Anyone apply for K1 as a Graduate Student?

[reeses16 8]

Good morning! Has anyone applied for a K1 Visa while they were in graduate school?

I have a question about the I-134 Form. I'm a graduate student. I don't beleive that I am technically employed (No W-2 forms), but I recieve a stipend in an amount that exceeds 125% of the poverty guidelines. I have a fellowship contract that states I will recieve the stipend from 2005-2008. I do not have income tax forms from the last 3 years, but I will pay taxes for 2005 (2006, & 2007)on my stipend. Do you think this will be sufficient if I get a letter from my fellowship manager on letterhead and provide a copy of my contract? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks!

[zetku 0]

Good morning! Has anyone applied for a K1 Visa while they were in graduate school?

I have a question about the I-134 Form. I'm a graduate student. I don't beleive that I am technically employed (No W-2 forms), but I recieve a stipend in an amount that exceeds 125% of the poverty guidelines. I have a fellowship contract that states I will recieve the stipend from 2005-2008. I do not have income tax forms from the last 3 years, but I will pay taxes for 2005 (2006, & 2007)on my stipend. Do you think this will be sufficient if I get a letter from my fellowship manager on letterhead and provide a copy of my contract? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks!

greetings reeses16,

thanks for posting these questions b/c as a grad student/ graduate instructor i have the same concerns. i was thinking i would need a co-sponser since i too have no tax record of my total income: stipend. i have secured my letter from my fellowship manager detailing my contract but i'm not convinced that will be sufficient. i'd like to hear other thoughts/advice/experiences as well.

smooth visajourneys to all.

[Adwoa 0]

Good morning! Has anyone applied for a K1 Visa while they were in graduate school?

I have a question about the I-134 Form. I'm a graduate student. I don't beleive that I am technically employed (No W-2 forms), but I recieve a stipend in an amount that exceeds 125% of the poverty guidelines. I have a fellowship contract that states I will recieve the stipend from 2005-2008. I do not have income tax forms from the last 3 years, but I will pay taxes for 2005 (2006, & 2007)on my stipend. Do you think this will be sufficient if I get a letter from my fellowship manager on letterhead and provide a copy of my contract? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks!

greetings reeses16,

thanks for posting these questions b/c as a grad student/ graduate instructor i have the same concerns. i was thinking i would need a co-sponser since i too have no tax record of my total income: stipend. i have secured my letter from my fellowship manager detailing my contract but i'm not convinced that will be sufficient. i'd like to hear other thoughts/advice/experiences as well.

smooth visajourneys to all.

I would suggest getting a co-sponsor. My fiance was just granted the visa today! The very first thing they asked for is the copies of my 2005/6 income tax returns, affidavit of support, and a letter from my employer. Although the minimum income to sponsor is not high (just above proverty level), it will not hurt to have a co-sponsor (a family member).