Co-sponsor for k1

[makoybee 0]

I'm a new member of this very reliable site and this has been my guide in the preparation for the i-129f packet before. Anyways, me and my fiance are currently waiting for the visa number from the NVC. Our petition was approved last July 25, 2012, under the California Service Center. So at the moment, I am preparing and gathering the documents and evidences I need. Since his income didn't reach the poverty guideline, we need a co-sponsor for my interview at US Embassy in Manila, Philippines.

I am confused because others have been advising us that it is better that our cosponsor is related to my fiance. We have no other option left but our friend, who is a lawful permanent resident of California for 3 years. She has two dependents, her parents, her income is over and above the guideline. Another person is also willing to help us, my cousin who is a US citizen, having 2 dependents, his children. Who should i choose between the two? And would it be alright if the co-sponsor resides in different state from the petitioner/my fiance?

Your response to my dilemma would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Your problem is that the US embassy in Manila only accepts co-sponsors very very rarely for the K1, and when they do, it usually must be a close relative and with the petitioner having good income potential in the near future (such as a recent graduate). So I would recommend you use the cousin but even then, your chances of approval are slim. Have you considered getting married? Co-sponsors for the CR- spousal visa are allowed.

[makoybee 0]

my fiance is a post processor in a radiology clinic in guam and earned an income of 15,XXX last year. his job is said to be stable. we are 4K short of the poverty guideline. so i guess i have to talk to my cousin then. we have not considered that option because he wants to get married in guam. and processing for k1 is faster i think than CR1..

[makoybee 0]

Your problem is that the US embassy in Manila only accepts co-sponsors very very rarely for the K1, and when they do, it usually must be a close relative and with the petitioner having good income potential in the near future (such as a recent graduate). So I would recommend you use the cousin but even then, your chances of approval are slim. Have you considered getting married? Co-sponsors for the CR- spousal visa are allowed.

my fiance is a post processor in a radiology clinic in guam and earned an income of 15,XXX last year. his job is said to be stable. we are 4K short of the poverty guideline. so i guess i have to talk to my cousin then. we have not considered that option because he wants to get married in guam. and processing for k1 is faster i think than CR1..

[cerebus407 16]

Your fiance could get a second job for a while since he is only a few thousand short. By working this second job while the K1 petition is pending, you will have proof of current, sustained income necessary to overcome Federal Poverty Guidelines by the time the interview comes up.

Otherwise, getting married in Philippines is probably a better way to go. I-134 affidavits of support are not legally binding and therefore the Embassy is not required to accept them. Regulations prohibit accepting the I-864 (which is legally binding) because that is designated for immigrant visas and the K1 is technically a non-immigrant visa.