K1 visa -- Need your help to answer my questions

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For the petition phase, filing the I-129F, there is not an income requirement. Income is a requirement for the actual visa application at the embassy later. As mentioned already co-sponsors with the K-1 visa can be difficult at best, when the embassy does accept a co-sponsor with the K-1 it is usually a close relative (not sure an uncle of your fiance would make the embassy happy).

You best bet once your petition is approved would be to have a letter from your employer stating your job is permanent (even if you work short hours) and your yearly gross income, along with that keep copies of all your pay stubs. Even though you tax return (2014) will be short, a letter explaining you just completed your schooling and now working should help with that. It is possible by doing these things you will avoid the need for a co-sponsor. Working an additional job may be icing on the cake.

Thank you so much! That really helps

As stated above, $2,000 a month puts you above the minimum requirement. The fact that you didn't have a full year of earnings in 2014 isn't necessarily an issue, as current income is what matters. The confusion arises because how long you have to be working before it is treated as "current" and sustainable is somewhat subjective. The CO's discretion comes into play here. You've already got four months under your belt, and will have several more by the time your fiancé has his interview. I think you'll be fine.

Yes this was my concern. Thank you so much for your reply. This really helps!

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Yes I see sir. But I only started working on September. So when I file for my income tax it will only amount to 4 months worth of salary = $9000 with extra days of work. I know that amount doesnt not meet the income requirements at the present income tax but I am working permanent with my job. And I have my Boss's word that she can give me a letter to guarantee my work status. Should I just wait for another year or is this possible where I can explain my work situation and that I just recently had the job thats why my income tax wont show as much this year but I am receiving that 2000 salary every month presently. Thank you!

Yes I see sir. But I only started working on September. So when I file for my income tax it will only amount to 4 months worth of salary = $9000 with extra days of work. I know that amount doesnt not meet the income requirements at the present income tax but I am working permanent with my job. And I have my Boss's word that she can give me a letter to guarantee my work status. Should I just wait for another year or is this possible where I can explain my work situation and that I just recently had the job thats why my income tax wont show as much this year but I am receiving that 2000 salary every month presently. Thank you!

A letter from your boss, on company letterhead that states your income, employment status, etc, is definitely helpful. You also suggested just waiting another year.... If you are open to that, then get married and do a spousal visa... if you are able to wait. Spousal visa is less expensive than a K-1 visa as when you enter the US on a spousal visa, you are automatically a legal permanent resident (LPR). For K-1, you have to get married in the US within 90 days of entering and then you have to file for Adjustment of Status to become a legal permanent resident. AOS is another $1070 in fees... and you are unable to work until you receive an EAD which typically takes 60-90 days to receive after filing for AOS.

Spousal visa takes longer at first, but you get to be LPR (greencard) immediately, while with K-1 there are more hoops to jump through.