I-129F denied thinking of filling for a I-130

[I&A 59]

Hello VJ member,

My fiance recently got denied for a k-1 visa because my income was too low. I did included a co-sponsor but Bangladesh consulate told us in the day of the interview that a co-sponsor for a k-1 visa was not accepted and that this was only validated for a I-130 petition. The officer also told my fiance to get marry with me and to filed the I-130 petition and that they were going to change my I-129f petition to a I-130 petition. But I am not even sure if this is possible or that means that we have to start all over? if any one has gone through a similar situation what did you guys did? feedback will really help on this situation.

[reese1 68]

Sorry to hear this. Yes, you will need to get married and start the process all over.

[pieroot 43]

I don't think they can change your petition from a K-1 to a CR-1 at the consulate. They will deny your K-1 and you'll have to get married and file for CR-1.

[admortemfidelis 0]

Hello VJ member,

My fiance recently got denied for a k-1 visa because my income was too low. I did included a co-sponsor but Bangladesh consulate told us in the day of the interview that a co-sponsor for a k-1 visa was not accepted and that this was only validated for a I-130 petition. The officer also told my fiance to get marry with me and to filed the I-130 petition and that they were going to change my I-129f petition to a I-130 petition. But I am not even sure if this is possible or that means that we have to start all over? if any one has gone through a similar situation what did you guys did? feedback will really help on this situation.

Hi. I'm sorry to ask you this. i know its personal, but i just have to ask what u meant when u said your income was too low? did they tell you what should be your minimum income monthly or annually to get approved? i would really appreciate your reply to this coz im also worried about the same thing. please just send me personal message. thank you.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hello VJ member,

My fiance recently got denied for a k-1 visa because my income was too low. I did included a co-sponsor but Bangladesh consulate told us in the day of the interview that a co-sponsor for a k-1 visa was not accepted and that this was only validated for a I-130 petition. The officer also told my fiance to get marry with me and to filed the I-130 petition and that they were going to change my I-129f petition to a I-130 petition. But I am not even sure if this is possible or that means that we have to start all over? if any one has gone through a similar situation what did you guys did? feedback will really help on this situation.

Yes you have to start over.

Co-sponsors are accepted for spousal visas because the finanical part is handled by NVC, not the consulate and they accept jouint sponsors. A CR-1 takes approx. 1 year to process and recieve after filing the petition. In order to file the petition you must first get married and include a marriage certificate with the petition. How ong will that take you to accomplish? Add that time to one year.

Another option is to re-file the I-129f for the fiancee visa tomorrow, and get a job which pays enough to meet the qualifications.

Hi. I'm sorry to ask you this. i know its personal, but i just have to ask what u meant when u said your income was too low? did they tell you what should be your minimum income monthly or annually to get approved? i would really appreciate your reply to this coz im also worried about the same thing. please just send me personal message. thank you.

Use the I-864P guides. Available here at this site.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I don't think they can change your petition from a K-1 to a CR-1 at the consulate. They will deny your K-1 and you'll have to get married and file for CR-1.

There is nothing to "change". The K-1 was denied. It is done. Dead.

Start over. Read the instructions, study the consulate you will use, make wise decisions. Get married and file for a CR-1 or get a job and file for the K-1 again