Adequate Income

[TwoInLove 0]

Last year I took the year off for a break, cashed out my 401k and relaxed for a year. I applied for unemployment at the end of the year and got it, so I have been getting checks for 5 months but they are getting ready to run out soon. I used my unemployment $$ to buy things I need to start me off in my own business which I am going to start very soon.

I own a house as well that has equity built up into it.

I was thinking about bringing a statement from my bank showing my deposits and withdrawels for the year, I have adequate amounts being deposited even if they are from unemployment checks. I'm thinking maybe I should go out and get a job and ditch the unemployment because I would hate to come so far and then be turned down for our K-1 Visa because of finances.

Also, if I am self-employed for less than a year, how can I prove to the embassy that I am making money?

[kitkat1 5]

Last year I took the year off for a break, cashed out my 401k and relaxed for a year. I applied for unemployment at the end of the year and got it, so I have been getting checks for 5 months but they are getting ready to run out soon. I used my unemployment $$ to buy things I need to start me off in my own business which I am going to start very soon.

I own a house as well that has equity built up into it.

I was thinking about bringing a statement from my bank showing my deposits and withdrawels for the year, I have adequate amounts being deposited even if they are from unemployment checks. I'm thinking maybe I should go out and get a job and ditch the unemployment because I would hate to come so far and then be turned down for our K-1 Visa because of finances.

Also, if I am self-employed for less than a year, how can I prove to the embassy that I am making money?

Janet, CDJ accepts the I-134 where you can indicate assets. You are required to bring a letter from your bank. It's unlikely that they will have an issue with your finances (they don't seem to be all that concerned) but you may want to consider a joint sponsor. I suspect your bigger issues will be at AOS in the US since the I-864 has "stricter" requirements.

I-134 instructions:

II. Supporting evidence:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financialinstitutions where you have deposits, identifying thefollowing details regarding your account:

1. Date account opened;

2. Total amount deposited for the past year

3. Present balance.

If self-employed:

1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or

2. Report of commercial rating concern