Proof of Financial Support

[RM1996 4]

Hi everyone

 

My partner and i are prepping together to begin our K1 visa application. My partner is from the states and lives here in Australia with me. She is currently on a student visa and then will start a post grad visa. We are looking at the Proof of Financial Support forms and considering she lives and has worked here for the past few years she has no evidence to supply from America. I don't own any assets here in Australia, i have like 30 grand saved which will substantially decrease depending on the us dollar. I was wondering if my savings alone would suffice?

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 41,584]

Have you considered the benefits of a CR-1 instead of a K-1 since you are both together in the same country?

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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 (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 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 many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

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 status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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Edited September 14, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Just Paul 4,595]

20 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

My partner is from the states and lives here in Australia with me. She is currently on a student visa and then will start a post grad visa.

A spousal would seem to make more sense since she will be in Australia for school

21 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

i have like 30 grand saved which will substantially decrease depending on the us dollar. I was wondering if my savings alone would suffice?

Not enough and wouldn't matter in a K1 anyhow.  She would need a co sponsor for a fiance and a joint sponsor for a spousal.   If you were married it could be added to your joint assets.

[RM1996 4]

18 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I don't understand why you are going the K-1 route.  Have you considered the benefits of a CR-1 instead of a K-1 since you are both together in the same country?

 

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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 (approx 5-6 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 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 many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

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 status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  �

 

Ugh we have and we did a lot of talking about it, although due to what's going on with covid 19 we couldn't have an wedding without her family being here and her still being in uni. We didn't really want a spur of the moment thing and wanted to keep the engagement exciting and things like that! So time management wise we thought the K1 visa would be best suited..

[RM1996 4]

9 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

A spousal would seem to make more sense since she will be in Australia for school

Not enough and wouldn't matter in a K1 anyhow.  She would need a co sponsor for a fiance and a joint sponsor for a spousal.   If you were married it could be added to your joint assets.

So technically her mum could co sponsor her and me? Or would i have to ask my sister to be a sponsor for myself who lives in Australia? Thanks  

[Crazy Cat 41,584]

43 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Ugh we have and we did a lot of talking about it, although due to what's going on with covid 19 we couldn't have an wedding without her family being here and her still being in uni. We didn't really want a spur of the moment thing and wanted to keep the engagement exciting and things like that! So time management wise we thought the K1 visa would be best suited..

OK.  Great.  Your life. Your choices.

[Kimchi 190]

1 hour ago, RM1996 said:

So technically her mum could co sponsor her and me? Or would i have to ask my sister to be a sponsor for myself who lives in Australia? Thanks  

Only US residents can sponsor you 

[RM1996 4]

2 hours ago, RM1996 said:

Hi everyone

 

My partner and i are prepping together to begin our K1 visa application. My partner is from the states and lives here in Australia with me. She is currently on a student visa and then will start a post grad visa. We are looking at the Proof of Financial Support forms and considering she lives and has worked here for the past few years she has no evidence to supply from America. I don't own any assets here in Australia, i have like 30 grand saved which will substantially decrease depending on the us dollar. I was wondering if my savings alone would suffice? And was wondering if her mother could sponsor both of us? Her mother has offered both my partner and i a job at the company she owns; could an employment letter to my partner be good enough? 

 

Thanks!

 

[Chancy 6,241]

47 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Her mother has offered both my partner and i a job at the company she owns

 

Just a reminder that after you enter the US on a K1 visa, you will not be authorized to work until after getting your EAD (or green card).  Estimated processing time for EAD is around 5.5 to 7.5 months after filing.

 

[SalishSea 17,709]

3 hours ago, RM1996 said:

So technically her mum could co sponsor her and me? Or would i have to ask my sister to be a sponsor for myself who lives in Australia? Thanks  

Sounds like you both need to do quite a bit of reading and research into the visas and their financial requirements.  

 

An eligible USC/LPR can be the joint sponsor.  The petitioner is always the primary sponsor.  

[RM1996 4]

10 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Just a reminder that after you enter the US on a K1 visa, you will not be authorized to work until after getting your EAD (or green card).  Estimated processing time for EAD is around 5.5 to 7.5 months after filing.

 

Yes fully aware which sucks so much, although i'm a nurse and kinda don't mind a 7 month holiday haha. Thank you though!

[RM1996 4]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Sounds like you both need to do quite a bit of reading and research into the visas and their financial requirements.  

 

An eligible USC/LPR can be the joint sponsor.  The petitioner is always the primary sponsor.  

Yes! I did tons of research tonight on my 12 hr night shift tonight haha. Just seeking clarification and reassurance on here that i am on the right path  Don't want to make any mistakes and trying to find people who may have been in a similar situation would be nice!

[Chancy 6,241]

5 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Yes fully aware which sucks so much, although i'm a nurse and kinda don't mind a 7 month holiday haha. Thank you though!

 

Good that you seem to be starting your visa journey with your eyes wide open.  I'm just hoping you're not underestimating the mental stress that can result from being forced to be unemployed for that long.

 

The reason VJ members seem very eager to push people to choose CR1 over K1 is that this site is full of people who have come back here regretting their decision to go for K1.  Check out the "Adjustment of Status - K1" and "Effects of Major Family Changes" forums for a peek at some of these stressed out and regretful people.

 

[RM1996 4]

3 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Good that you seem to be starting your visa journey with your eyes wide open.  I'm just hoping you're not underestimating the mental stress that can result from being forced to be unemployed for that long.

 

The reason VJ members seem very eager to push people to choose CR1 over K1 is that this site is full of people who have come back here regretting their decision to go for K1.  Check out the "Adjustment of Status - K1" and "Effects of Major Family Changes" forums for a peek at some of these stressed out and regretful people.

 

Ah yes i was looking at these early.. I personally would prefer to do a CR1 but considering the length of the process is a little more than the K1 it doesn't quite fit into my partners and mine timeline unfortunately.. if we didn't have to rush to get married an scramble money together for a ring and weddings with all the proof that is apart of it i'd totally be down! Thanks so much for the info, so helpful that people are spreading the word about CR1!

[Chancy 6,241]

7 minutes ago, RM1996 said:

Ah yes i was looking at these early.. I personally would prefer to do a CR1 but considering the length of the process is a little more than the K1 it doesn't quite fit into my partners and mine timeline unfortunately.. if we didn't have to rush to get married an scramble money together for a ring and weddings with all the proof that is apart of it i'd totally be down! Thanks so much for the info, so helpful that people are spreading the word about CR1!

 

A fancy wedding is not required to file a petition for CR1.  A simple legal wedding will do.  Stronger proof for a bona fide relationship is evidence of time spent together and commingling of financial assets.  You and your fiancee probably have loads of that kind of evidence already since you live together in Australia.

 

Note also that there are no guarantees with the timeline for visa processing, as COVID has taught us.