K-1 Fiance Visa (*IMPORTANT QUESTION*)

[reekoyoyo 0]

Thank you for your response. This is the information I found on getting a co-sponsor and I waned to share it with everyone in case it could be a help for others as well as it has been help for me to understand the process better.

Joint Sponsor for K1 Fiance Visa

When you as an American Citizen apply to US immigration for your fiance to enter the USA to marry you, during the application process you must to demonstrate that you have adequate income or assets to prove that you are financially able to support your future spouse in order to prevent her from becoming a ward of the state. IF, you, the primary sponsor, don't have enough income to meet the requirement, then in most cases you are allowed to to ask a friend or family member to help, and become your joint-sponsor. Just like buying a car for a teenager, the joint-sponsor could 'co-sign' your loan. In this case he is financially joint-sponsoring the immigration of your fiance or spouse.

The joint-sponsor should have an acceptable reason to want to "help out", such as friendship or family ties. Joint-sponsors who might have other agendas like loan sharks, relatives of your fiance or spouse, or future employers of your foreign spouse are not good choices.

When a joint-sponsor is used his income and his household are added to yours.

For example, a college student petitioning for his fiancee, asks his father to joint-sponsor. Both the college student and the father would each complete an affidavit of support. The students household is just 2 persons, himself and his fiancee. The fathers household would be father, mother, and the two siblings still living at home. Thus the combined household would be 6 persons, and the combined income of both sponsor and joint-sponsor would also be added together..

The joint sponsor must provide proof of his income. Normally this is his most recent Federal Tax Return, 3 to 6 pay stubs showing 'Year to date' earnings, plus a letter from his employer confirming his job status, and annual pay. He must also demonstrate he is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. For this he shows his birth certificate, US passport, or green Card.

Responsibilities of the Joint sponsor ?

Just like you the original sponsor, the joint sponsor will also sign a contract called the Affidavit of Support. Basically both of you are guaranteeing that IF the beneficiary (the foreign born fiance) ends up using Federal Assistance within the following 10 years, that you and he agree to "pay the bill".

But Do be AWARE. While most consulates will accept a joint-sponsor for a Fiance Visa Application, NOT ALL DO.

For example the US consulates in Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nigeria expect the Fiance visa sponsor to have adequate resources, on his own.

If you income is below the poverty level, and you know you will need a joint-sponsor to qualify, you should research or contact the consulate that will handle your case and double check with them what their policies are.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

Wrong. You cannot add the incomes together. Joint sponsor has to make enough for their own household plus one, the intending immigrant.

[reekoyoyo 0]

You're wrong. The co-sponsor could in theory be anyone who is a citizen or legal resident of the US. They need to earn (or have assets) to cover themself, their own household members and the beneficiary. They do not need funds to cover the US citizen petitioner.

I found the following information on co-sponsor and thought I would share it with you all, in case others would need it as well.

Joint Sponsor for K1 Fiance Visa

When you as an American Citizen apply to US immigration for your fiance to enter the USA to marry you, during the application process you must to demonstrate that you have adequate income or assets to prove that you are financially able to support your future spouse in order to prevent her from becoming a ward of the state. IF, you, the primary sponsor, don't have enough income to meet the requirement, then in most cases you are allowed to to ask a friend or family member to help, and become your joint-sponsor. Just like buying a car for a teenager, the joint-sponsor could 'co-sign' your loan. In this case he is financially joint-sponsoring the immigration of your fiance or spouse.

The joint-sponsor should have an acceptable reason to want to "help out", such as friendship or family ties. Joint-sponsors who might have other agendas like loan sharks, relatives of your fiance or spouse, or future employers of your foreign spouse are not good choices.

When a joint-sponsor is used his income and his household are added to yours.

For example, a college student petitioning for his fiancee, asks his father to joint-sponsor. Both the college student and the father would each complete an affidavit of support. The students household is just 2 persons, himself and his fiancee. The fathers household would be father, mother, and the two siblings still living at home. Thus the combined household would be 6 persons, and the combined income of both sponsor and joint-sponsor would also be added together..

The joint sponsor must provide proof of his income. Normally this is his most recent Federal Tax Return, 3 to 6 pay stubs showing 'Year to date' earnings, plus a letter from his employer confirming his job status, and annual pay. He must also demonstrate he is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. For this he shows his birth certificate, US passport, or green Card.

Responsibilities of the Joint sponsor ?

Just like you the original sponsor, the joint sponsor will also sign a contract called the Affidavit of Support. Basically both of you are guaranteeing that IF the beneficiary (the foreign born fiance) ends up using Federal Assistance within the following 10 years, that you and he agree to "pay the bill".

But Do be AWARE. While most consulates will accept a joint-sponsor for a Fiance Visa Application, NOT ALL DO.

For example the US consulates in Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nigeria expect the Fiance visa sponsor to have adequate resources, on his own.

If you income is below the poverty level, and you know you will need a joint-sponsor to qualify, you should research or contact the consulate that will handle your case and double check with them what their policies are.

[Meg&Andrew 297]

What embassy will your fiancé be interviewing at? Also, if I'm not mistaken, you might still need a co-sponsor if you've not held your job for more than a few months. I think it would be in your best interest to go ahead and find someone to help you. Good luck!

[A'n'L 735]

I found the following information on co-sponsor and thought I would share it with you all, in case others would need it as well.

Joint Sponsor for K1 Fiance Visa

When you as an American Citizen apply to US immigration for your fiance to enter the USA to marry you, during the application process you must to demonstrate that you have adequate income or assets to prove that you are financially able to support your future spouse in order to prevent her from becoming a ward of the state. IF, you, the primary sponsor, don't have enough income to meet the requirement, then in most cases you are allowed to to ask a friend or family member to help, and become your joint-sponsor. Just like buying a car for a teenager, the joint-sponsor could 'co-sign' your loan. In this case he is financially joint-sponsoring the immigration of your fiance or spouse.

The joint-sponsor should have an acceptable reason to want to "help out", such as friendship or family ties. Joint-sponsors who might have other agendas like loan sharks, relatives of your fiance or spouse, or future employers of your foreign spouse are not good choices.

When a joint-sponsor is used his income and his household are added to yours.

For example, a college student petitioning for his fiancee, asks his father to joint-sponsor. Both the college student and the father would each complete an affidavit of support. The students household is just 2 persons, himself and his fiancee. The fathers household would be father, mother, and the two siblings still living at home. Thus the combined household would be 6 persons, and the combined income of both sponsor and joint-sponsor would also be added together..

The joint sponsor must provide proof of his income. Normally this is his most recent Federal Tax Return, 3 to 6 pay stubs showing 'Year to date' earnings, plus a letter from his employer confirming his job status, and annual pay. He must also demonstrate he is a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. For this he shows his birth certificate, US passport, or green Card.

Responsibilities of the Joint sponsor ?

Just like you the original sponsor, the joint sponsor will also sign a contract called the Affidavit of Support. Basically both of you are guaranteeing that IF the beneficiary (the foreign born fiance) ends up using Federal Assistance within the following 10 years, that you and he agree to "pay the bill".

But Do be AWARE. While most consulates will accept a joint-sponsor for a Fiance Visa Application, NOT ALL DO.

For example the US consulates in Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nigeria expect the Fiance visa sponsor to have adequate resources, on his own.

If you income is below the poverty level, and you know you will need a joint-sponsor to qualify, you should research or contact the consulate that will handle your case and double check with them what their policies are.

And your source for this information? While it explains the process well, it's not a 100% accurate in terms of facts.

[reekoyoyo 0]

Embassy would be in Egypt. I have actually thought of what you said and figured I would still speak to someone to help us.

What embassy will your fiancé be interviewing at? Also, if I'm not mistaken, you might still need a co-sponsor if you've not held your job for more than a few months. I think it would be in your best interest to go ahead and find someone to help you. Good luck!

[reekoyoyo 0]

I did Google search on information for the "co-sponsor" and I found the information I shared on this site: http://www.visacoach.com/k1-fiance-visa-joint-sponsor.html

And your source for this information? While it explains the process well, it's not a 100% accurate in terms of facts.

[reekoyoyo 0]

Is there an iPhone app for Visa Journey?! I am not on computer frequently and browsing through the site and replying to forums through mobile site is a pain.

Thanks.

Edited June 18, 2016 by reekoyoyo

[lacolinab13 86]

I also don't think the info is correct.

You (petitioner - sponsor) have to show 100% of poverty line income for you, your fiance and any dependents of yours (children).

The co-sponsor has to show 100% of poverty line income for your fiance, himself and any members of his household (spouse, children).

I was also unemployed when I submitted my I-129F petition as I had just moved back from abroad and was about to start full-time studies. My father was a co-sponsor (his household was 3 - him, my mother and my fiance) and we had no problems. As others have said, not all embassies accept co-sponsors for the I-134 so check first. Our embassy had no problem with it; they simply asked my fiance at the interview who the co-sponsor was.

Edited June 18, 2016 by lacolinab13

[reekoyoyo 0]

Thank you for your information. May I ask which embassy did your fiancé had their interview at? As in which country? Mine would have theirs in Egypt. Also, since the online information I found and shared is incorrect, does the co-sponsor has to be a US citizen only or could also be a permanent resident?!

I also don't think the info is correct.

You (petitioner - sponsor) have to show 100% of poverty line income for you, your fiance and any dependents of yours (children).

The co-sponsor has to show 100% of poverty line income for your fiance, himself and any members of his household (spouse, children).

I was also unemployed when I submitted my I-129F petition as I had just moved back from abroad and was about to start full-time studies. My father was a co-sponsor (his household was 3 - him, my mother and my fiance) and we had no problems. As others have said, not all embassies accept co-sponsors for the I-134 so check first. Our embassy had no problem with it; they simply asked my fiance at the interview who the co-sponsor was.

[lacolinab13 86]

Thank you for your information. May I ask which embassy did your fiancé had their interview at? As in which country? Mine would have theirs in Egypt. Also, since the online information I found and shared is incorrect, does the co-sponsor has to be a US citizen only or could also be a permanent resident?!

Not in Egypt - my fiance interviewed in Peru. That's why you should check on correct info for his/her embassy. There are regional forums on here where you can post and ask country-specific questions, like whether Egypt accepts a co-sponsor for the i-134. You'll probably get lots of other Egypt-specific tips too.

The sponsor can be either a US citizen or a permanent resident. That part was correct. The incorrect parts were the notion of combining incomes to meet the requirement (the co-sponsor must meet the requirement for his household size on his own or with another member of his household, for example, his/her spouse -- but can't combine his income with yours to meet the requirement) and the counting of household size, which I explained in my previous post.

[reekoyoyo 0]

Definitely taking your advice on that. Thanks a lot for this and your information.

Not in Egypt - my fiance interviewed in Peru. That's why you should check on correct info for his/her embassy. There are regional forums on here where you can post and ask country-specific questions, like whether Egypt accepts a co-sponsor for the i-134. You'll probably get lots of other Egypt-specific tips too.

The sponsor can be either a US citizen or a permanent resident. That part was correct. The incorrect parts were the notion of combining incomes to meet the requirement (the co-sponsor must meet the requirement for his household size on his own or with another member of his household, for example, his/her spouse -- but can't combine his income with yours to meet the requirement) and the counting of household size, which I explained in my previous post.