K1 joint/co-sponsor success stories?

[Crazy Cat 42,393]

7 minutes ago, C-ma'am said:

If I were you, I would start looking for a job. The process is long and it will definitely help you. 

Agree......Multiple benefits.....

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 hours ago, mogiftney said:

My partner has basic needed qualifications to work in america once she becomes a citizen as well.

Your partner can work after receiving the EAD in the K1 process.  If she wants to work or travel right away after entering the US then consider a spousal visa.

 

Also your partner never has to become a US Citizen.

[jskibo 588]

Have you thought about health insurance?  I'm guessing your mom won't be providing coverage for your partner. 

[mogiftney 144]

Just now, jskibo said:

Have you thought about health insurance?  I'm guessing your mom won't be providing coverage for your partner. 

She said she can add my partner onto our health insurance plan.

[jskibo 588]

1 minute ago, mogiftney said:

She said she can add my partner onto our health insurance plan.

Interesting. Most plans cut off kids at 26 or married whichever comes first. Not sure how she adds an unrelated adult to her plan unless she's just buying her a policy separate. 

[mogiftney 144]

5 minutes ago, jskibo said:

Interesting. Most plans cut off kids at 26 or married whichever comes first. Not sure how she adds an unrelated adult to her plan unless she's just buying her a policy separate. 

Neither I nor my partner are over the age of 26, and she has demonstrated that she will cover her health insurance either way.

 

My mother covers my health insurance with no intention of stopping any time soon, so it wouldn't be a stretch for her to purchase a policy for both of us separately at the same time.

Edited April 18, 2019 by mogiftney

[SalishSea 18,161]

22 minutes ago, mogiftney said:

Neither I nor my partner are over the age of 26, and she has demonstrated that she will cover her health insurance either way.

 

My mother covers my health insurance with no intention of stopping any time soon, so it wouldn't be a stretch for her to purchase a policy for both of us separately at the same time.

So neither one of you intend to work.....?

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

So neither one of you intend to work.....?

Petitioner's family is pretty well set.

[K & R 343]

My husband (then fiancé) and I went through the London Embassy for the K-1. I am under 26 and still in college (so couldn't work full time due to school but I do work part time). I make just under the poverty guideline (like only 1000 dollars short). My dad co sponsored my husband for the k-1 since I did not make enough and we had no issues with the I-134 or the I-864 (with AOS). I was living at home when we filed but moved out on my own several months into the process. I highly recommend this. Meanwhile, my husband was working full time in the UK and living at home to save money for when he got over here and we would be waiting for his EAD/Green card. London is definitely an easier embassy than others but I still highly recommend that you both start working. Married life is hard and definitely not inexpensive. On top of that, K-1 fees and AOS fees are hefty and 5-6 months with the beneficiary not working is stressful.

 

In your shoes I would suggest you pursue the CR1 route instead. You'll still need a joint sponsor and the wait time is just a little bit longer, but she will be able to work and have a green card pretty soon after she arrives here. It is also much less expensive than the K-1. There are many jobs that are great for people in your shoes. I work as a server where i can make a lot of money in not as many hours and no degree is required. Its a great job to start as.

 

You'll find there are a lot of unforeseen costs with moving your fiancé over to the United States (healthcare being one of them as mentioned above). Start by reading the guides on here they are incredibly informative and also check out the UK sub-forum. IF you have any more questions you can feel free to PM me.

[Loren Y 2,756]

14 hours ago, mogiftney said:

Neither I nor my partner are over the age of 26, and she has demonstrated that she will cover her health insurance either way.

 

My mother covers my health insurance with no intention of stopping any time soon, so it wouldn't be a stretch for her to purchase a policy for both of us separately at the same time.

May want to check out my post from yesterday to really understand how bad medical bills are or can be here in the United States. 

 

[EmilyW 1,529]

OP is a trust fund baby.  The family is well off and prepared to support OP and their partner ad infinitum.

[mogiftney 144]

2 hours ago, Loren Y said:

May want to check out my post from yesterday to really understand how bad medical bills are or can be here in the United States. 

 

I have already taken a look at this, thanks though!