Can below-17 years old apply for k1?

[helloheyhey 9]

Hi guys please help.

I read somewhere that petitioner and beneficiary can be under 18 and apply on k1 adding their parents approval? Is this true? They both are 17yo

[heo luoi 206]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/64159-age-requirements-for-fiance-visa/

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

Yes, an I-129F petition can be filed by and for someone under 18. However, they must be free to marry at the time of filing, so if the state the petitioner lives in requires parental consent to marry under 18, then they need to include that consent.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/549043-parental-consent-to-marry-my-girlfriend-in-the-usa/?p=7629874

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

In addition, you must also be able to marry in the state you are to be married. So if you live in a state that does not allow marriage under 18, you must get married in a state where the marraige will be recognized. That's important to put on your Letter of Marriage Intent.

[VOL 425]

So if they sign the I-864A Affidavit of Support then it is not legally binding since a minor can't enter into a contract?

Correct?

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

There are only two states that do not allow minors to marry, and that is if they are under 17. So, 17 year olds can marry in any state, and most states will require parental consent for it. http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/teen_marriage_laws/

Why would the USC petitioner be filling out an I-864A for a K-1 visa?

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

...Why would the USC petitioner be filling out an I-864A for a K-1 visa?

Probably because most 17 year olds don't have enough income to support a family, let alone a full time job?

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

Probably because most 17 year olds don't have enough income to support a family, let alone a full time job?

The I-134 is used for a K-1, and the USC petitioner would never fill out an I-864A, no matter what.