Starting my K1 Visa Process, have question_

[httuner 10]

Okay, so me and my gf(now fiance) have pulled the trigger and decided that we do indeed want to spend the rest of our lives together, so today I will be gathering up all the required paperwork to send in. I've read quite a few things on here and sorta understand the entire process already, but I do have a few questions that I can't find the answers for.

I am an America Citizen, she is from China. We've been together for a little over 2 years now. I have visited her twice within those two years, once for a little over 2 weeks and another time this year for 3 weeks. I've kept all our chat message histories, photos together, my phone bills with calls to China, flight tickets, you name it_ I'm pretty sure I got plenty proof of our on-going relationship.

The only question I have is I know I will be responsible financially, but I do not have a bank account to show any statements, (I have never saw a need for a bank account, now might be the time to open one eh? lol), All my checks are deposited into a company issued master-card that I use to access my cash(I'm thinking maybe I can use these statements to show income). My credit history isn't very good at a score of only 550 or so =[ You can say I made some bad decisions in college, but all my personal loans paid off. The only debt I owe is my student loans now, which I have been paying monthly for, for the past few years.

I make a little over 24,000 a year before taxes and I'm only 25 years old, I'm just a little worried I might not qualify financially? I have a little over 3000 saved up and intend to save at least 800 a month to add to it each month. I know by the end of the year I should have at least a little over 10,000 saved.

My real question is do I meet the financial requirements if not what else should I do to help meet those requirements. I do reside in the state of Alaska_

Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance

Edited March 27, 2013 by httuner

[Tintin and Mike 127]

If it's just you and her then you'll only need at least $19,398 if you live in 48 contiguous states, $24,225 in Alaska or $22,313 in Hawaii. If you have more dependents, see this list

http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/13poverty.cfm

Good luck on your journey!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Okay, so me and my gf(now fiance) have pulled the trigger and decided that we do indeed want to spend the rest of our lives together, so today I will be gathering up all the required paperwork to send in. I've read quite a few things on here and sorta understand the entire process already, but I do have a few questions that I can't find the answers for.

I am an America Citizen, she is from China. We've been together for a little over 2 years now. I have visited her twice within those two years, once for a little over 2 weeks and another time this year for 3 weeks. I've kept all our chat message histories, photos together, my phone bills with calls to China, flight tickets, you name it_ I'm pretty sure I got plenty proof of our on-going relationship.

The only question I have is I know I will be responsible financially, but I do not have a bank account to show any statements, (I have never saw a need for a bank account, now might be the time to open one eh? lol), All my checks are deposited into a company issued master-card that I use to access my cash(I'm thinking maybe I can use these statements to show income). My credit history isn't very good at a score of only 550 or so =[ You can say I made some bad decisions in college, but all my personal loans paid off. The only debt I owe is my student loans now, which I have been paying monthly for, for the past few years.

I make a little over 24,000 a year before taxes and I'm only 25 years old, I'm just a little worried I might not qualify financially? I have a little over 3000 saved up and intend to save at least 800 a month to add to it each month. I know by the end of the year I should have at least a little over 10,000 saved.

My real question is do I meet the financial requirements if not what else should I do to help meet those requirements. I do reside in the state of Alaska_

Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance

Welcome to the forum.

You may be okay. Check in the GUIDES K-1 section, in the "What to Send..." area for info about the I-134, financials, FAQs for details. There are some great tips to be found there regarding statments and requirements. There are also links in there that can connect you to the Federal poverty guidelines that USCIS uses to determine your potential eligibility. USCIS is not interested in credit scores. just show 'em enough money, or the capability to produce money. The possible steps you mention, opening a bank account, saving money, are all good things to do.

Happy trails.

[bpierce 24]

Why go with the K-1,Why not Marry and go with CR-1 Visa.It will cost you less in the long run and that Petetion does not have a expiration time limit.As far as te I-134 Issue..it is not a binding contract where as the Marriage A.O.S. ..IS..and if you need a co-sonposer..so be it

[bigdog 376]

Besides another trip to China, we would have gotten married instead of a K-1, its all about the money and both of your's convenience.

[httuner 10]

Why go with the K-1,Why not Marry and go with CR-1 Visa.It will cost you less in the long run and that Petetion does not have a expiration time limit.As far as te I-134 Issue..it is not a binding contract where as the Marriage A.O.S. ..IS..and if you need a co-sonposer..so be it

I heard that the CR-1 Visa would take a longer time compare to the K-1 Visa, we really thought about going with the CR-1 instead with me going to China to marry, but we figure we could try the K-1 first. Do you really recommend going with the CR-1 instead?

[bpierce 24]

I heard that the CR-1 Visa would take a longer time compare to the K-1 Visa, we really thought about going with the CR-1 instead with me going to China to marry, but we figure we could try the K-1 first. Do you really recommend going with the CR-1 instead?

Well from my experenice, we tried the k-1 and was denied,it was sent back and expired,so i just recently returned from China .we got married and next week i will file the i-130.we lost 10 months waiting to see what USCIS was going to do with the returned Petetion.From what i've seen,the cr-1 is about as fast as the k-1.It is cheaper than the k-1...Whatever you do..FRONTLOAD YOUR PETETION...Guangzhouz Embassy never did look at any of the evidence we took to the Interview.

GOOD Luck...we both need it!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Well from my experenice, we tried the k-1 and was denied,it was sent back and expired,so i just recently returned from China .we got married and next week i will file the i-130.we lost 10 months waiting to see what USCIS was going to do with the returned Petetion.From what i've seen,the cr-1 is about as fast as the k-1.It is cheaper than the k-1...Whatever you do..FRONTLOAD YOUR PETETION...Guangzhouz Embassy never did look at any of the evidence we took to the Interview.

GOOD Luck...we both need it!

Excellent tip to "Front Load" your petition, no matter the visa type. A review of successful interviews of folks going through the Guangzhou consulate would illustrate that.