Poverty Guideline advice

[Divalicious 2]

Me and my fiance will be applying for the K-1 Visa soon for me to live and marry him in the US. I have heard that in London it can be accepted on the 100% Poverty Guideline. Is this true? Do any of you know if this is true or has yours been accepted at 100%?

[Boiler 45,993]

London allows self sponsorship. Even better.

[Divalicious 2]

London allows self sponsorship. Even better.

Could you please explain in a little more detail?

[Boiler 45,993]

Do not know the current number but you can show your savings instead of needing a sponsor. It was the sort of number you would need for 90 days.

[rjm_cmyk 75]

Have a read of this thread for experience last year by me and another person who both self sponsored. Useful for both detail and general look and feel of SS at London

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/455415-self-sponsoring-success/

[Pleasehurryup 1]

My lady earns only just over the 125% mark and I was approved yesterday with no problems. The guy doing the interview didn't even ask to see her pay stubs or her W2, or the letter from her employer. He briefly glanced over the affidavit of support before filing it away. I've got 12k in savings that I'll be taking but again, he didn't even ask..

[Divalicious 2]

My lady earns only just over the 125% mark and I was approved yesterday with no problems. The guy doing the interview didn't even ask to see her pay stubs or her W2, or the letter from her employer. He briefly glanced over the affidavit of support before filing it away. I've got 12k in savings that I'll be taking but again, he didn't even ask..

Congrats! and thank you. This has calmed my nerves. The only thing that is worrying me is that when we apply, my fiance will only have one tax return to show. (possibly two by the time we adjust status) I just hope this will not cause a problem for us.

Like you, my fiance will be earning just over the 125% mark. (He is currently training for a job)

Edited October 18, 2014 by Divalicious

[Pleasehurryup 1]

Congrats! and thank you. This has calmed my nerves. The only thing that is worrying me is that when we apply, my fiance will only have one tax return to show. (possibly two by the time we adjust status) I just hope this will not cause a problem for us.

Like you, my fiance will be earning just over the 125% mark. (He is currently training for a job)

Well Tori only sent me the one tax return because she has only worked there for just over a year. And actually, the tax return she sent only showed her having earnt a small amount because she got the job half way through the tax year. Either way, they didn't seem bothered. Maybe it's because when the guy asked for the affidavit I asked if he wanted the supporting evidence too. He just said he wanted the form only... Also, I was stood there with a ring binder stuffed full of information so it probably looked like I had all the paper work I could possibly want... In reality I was bricking it but the officials are really friendly and seemed happy to chat and give a bit of banter too which was nice.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Congrats! and thank you. This has calmed my nerves. The only thing that is worrying me is that when we apply, my fiance will only have one tax return to show. (possibly two by the time we adjust status) I just hope this will not cause a problem for us.

Like you, my fiance will be earning just over the 125% mark. (He is currently training for a job)

London will approve your K1 with no tax return as long as you have something else that shows income? There is no requirement for a tax return there.

FOR AOS, your most recent tax return must be submitted. However if there is a reason for no return , like unemployed, then a statement why he was not required to file will do instead.

[Pleasehurryup 1]

Sorry, I probably used the wrong term when I said tax return... I meant her W2... However, London didn't want to see it anyway. They looked at absolutely no supporting evidence to back up what she'd put on the affidavit and just took what was on the form... That's not to say it wasn't accurate, I was just surprised that they didn't want to check as I'm sure someone in the past has 'embellished the truth'..

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Sorry, I probably used the wrong term when I said tax return... I meant her W2... However, London didn't want to see it anyway. They looked at absolutely no supporting evidence to back up what she'd put on the affidavit and just took what was on the form... That's not to say it wasn't accurate, I was just surprised that they didn't want to check as I'm sure someone in the past has 'embellished the truth'..

Several people lately have said they did not look at their supporting evidence or else didn't keep it for the file. I haven't paid detailed attention to it to figure out of it's one particular officer or a new trend. However, it's always best to bring something.

So to be clear--You never handed over any supporting evidence? Not at the first window clerical worker? Not at the second window interviewing officer? It remained in your folder.

[Pleasehurryup 1]

Several people lately have said they did not look at their supporting evidence or else didn't keep it for the file. I haven't paid detailed attention to it to figure out of it's one particular officer or a new trend. However, it's always best to bring something.

So to be clear--You never handed over any supporting evidence? Not at the first window clerical worker? Not at the second window interviewing officer? It remained in your folder.

Thats correct. Not a single thing, no W2, no pay stubs, nothing. At the first window the lady asked for the affidavit of support so I handed it over. I asked if she wanted the supporting evidence too and she said no. Just tucked the affidavit into my file. Took my police check certificate and birth certificate and sent me away again.

I was expecting to get asked for evidence at the second window but after asking a few questions about how Tori and I met and about our relationship he said that we're approved and sent me on my way. He didn't even ask how much she earnt... Not that I'm complaining, just surprised is all.

Just to add, he didn't ask me if I had any savings either.... I do, but he didn't ask so it's not like he knew I'd be ok to survive on that....

Edited October 19, 2014 by Pleasehurryup

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thats correct. Not a single thing, no W2, no pay stubs, nothing. At the first window the lady asked for the affidavit of support so I handed it over. I asked if she wanted the supporting evidence too and she said no. Just tucked the affidavit into my file. Took my police check certificate and birth certificate and sent me away again.

I was expecting to get asked for evidence at the second window but after asking a few questions about how Tori and I met and about our relationship he said that we're approved and sent me on my way. He didn't even ask how much she earnt... Not that I'm complaining, just surprised is all.

Just to add, he didn't ask me if I had any savings either.... I do, but he didn't ask so it's not like he knew I'd be ok to survive on that....

There is actually no requirement by law on an I-134. It is a subjective decision by the officer. Maybe y'all look posh in the photos with your file and very honest.

[Pleasehurryup 1]

Ha ha. Well I'm a teacher so perhaps that sounded good... Little does he know (muwahahaha) ?

[Fromacrossthepond 4]

Exactly the same for my interview two weeks ago. They only looked over the I-134 and then immediately filed it.

I took all my fiances supporting evidence etc, including proof of all my savings, but they asked for none of it.

Better to be safe than sorry I guess!