Affidavit of Support- Co Sponsor

[Hank_ 9,174]

Good day to all!

I just wanted to ask for update if its ok? I am in the same situation also. I am graduating in May and will go back to Hawaii after, I want to petition my long time gf. I have been prepping all requirements and all of a sudden I read that Manila Embassy does not allow co-sponsorship.

Thank you!

USEM does accept co-sponsors with the K-1 visa, but they are not required to accept co-sponsors. When they do consider a co-sponsor with the K-1 visa USEM looks for the co-sponsor to be a close relative (parents, siblings).

Being you are in the Philippines, why not get married then file the IR/CR-1 visa (spouse), embassy is required to accept a qualified co-sponsor, any qualified co-sponsor, with the immigrant visa.

[jvc808 10]

USEM does accept co-sponsors with the K-1 visa, but they are not required to accept co-sponsors. When they do consider a co-sponsor with the K-1 visa USEM looks for the co-sponsor to be a close relative (parents, siblings).

Being you are in the Philippines, why not get married then file the IR/CR-1 visa (spouse), embassy is required to accept a qualified co-sponsor, any qualified co-sponsor, with the immigrant visa.

Thanks for the reply Hank!

I'm sorry for not giving any background info. We are in a same-sex relationship for 12years now. I was working for 6 years and making abour $30,000 a year but i decided to go back here in the Philippines to study Nursing. Same-sex marriage in Hawaii was approved the year I left to go to school. Haha. Anyways, I was hoping to bring my girlfriend with me back home. I prepared all the documents needed and are ready to be sent with my mom more than willing to help out but when I saw online that MANILA US EMBASSY DOES NOT ACCEPT co-sponsorship, i had second thoughts.

but now seeing other posts and even blogs from the U.S Embassy here in the Philippines, I feel like I'd just have to take the risk and gamble everything and just hope and pray that they would consider.

[macpao20 1]

Everything went smoothly for me and my (now) husband. He already has his green card. Just like what Hank said make sure you have a valid co sponsor. Especially when filing for the green card in the future (if still needed). Good luck and best wishes!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thanks for the reply Hank!

I'm sorry for not giving any background info. We are in a same-sex relationship for 12years now. I was working for 6 years and making abour $30,000 a year but i decided to go back here in the Philippines to study Nursing. Same-sex marriage in Hawaii was approved the year I left to go to school. Haha. Anyways, I was hoping to bring my girlfriend with me back home. I prepared all the documents needed and are ready to be sent with my mom more than willing to help out but when I saw online that MANILA US EMBASSY DOES NOT ACCEPT co-sponsorship, i had second thoughts.

but now seeing other posts and even blogs from the U.S Embassy here in the Philippines, I feel like I'd just have to take the risk and gamble everything and just hope and pray that they would consider.

Ah that does change things some...

USEM is picky with co-sponsors regarding the K-1, but they do accept them. Just follow what I suggested - make sure to use a close family member as the co-sponsor, doesn't guarantee acceptance but it vastly improves the odds.

One last thing; many times in the past 2 years USEM doesn't even ask for the I-134 during the interview.. it is still listed as required and is asked for, just not always. You may not even get asked thus removing the co-sponsor worries. For sure be prepared just the same.

Edited March 24, 2016 by Hank_