Financial Questions Related to the K-1 Visa

[ribbonwa 0]

Hello everyone,

I have just a few questions relating to the financial aspect of the K-1 Visa.

* First off, in terms of the qualifying income, right now I am a single man working two jobs, but when my fiance and I apply for the Visa together I am not sure how they will count the size of family unit, either 1 or 2? Will they count it as just my single income which will need to be $11,490 or will they count is as a married couple which will then need to be $14,363?

** Secondly, when they count the qualifying income is it my yearly income after taxes or yearly income non taxed?

*** Thirdly, last year I only had income from a full calendar year at one of my jobs and had only started my other job for about three months so my income was a bit thrown off. This year I will have income for a full calendar year at both my jobs, how would i present this to whoever I need to turn my paperwork into? Do I show it throw a tax return form next time I pay taxes?

**** Fourthly, If I do not meet the income requirements could my parents "co-sign" or help me out if it comes to that situation?

***** Lastly, if I happen to change jobs, like quit one job and get a higher paying job, how will that effect the situation?

[Yvette Williams 0]

i believe it is your gross income, You only not counted hers till she actually arrive and has all documents... You'll be fine' and if you change jobs' Just let them know all the updates' really Helps process your papers''

Hope this will help you ease your Mind' and Best Wishes..

[SparklePony 238]

1 - When you file for the Affidavit of Support, you always count at least two people, yourself and your fiance. If there any others, you may add them as well, but the minimum number is always 2.

2 - Income is counted as gross income, pre-taxed.

3 - You can show your previous taxes, but you can, and should, include in your supporting evidence letters from your employers stating your current position and earnings, plus recent pay stubs. Current job situation, if different from what your tax returns show, is more important than previous situations.

4 - Your parents can be co-sponsors if they are US citizens (or legal permanent residents) and if they meet the income requirements. They will sign their own Affidavit of Support and provide their own set of supporting documents. You will still need to provide your form and documents, anyway.

5 - Changing jobs won't affect the situation. If it happens while in the process of getting the visa for your fiancee, again, you will need a letter from your employer and pay stubs as evidence of your current income. If it happens after the visa has been issued, it won't matter for the visa process.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello everyone,

I have just a few questions relating to the financial aspect of the K-1 Visa.

* First off, in terms of the qualifying income, right now I am a single man working two jobs, but when my fiance and I apply for the Visa together I am not sure how they will count the size of family unit, either 1 or 2? Will they count it as just my single income which will need to be $11,490 or will they count is as a married couple which will then need to be $14,363?

** Secondly, when they count the qualifying income is it my yearly income after taxes or yearly income non taxed?

*** Thirdly, last year I only had income from a full calendar year at one of my jobs and had only started my other job for about three months so my income was a bit thrown off. This year I will have income for a full calendar year at both my jobs, how would i present this to whoever I need to turn my paperwork into? Do I show it throw a tax return form next time I pay taxes?

**** Fourthly, If I do not meet the income requirements could my parents "co-sign" or help me out if it comes to that situation?

***** Lastly, if I happen to change jobs, like quit one job and get a higher paying job, how will that effect the situation?

Your income must meet the I-864P poverty guidelines for two if there are no children, based on gross income.

If you new job is not in your 2012 tax return the bring copies of the pay stub from the 2nd job and a letter from your employer.

Whether you can use a co-sponsor is embassy specific, some embassy are more willing than others to accept co-sponsors.

Switching jobs to get more pay, for sure you want an employer letter and copies of pay stubs from the new job.