K1 Apply Now?

[lauren and kenz 5]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

So I am assuming you will be self sponsoring the K, you still have to adjust.

Would it be easier for me to self sponsor the K? She meets the income requirements for the K1 just not the AOS or CR1. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

15 minutes ago, laurens said:

Would it be easier for me to self sponsor the K? She meets the income requirements for the K1 just not the AOS or CR1. 

I remember London being a place a K1 could self sponsor. 

[Orangesapples 1,954]

30 minutes ago, laurens said:

From my understanding the CR1 visa income requirement is 125% which my fiancee does not meet so for her sponsoring me alone, we would only be able to apply for the K1 which is 100%. The benefits of K1 being faster to be together seem to be pretty much non existent which sucks & it's also more expensive which is why we initially wanted to apply for CR1 but we figured we have a higher chance of approval if we apply for the K1.

 

 

I have accepted that it's going to be a really hard time for me. I have always worked so I'm nervous for what's going to be a long limbo period and I'm sure I won't be able to understand/fully appreciate how hard it's going to be until I'm in it but you gotta do what you gotta do! 

Why are you worried about your approval chances? 

[lauren and kenz 5]

6 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

Why are you worried about your approval chances? 

Because she meets just over the minimum income requirement.

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, laurens said:

Because she meets just over the minimum income requirement.

Plenty of time to earn more money,

[Orangesapples 1,954]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

Plenty of time to earn more money,

I agree. Or find a co sponsor. 

Edited September 15, 2020 by Orangesapples

[lauren and kenz 5]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Plenty of time to earn more money,

Very true! I think I may be over anxious/over thinking things. 

Just now, Orangesapples said:

I agree. Or find a co sponsor. 

I think based on this conversation we are going to revisit the CR1 with a cosponsor. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, laurens said:

Very true! I think I may be over anxious/over thinking things. 

My wife is that way too!   What is going to matter the most at interview time is the I-134 current income.   Think of it as the last paycheck projected out over a year. London has been a pretty easy consulate when it comes to I-134s.   Keep in mind that the I-864 amount is 125% for when you adjust.  That is goal I would be working towards. (and yes your savings can count into that)

 

Our case was different - My wife was so anxious at the interview (after being very well prepared) that she misunderstood something at the payment window. She walked all the way back hotel crying.  She didn't have enough cash in her wallet and forgot that she had her visa card for the fee.

 

 

[lauren and kenz 5]

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

My wife is that way too!   What is going to matter the most at interview time is the I-134 current income.   Think of it as the last paycheck projected out over a year. London has been a pretty easy consulate when it comes to I-134s.   Keep in mind that the I-864 amount is 125% for when you adjust.  That is goal I would be working towards. (and yes your savings can count into that)

 

Our case was different - My wife was so anxious at the interview (after being very well prepared) that she misunderstood something at the payment window. She walked all the way back hotel crying.  She didn't have enough cash in her wallet and forgot that she had her visa card for the fee.

 

 

Please give your wife a hug from me.

[Boiler 45,525]

Just seemed easier to self sponsor.

[SalishSea 17,836]

OP, the other advantage to the CR-1 currently, over the K-1, is that spouses of USCs are not subject to the ban coming in from the UK.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, laurens said:

Would it be easier for me to self sponsor the K? She meets the income requirements for the K1 just not the AOS or CR1. 

How much cash do you have saved up?

[Diane and Chris 651]

6 hours ago, laurens said:

Because she meets just over the minimum income requirement.

Can she get her parents to co-sponsor?  

[lauren and kenz 5]

4 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

OP, the other advantage to the CR-1 currently, over the K-1, is that spouses of USCs are not subject to the ban coming in from the UK.

I know but hopefully by the time she comes back and we get married, the ban has been lifted. 

2 hours ago, Diane and Chris said:

Can she get her parents to co-sponsor?  

Yeah, we spoke to her parents last night and decided to do the CR1 with her mum as the cosponsor! Thanks to you and everyone who replied  

[Diane and Chris 651]

8 hours ago, laurens said:

I know but hopefully by the time she comes back and we get married, the ban has been lifted. 

Yeah, we spoke to her parents last night and decided to do the CR1 with her mum as the cosponsor! Thanks to you and everyone who replied  

Good for you two. Best choice, IMO. Congratulations and best wishes for your future together!