Some questions

[solotime 13]

First of all I will give you guys some details so you can understand my situation.

I was born in USA and grew up here. I'm 22 years old, just recently turned this age. I have met a Filipina online back in February 10th 2015.

She is from El Salvador, Philippines. Her age is 23, but shes soon to be 24 in February.

So far we haven't yet met in person. However, my flight is booked and I'm ready to visit her on February 10th 2016.
We never skipped any days of messaging each other. We have done hundreds of hours of video and phone calling.

Exchanged over 160,000 text messages so far.

I have some understanding about the K-1 Visa. What worries me is the fact they say three years of tax filing history.

I just started working on July 13th 2015. I have never filed tax before because I never made over 400 USD.

Also I had it pretty hard for being in school. I was a late graduate because once my mom died from cancer. The school decided to put me back one year. Which means all the homeschooling my mother did for that year didn't count. I believe I completed highschool at the age of 19.

I work 40 hours a week for my job, and get paid $13.50 USD per hour. Which means I make around $27,000 USD before tax. Sometimes I end up working 45 hours a week. For the month of December, I have be working 43 to 53 hours each week.

Is it possible I could just use one year of tax filing history? If I must wait three years, I plan to just get married in the Philippines. Or I can try to get my cousin to be a co-sponsor.

[caliliving 606]

You can get any USC to co sponsor and fill out the avadafit, so it shouldnt be a problem for your cousin to do that. I think you need to just meet her first and see if you really want to be with her and go with that. Good luck.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You should be ok.

You cannot file for the K1 until after you meet, and then you won;t need the I-134 affadavit of support until interview time, which is 6+ months after you filed. By that time, you will have been employed for over a year. You can provide a short statement as to why you did not file taxes for previous years.

[baron555 934]

So far we haven't yet met in person. However, my flight is booked and I'm ready to visit her on February 10th 2016.

Good

We never skipped any days of messaging each other. We have done hundreds of hours of video and phone calling.

Exchanged over 160,000 text messages so far.

Fine but content is key, not quantity. What do you talk about? Relationship evidence is about the serious stuff.

I have some understanding about the K-1 Visa. What worries me is the fact they say three years of tax filing history.

I just started working on July 13th 2015. I have never filed tax before because I never made over 400 USD.

Fine, many folks are former students who have just begun to earn a living.

Also I had it pretty hard for being in school. I was a late graduate because once my mom died from cancer. The school decided to put me back one year. Which means all the homeschooling my mother did for that year didn't count. I believe I completed highschool at the age of 19.

I work 40 hours a week for my job, and get paid $13.50 USD per hour. Which means I make around $27,000 USD before tax. Sometimes I end up working 45 hours a week. For the month of December, I have be working 43 to 53 hours each week.

Is it possible I could just use one year of tax filing history?

Yes, current income is key.

If I must wait three years, I plan to just get married in the Philippines. Or I can try to get my cousin to be a co-sponsor.

You might be fine as it is. No need to wait to file. Bring back your fiance's signature on the G325A and Letter of Intent forms and a passport photo.

[Hank_ 9,174]

First of all I will give you guys some details so you can understand my situation.

I was born in USA and grew up here. I'm 22 years old, just recently turned this age. I have met a Filipina online back in February 10th 2015.

She is from El Salvador, Philippines. Her age is 23, but shes soon to be 24 in February.

So far we haven't yet met in person. However, my flight is booked and I'm ready to visit her on February 10th 2016.

We never skipped any days of messaging each other. We have done hundreds of hours of video and phone calling.

Exchanged over 160,000 text messages so far.

I have some understanding about the K-1 Visa. What worries me is the fact they say three years of tax filing history.

I just started working on July 13th 2015. I have never filed tax before because I never made over 400 USD.

Also I had it pretty hard for being in school. I was a late graduate because once my mom died from cancer. The school decided to put me back one year. Which means all the homeschooling my mother did for that year didn't count. I believe I completed highschool at the age of 19.

I work 40 hours a week for my job, and get paid $13.50 USD per hour. Which means I make around $27,000 USD before tax. Sometimes I end up working 45 hours a week. For the month of December, I have be working 43 to 53 hours each week.

Is it possible I could just use one year of tax filing history? If I must wait three years, I plan to just get married in the Philippines. Or I can try to get my cousin to be a co-sponsor.

1st. Your income is more than adequate for the meeting the poverty guidelines of the I-864P. You do not need a co-sponsor.

2nd. Philippines only requires your most recent tax return, not three years. Three years of tax returns is not required.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

Philippines forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Details on the K-1 process in Manila is in the link in my signature below

Edited January 1, 2016 by Hank_

[solotime 13]

Thank you guys for replying. Your replies do help me understand much better.

I understand that you don't file for K-1 Visa if you got married in the Philippines.

That's good to know that I don't need three years of tax filing then.

I guess now I must just focus on meeting her first before I can even do any of those next steps for being together.

[solotime 13]

If I must wait three years, I plan to just get married in the Philippines. Or I can try to get my cousin to be a co-sponsor.

You might be fine as it is. No need to wait to file. Bring back your fiance's signature on the G325A and Letter of Intent forms and a passport photo.

Can you please explain what you mean by "Letter of intent forms".

Does that mean a letter with her saying she intents to marry me within 90 days?

I'm sorry for such a late reply. I have been busy in real life. Especially with my Filipina. We have been doing phone calling each day which means I only have little time for myself. We talk about anything when we're doing phone calling or texting. Mostly about our future life together in the United States. She made it clear that we will both work to accomplish things in life. Like buying a house, a newer vehicle then mine, things like that. ( I have a 2010 Ford Focus S, 47k miles)

For the record, I have many video calling screenshots that I plan to have printed for proof of our relationship. I also plan to capture a screenshot to display how many text messages we have exchanged together. Additionally, I will of course have many pictures of us together in the Philippines. I will ensure have the pictures taken in places where you can easily tell its in the Philippines. For example, Jollibee would be a perfect one because it's only in the Philippines.

[baron555 934]

Can you please explain what you mean by "Letter of intent forms".

Does that mean a letter with her saying she intents to marry me within 90 days?

If you ask this type of question, then obviously you haven't Read the Guides.

Link at the top of this page.

Bring back a signed G235A form, a Letter of Intent and a passport sized photo.

[solotime 13]

""If you ask this type of question, then obviously you haven't Read the Guides.

Link at the top of this page.

Bring back a signed G235A form, a Letter of Intent and a passport sized photo."""

I understand completely about the signed G235A form, and passport photo.

I am just not sure if by "Letter of intent" is where she promises to marry me once entering the USA.

*Added*

You understand that I did in fact read a K-1 Visa Guide? It's just of course that was like six months ago and on another website. So therefore that's why I was a little confused. However, I read the "Letter of intent". Also, she will need a letter from her parents stating they're aware of the Mirah's plan to marry me. They will also have to both sign it and state they grant permission. Correct?

Edited January 15, 2016 by solotime

[baron555 934]

I have some understanding about the K-1 Visa. What worries me is the fact they say three years of tax filing history.

I just started working on July 13th 2015. I have never filed tax before because I never made over 400 USD.

Your fine. Current income is key. Many former students don't have prior year income.

Is it possible I could just use one year of tax filing history?

Yes

If I must wait three years, I plan to just get married in the Philippines.

No need to wait.

Or I can try to get my cousin to be a co-sponsor.