k1 Visa Financial Question

[pushbrk 12,908]

Ok, so they have to be of the same household, thanks for the info. I was reading the I-864, it's just a little blurry for me this late at night to understand this 11 page monster.

So now I have to look into this. Would it be better for me to go back to the states, to the intended resident and pick up a job there along with my 1 sponsor/ or possibly him/her picking up 2 jobs and increasing the total salary of the household to +40k? I'd just hate to have to leave her for her visa interview.

Deal with the practical aspect of marriage including how YOU are going to support YOUR spouse. Combining income takes more than living in the same house.

[Ning 619]

@Ning,

Thank you so much for the info, I'm going to call the embassy about the co-sponsoring as well, and I have also emailed them too. I think I will decide to start from scratch and do the CR-1 if they will not take co-sponsors for the k1, but I will message you if I need that letter. And also, yes, I have been here for over 2 years, but I had read I can not file as a DCF to the embassy in Bangkok because I am under a Student Visa. Again thank you, I really appreciate your help.

@Pushbrk,

I know it's a fiance visa... I just didn't know about the assurance of it compared to a CR-1. I would just like to go back home with the person I've been dating for 3 years. My family wants that as well and are willing to fill the co-sponsorship.

I doubt you will get an answer by calling them. They will tell you they dont pre-screen cases. The three cases I mentioned were all approved using co sponsors but each case is unique you wont know until she interviews.

The best & safest way would be the C R 1 if you are sure you want to marry. There are many benefits to doing it this way. You will submit an 864 showing your present income & be allowed at least one co sponsor to show ability to support her. She could begin working soon after settling down in the USA.

No matter what visa you attempt you will not be at the actual interview as they no longer allow you to attend. It wont matter anyway because she will do fine at the interview. Most of the effort is put into the documents which will be complete.

Its possible to buy a pin number at any Thai post office that allows X amount of calls directly into the embassy visa section. This would help one or both of you gather some info. Just try to frame the questions in a general manner rather than specific to your actual case.

[Josh bkk 0]

I doubt you will get an answer by calling them. They will tell you they dont pre-screen cases. The three cases I mentioned were all approved using co sponsors but each case is unique you wont know until she interviews.

The best & safest way would be the C R 1 if you are sure you want to marry. There are many benefits to doing it this way. You will submit an 864 showing your present income & be allowed at least one co sponsor to show ability to support her. She could begin working soon after settling down in the USA.

No matter what visa you attempt you will not be at the actual interview as they no longer allow you to attend. It wont matter anyway because she will do fine at the interview. Most of the effort is put into the documents which will be complete.

Its possible to buy a pin number at any Thai post office that allows X amount of calls directly into the embassy visa section. This would help one or both of you gather some info. Just try to frame the questions in a general manner rather than specific to your actual case.

Thank you so much for the information and support again Ning. I was just going to ask them about the co-sponsoring for k-visas in general. But I've talked to my Fiancee for quite a while last night, I think we're going to go with your option and try marriage here first. We're not in a rush or anything so we've got all the time in the world to get married and begin that visa process. Hell, I might finish my Masters here and get a presentable job on the federal poverty line before attempting this, just for the better chances. So again, Thank you so much for your help, I might need it again here in a few more months after our marriage

I'm happy that the VJ helped me with the options and let me conclude to a confident decision.

[Ning 619]

Thank you so much for the information and support again Ning. I was just going to ask them about the co-sponsoring for k-visas in general. But I've talked to my Fiancee for quite a while last night, I think we're going to go with your option and try marriage here first. We're not in a rush or anything so we've got all the time in the world to get married and begin that visa process. Hell, I might finish my Masters here and get a presentable job on the federal poverty line before attempting this, just for the better chances. So again, Thank you so much for your help, I might need it again here in a few more months after our marriage

I'm happy that the VJ helped me with the options and let me conclude to a confident decision.

Probably the best way in the end.

With your education of course you would have a good chance at earning more than enough to qualify if you were working here in the USA. However with your present income & someone to supply some support you would be approved for a CR1 even now. Keep in mind the support isnt a factor until later in the process. When you file you will get NOA 1 in a month or so which indicates they have your money & your case is in line. About 5 to 6 months later you would get NOA 2 which is the actual approval by USCIS. They case is then sent to NVC ( national visa center )for further processing. They will request the support forms during that time. This means you have about 6 months or more to be ready to supply those forms.

As to marrying in Thailand there are several benefits I have found in my own situation. My husband had me get my Thai I D changed to my married name. I then got my passport in that name. This helped me a lot when I got to the USA with many things. My green card is in my married name, social security, drivers licence ect.

Please send me a P M & I will be happy to help your lady at any time.