Employment for K1 visa

[valleyofthehills 0]

Since having employment and making at least the minimum amount in income (for the US petitioner) is one of the one of the requirements for the K1 fiancee visa process, it was my understanding that it is most important to have employment by the time of the interview. But what if I were to attend a college or higher education like training for a certification? Can this really substitute the employment requirement or is employment required regardless if you're attending school or not?

[powerpuff 6,697]

15 minutes ago, valleyofthehills said:

Can this really substitute the employment requirement

It doesn’t substitute financial requirements 

 

16 minutes ago, valleyofthehills said:

or is employment required regardless if you're attending school or not?

You can try to find a joint sponsor if you’re unable to show financial requirements on your own.

[SalishSea 17,828]

6 hours ago, valleyofthehills said:

Since having employment and making at least the minimum amount in income (for the US petitioner) is one of the one of the requirements for the K1 fiancee visa process, it was my understanding that it is most important to have employment by the time of the interview. But what if I were to attend a college or higher education like training for a certification? Can this really substitute the employment requirement or is employment required regardless if you're attending school or not?

You’re conflating ‘employment’ and ‘financial’ requirements.

 

Have you looked at the financial requirements for AOS?   They are higher than for the K-1 interview.

Edited November 21, 2023 by SalishSea