File the K1 right after starting a new job? Is that good or bad?

[minemar 96]

Hello everyone, I got engaged recently and my fiancé lives in the US, I'm in Mexico. He has a part time job and he recently got a full time job at a Hospital, he doesn't want to start the procedure until he gets a permanent contract, but we hate waiting, we've waited so long now. He is considering starting the K1 file application right after he starts working in the new place, but I'm afraid we might get rejected due to this. His current job isn't enough for the income requirement. That's why he is changing jobs. I know they review the income tax of the last 2 years (which like I said won't be enough for the Affidavit of support) but I was reading they care more about the current income, so should we give it a try after he gets his new job? We don't wanna do co-sponsor. And we definetely would hate to keep on waiting.

Any word of advice for us?... Please it would be really helpful!

[Ash.1101 1,756]

They do care about current income, but they care most about income stability.

As much as you'd hate to hear it, it's probably better to wait until he gets a permanent contract. Even with that, they could still feel that the job is "too new" and want a cosponsor as back up, even if his income meets the requirements. Ideally, you want 6 months of paystubs from a new job, you can provide what ever you have, but the more you have the better.

When is he getting the new job? You could apply for k1 two months after he has the new job, which then will give you an extra two months before the petition is approved, by the time the interview happens he could have enough paystubs to help, but again, key word is could.

Edited August 21, 2016 by Ash.1101

[minemar 96]

Thanks for the advice! He starts next September, I don't know how long the process it takes, I've seen cases that takes 3 months and for other people over 6 months. So in case we have a long procedure we won't be in trouble, right?

Thanks again! =)

[Ash.1101 1,756]

Thanks for the advice! He starts next September, I don't know how long the process it takes, I've seen cases that takes 3 months and for other people over 6 months. So in case we have a long procedure we won't be in trouble, right?

Thanks again! =)

Next September as in next year or next month? The process usually averages a total of 6 months. 2 months for petition approval, a few weeks or so for case transfer, and then at the embassy phase it's country specific. I don't know how fast mexico is, but I don't see many people waiting more than 6-7 months for a complete K-1 visa from start to finish.

You don't need proof of income until interview happens, so honestly the longer for ya'll could be the better, it'll give him a longer run of job stability and more paystubs. So yeah, I wouldn't complain if it took a tad bit longer just for the security of the paystubs.

PS. Your fiance could be my husbands twin, pics in my profile

Edited August 21, 2016 by Ash.1101

[minemar 96]

September this year!... And yes, you're right, they are so alike! hahaha... Thanks

[f f 725]

I was able to file a k1 no issues after having worked at the job for 3 months and I was just a contractor with a limit on how long I could work there. I did however have a similar job before making about the same income.

if you have the money you can submit now and by the time you get an rfe you would have been working there a bit so you would have pay stubs. just put on the i134 that you have no income and when the ask you about it submit the updated one with the new job on it.