k1 visa sponsor

[adam_27 0]

HI THERE!!! i have a quick question my fiancee didn't work for last year because of some problems and she started working since april this year ,can she sposor me for k1 visa or we need a co-sponsor ?hope to find an answer asap pls 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Hi! Congratulations on deciding to start the process.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide - This is going to be incredibly helpful for you.

 

How much does she make THIS YEAR? That's more important than last year.

[adam_27 0]

12 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

Hi! Congratulations on deciding to start the process.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide - This is going to be incredibly helpful for you.

 

How much does she make THIS YEAR? That's more important than last year.

thank for replying fast she makes 3K a month and she didnt aork two months because of summer holiday you know 

 

Edited August 1, 2018 by adam_27

[Jaquelly 1,647]

5 minutes ago, adam_27 said:

thank for replying fast she makes 3K a month and she didnt aork two months because of summer holiday you know 

 

So 36,000 a year. I believe that is above poverty guidelines.

 

Before you guys file, have you met in the last two years? Are you both ready to invest thousands of dollars into this? Do YOU have any savings that you'll bring to the US?

 

I know they are uncomfortable questions, but this is more than just a yearly salary.

[adam_27 0]

2 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

So 36,000 a year. I believe that is above poverty guidelines.

 

Before you guys file, have you met in the last two years? Are you both ready to invest thousands of dollars into this? Do YOU have any savings that you'll bring to the US?

 

I know they are uncomfortable questions, but this is more than just a yearly salary.

yes we've met ;why thousands of dollars ? im asking is it enough or i need a co-sponsor .?

 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

4 minutes ago, adam_27 said:

yes we've met ;why thousands of dollars ? im asking is it enough or i need a co-sponsor .?

 

I do not think she will need a co-sponsor.

 

You're going to need money to 

1. Move to America, including plane tickets

2. Survive when you get to America

3. Plan a wedding

4. Have money saved because you won't be able to work until you get your green card or right to work

5. You'll have to file and adjustment of status, advanced parole and employment authorization (which is over $1,000.00)

6. Go out and have dinner, have date nights

7. Various expenses

 

So that's why I asked.

[adam_27 0]

2 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

I do not think she will need a co-sponsor.

 

You're going to need money to 

1. Move to America, including plane tickets

2. Survive when you get to America

3. Plan a wedding

4. Have money saved because you won't be able to work until you get your green card or right to work

5. You'll have to file and adjustment of status, advanced parole and employment authorization (which is over $1,000.00)

6. Go out and have dinner, have date nights

7. Various expenses

 

So that's why I asked.

i have some savings and im going to take care of that but im worried from a paper work and regulations perspective and tax return also ?because she doesn't have that 

 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

9 minutes ago, adam_27 said:

i have some savings and im going to take care of that but im worried from a paper work and regulations perspective and tax return also ?because she doesn't have that 

 

Disregard my response, see Geowrian's below.

Edited August 1, 2018 by Jaquelly
i was wrong

[geowrian 22,338]

The I-134 isn't needed until the interview. Unless you already filed a while back, you have ~8-12 months of working to establish stable income. I doubt it will be a problem.

The CO makes a judgement call on the public charge concern based on the totality of the circumstances.

 

And yes, the K-1 -> green card process is expensive:

I-129F: $535

MRV (K-1 visa application) fee: $265

Medical exam: ~$200-$400 depending on country, with potentially more for necessary vaccinations

Ticket(s) to US: $x

Wedding, certified copies of marriage license, etc.: $x

I-485 (AOS) + I-131 (AP) + I-765 (EAD😞 $1225 (only the I-485 has a fee for this circumstance)

 

Edit: Re: Taxes

They will need a signed statement that they did not earn any income and therefore were not required to file taxes.

Edited August 1, 2018 by geowrian

[adam_27 0]

10 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

She will absolutely have to have the previous three years of tax returns.

so i should have a CO-SPONSOR , we already have one i don't know what are the requirements and whether we need this sponsor at the early stages of our visa process ? 😞

 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

1 minute ago, adam_27 said:

so i should have a CO-SPONSOR , we already have one i don't know what are the requirements and whether we need this sponsor at the early stages of our visa process ? 😞

 

Read the post after mine.

 

You should fill out a timeline, Adam. Also, if your girlfriend is the USC, it might be better to have her come ask questions as she's more familiar with things like taxes and the like.

[adam_27 0]

10 minutes ago, geowrian said:

The I-134 isn't needed until the interview. Unless you already filed a while back, you have ~8-12 months of working to establish stable income. I doubt it will be a problem.

The CO makes a judgement call on the public charge concern based on the totality of the circumstances.

 

And yes, the K-1 -> green card process is expensive:

I-129F: $535

MRV (K-1 visa application) fee: $265

Medical exam: ~$200-$400 depending on country, with potentially more for necessary vaccinations

Ticket(s) to US: $x

Wedding, certified copies of marriage license, etc.: $x

I-485 (AOS) + I-131 (AP) + I-765 (EAD😞 $1225 (only the I-485 has a fee for this circumstance)

indeed its expensive and time consuming ,the first step is I-129 ?

[geowrian 22,338]

2 minutes ago, adam_27 said:

indeed its expensive and time consuming ,the first step is I-129 ?

I-129F is for a fiance/fiancee. I-129 is a petition for an alien worker.

Yes, the I-129F is the first step. The guide linked above has what is needed through the K-1 process, except embassy-specific documents, which will be provided either via email or snail mail once the petition is at the embassy/consulate.

 

There is also a guide for AOS from a K-1, which will be needed after arrival and marriage in the US.

[Jaquelly 1,647]

5 minutes ago, adam_27 said:

indeed its expensive and time consuming ,the first step is I-129 ?

Also, it is taking anywhere between 6-10 months (a very wide range of time, some people get lucky) to even get approved for the I-129F. After that, you have to file the AOS. 

[adam_27 0]

thank you so much guys