Co-Sponsorship vs. letter of employment

[*Gi* 0]

Hi there,

I heard that nowadays BKK consular rarely accepts the co-sponsor for K1 visa and that makes me worried.

My fiancée served for US Air force in Anchorage AK from 2004 - 2010 and for that he has gotten a GI Bill which means he can study anywhere in the world and the US government supports for his tuition fee and pocket money depends on which area of the world he lives.

As a consequence, he did not have a job since he keeps studying. However, his mother has her own business as a dog breeder in IL and that makes lot of money. His father works for US government as an Auditor.

So my question is what should I do between asking his mom to be co-sponsor or ask his mom to write a letter that he is her employee who has a salary xxxxx/year? (of course the salary he get should be above the poverty line)

I understood that the US government wants to make sure that my fiancée can support me and I won't become a US government's burden.

Actually I also plan to apply for the job with Nestle USA as I am working for Nestle (Thai) Ltd. now.

Please help advise. Thanks.

Edited July 15, 2012 by *Gi*

[Ning 619]

Hi there,

I heard that nowadays BKK consular rarely accepts the co-sponsor for K1 visa and that makes me worried.

My fiancée served for US Air force in Anchorage AK from 2004 - 2010 and for that he has gotten a GI Bill which means he can study anywhere in the world and the US government supports for his tuition fee and pocket money depends on which area of the world he lives.

As a consequence, he did not have a job since he keeps studying. However, his mother has her own business as a dog breeder in IL and that makes lot of money. His father works for US government as an Auditor.

So my question is what should I do between asking his mom to be co-sponsor or ask his mom to write a letter that he is her employee who has a salary xxxxx/year? (of course the salary he get should be above the poverty line)

I understood that the US government wants to make sure that my fiancée can support me and I won't become a US government's burden.

Actually I also plan to apply for the job with Nestle USA as I am working for Nestle (Thai) Ltd. now.

Please help advise. Thanks.

It is true that in most cases they will not accept co sponsors. However they did in 3 cases I know of. I know this because I helped write letters for them to submit explaining how they would be supported in the future. Those cases were approved and they are here in the USA. Those were all K 1s with student fiances.

Your fiance can show a history of working in the past. He can submit a letter indicating he is a student on the G I bill. He could tell them his plans for finishing his studies and going to work including a timeline. He could explain how he now recieves some support from his parents until he finishes school if thats what he does. He could explain what support you both will require from his parents including the initial burden of living expenses for you both. The important thing is to lay out a plan for how all of this will be done to offset the idea of you becoming a burden. Doing all of this is far beyond the usual. His parents would submit a 134 or a 864 along whith his 134. Nothing is certian in doing this but its the only chance you have.

He must be careful if he indicates he has a job with is mothers firm. If that isnt true it would spell disaster. If it is true he will need to submit his pay history and tax info to prove it. He would add that to the tax transcripts he should submit with the 134. His mother would add her tax transcripts to her support docs.

You could write a letter indicating the possiblity of transfering to Nestle but make sure you explain you know this wont be possible until you can legally do so. That wouldnt be until you had an EAD or green card. You wont have those until you submit the AOS. This usually takes 6 to 9 months.

[Anh map 2,098]

Hi there,

I heard that nowadays BKK consular rarely accepts the co-sponsor for K1 visa and that makes me worried.

My fiancée served for US Air force in Anchorage AK from 2004 - 2010 and for that he has gotten a GI Bill which means he can study anywhere in the world and the US government supports for his tuition fee and pocket money depends on which area of the world he lives.

As a consequence, he did not have a job since he keeps studying. However, his mother has her own business as a dog breeder in IL and that makes lot of money. His father works for US government as an Auditor.

So my question is what should I do between asking his mom to be co-sponsor or ask his mom to write a letter that he is her employee who has a salary xxxxx/year? (of course the salary he get should be above the poverty line)

I understood that the US government wants to make sure that my fiancée can support me and I won't become a US government's burden.

Actually I also plan to apply for the job with Nestle USA as I am working for Nestle (Thai) Ltd. now.

Please help advise. Thanks.

You and your fiance should think long and hard before doing something foolish.

Lying in the immigration process is never a good thing. That can lead to a visa denial and ban to US entry. The idea to have the mother make up a job that does not exist is just that. Also, he will need to prove that he earned that money with a tax return and copies of his pay stubs.

The US citizen petitioner completes an I-134 no matter the income. Have one of the parents complete an I-134 as a joint sponsor. From what you are saying, the father will be a better choice as a joint sponsor.

[*Gi* 0]

You and your fiance should think long and hard before doing something foolish.

Lying in the immigration process is never a good thing. That can lead to a visa denial and ban to US entry. The idea to have the mother make up a job that does not exist is just that. Also, he will need to prove that he earned that money with a tax return and copies of his pay stubs.

The US citizen petitioner completes an I-134 no matter the income. Have one of the parents complete an I-134 as a joint sponsor. From what you are saying, the father will be a better choice as a joint sponsor.

-(this is the petitioner speaking)- I told my Fiancé not to post on these forums because most people on here are much less informed than we are. We already know the answers to these questions but my fiancé likes to be thorough with everything ;0. Anyhow, we will not be lying about anything in our paperwork as I will be getting a letter of employment from from parent's business as they are in need of a replacement employee since their last employee was let go. Sorry to waste your time as we do not have any questions here.

Edited July 15, 2012 by *Gi*

[Mogambi 96]

Wow, your quick response to your fiancé's posting and the tone of your voice makes it pretty clear that you DO intend to lie and fake an employment that doesn't exist.

Hey, good luck with that!

And WE'RE the uninformed ones? Gee, thanks boss. Yes, why don't you move along since you clearly know everything, and us ignorant rednecks will just sit around drinking moonshine...

[revtech100 16]

Wow, your quick response to your fiancé's posting and the tone of your voice makes it pretty clear that you DO intend to lie and fake an employment that doesn't exist.

Hey, good luck with that!

And WE'RE the uninformed ones? Gee, thanks boss. Yes, why don't you move along since you clearly know everything, and us ignorant rednecks will just sit around drinking moonshine...

X2...spot on.

[*Gi* 0]

Wow, your quick response to your fiancé's posting and the tone of your voice makes it pretty clear that you DO intend to lie and fake an employment that doesn't exist.

Hey, good luck with that!

And WE'RE the uninformed ones? Gee, thanks boss. Yes, why don't you move along since you clearly know everything, and us ignorant rednecks will just sit around drinking moonshine...

My Fiancée lives with me here in Bangkok that's why he replied so quick but there is a misunderstood here.

The point is we are not going to lie about anything. I probably did not make myself clear enough.

I mean that I will probably ask my fiancée's parents make an employment letter saying that when we move there my fiancée will be hired by them.

This is what I was trying to say but maybe you guys misunderstood my point because I did not write it clear enough...

Thanks. Hope now it's clear and there will be no ironic statements here.

[L+T 71]

My Fiancée lives with me here in Bangkok that's why he replied so quick but there is a misunderstood here.

The point is we are not going to lie about anything. I probably did not make myself clear enough.

I mean that I will probably ask my fiancée's parents make an employment letter saying that when we move there my fiancée will be hired by them.

This is what I was trying to say but maybe you guys misunderstood my point because I did not write it clear enough...

Thanks. Hope now it's clear and there will be no ironic statements here.

I'm sure you already know the consulates review these message boards? Now that you have posted your timeline and photo...

By the way, why not get married in Bangkok, and in 6 months file the DCF?

Edited July 15, 2012 by L+T

[*Gi* 0]

I'm sure you already know the consulates review these message boards? Now that you have posted your timeline and photo...

LOL. Well, I made myself clear in the above statements.

[*Gi* 0]

I'm sure you already know the consulates review these message boards? Now that you have posted your timeline and photo...

By the way, why not get married in Bangkok, and in 6 months file the DCF?

To answer your question, we first thought the K1 is quicker and find out later that DCF quicker but it needs more documents and process here in Thailand.

Anyway, it's too late now I already submitted I-129F last month.

Edited July 15, 2012 by *Gi*

[*Gi* 0]

It is true that in most cases they will not accept co sponsors. However they did in 3 cases I know of. I know this because I helped write letters for them to submit explaining how they would be supported in the future. Those cases were approved and they are here in the USA. Those were all K 1s with student fiances.

Your fiance can show a history of working in the past. He can submit a letter indicating he is a student on the G I bill. He could tell them his plans for finishing his studies and going to work including a timeline. He could explain how he now recieves some support from his parents until he finishes school if thats what he does. He could explain what support you both will require from his parents including the initial burden of living expenses for you both. The important thing is to lay out a plan for how all of this will be done to offset the idea of you becoming a burden. Doing all of this is far beyond the usual. His parents would submit a 134 or a 864 along whith his 134. Nothing is certian in doing this but its the only chance you have.

He must be careful if he indicates he has a job with is mothers firm. If that isnt true it would spell disaster. If it is true he will need to submit his pay history and tax info to prove it. He would add that to the tax transcripts he should submit with the 134. His mother would add her tax transcripts to her support docs.

You could write a letter indicating the possiblity of transfering to Nestle but make sure you explain you know this wont be possible until you can legally do so. That wouldnt be until you had an EAD or green card. You wont have those until you submit the AOS. This usually takes 6 to 9 months.

Thank you very much...it seems to me that you are the only one who understand my question and situation.

[L+T 71]

To answer your question, we first thought the K1 is quicker and find out later that DCF quicker but it needs more documents and process here in Thailand.

Anyway, it's too late now I already submitted I-129F last month.

It's never too late. Also, some consulates will accept the co-sponsor for the 864 more often than the 134, if needed.

[*Gi* 0]

It's never too late. Also, some consulates will accept the co-sponsor for the 864 more often than the 134, if needed.

I hope the consulate in BKK will accept the co-sponsor.

Well, he is having a TR visa so if we get married we probably have to wait for another five-six months since he just had a visa run a month ago.

Edited July 15, 2012 by *Gi*

[L+T 71]

I hope the consulate in BKK will accept the co-sponsor.

Well, he is having a TR visa so if we get married we probably have to wait for another five-six months since he just had a visa run a month ago.

Probably got a good shot, especially with positive past military (thank you for service!!), job offer in hand, potentially job offer for both, and as well the good standing of your close family sponsor.

[*Gi* 0]

Probably got a good shot, especially with positive past military (thank you for service!!), job offer in hand, potentially job offer for both, and as well the good standing of your close family sponsor.

Thank you very much for your answer make me feel a lot better now! Cheers!&good night.

Time for me to go to bed...I hate Monday!!!! lol