Bangkok Embassy declining joint sponsor for K1?

[Orientalelf 50]

Hello everyone, 

 

A while ago I made a post about this and recieved information that this wasn't the case. I was too naive to call and check myself, the thought didn't even cross my mind. 

 

Now however, I've recieved some new information from visajourney peers and outsources that the embassy mostly decline K1 cases with joint sponsors. If this is true, our case is in peril. My fiance and I are a young couple and he is using his father as our joint sponsor. 

 

Are there any considerations to the case? Shall we pull out now? We still haven't recieved our NOA2 yet and are considering withdrawing. 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

for all consulates, it is considered case by case for co-sponsors for the K1. MOST accept them without issue, there are a few that do not really accept them.I know the Phillipines is one, I am not sure of Thailand. The CR1's as far as I know, don't have co sponsor issues at any consulate.

 

Can he not find a job that pays more? Or a second job? Depending on how far in you are, it may be better to try to do that and see what happens rather than cancelling and starting from square one.

 

That said, the CR1 is generally the better option as far as work and travel go. And if hes not making much, you not working may certainly be an issue. So if you just filed, getting married and going that route may be in your best interest.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

An advanced search of this subject and consulate doesn't get but a few results within the last year.  But one poster received an email from Bangkok which said that each individual CO makes a decision about joint sponsors.  You are already about 10 months into your journey.  I would expect things to speed up soon. Is his father a strong joint sponsor?

[Orientalelf 50]

3 hours ago, debbiedoo said:

for all consulates, it is considered case by case for co-sponsors for the K1. MOST accept them without issue, there are a few that do not really accept them.I know the Phillipines is one, I am not sure of Thailand. The CR1's as far as I know, don't have co sponsor issues at any consulate.

 

Can he not find a job that pays more? Or a second job? Depending on how far in you are, it may be better to try to do that and see what happens rather than cancelling and starting from square one.

 

That said, the CR1 is generally the better option as far as work and travel go. And if hes not making much, you not working may certainly be an issue. So if you just filed, getting married and going that route may be in your best interest.

From what I've ready Bangkok majorly decline joint sponsors. He is still a student and doesn't graduate till May 2019. He can only work a part-time job due to his school schedule. We are basically done for...

 

2 hours ago, missileman said:

An advanced search of this subject and consulate doesn't get but a few results within the last year.  But one poster received an email from Bangkok which said that each individual CO makes a decision about joint sponsors.  You are already about 10 months into your journey.  I would expect things to speed up soon. Is his father a strong joint sponsor?

We are absolutely devasted to be in so far and only knowing this news now! His father is an EXTREMELY strong joint sponsor, 30 years working for the State and many land and house assests. I don't know if we should risk it and try or withdraw now  either way we are losing hope.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

31 minutes ago, Orientalelf said:

From what I've ready Bangkok majorly decline joint sponsors. He is still a student and doesn't graduate till May 2019. He can only work a part-time job due to his school schedule. We are basically done for...

 

We are absolutely devasted to be in so far and only knowing this news now! His father is an EXTREMELY strong joint sponsor, 30 years working for the State and many land and house assests. I don't know if we should risk it and try or withdraw now  either way we are losing hope.

Well, I think that if you go into the interview with a heap of evidence to show that he is a very strong joint sponsor would be worth the effort (assuming the CO would allow you to present it).  As of right now, you could see an interview in the next  2 or 3 months, right?

The waiting game is the hard part of immigration....

[Ning 619]

9 hours ago, Orientalelf said:

Hello everyone, 

 

A while ago I made a post about this and recieved information that this wasn't the case. I was too naive to call and check myself, the thought didn't even cross my mind. 

 

Now however, I've recieved some new information from visajourney peers and outsources that the embassy mostly decline K1 cases with joint sponsors. If this is true, our case is in peril. My fiance and I are a young couple and he is using his father as our joint sponsor. 

 

Are there any considerations to the case? Shall we pull out now? We still haven't recieved our NOA2 yet and are considering withdrawing. 

All cases are in peril. BKK has always had a general policy of no joints for K 1s. Makes sense when the intent of the visa is understood. Its just for 90 days. However I know for certain of cases I have helped with & other VJers as well where done right with the right understanding of at least two visas it can & has been done. Each case is truly unique so the approach must be as well. There is no one size fits all. Size does matter.

The system is designed for another visa to be used to gain entry as well as have in place support for the future. This means they will accept the same joint sponsor in the very near future anyway. It just has to be done legally. 

The system is also designed for the K 1 to remain while in a legal limbo as they file for the G Card. That again means they are ready to accept joint sponsors. 

Don't give up now. The money & time are spent. Get some result from your efforts at least. Few on this page or that survived this difficult journey; none did it alone. None. 

So get yourself cleaned up. We are going to town. 

[Ning 619]

4 hours ago, missileman said:

Well, I think that if you go into the interview with a heap of evidence to show that he is a very strong joint sponsor would be worth the effort (assuming the CO would allow you to present it).  As of right now, you could see an interview in the next  2 or 3 months, right?

The waiting game is the hard part of immigration....

I know everyone means well but in this you are mistaken. These cases are decided mostly before the person get to the window. They wont even accept a mountain of docs. The waiting game is just as you say. During that time there is a lot to learn too. 

[Ning 619]

5 hours ago, Orientalelf said:

From what I've ready Bangkok majorly decline joint sponsors. He is still a student and doesn't graduate till May 2019. He can only work a part-time job due to his school schedule. We are basically done for...

 

We are absolutely devasted to be in so far and only knowing this news now! His father is an EXTREMELY strong joint sponsor, 30 years working for the State and many land and house assests. I don't know if we should risk it and try or withdraw now  either way we are losing hope.

 

Just now, Ning said:

I know everyone means well but in this you are mistaken. These cases are decided mostly before the person get to the window. They wont even accept a mountain of docs. The waiting game is just as you say. During that time there is a lot to learn too. 

Decline? Its always been the same. You just discovered it. 

Student ? Great. All the cases I know of that were approved had student in them. Student becomes graduate goes on to career, makes more money ect. They want to know how you are going to be supported which is by him & more so as your needs increase he will be ready & so will you. You will be working. 

criteria the father has to meet is the minimum The govt isnt going to go after his State income ect.

Risk what? Losing hope? Forget that,you have a lot to do either way. 

Think this over & you should see what must be done. I haven't met nor become an American that just gave up so your goal should be Citizenship and nothing short of it. 

[NikLR 13,227]

lmao, goal is citizenship... I guess for many that is the goal but I don't think it's something people should push so hard about. 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

45 minutes ago, Ning said:

I know everyone means well but in this you are mistaken. These cases are decided mostly before the person get to the window. They wont even accept a mountain of docs. The waiting game is just as you say. During that time there is a lot to learn too. 

The OP is already 10 months in to the process.  Are you suggesting they withdraw their K-1, marry outside the US, then start the 12 month process for a CR-1?

[databit 328]

8 hours ago, Orientalelf said:

He is still a student and doesn't graduate till May 2019. He can only work a part-time job due to his school schedule.

Nonsense. I worked full-time while in college full-time. Plenty of people do. Worked night shifts at a quiet job and studied as I could. Went to school immediately when I got off in the morning. Came home and slept until work.

[Pinkrlion 2,719]

13 hours ago, Orientalelf said:

Hello everyone, 

 

A while ago I made a post about this and recieved information that this wasn't the case. I was too naive to call and check myself, the thought didn't even cross my mind. 

 

Now however, I've recieved some new information from visajourney peers and outsources that the embassy mostly decline K1 cases with joint sponsors. If this is true, our case is in peril. My fiance and I are a young couple and he is using his father as our joint sponsor. 

 

Are there any considerations to the case? Shall we pull out now? We still haven't recieved our NOA2 yet and are considering withdrawing. 

Always listen to those from your Embassy only, others are helpful, but each embassy has their own rules of practice.  You do not want to take the advise of others and they are wrong and you will be denied.

[ThomasNC1988 762]

That is the biggest flaw with VisaJourney, people give advice bon what happened with their case. People will even argue with you that ever case is considered the same. They aren't it is well known amongst BKK filers that they don't take co-sponsors for K-1.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Even if they were to not accept it, guess what is not that far away?  May.  Worst case scenario is that he finds a full time job now or does so in May.  No need to panic.  

[geowrian 22,337]

The individual CO makes a decision on the public charge concern based on the totality of the circumstances.

COs from some countries tend to be more lenient or strict than others. Some tend to generally accept a qualified co-sponsor. Some tend to only accept a co-sponsor on a case-by-case basis (i.e. close family member or friend).