New and overwhelmed! Questions about the K1 process.

[AdaS 0]

Hello,

This site has been so helpful over the past month, but now we're ready to start the process and I feel so overwhelmed!

Right now my US fiance is going to assemble the I-129F package and I have 2 questions.

1. We were working abroad and he has recently returned to the states but is unemployed. He is looking for work, but we would still like to start the process and be together as soon as possible. Is it possible for him to do so being unemployed? If so how?

2. Statement of intent to marry by me (alien fiance) Do I need to send him an original? Or could it be an email/scanned copy?

Thank you, I hope my questions aren't trivial/asked 1000 times. I appreciate any help!

[lost_at_sea 995]

1. If he has no job or adequate savings, you'll need to find a joint sponsor to file the financial paperwork with you. It can be anyone who is over 18, US resident and a US citizen or legal permanent resident, and makes adequate money for themselves, their household and the sponsored immigrant. Folks often ask a parent or sibling.

2. Original.

Edited July 8, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[van1234essa 11]

1. If he has no job or adequate savings, you'll need to find a joint sponsor to file the financial paperwork with you. It can be anyone who is over 18, US resident and a US citizen or legal permanent resident, and makes adequate money for themselves, their household and the sponsored immigrant. Folks often ask a parent or sibling.

2. Original.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as the op stated he is currently searching for work. Since they are just starting the process and they need to show only the last 3 pay stubs they still can do it without a co-sponsor if the petitioner finds a job within the next months or not? Then he has time to collect the stubs during the process. They won't need it till after the noa2 and at this point that takes easily 5 to 6 months.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as the op stated he is currently searching for work. Since they are just starting the process and they need to show only the last 3 pay stubs they still can do it without a co-sponsor if the petitioner finds a job within the next months or not? Then he has time to collect the stubs during the process. They won't need it till after the noa2 and at this point that takes easily 5 to 6 months.

Sure. If he gets a job in time paying an adequate amount, then he can sponsor. Best to have a back-up plan, though.

Edited July 8, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[van1234essa 11]

Sure. If he gets a job in time paying an adequate amount, then he can sponsor. Best to have a back-up plan, though.

Oh yea, no doubt about that. Just think all options should be considered.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Oh yea, no doubt about that. Just think all options should be considered.

Indeed, which is why I said "If he has...". Thank you for clarifying for the OP, though.

[van1234essa 11]

Indeed, which is why I said "If he has...". Thank you for clarifying for the OP, though.

We're all in the same little boat here a very frustrating, depressing little boat tho. Best wishes to the op and a fast approval. Heard something about service centers supposed to speed up over the next months. Not sure what that information is based on but it's nice to have a little hope I guess

[AdaS 0]

Thanks for all the replies! It IS a gloomy little boat and it seems like there are so many hurdles.

Thanks!

[Matt & MandaG 0]

Thanks for all the replies! It IS a gloomy little boat and it seems like there are so many hurdles.

Thanks!

Head down. Its worth it. It looks very daunting but work through it all methodically and keep everything you can its not that difficult. This site is a wonderful resource and also a source of encouragement.

Start with the I129-F. No proof of financial support is required for that first step. it takes a while to get to the Packet 3 stage and this gives him time to find a job.

For every problem there is a solution and working together you can find those solutions.

Nothing worth having is easy and I assume your relationship falls into the category of 'Worth Having'

PM me if you want to know more of how we have proceeded so far.

[mmwahugz 1]

letter of intent should have actual signature..scanned is not allowed.

[AdaS 0]

Thank you Matt& MandaG, thanks everybody. My fiance sent it all on Friday. Now, the waiting game. The waiting and checking and checking and waiting game, I guess.

Thanks for the advice and support!

[sarah2001 0]

Long process yes it is but the rewards are wonderful