above.

If you want it to be a worry free thing - get the job first - then file for the K-1.

[beejay 125]

Like Inky said they are going to want tax returns. Make sure you filed even for the years you have been living abroad.