Full-time Student & G-325A Form

[JulMar 0]

Hello everyone! I am 19 years old and am the USC petitioning for my fiancé who is currently in Ecuador. While filling in the G-325A form I saw that I was to put down the jobs that I have held during the last 5 years, however being a full-time student I have nothing to put down. My question is will this have any affect on my petition as a whole? Can my case be denied just because I am currently studying and do not have a job? My idea was to put down my father for the Affidavit of Support (I-134) and have him as a Sponsor, but I know that form will not be sent in with the I-129F. Does anyone know if i'll run into any problems?

[msbau764 245]

To me, a giant red flag would be the fact that you are 19, ready to marry, and you have never held a single job in the past 5 years or ever. Any other person on VJ with this experience?

[andrea_smb 5]

Hi, i was reading some topics today and i found this onehttp://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/515639-fiance-is-young-20-and-has-never-worked/#entry7256376 his timeline says his I129f has been approved and the date for interview at consulate is tomorrow... so you should contact him to know more, his case looks similar to yours

[baron555 934]

To me, a giant red flag would be the fact that you are 19, ready to marry, and you have never held a single job in the past 5 years or ever. Any other person on VJ with this experience?

It's not a red flag....there are many students that engage in international relationships and desire to marry and live in the US.

Red flag? No.....Great burden on the young couple...Yes

As long as your Embassy accepts cosponsors for K-1 applicants, you're good to go.

[JulMar 0]

Hi, i was reading some topics today and i found this onehttp://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/515639-fiance-is-young-20-and-has-never-worked/#entry7256376 his timeline says his I129f has been approved and the date for interview at consulate is tomorrow... so you should contact him to know more, his case looks similar to yours

Thank you so much! His case is quite similar to mine, I will be contacting him to know a little more!

It's not a red flag....there are many students that engage in international relationships and desire to marry and live in the US.

Red flag? No.....Great burden on the young couple...Yes

As long as your Embassy accepts cosponsors for K-1 applicants, you're good to go.

Thank you so much for that! I got scared for a second thinking that my age and education would be coming in as a problem of some sort. Embassy does accept cosponsors for K-1 Visa!

[msbau764 245]

It's not a red flag....there are many students that engage in international relationships and desire to marry and live in the US.

Red flag? No.....Great burden on the young couple...Yes

As long as your Embassy accepts cosponsors for K-1 applicants, you're good to go.

but, according to the OP, he has not worked in 5 years (which leads me to assume 0 work experience considering his age). In addition, the students you refer to typically are in their twenties or in a master's program (based on the limited things I have read here). 19 years old would be very young in the eyes of the CO. How old is the fiance? Where would he plan on living with the fiance? a dorm?

by the way, by no means am I saying his petition is illegitimate, just that it would help him make a stronger petition if he were to think about these things before sending his I129F. Part of this forum is to help those address weaknesses in their applications so they can either find ways to strengthen it or submit alternative petitions.

Edited September 23, 2014 by msbau764

[baron555 934]

but, according to the OP, he has not worked in 5 years (which leads me to assume 0 work experience considering his age). In addition, the students you refer to typically are in their twenties or in a master's program (based on the limited things I have read here). 19 years old would be very young in the eyes of the CO. How old is the fiance? Where would he plan on living with the fiance? a dorm?

The OP asked visa related questions....not life planning related questions. Would I personally want to marry anyone without the ability to take care of them on my own?....No....but that is just me. If the cosponsor has no issues with them living with them and taking care of the financial end of things....then their petition is just as strong as the next. The CO wants to ensure they will be taken care of financially and that they have a legitimate relationship, not if their life choices leave something to be desired.

by the way, by no means am I saying his petition is illegitimate, just that it would help him make a stronger petition if he were to think about these things before sending his I129F. Part of this forum is to help those address weaknesses in their applications so they can either find ways to strengthen it or submit alternative petitions.

Their petition may just be as strong as the next. The poverty guidelines are very very low, IMO, and I find it incredible that many live at that level...but again, that's just me.

[Verenaaa 3]

Hi JulMar... I put down my college/University as the employer and full-time student as my occupation. It is basically a job to be a student and then it also becomea clear to the Person looking at your application that you are a student.

[JulMar 0]

Hi JulMar... I put down my college/University as the employer and full-time student as my occupation. It is basically a job to be a student and then it also becomea clear to the Person looking at your application that you are a student.

Hello! Thank you so much, I though I was the only one and was worried about putting it down like that because other posts were stating that putting down your school wouldn't be counted as an employer! That sounds much better to do rather than just putting down Unemployed! Thanks once again!

[AR&CB 2]

I was told that putting down unemployed on the G-325A was not such a big deal because the first step is just to file the petition, proof that we met at least once in the last 2 years,, and to do a background check. I'm 43 years old, divorced, I have 2 children that are not dependents because I claim 0 on my income tax and they don't live with me, I was employed for 22+ years, I just lost my job last April, and my attorney told me it was absolutely fine to put it down because my dad will co-sponsor. My goal is to be working a steady job again before my fiancee's interview and everything should be fine? Can someone tell me if that's accurate information?

My attorney is sending out my I-129F next Monday the 22nd of this month.

[Mariana M. 18]

My fiance and I were 19 too and my interview is in a month We had a little work experience, but I don't see why that would be decisive.

Good luck and don't listen to the judgemental people you will have to deal with, only you know the potential of your relationship!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Put Unemployed. That is what you are. Being a student is not employment. They do not check your financials or care about them for the I-129F petition approval. The G-325A is just for biographical info. You will provide the financials for the K-1 interview, and as long as your consulate accepts co-sponsors and your father is willing to be one, then you should be ok.

It is not a red flag to file the I-129F petition while being a young student and unemployed.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I was told that putting down unemployed on the G-325A was not such a big deal because the first step is just to file the petition, proof that we met at least once in the last 2 years,, and to do a background check. I'm 43 years old, divorced, I have 2 children that are not dependents because I claim 0 on my income tax and they don't live with me, I was employed for 22+ years, I just lost my job last April, and my attorney told me it was absolutely fine to put it down because my dad will co-sponsor. My goal is to be working a steady job again before my fiancee's interview and everything should be fine? Can someone tell me if that's accurate information?

My attorney is sending out my I-129F next Monday the 22nd of this month.

If you are unemployed when filling out the I-134 for the K-1 visa interview, then you put unemployed and 0 income. If your children are minors, then they will be counted in your household size no matter where they live or who claims them on their taxes. If you are unemployed though, it won't matter. They will be looking at your co-sponsor to meet the requirement for their own household size plus your foreign fiance(e).

[JulMar 0]

My fiance and I were 19 too and my interview is in a month We had a little work experience, but I don't see why that would be decisive.

Good luck and don't listen to the judgemental people you will have to deal with, only you know the potential of your relationship!

Thank you so much! That really made me feel better I wish you the best of luck as well!