Active duty US-MEX citizen. How to start the K1 process?

[Williamsugmar 0]

Hi,

 

I'm a US MEX citizen who joined the armed forces 6 months ago. I know I have lower income requirements but how can I state that in I 129f? Can they check that by looking up my SSN?

 

Thanks

[debbiedoo 2,339]

it would be listed as your current job so i dont think anything else is required.

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 hours ago, Williamsugmar said:

Hi,

 

I'm a US MEX citizen who joined the armed forces 6 months ago. I know I have lower income requirements but how can I state that in I 129f? Can they check that by looking up my SSN?

 

Thanks

You don't show the income on the I-129F.  You show it on the I-134 later.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, Williamsugmar said:

Hi,

 

I'm a US MEX citizen who joined the armed forces 6 months ago. I know I have lower income requirements but how can I state that in I 129f? Can they check that by looking up my SSN?

 

Thanks

Income requirements come at the interview when you complete the I-134. If your income is below the poverty level you must consider a co-sponsor so if this is the case for you it's best to start working on that soon. Have you considered a CR-1 visa which is a visa for married couples? The process is similar to the k-1 but when the beneficiary arrives in the states they will have a green card and work authorization almost immediately. With a K-1 you are looking at 7 plus months for either of those to be produced. 

 

K-1 vs CR-1 Full Analysis

 

K-1

More expensive than CR-1    

Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    

Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (about 5-6 months)    

Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (about 5-6 months)    

Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    

Spouse will not receive Green Card for 10 to 12 months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

If you have red flags this may be the best place to start in case of denial.

Estimated timeline is approximately 8 to 10 months (NOA1 to Interview)  This is officially quoted as 6 to 12 months.

 

K-1 Fees

$535 - USCIS Filing Fee

$265 per person - DS-160 (Visa Application)

$200 to $400 - Medical Fee

$1,225 per person - AOS Fee (Includes EAD/AP if filed together)

$750 per child under 14

$680 per person - ROC Fee

 

 

$2,705 plus medical (K-1)

$2,170 plus medical (K-2 over 14 years old)

$1,695 plus medical (K-2 14 years old and younger)

 

 

CR-1    

Less expensive than K-1    

No Adjustment of Status  (I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    

Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    

Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    

Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    

Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

Spouse has Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to the United States

If you are truly concerned about a denial, the K-1 may be a better place to start.

Estimated timeline is 10 to 12 months (NOA1 to Interview) This is officially quoted at 12 to 14 months.

 

CR-1 Fees

$535 - USCIS Filing Fee

$120 - Affidavit of Support Fee

$325 - DS-260 (Visa Application)

$200 to $400 - Medical Fee

$220 - USCIS Immigrant Fee

$680 - ROC (if married less than 2 years at POE)

 

$1,200 plus medical (per person if married more than 2 years when filing)

$1,880 plus medical (per person if married less than 2 years at POE)

[Greenbaum 12,259]

@Williamsugmar

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline OR your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.

 

Thanks

[Ryan H 3,828]

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