Question about the interview process

[MarcoAndMaria 4]

Hey you beautiful people!

I was just wondering is the petitioner can join the interview with their beneficiary?

I was wondering, mostly because we will use a co sponser for the k1 visa and I know that the embassy in manila is really tough on that... so i was wondering can i join my fiance during his interview? so I can prove my point that he would not become a public charge? My fiance isn't really strong in speaking english...

My mother is the cosponser and im studying nursing in the philippines

[Ning 619]

Hey you beautiful people!

I was just wondering is the petitioner can join the interview with their beneficiary?

I was wondering, mostly because we will use a co sponser for the k1 visa and I know that the embassy in manila is really tough on that... so i was wondering can i join my fiance during his interview? so I can prove my point that he would not become a public charge? My fiance isn't really strong in speaking english...

My mother is the cosponser and im studying nursing in the philippines

Manila almost never allows co sponsors for K 1s. They also dont allow others to attend the interview. You can prove he wont become a public charge by following the procedures to do so which is why they exist.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Manila almost never allows co sponsors for K 1s. They also dont allow others to attend the interview. You can prove he wont become a public charge by following the procedures to do so which is why they exist.

^^^ You have been misinformed.

First, the U.S. Embassy Manila (USEM), in their own words, allows joint sponsors for K-1'ers on a case-by-case basis. Based upon what I've seen here on VJ during the past four years, the USEM has allowed joint sponsors in K-1 cases at least 50% of the time, if not more. I personally know three K-1 couples who have used a joint sponsor at the USEM.

Second, the USEM almost always allows petitioners to attend their beneficiary's K-1 interview. It's rare that they don't.

@MarcoAndMaria...Since you are using a joint sponsor, I recommend that you attend your beneficiary's interview.

[We Are The Art 46]

Manila almost never allows co sponsors for K 1s. They also dont allow others to attend the interview. You can prove he wont become a public charge by following the procedures to do so which is why they exist.

NOT true, some recent applicants have in fact been approved with co-sponsors (although not common it can happen) And as for the petitioner attending the interview...YES he/she can. Manila is one of the few, if not the only Embassy that allows and even encourages their attendence.

[extremerecluse 32]

Hey you beautiful people!

I was just wondering is the petitioner can join the interview with their beneficiary?

I was wondering, mostly because we will use a co sponser for the k1 visa and I know that the embassy in manila is really tough on that... so i was wondering can i join my fiance during his interview? so I can prove my point that he would not become a public charge? My fiance isn't really strong in speaking english...

My mother is the cosponser and im studying nursing in the philippines

Sorry for getting off subject a little. You stated that you are studying nursing in the Philippines. That means you will be there for a minimum of 4 years. What is the hurry to do a K-1 now? You are together for at least 4 years while studying. Your income will be way over the minimum guidelines upon graduation. I would just wait until graduation to do the K-1 or just get married there before graduation. Just giving you alternative ideas. Good luck in your journey!!!

[Ning 619]

^^^ You have been misinformed.

First, the U.S. Embassy Manila (USEM), in their own words, allows joint sponsors for K-1'ers on a case-by-case basis. Based upon what I've seen here on VJ during the past four years, the USEM has allowed joint sponsors in K-1 cases at least 50% of the time, if not more. I personally know three K-1 couples who have used a joint sponsor at the USEM.

Second, the USEM almost always allows petitioners to attend their beneficiary's K-1 interview. It's rare that they don't.

@MarcoAndMaria...Since you are using a joint sponsor, I recommend that you attend your beneficiary's interview.

That isnt the way I saw it but lets hope you are right. Now how does she prove he wont become a public charge as she say she can at the interview? What can she do to sway the decision? I didnt know they would interview her as well.

[Ning 619]

^^^ You have been misinformed.

First, the U.S. Embassy Manila (USEM), in their own words, allows joint sponsors for K-1'ers on a case-by-case basis. Based upon what I've seen here on VJ during the past four years, the USEM has allowed joint sponsors in K-1 cases at least 50% of the time, if not more. I personally know three K-1 couples who have used a joint sponsor at the USEM.

Second, the USEM almost always allows petitioners to attend their beneficiary's K-1 interview. It's rare that they don't.

@MarcoAndMaria...Since you are using a joint sponsor, I recommend that you attend your beneficiary's interview.

Can you tell me where to find the part where it says " in their own words" that they allow joint sponsors for K 1 cases?

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Can you tell me where to find the part where it says " in their own words" that they allow joint sponsors for K 1 cases?

Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor's motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor's relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.

[Ning 619]

Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. While our immigration law does not disallow joint sponsorships for K nonimmigrant visa applicants, the mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Accordingly, we make a thorough evaluation of other factors, such as the sponsor's motives in submitting the Form I-134, the sponsor's relationship to the applicant or petitioner, the length of time the sponsor and applicant have known each other, etc. An I-134 Affidavit of Support submitted by a casual friend or distant relative who has little or no personal knowledge of the applicant has limited value. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Please be assured that we look at the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships.

Thanks. Still this seems to indicate they will allow the submission of the 134 but find it useless as proof the alien wont become a public charge. It looks like to be of any value the co sponsor must fit a certian criteria or they wont approve that case. I suppose thats where the 50% comes from if 50% is actually true.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Thanks. Still this seems to indicate they will allow the submission of the 134 but find it useless as proof the alien wont become a public charge. It looks like to be of any value the co sponsor must fit a certian criteria or they wont approve that case. I suppose thats where the 50% comes from if 50% is actually true.

Yes it's a case-to-case basis and they'll approve it accordingly.

Edited October 22, 2012 by Tintin and Mike

[MarcoAndMaria 4]

Sorry for getting off subject a little. You stated that you are studying nursing in the Philippines. That means you will be there for a minimum of 4 years. What is the hurry to do a K-1 now? You are together for at least 4 years while studying. Your income will be way over the minimum guidelines upon graduation. I would just wait until graduation to do the K-1 or just get married there before graduation. Just giving you alternative ideas. Good luck in your journey!!!

Hello po!

I will be graduating this April 2013, hehe..

sorry for the confusion

[chris and lyn 2]

NOT true, some recent applicants have in fact been approved with co-sponsors (although not common it can happen) And as for the petitioner attending the interview...YES he/she can. Manila is one of the few, if not the only Embassy that allows and even encourages their attendence.

i agree

[chris and lyn 2]

Hey you beautiful people!

I was just wondering is the petitioner can join the interview with their beneficiary?

I was wondering, mostly because we will use a co sponser for the k1 visa and I know that the embassy in manila is really tough on that... so i was wondering can i join my fiance during his interview? so I can prove my point that he would not become a public charge? My fiance isn't really strong in speaking english...

My mother is the cosponser and im studying nursing in the philippines

yes sis.. pwedi mo isama ang f mo during your interview that's more better for you if he can.reg co sponsor as i read here in vj there is filipina under k1 and they are under co sponsor too too nk pasa nmn sa interview nila it depends lng sigoro sis ...good luck pwedi k rin mg tanong sa pretty ladies bk my mk tulong sayo don or baka my k pareho sa setwasyun mo so try to go there... good luck again sis

[chris and lyn 2]

Manila almost never allows co sponsors for K 1s. They also dont allow others to attend the interview. You can prove he wont become a public charge by following the procedures to do so which is why they exist.

Edited October 22, 2012 by chris and lyn

[Tahoma 2,292]

That isnt the way I saw it but lets hope you are right. Now how does she prove he wont become a public charge as she say she can at the interview? What can she do to sway the decision? I didnt know they would interview her as well.

In my experience, a petitioner who plans to use a joint sponsor at the USEM has a better chance of the USEM accepting the joint sponsorship if the petitioner attends the interview.