co sponsor Philippines

[Starbuck bound 1]

I heard Manila does not accept co sponsors for K 1 visas, is that true anyone experience this?

[Loida and Ed 11]

False Report

Manila Embassy doesnt make that determination. :)

[apple21 953]

I heard Manila does not accept co sponsors for K 1 visas, is that true anyone experience this?

Basically. I've read a few K1 filers here who were able to pass with a joint sponsor.

I remember the scenario being that the petitioner is a new college/university graduate and is still looking for a job, the parent was the joint sponsor and was approved.

Case to case basis, I suppose.

[Bugs 455]

No, the only thing about Manila is that it is a high fraud region, so just make sure your proof of bonafide intent and relationship is convincing. Other than that, you should be fine as long as you take care of all the requirements in the application process.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I heard Manila does not accept co sponsors for K 1 visas, is that true anyone experience this?

Totally true! With exception. And for those that said Manila doesn't make that determination... your statement is false.

Now for the exception.

There have been a few K-1 applications approved with a co-sponsor over the last year, they are an exception and not the rule. USEM does decide if they will accept a co-sponsor with the K-1 visa, and what has helped with them accepting a co-sponsor many of the applicants included the I-864 along with the I-134C. Both the sponsor (fiancé) and the co-sponsor complete these forms, with all the supporting documentation. Then with all that you still have to cross your fingers as it is not guaranteed.

If denied the only other avenue is getting married in the Phils and going the IR/CR-1 route where USEM has to accept a co-sponsor.

Edited May 24, 2013 by Hank_

[apple21 953]

. wrong post/deleted .

Edited May 24, 2013 by apple21

[YourHumboldtBud 2]

I'm one of those with whom an I-864 w/ I-864A(s) was presented instead of an I-134 during the interview, we ended up having an I-134 filled out just in case but it was never presented. Several steps were taken during the process though. I ended up calling USCIS during the filing of the I-129f, and it was actually a customer service rep from the USCIS help line who said I needed to use an I-864 w/I-864(s) instead of the I-134. I wrote down the name of the customer service rep, employee number, date and time of call and wrote a letter in preparation for the interview explaining the details, the conversation and what was discussed.

From what I gather, they tend to also look at future earning potential of the sponsor and/or beneficiary. So if your fiancee has a degree and is capable of finding a job with high earning potential, then that may be a large contributing if not deciding factor in an approval or denial. They spent quite a bit of time asking my fiancee(now wife) about her course of study during college and if she actually pursued a career in her line of study or worked elsewhere non-associated with her degree. She's an RN with several years of experience.

As a note, I am not a current graduate in fact I was laid off from my previous job, and collecting unemployment insurance(UI) during the course of the the I-129f process leading up to the interview hence the need for co-sponsorship, so don't be discouraged. If there is a will there is a way. In fact if for whatever reason we were denied, I had an appointment to obtain an affadavit of legal capacity to marry on the same day later on in the afternoon, so that we could marry in PI if need arose, I wasn't about to let anything get in my way. Thankfully we never had to go that route. But like others who were approved using cosponsors, I was present during the interview and my co-sponsors were close relatives(my parents)

Just make sure to cover all your bases and be prepared, show them that the relationship is true, hopefully you can also show them that earning potential is there so your fiancee won't become US burden and obtaining means tested benefits, and make sure to have all your paperwork in order. It's better to be over-prepared than under-prepared and have items ready for turn in, just in case...

[Artisan 138]

In general K-1 visa applicants tend to be denied if they attempt to use a co-sponsor. I have only read of a few exceptions and those were ALWAYS when the co-sponsor was a parent AND the US citizen was either a recent graduate or held a degree capable of large earning potential.

There are a few other Embassies that will by default deny any K-1 visa using a co-sponsor not just Manila. As for the person that made the comment that the Embassies don't make such decisions they couldn't be more wrong, the Embassy is the only one that can approve your visa, the NVC only passes on the paperwork once it is in order. If the Embassy denies your visa you can't go to the NVC to complain as they have no control over the Embassy's decision.

If you feel you will need a co-sponsor your best bet is to marry in the Philippines and then file for a CR-1 visa.

[KendrickPaula 2]

do my fiance stiill need to fill up i134? or just the joint sponsor wch is his mom? do we need 1864 as weell? my fiance just started working last january and my interview is on the 30th. pls help!!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Including the I-864 along with the I-134 improves the odds of being accepted, completed by both the petitioner and co-sponsor. But still no guarantees.