I-134 Form - US fiancé is unemployed...

[mermaidlobster 1]

Hello all,

Am in a slight panic and could do with some advice.

My fiancé was laid off in February, just before we submitted our I-129f, but had a little freelance work going on.

We submitted our I-129f in March and was approved at the end of June.

We figured he'd have found work by the time I got around to my interview, but unfortunately he has had bad luck as hasn't been able to land a job despite multiple interviews.

He has been receiving unemployment but that will soon run out.

He owns a car, and has some savings but does not own any real estate. We have no one who can realistically co-sponsor this as neither of our families could support us financially.

My medical is booked for next week and am anxious about how long I can hold off booking the visa interview whilst he waits to find work and be able to send me the I-134 and associated support.

I could really do with some advice. Are we likely to get rejected if he is unemployed? How long can we realistically hold off until he can send me a the I-134 form with employment? Do we have any alternatives? If the embassy receive my medical results before I schedule an interview is this going to cause any issues?

Sorry if I am rambling, I have no real support with this process and would be extremely grateful for your help.

I am based in the UK, so will be interview at the London Embassy.

[p-ana 933]

London accepts self sponsoring. Are you able to cover the poverty guidelines? Other than that, if the petitioner doesn't meet the poverty guideline a sponsor is needed.

I wouldn't do the medical before this is sorted out, as the validity of the visa will reflect the date of the medical.

[mermaidlobster 1]

What are the poverty guidelines and how would I cover them? I don't earn a huge amount thus only have a small amount of savings. Could I get co-sponsored from end?

[p-ana 933]

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

You could self sponsor if you had the savings, assets, etc to cover the amount needed for you guys household size.

[Lenchick 133]

I know that consulate in Frankfurt allows K1 applicants to sponsor themselves. Their instruction says
"submit evidence that you will not become a public charge" Find out if it is the same in London Embassy. That could be a good option for you.

[mermaidlobster 1]

So, our household would be 2 people, therefore the poverty guideline would be $20,025.

If I were to self-sponsor, would I need to show that I can meet this amount via assets, savings etc?

[Lenchick 133]

So, our household would be 2 people, therefore the poverty guideline would be $20,025.

If I were to self-sponsor, would I need to show that I can meet this amount via assets, savings etc?

Yes, maybe also property whatever you can show