co-sponsor clarification

[Paul123 0]

My co-sponsor started to work at his university in late august of 2003. His starting salary for the first year was around 56k. But being in late august of his first year, with most the year gone, I dont think he earned 29,000 which he would need to be a co-sponsor since he is married and had a baby last May. Is this going to be a problem? He just finished med school the very same summer. Coupled with my shaky work history, im concerned about all 3 years not being above the level. His wife was earning about 30,000 dollars in a teaching position while he was in med school but that wont matter right? since the couple cant fill out the form together. Thoughts anyone?

Edited March 25, 2006 by Paul123

[aussiewench 9]

Paul

Have you checked in the Regional forums for specific info on the country your fiance will be interviewing through. That way you can find out what is required by that particular embassy. Have a look HERE

[meauxna 15]

Thoughts anyone?

Sure. Can you cite where it states that all 3 past tax returns must meet the poverty level (for what year, btw?)?

You might find your answer there.

[Paul123 0]

Thanks Aussiewench.. I looked on the latin american board and couldnt find anything so i posted the question. but it doesnt seem to get near as much traffic as this board. We will go through the Consulate in Rio De Janeiro. So anyone who has been through this one, Id love to hear from you.

Edited March 25, 2006 by Paul123

[aussiewench 9]

You probably have these links already but just in case not........

Instructions for Fiance Applicants - Rio De Janeiro

Fiance Forms for Rio De Janeiro

[ufkenmill 0]

If your cosponsor is a US medical doctor, even though he just graduated from med school, I wouldn't worry about it. He'll be making probably a minimum of 80K/year to start depending on the area of the country. Also, for the K-1 I-134 you only need tax returns for one year prior. At least for the bangkok embassy this was the case.

[Paul123 0]

Hes not a medical doctor but is an assistant proffessor in psychiatry. His salary for year one was 56k and goes up about every year. Im just concerned because it was said many times that some embassies require 3 years of tax returns. Im wondering if the one in rio de janeiro is one of them. thanks for all your help guys!

[Ladylethal 12]

It is. Rio asks for 3 year taxes.

[aussiewench 9]

Hes not a medical doctor but is an assistant proffessor in psychiatry. His salary for year one was 56k and goes up about every year. Im just concerned because it was said many times that some embassies require 3 years of tax returns. Im wondering if the one in rio de janeiro is one of them. thanks for all your help guys!

Have a look a the links I posted for Rio....it lists what is required and yes you require 3 years. Whether the prior two years need to meet the poverty guidelines though is another question and something you need to find out from others that have gone through their interviews already. I imagine they will look more at the current and future capacity then the past, but who knows.....check with others or even give the consulate a call or email to find out. In the I-134 pinned thread here on VJ in the Foreign Embassy Forum, it talks about doing a statement in the form of an affidavit in addition to the I-134. Perhaps that is something YOU can look at doing.

[Paul123 0]

Thanks Guys..Thanks for all the info Aussiewench.. Id like to hear from anyone who has gone through the process where 3 years of income taxes were required, while not having all years above poverty level due to a new job or some other reason. Since his job is very steady and has potential to earn more in the future gives me confidence but I would hate to get all the way there and have it be a problem. Would they give metime to find a new co-sponsor in that case or would I simply be denied? I will give the consulate a call on monday and see what they have to say. I wonder if they would really give me a definite answer though or if its all up to the interviewing officer´s discretion.

[Ladylethal 12]

You can never have too much for Rio, they might not ask you anything, or they might be very thourough, so a tip from a brazilian (haven´t gone through K1 yet, but I´m from Rio and Rio Consulate is my consulate to get other visas), be prepared to be asked for these. I won´t hurt to bring it, and if not shown, oh well, at least you were ready.

[aussiewench 9]

Thanks Guys..Thanks for all the info Aussiewench.. Id like to hear from anyone who has gone through the process where 3 years of income taxes were required, while not having all years above poverty level due to a new job or some other reason. Since his job is very steady and has potential to earn more in the future gives me confidence but I would hate to get all the way there and have it be a problem. Would they give metime to find a new co-sponsor in that case or would I simply be denied? I will give the consulate a call on monday and see what they have to say. I wonder if they would really give me a definite answer though or if its all up to the interviewing officer´s discretion.

From reading other posts from other embassy interviews they will just withhold the visa until you can submit what they require if you are otherwise approved.

Let us know what the consulate says after you call.

[meauxna 15]

Thanks Guys..Thanks for all the info Aussiewench.. Id like to hear from anyone who has gone through the process where 3 years of income taxes were required, while not having all years above poverty level due to a new job or some other reason. Since his job is very steady and has potential to earn more in the future gives me confidence but I would hate to get all the way there and have it be a problem. Would they give metime to find a new co-sponsor in that case or would I simply be denied? I will give the consulate a call on monday and see what they have to say. I wonder if they would really give me a definite answer though or if its all up to the interviewing officer´s discretion.

From reading other posts from other embassy interviews they will just withhold the visa until you can submit what they require if you are otherwise approved.

Let us know what the consulate says after you call.

<koff>

Why do I feel like my post was ignored?

OP/others: if you want to see what an immigration attorney has to say about it, go to the following group and search for posts from Folinskyinla with the word 'conflate'.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdispla...daysprune=&f=35

Or, re-read my earlier post.

Or then again, stay attached to your suffering

[Paul123 0]

OHHHHHHH........sorry Meauxna, for ignoring your post. It couldve been a trick question or something

For everyone that is interested, the attorney basically says not to confuse income requirement with tax returns and just to supply additional info such as the letter from employer and pay stubs and you are fine!

Thanks for your help!

Edited March 26, 2006 by Paul123

[meauxna 15]

OHHHHHHH........sorry Meauxna, for ignoring your post. It couldve been a trick question or something

For everyone that is interested, the attorney basically says not to confuse income requirement with tax returns and just to supply additional info such as the letter from employer and pay stubs and you are fine!

Thanks for your help!

Glad it worked out for you, Paul123!