K1 visa application tax returns

[Melohhdee 2]

Hi!

I am basically done with my application, but I can’t not see anything about attaching my previous years income tax returns to prove that I make enough money to support him. 
 

So I am thinking I am not supposed to send that information along with the k1 visa application, but maybe later on or provide them for his interview? 

[Crazy Cat 41,166]

Have you read the VJ guide for K-1s?  Tax returns are not needed to submit with the I-129f. 

 

K1 Fiance Visa Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-129F for a Foreign Fiance - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

Edited August 27, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,166]

6 minutes ago, Melohhdee said:

Hi!

I am basically done with my application, but I can’t not see anything about attaching my previous years income tax returns to prove that I make enough money to support him. 
 

So I am thinking I am not supposed to send that information along with the k1 visa application, but maybe later on or provide them for his interview? 

Have you considered a CR-1 instead?

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 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.
   

 

 

 

[Chancy 6,239]

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[Melohhdee 2]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Have you read the VJ guide for K-1s?  Tax returns are not needed to submit with the I-129f. 

 

K1 Fiance Visa Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-129F for a Foreign Fiance - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

 

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Have you considered a CR-1 instead?

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 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.
   

 

 

 

Hi crazy cat!

 

I can’t figure out how to reply directly to you so I hope this makes it to you. I’ve considered both, but my main goal was I wanted him with me asap. From what I researched the processing times are a little long for the spousal visa because of all that comes with it, but the process for getting married and getting all the paperwork ready in the Philippines was more of a hassle than I wanted. 
 

thank you for the link on the first post! I’m having a hard time navigating the website and I am thinking it might be because I am using my phone. 

[Crazy Cat 41,166]

33 minutes ago, Melohhdee said:

 

Hi crazy cat!

 

I can’t figure out how to reply directly to you so I hope this makes it to you. I’ve considered both, but my main goal was I wanted him with me asap. From what I researched the processing times are a little long for the spousal visa because of all that comes with it, but the process for getting married and getting all the paperwork ready in the Philippines was more of a hassle than I wanted. 
 

thank you for the link on the first post! I’m having a hard time navigating the website and I am thinking it might be because I am using my phone. 

Perhaps you need to research a Utah Zoom marriage.  In addition, you might find that processing time for a spousal visa is not much different from a K-1.  Many, many people here have regretted going the K-1 route.  Your life, your money, your choice.....

Out.

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[Palawan 131]

12 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Perhaps you need to research a Utah Zoom marriage.  In addition, you might find that processing time for a spousal visa is not much different from a K-1.  Many, many people here have regretted going the K-1 route.  Your life, your money, your choice.....

Out.

I never once regretted doing K1 from Philippines, I would of regretted doing a Spousal Visa

 

 

[Melohhdee 2]

4 hours ago, Palawan said:

I never once regretted doing K1 from Philippines, I would of regretted doing a Spousal Visa

 

 

Palawan,

Thank you for commenting. I was quite upset with his reply. I came on here for help and he made it seem like I was doubting my choice on my decision. 
 

I am thankful firm on applying to for k1, we are prepared to pay the money. When I saw how much the hassle was to get married in the Philippines compared to where I live, I was like nope lol. 
 

thank you again for replying. I truly appreciate your comment. 

[Crazy Cat 41,166]

1 hour ago, Melohhdee said:

I was quite upset with his reply. I came on here for help and he made it seem like I was doubting my choice on my decision. 

 Seriously?  Many people come here assuming that a K-1 is the visa for them before they have all the information.  I was SIMPLY providing you with some information that many people wish they had before they filed.  You can take it or leave it.   By the way, I was also the first person who answered your question. 

 

Note:  The entire US immigration process is "upsetting"..... 

 

 

 

Edited August 28, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 41,166]

6 minutes ago, Melohhdee said:

When I saw how much the hassle was to get married in the Philippines compared to where I live, I was like nope lol. 

Who says you have to get married in PI?  As I said, there is the Utah Zoom Marriage path.

[MarJhi 928]

7 minutes ago, Melohhdee said:

Palawan,

Thank you for commenting. I was quite upset with his reply. I came on here for help and he made it seem like I was doubting my choice on my decision. 
 

I am thankful firm on applying to for k1, we are prepared to pay the money. When I saw how much the hassle was to get married in the Philippines compared to where I live, I was like nope lol. 
 

thank you again for replying. I truly appreciate your comment. 

No need  to be upset, he was just explaining the positives/negatives of CR1 versus K1. If there are certain aspects that are important for someone then maybe the CR1 is the way to go, if you aren't concerned about those advantages then K1 is fine too. It never hurts to have all of the information as early in the process as possible in order to make the best decision for you.

 

FYI, I am also going the K1 route. If the Philippines was open for foreign travelers last year before we applied I probably would have chosen the CR1 route. I was aware of the CR1 vs K1 option but had not heard of the Zoom marriage so I didnt want to wait for the Philippines to open back up for tourists. Once I made my decision which way to go I was all in and never looked back or regretted my choice.

[Melohhdee 2]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

 Seriously?  Many people come here assuming that a K-1 is the visa for them before they have all the information.  I was SIMPLY providing you with some information that many people wish they had before they filed.  You can take it or leave it.   By the way, I was also the first person who answered your question. 

 

Note:  The entire US immigration process is "upsetting"..... 

 

 

 

And I did say thank you then you came back with the “

Your life, your money, your choice.....

Out.”

 

it made it sound as if I was doubting myself. 
 

I am choosing this route because I want to get married in my home state. I don’t want to get married via zoom or in another country which is a big reason for choice the k1 route. 

[Melohhdee 2]

1 hour ago, MarJhi said:

No need  to be upset, he was just explaining the positives/negatives of CR1 versus K1. If there are certain aspects that are important for someone then maybe the CR1 is the way to go, if you aren't concerned about those advantages then K1 is fine too. It never hurts to have all of the information as early in the process as possible in order to make the best decision for you.

 

FYI, I am also going the K1 route. If the Philippines was open for foreign travelers last year before we applied I probably would have chosen the CR1 route. I was aware of the CR1 vs K1 option but had not heard of the Zoom marriage so I didnt want to wait for the Philippines to open back up for tourists. Once I made my decision which way to go I was all in and never looked back or regretted my choice.

I just didn’t reply back to it. I was thankful for the link he provided and I said thank you. but when he mentioned “

Your life, your money, your choice.....

Out.” in his last comment I took it as he was basically saying I am wasting my time which is why I just didn’t reply back to him again since I was firm with my choice already. I just wanted to understand the income taxes part because because I thought it was weird that you wouldn’t send them along with the application showing you can provide for them first. 

[Palawan 131]

18 hours ago, Melohhdee said:

Palawan,

Thank you for commenting. I was quite upset with his reply. I came on here for help and he made it seem like I was doubting my choice on my decision. 
 

I am thankful firm on applying to for k1, we are prepared to pay the money. When I saw how much the hassle was to get married in the Philippines compared to where I live, I was like nope lol. 
 

thank you again for replying. I truly appreciate your comment. 

Don't pay any attention to him,  he often used the "out" thing, but the funny thing is he usually comes back to reply, so take that with a grain of salt.

 

I do understand you not wanting to get married in the Philippines, I wouldn't either and think it's should be an options like you have a criminal history, as far as doing the Utah Online marriage thing I suspect that will be nixed by CFO in PHilippines in the future, they will not observe it as a legal marriage and thus the person living in the Philippines will not be allowed to leave the country.   Time will tell on that one.