Planning Ahead: Co-Sponsors

[Master Semaj 2]

So I have a question regarding using co-sponsors as part of the affidavit of support during this whole process.

In the rough time frame for when I would, hopefully, get my K1 visa, my fiancée will have been graduated for a month or two and hopefully have grabbed herself a better job than her low part time one she has now. When it comes to using a co-sponsor (which from what I have read, can be an uneasy subject for the K1), in general but mostly associated with the K1 process, if the parents of the petitioner (the in-law parents of the beneficiary) are willing and pass the requirements for support, would that generally be acceptable.

Also, is one co-sponsor all that's necessary, or would 2 be even more beneficial. Both in-laws have steady full time jobs that both pay well and are living fairly comfortably, so statistically 1 would be enough. But would having the both of them act as co-sponsors, if need be, be a valid proof of evidence of the relationship as well as solid co-sponsoring?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

So I have a question regarding using co-sponsors as part of the affidavit of support during this whole process.

In the rough time frame for when I would, hopefully, get my K1 visa, my fiancée will have been graduated for a month or two and hopefully have grabbed herself a better job than her low part time one she has now. When it comes to using a co-sponsor (which from what I have read, can be an uneasy subject for the K1), in general but mostly associated with the K1 process, if the parents of the petitioner (the in-law parents of the beneficiary) are willing and pass the requirements for support, would that generally be acceptable.

Also, is one co-sponsor all that's necessary, or would 2 be even more beneficial. Both in-laws have steady full time jobs that both pay well and are living fairly comfortably, so statistically 1 would be enough. But would having the both of them act as co-sponsors, if need be, be a valid proof of evidence of the relationship as well as solid co-sponsoring?

Going to send you to the London K1 thread for my answers so I don't have to write it again.

Read this http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/page__view__findpost__p__5136467'>http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/page__view__findpost__p__5136467

This post and the one after it about 2 joint sponsors http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/page__view__findpost__p__5190583'>http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/page__view__findpost__p__5190583

If you will go to the beginning of that London K1 thread, you will learn a lot from it. Each consulate is different in their procedures, so learn what to do for London. Start here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

London isn't going to be too interested in your relationship other than a brief look through what you sent in the I-129F. I don't think the affidavit of Support is an effective way to show relationship. Unless your case looks very fishy, they won't be asking for additional proof of relationship so don't knock yourself out preparing 50 pages of stuff.

Edited January 27, 2013 by Nich-Nick

[Master Semaj 2]

Thanks for that, that's really useful and simple to read.

[baron555 934]

So I have a question regarding using co-sponsors as part of the affidavit of support during this whole process.

In the rough time frame for when I would, hopefully, get my K1 visa, my fiancée will have been graduated for a month or two and hopefully have grabbed herself a better job than her low part time one she has now. When it comes to using a co-sponsor (which from what I have read, can be an uneasy subject for the K1), in general but mostly associated with the K1 process, if the parents of the petitioner (the in-law parents of the beneficiary) are willing and pass the requirements for support, would that generally be acceptable.

Also, is one co-sponsor all that's necessary, or would 2 be even more beneficial. Both in-laws have steady full time jobs that both pay well and are living fairly comfortably, so statistically 1 would be enough. But would having the both of them act as co-sponsors, if need be, be a valid proof of evidence of the relationship as well as solid co-sponsoring?

Only need one cosponsor if their income satisfies the levels required for the new household size.

[Master Semaj 2]

I have a further question that someone can help me with hopefully. Just to clear things up.

So only one of my in-laws is required for co-sponsoring which is fine. Mom has stepped up since Dad decided to pay out for wedding expenses lol but in terms of getting a tax transcript, they file jointly. Is that an issue? Or does it not matter so long as Mom as the co-sponsor is the same person in the transcript?

[Master Semaj 2]

I have a further question that someone can help me with hopefully. Just to clear things up.

So only one of my in-laws is required for co-sponsoring which is fine. Mom has stepped up since Dad decided to pay out for wedding expenses lol but in terms of getting a tax transcript, they file jointly. Is that an issue? Or does it not matter so long as Mom as the co-sponsor is the same person in the transcript?

Also, if they file taxes jointly, does the combined total of their taxes/income count even if it's just Mom filing as co-sponsor? Or will they break down the transcript to only count hers? Or would it even require both Mom and Dad to fill out co-sponsor forms? I don't know exactly how these tax transcripts work or the minute details of co-sponsoring.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Also, if they file taxes jointly, does the combined total of their taxes/income count even if it's just Mom filing as co-sponsor? Or will they break down the transcript to only count hers? Or would it even require both Mom and Dad to fill out co-sponsor forms? I don't know exactly how these tax transcripts work or the minute details of co-sponsoring.

No, they only use their individual income. She will list her own individual current income on the form and provide proof of her own income with a letter from employer and recent pay stubs. A tax transcript from the IRS does not break down who earned what, so you either need to provide a copy of the complete tax return with all the forms and W-2s and/or 1099s, or provide the W-2/1099s for the mom with her transcript so they can see what her individual income is.

[Master Semaj 2]

No, they only use their individual income. She will list her own individual current income on the form and provide proof of her own income with a letter from employer and recent pay stubs. A tax transcript from the IRS does not break down who earned what, so you either need to provide a copy of the complete tax return with all the forms and W-2s and/or 1099s, or provide the W-2/1099s for the mom with her transcript so they can see what her individual income is.

OK that's great, thank you for clearing that up for me. Much appreciated!