K-1 I129K visa Co-Sponsor / Manila

[bestofboston 36]

Just get married and file for CR1 visa. Then you can have a co-sponsor. I don't think you have a chance in Manila going the K1 route. They do not approve K1 visas if a co-sponsor is required. Its been that way before I began the process back in May 2010.

Read many VJ articles pertaining to K1 visa will not be approved in Manila if a co-sponsor is required.

Good Luck!

[Caryh 5,206]

Many have gotten both approved and denied using a co-sponsor with a K-1 in Manila. The CO is not required to accept a co-sponsor on a K-1 visa, it is up to the CO's discretion. They are required to accept co-sponsors with the CR-1. Those that have a strong case on all other aspects tend to get approvals. Besides strong proof of a relationship, have a close family relationship to the co-sponsor who is strong financially, used the I-864A form for the co-sponsor, and/or have the petitioner show up at the interview. Use as many as those as possible to get the co-sponsor accepted. The CO can easily use non acceptance of the co-sponsor to deny the visa when he doesn't feel the K-1 applicant has made a strong case in other areas.

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

Many have gotten both approved and denied using a co-sponsor with a K-1 in Manila. The CO is not required to accept a co-sponsor on a K-1 visa, it is up to the CO's discretion. They are required to accept co-sponsors with the CR-1. Those that have a strong case on all other aspects tend to get approvals. Besides strong proof of a relationship, have a close family relationship to the co-sponsor who is strong financially, used the I-864A form for the co-sponsor, and/or have the petitioner show up at the interview. Use as many as those as possible to get the co-sponsor accepted. The CO can easily use non acceptance of the co-sponsor to deny the visa when he doesn't feel the K-1 applicant has made a strong case in other areas.

Don't tell this to "carton025". He will tell you that you are wrong and he will "eat your lunch".

[Caryh 5,206]

Don't tell this to "carton025". He will tell you that you are wrong and he will "eat your lunch".

Many people decide what they think is right and then say its the way things work. But what's right and the way things are, often differ. I just think the OP needs to know the best way to get a co-sponsor accepted. No one can say it will work, but there are ways to improve the chances. Although if I needed to rely on a co-sponsor in Manila, I would definitely go the get married and use a CR-1. It would suck so much to wait so long and then get denied over a co-sponsor. I've never heard of a co-sponsor being rejected in Manila when the petitioner went to the interview. I've seen some say after getting the white slip denial for income, they've replied with the co-sponsor I-864A and gotten approved.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum; topic is country specific.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I can only speak from my personal knowledge and observed experience. Since you have stated that you own your home, free and clear of debt, and have the necessary assets to meet the USCIS "requirements," you should be able to satisfy the K1 visa requirements. Anyone, and I repeat anyone, who is a USA citizen can be a co-sponsor for your petition. Now, I don't know that a business can be a co-sponsor for the type of visa you are applying for. I have never, ever, read in any official documentation or have heard that a petitioner can not have more than 1 co-sponsor. Visa petitioners can not be discriminated on the basis of needing a co-sponsor. So, Manila can not deny your visa application, solely, based on the fact that you need a co-sponsor.

Regards,

Sid

You are sooooooooooooo wrong on that one. Manila is known for not accepting co-sponsors with a K-1 visa, its a case by case approval there.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I have filed the K-1 I129F fiancee visa I am now in the decision stage. I had to resign from my employment due to a workmens comp settlement. I made well over the required financial requirement, however now I am unemployed, Unable to perform the weight barring duties required in construction. I was denied social security disability benefits. I own a home with no mortgage payments. and I hear Manila does not approve co-sponsors. can anyone advise me of options? will it help that i own my home without a mortgage? I'm afraid I will not find gainful employment in time to meet the financial requirement. please help! P.S. can a church sponsor me? or a friend? or can I have more then one sponsor? thank you for all feedback in advance,

kind regards.

A paid for house is usable as an asset the houses value (by appraisal) has to at least meet the income shortfall, times the number of years required.

[souljourner444 0]

first and foremost I'd like to thank all who have shared on this topic, thank you! I'm new with understanding posting and returning to posts, so I have bookmarked this particular topic. since I am back, I am the original poster, I'm not sure what was said or referred to the original poster being all over the place on topics, I'm assuming that wasn't me.

Folks I have another question at mind if anyone is still out there to receive it, on the employment issue and meeting the required poverty guidelines; as I stated I own my own home without a mortgage, with that as an asset, would working through a temp agency suffice as gainful employment with USCIS or Manila Embassy?

also if I should be fortunate enough to get work through a temp agency, would length of time working be an issue for denial? I have been unemployed now for seven months, 3 of those months I was in Manila with my asawa (fiancee).

thank you all for your patients and wisdom,

Kind regards.