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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS significant steps toward the release of new capabilities.
Note that this article refers to nonimmigrant benefits. Not sure how that relates to actual immigration benefits.
pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-23 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134

Hello Team!!
Its getting close now and I have a few things that are on my mind First of all I am wanting to get a jump on my i-134 We have our NOA2 hard copy and case number already so we are waiting for the package 3, our Package has been sent tp GUZ in china
My Questions are

When feeling out the personal property Items I have three vehicles should I include them one is paid and two I owe on should i list them down and then the balance owed? , anything I should include or not include

Also do you need to get the form noterized ? I have seen diffrent post on.

and my last Question is Can i use the forms I download on line for the 1-134 or are they barcoded in package sent out in package three by the consulate

Thanks everyone who could help
Yaqin and Len



The downloaded forms are fine. If your income is clearly sufficient, simply leave all asset related questions blank. Yes, really. Otherwise, if you list cars as assets, list them all and document both their value and any balance of car loans as applicable.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-23 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresReturn flight only one month later

This is extremely important to do -- make a firm note of it on every calendar that you have. People here have ended up in very big trouble because the airline rebooked the seat for the unused return portion but failed to correct the information about the passenger.


Huh? Whatchutalkinbout, man? What kind of trouble? This would happen anytime somebody misses a connection and a standby passenger get the seat.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-25 08:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCo sponsor and bankruptcy

Can a person become a co sponsor if that person filed for bankruptcy?



Sure they can. However, until the bankruptcy is finalized, their assets are in question. If income is sufficient, assets aren't even listed, so no problem.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-25 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKorean police certificates - Philippines embassy

possibly this thread (and for certain one other that is active) are apparent reflections of the fact that Manila is not yet accepting the "unavailable" for not those not present in South Korea despite having this pointed out to them.

need the last word?



Asking a legitimate question. Your reply prompts another one. This thread is about somebody asking how to get one. It has no information I saw about Manila's reaction if one isn't provided. Is there a report about what has happened in Manila when a S. Korea police report was not provided? Sometimes a question is just a question. This is one of those times.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-26 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKorean police certificates - Philippines embassy

It is a worry because too many times this information is NOT automatically known by the US Consulate until it is pointed out to them


So, once it's pointed out, still a problem?





pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-25 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKorean police certificates - Philippines embassy

My wife also worked in South Korea approx 15 years ago but her old passport with the stamps she used at that time was destroyed several years ago during a flood. What do you think she should, or can, do since she no longer has the passport with the stamps when she worked in South Korea?


I would email this question directly to the immigrant visa unit in Manila.




pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-24 00:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresKorean police certificates - Philippines embassy

Has anyone her been able to obtain south korean police certificates for their fiancee at the Korean embassy in the philippines. If so, what was the process and how long did it take? Any help is appreciated, thank you.


Unless one is physically present in South Korea, a police certificate is not available. The Consular Officers in Manila and everywhere else know this, so no worries. Scroll down. From http://travel.state....5.html?cid=9223


Police Records
Korean National Police Certificate (Crime-Investigation History Report: Bomjoi-Soosa Kyongreok Johoi Hoiboseo) is available to visa applicants of any nationality who are physically present in South Korea. The new KNPC now includes all serious crimes since 1945, regardless of expungement benefits under Korean law, and misdemeanors for five years, according to the Individual Information Protection Law of March 2003.

Applicants presently in Korea: Foreign nationals, regardless of visa status, and Korean citizens must apply in person at any local police station. The KNP checks non-Koreans according to the requestor's Korean alien registration card or passport. Korean citizens must show a Korean identity card with the Korean citizen's unique, lifetime Korean identification number, which is found on Korean national identity cards and Korean passports adjacent to the applicant's name. KNP processing is no fee and takes less than one hour. The new KNPC bears a red ink half inch square stamp on the bottom containing the Korean characters for National Police. It is issued in Korean only and applicants must attach a complete English translation, certified as true and correct by anyone competent in Korean and English, for the visa interview. A simple computer printout of criminal records is issued with the Korean annotation for information only, has no red ink stamp and is not a KNPC for visa purposes.

Applicants outside of Korea: Unavailable.




pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-23 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBorrowing Money for Affidavit of Support

OK granted all of the above, but what about the requirement that you be a Lawful Permanent Resident. The immigration laws states this.

Domicile is defined as the sponsor's "principal" residence. LPRs residing abroad temporarily are considered domiciled in the U.S. if they meet the requirements of INA sections 316(b) and 317 and file Form N-470 to preserve their residence. U.S. citizens residing abroad temporarily are considered domiciled in the U.S. if their employment abroad meets the requirements of INA section 319(b)(1). Sponsors who are domiciled abroad may nevertheless submit an affidavit of support if they convince the USCIS or consular official that they will reestablish domicile in the U.S. on or before the date the intending immigrant obtains LPR status. Sponsors who are U.S. citizens and who are accompanying the intending immigrant to the port of entry will be deemed to have established domicile in the U.S.; sponsors who are LPRs will similarly be deemed, unless the LPR is denied admission to the country.

If you are working abroad, did you preserve your residence??
Has any of this been taken into consideration?? Or does this not apply?


It doesn't apply because the petitioner is a US Citizen, not just a permanent resident. However, the US Citizen petitioning for a fiance or spouse needs to show domicile in the USA. That's as easy as having an agreed upon temporary residence with a friend or family member upon returning to the USA.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-27 11:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBorrowing Money for Affidavit of Support

Employment is not a requirement - true enough.

The IO will (trust me) question how a USC Petitioner, who is not working, - nor (I'm assuming here) worked recently - based on biographical data attested to (and living in a foreign country no less), somehow has managed to squirrel away a very large sum of money and p.s., a large sum was recently deposited. They will, they absolutely will.

Huge red flag involving thoughts of USC being paid off (and by the parents of the beneficiary no less). Not advisable. Is a co-sponsor (in the US) not something that is doable? (Wouldn't or shouldn't require cash being borrowed.)

OP - when you say 'paid in case' is it safe to assume that might also mean 'under the table?' Are you filing income tax returns? A little more specific information and perhaps there can be some more specific answers. :thumbs:


Otto has pretty much nailed the answer here. Lots of misinformation in this thread. There is no hard requirement for how long cash needs to be in a bank account. Assets alone certainly CAN be used to satisfy the public charge concern but the CO needs to be satisfied it is reasonable to conclude the immigrant will not become a public charge. In making this decision, they are trained and expected to consider the totality of circumstances. Otto has mentioned some of those considerations above. A US resident or citizen as a qualified co-sponsor is a far more reliable solution than a quick deposit of cash. Recent deposits of large sums of cash are red flags, not solutions to sponsorship issues.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-27 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support? (Kiev)

Thanks for the link and feedback...anyone with experience with the Kiev USEmbassy please?


Sure, Kiev accepts a cosponsor for a K1 visa. Chose one sponsor that qualifies, then provide an I-134 and supporting documentation from you and another from the qualified sponsor. The sponsor must be either a US Citizen or legal permanent resident and provide evidence to support their status, such as a copy of passport data page, green card or photocopy of certified copy of birth certificate.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-28 14:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE (Not Having Met Within Two Years)

Yes, withdraw the petition, go meet, take photos, then re-apply. An expensive mistake!
Ideally, visit once or twice more before the interview.


Withdrawing the petition is OK but he'll soon get a denial notice that serves the same purpose. Yes, go meet and then re-apply. Surely taking photos would be something anybody would do but focus on actual primary evidence of the meeting. It's explained in his RFE but passport stamps and boarding passes are usually the best evidence of meeting. Photos are good secondary evidence of meeting and do provide some evidence of a genuine relationship.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-29 08:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLost US Passport, applying for K1 visa

Hello all,

I registered on this site because Im looking for some help and guidance. My fiance and I are just now starting our k1 visa process, gathering documents and getting our evidence to shown we have physically met (which was dec2010/jan2011 in the philippines). I have misplaced my passport or even lost it somehow and I'm not sure how we can submit our packet without it. I still have all my boarding passes, pictures, reciepts and such but my passport with my entry stamps is not to be found anywhere. How can we explain this and still apply. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Eddie


As a US Citizen, you do not apply for a K1 visa. You'll be filing a petition, which when approved, will allow your fiancee to apply for a visa. Boarding passes are perfectly good PRIMARY evidence of meeting in person. No worries on the evidence of meeting.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-06 10:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS?!

Thank you all,

We were originally planning on living in Canada once we married, but after much consideration we decided that living in the states would be better.

I dont believe we can go the DCF route, as I am not a PR of Canada?

pushbrk: I do believe I will need a cosponsor, as I am a student and working ALMOST full time hours. I read in another forum that if you were listed as unemployed, you would need about 54,000 dollars? If I find a cosponsor, what requirements would they need to meet? My mother would prbly cosponsor, but she does not make 54,000 dollars a year.



Google the difference between assets and income then Google and download the I-864p.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-29 01:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQUESTIONS?!

Hello,
I am new to all of this but here is a little bit of background info...

My boyfriend and I met online four years ago, two years ago i decided to go to Canada on a study permit, the two of us met up and hit it off! We have been together since September 5, 2009. We currently live together in Thuner Bay Ontario. If all goes as planned I will be done with school next May, and ideally the two of us would like to go back to Pennsylvania and get married. I have just a few basic questions/concerns that I have been searching for answers for, yet could not find...

- can i file the I129-F while studying in Canada or do I have wait, graduate, return to the US and then file?

- if i can file while in canada the one form where i have to show financial support, all my employment history along with money, resides in Canada with me, would this be a problem?

I'm sure I'll have many more questions throughout this crazy journey, thank you for your help :)


Sure, you can file from Canada but unless your assets are substantial or your income will continue from the same source once you're in the USA, you'll probably need a cosponsor. If the order of business needs to be as you describe, that's a good plan. Otherwise, you may well be happier getting married first and going through a spouse visa process, preferably via direct consular filing.

Edited by pushbrk, 28 May 2011 - 07:54 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-28 19:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHard times in the waiting

Last year I visited Ethiopia again with intentions of asking this amazing woman to marry me. She of course said yes and upon my return I began the process. With me working full time and going to school full time it took me longer than expected to file. Finally in November I filed and we received our NOA 1 on December 2. We have not heard a thing from Immigration as of yet and today I thought that the 5 months had be past on April 2 and was told different. This has been hard on my beautiful lady all of this waiting. I did return in Febuary to spend my bday and vday with her. I thought it would help by sending in new info and pictures of us together and my bday party she had for me and I was told by immigration unless they ask for it don't send it.
I guess I am asking has anyone else dealt with the frustrations of this waiting with your fiance?

Thank you
Fisher


Realistic expectations are important. Don't know how you calculated five months from December 2 to April 2 but I'd get a new calculator for the rest of the process. In the meantime, study the guide for your next steps and learn the process. Read more than you post, is the way to do that. Now is the time to download and study the I-134 and its instructions, so you're ready with your affidavit of support.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-04-05 01:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresChilden (K-1)

Hello everyone!!

Just a thought, How long would my wife have after we are married in The U.S.A. to bring her child here, She will come first and then bring him later
He is included on all paper work and also will be part of the interview, She is from China.

Thanks for any input or Suggetstion if any one here has done this

Len


The easy way is to get both visas at the same time and then they each have six months to get here. If she comes right away, he can just get on a plane before the visa expires. If you want more time than that, then he can obtain his visa within 12 months of when she obtains hers. It's called "Follow to join". You just inform the Consulate in Guangzhou that's your plan and when ready, you proceed. If you need more time than that and the child is under 18 when you marry, you can use a different process to delay until the child is about 20.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-02-14 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

Hindi... Means NO. The Petitioner has'nt even Filed the Application yet. That proof of 8 prior visits is just better Proof of a relationship IF THE PETITIONER Goes Back again. An American Passport goes back 10 years. Jim is Not wrong and you are a bit confused if the Petitioner goes back and gets proof.
My suggestion is to File the 129-F (Hopefully Complete) without pictures, though not required will give them a 4 to 5 month jumpstart on the awaiting of the NOA2. Then, assuming the Petitioner has pictures at the Interview (7 to 8 Months down the road) For her. And all the reciepts, etc, etc, for that visit. the requirements are meet.
Assume the NOA2 takes 5 months. Then, all the other things involved. It will be 7 to 10 months before the interview.
I suggest Filing the 129-F Now and make plans to Catch a Plane.
NO PETITION HAS EVEN BEEN FILED YET


Of course. We ALL know that. Now please tell me again what it is we are still debating and why? Posted Image



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

We FINALLY AGREED. File the Petition and and get what you need since it's 4 or 5 months down the Road. VERY GOOD.



Very Good Jim. To help the OP. We know this will happen at a later time.


You still don't get it. Jim isn't agreeing with you. He's recommending the OP wait and file the petition after the next trip. Photos taken after the petition is filed are not evidence of meeting BEFORE the petition is filed. If he files now, he'll have no photo evidence of meeting prior to filing now OR later. If he takes photos later and submits them as evidence of meeting PRIOR to filing the petition, he'll be committing a material misrepresentation. How is it possible you don't understand this?

I disagree with Jim, and would recommend filing with a passport copy showing 8 visits to the PI along with whatever boarding passes and receipts he has.

I get where Jim is coming from, but I have access to significant information that comes from sources other than VJ members' posts and as such, consider it highly unlikely that this petitioner will have any issues related to photos during the petition approval process. If this were Vietnam, a MENA country or Nigeria, and there was only one or two short visits prior to filing, my recommendation would be different but only given the OP visits often anyway.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

So, Pushbrk. Do you know as I don't know, What was the date in 2009 ? (2 year requirement) The Petition is Null and Void if after 2 years PERIOD! If he has no proof between that 2 years of being in the Philipphines and much more Proof of meeting.
Don't give me a Plane Ticket, Don't give me a Hotel reciept or Boardind passes. Thats not proof of anything. USCIS will say this in time. SHOW US PROOF OF YOU TOGETHER and the rest will fall in place.
The Only way I know how to teach an Old Dog New Tricks is to Make Pulutan and get a New Puppy. LOL.
So, I still disagree and care not to discuss a matter when I'm open, but will not listen to a man that refuses to accept his own doubts about his expressions. Meaning: Though the paperwork don't require it.. What is Common Sense "Again"
The Petitioner should File the 129-F and get a head start if wanted, during that time go back to the Phils and get what he needs if he is serious.
There is Only one thing worse than a man that knows very little but never says nothing. It is the man that knows alot . (you get my point)
We all have our own separate Journeys here with different situations. We are here to make the best of it.



You don't read well, do you? He's been there EIGHT times since 2009. While it's possible one or two of those trips was in the first half of 2009, unless all of them were, then he has several trips within the past two years. At least, that's how MY calendar reads. What does yours look like?

You predict USCIS will want photos as evidence of meeting but my far more experience says otherwise. Have you even SEEN an RFE for evidence of meeting in person? I've seen MANY posted here and through other sources. I've also read about denied petitions and the reasons in MANY official USCIS documents. In EVERY instance, photos together are stated to be secondary, while passport stamps, boarding passes and receipts in country are primary.

The fact remains that the OP has no photos and will have no photos as evidence of meeting. He's filing the petition anyway, which is what we both recommend. Are you ever going to tell me why you're continuing this debate?


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

Jay, I suggest you read the posts more carefully and then type later. That is Not what they say. Then try again and then give the OP a Gift from your Mouth. Read the Thread more Carefully.



He actually quoted the posts for you. Perhaps YOU need to read again.

The OP has a significant amount of what USCIS considers primary evidence of meeting. That would be several boarding passes, and a passport with 8 entry and 8 exit stamps, all since 2009. Since we're both recommending the OP go ahead and file anyway, it still escapes me why the debate continues. You do know that if there's an RFE for photos as evidence of meeting in person during the two years prior to filing the petition, that photos taken AFTER filing will not satisfy that request, right?

So, RFE or not, the OP has primary evidence and no photos and WILL have no photos that will do him any good until the interview. Get it?


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures
Of course I responded to post 17. That's what started all this back and forth between you and me. Pay attention.Posted Image
pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 18:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

Go to POST #17 Pushbrk and make Corrections. I say File now. Then if the RFE comes, they are generally approved within 30 days. What do you think?
Mostly, among other things, the Petitioner must meet the 2 year limit of being together. Your advice is welcome. Tim


This is what I'm objecting to. See what is in bold specifically.


I replied to this 3 hours ago and seen 95% of members agree (as I do) with not even a single picture you will not even receieve a NOA1, however you may receieve the NOA1 because that ONLY means they cashed your Non-Refundable Check. If you Fail to complete the Application for the 129-F in full with the basics. Any Member that tells you that you don't need pictures is a Self-Made Attourney and knows to much for their own good and don't care about you but wanna Act Smart. Well, thats BS. I'm not God, but I'll try and put myself in your shoes after thinking about it for 3 hours "What would I do"?

People with different opinions, more experience or better focused on when in the process something like photos become critical are not self-made attorneys any more than you are for having and expressing YOUR opinion.







pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

Passport stamps, visas, and boarding passes are also not mentioned in the I-129F instructions - anywhere. All it says is "Provide copies of evidence that you and your fiancé(e) have personally met within the last two years".

There have been VJ members who have gotten RFE's for photos.


Yes Jim, there have been members asked for photos but many more NOT asked for any. Usually, when photos together are asked for it is as a part of an extensive RFE, not just a request for photos. The OP has evidence of meeting. We know from reading RFE's for evidence of meeting that "photos together" are considered secondary evidence and that passport stamps and boarding passes are primary.

Are YOU recommending they wait, make another visit and submit photos? If not, again, what is the argument about?




You've seen her 18 times and not even a cell phone pic together? So you're engaged and in pics from a gathering you're not even sitting together {but both in the same room}? It's not even my job and it's hard for me to believe this relationship is genuine...what will an officer think if she gets to interview? I wish you the best!


The subject matter is filing the petition, not having a successful interview. The OP understands the need for photos at the interview and indicated they will have them.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

I Agree with Tim! Common Sense....YES! Maybe its not in the requirements that you send Pics, but I sent 6-8 Photos anyway along with passport Photos of each of us.it only in my mind reinforces the primary evidence.Maybe not needed but i sent them anyway!To me it is a good idea to do!


They don't have any. So what's you're recommendation? Shall he wait to file until after he can visit again and take photos? If not, what are we arguing about. Of course it's better to include some photos. They don't have any. OK?



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 15:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

Agreed. But lets put away the I-129F Requirements and Use Common Sense. Are Pictures required. NO. Is it Common Sense "Yes" It's going to be asked for anyway later anyway and also within a 2 year period as well as other proof of being together in that 2 years.
Would'nt you feel better sending Pictures at the Original 129-F Petition instead of of her presenting them at the Interview. Can you Calculate the Stress?
COMMON SENSE Not, My Personal Attitude.


Would I feel better? Yes. Do I generally recommend it? Yes. But, you stated there would be no NOA1 without them. That is certainly a false assertion. Nobody is recommending against including photos but the OP doesn't have any. There's no reason to believe the petition won't be approved without them, so no reason to delay filing. Just what are we disagreeing about here? The only thing I see is one false statement you made and that's been corrected. Let's move on.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 15:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

I'm sorry Pushbrk. But, Common Sense overcomes unreal forecasts of the future. So, I disagree with you. No disrespect intended.



You are applying what you think of as common sense to what I know from experience is an unreal forecast of future events. Photos together are not even on the checklist of items looked for at "intake" for I-129F petitions. "Intake" at the lockbox facility is what determines whether there will be any NOA1. Note, that petition approval is not a visa and that I suggested they have another visit or two so they have plenty of photos together at interview time. THAT is when photos together are critical. There's nothing wrong with your common sense. It's just applied incorrectly in this instance.

Edited by pushbrk, 30 May 2011 - 01:21 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures

I replied to this 3 hours ago and seen 95% of members agree (as I do) with not even a single picture you will not even receieve a NOA1, ..... Just me


And, I posted what I posted because that consensus is simply WRONG. Photos together are not required to get an I-129F petition approved. They are not even mentioned in the I-129F instructions, ANYWHERE and I've seen petitions approved without photos together. At least a passport photo of the petitioner IS required, however. Sure, it's better to include a passport photo of the beneficiary as well as photos together but only if requested in an RFE are photos together "required" for petition approval. From the Philippines, we see such RFE's, well, NEVER, in my experience.

Edited by pushbrk, 30 May 2011 - 12:16 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurespictures
Photos together are common and good but they are not primary evidence of meeting within the two years preceding the filing of the petition. USCIS has set a precedent of accepting passport stamps and boarding passes showing the couple were simply in the same country, as sufficient evidence of meeting in person. Including photos together appears nowhere in the I-129F instructions as a requirement.

I would go ahead and file the petition without photos together and expect no "meeting" problems with the petition approval as long as there is primary evidence the US Citizen was in the foreign fiancee's country of residence or citizenship within the two years prior to filing.

All that said, petition approval is NOT a visa. I would plan another visit or two and make sure there are plenty of photos of the couple together and if possible, together with other family members. Take these photos to the interview as part of your evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship.
pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 income requirement - adjusted gross income or total income?

I hate to hijack the thread, but I still really never understood exactly what I need for my situation. I am currently self-employed. In 2010 I was W-2 through October and started a company which showed profit of about $1,000 on line 22 for 2010. In 2010 my W-2 income was 5 times over the 125% poverty level... and as mentioned my self-employment income was about $1,000. I assume there is a good chance my fiance's interview will be this year. I could have an accountant provide a P & L. I can also provide bank statements showing distributions of over $100k for this year. Ultimately though, unless the interview is in 2012 my last tax return (from 2010) shows my self-employment income of about $1,000. My household size is 3 and felt like there is no issue if I have over $70k in the bank. I may fall a bit short of that. Any idea what will be needed. Obviously, they will see that my distributions are well over $100k and why would I quit my 6 figure W-2 job to start a company making less? I guess that happens as some businesses fail, but distributions of over $100k... will that do the trick or am I really going to need a certain amount of assets? If so, how in the world will they determine how much assets? Will they use the $1,000 number from my 2010 self-employment income to determine the difference in income and 125% of poverty and totally disregard my W-2 income from 2010? Thoughts?


"Distributions" are not considered "income". A P & L plus a balance sheet may be helpful if provided by a CPA. Liquid assets of at least 3 times the income shortfall may well carry the day. Please start your own thread where YOUR circumstances can be discussed directly.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-31 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 income requirement - adjusted gross income or total income?

Even for those who are not self-employed?


Yes and no. When stating current income, only the self employed need to use line 22. For the employed, line 22 reflects past income. Employer letters and/or pay stubs reflect current income. The reason for the difference is because for the self employed, there's no way to calculate "income" as opposed to "revenue" until it is accounted for on a tax return. The employed don't have that problem.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 10:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 income requirement - adjusted gross income or total income?

For self employed persons it is line 22 from your most recent 1040.


Exactly, line 22, total income, is the ticket.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-03-31 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support... how much money to have in your account?

To clarify my question... what I meant to ask is how much money needs to be reflected on my statement when I send them my info?

I make plenty more than the poverty line but was just wondering if I need 3, 4, 10,000 dollars in my bank account to show that I can support her.

I'm in the process of saving money right now... just wondering how much, if any (if it even matters to USCIS) money I would need to show she won't become a public charge.

Thanks for all your comments so far. Anything else would be appreciated.



If your income is sufficient, you don't need to show any bank statement at all. Stop wondering. This is a non-issue for you.


pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-31 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support... how much money to have in your account?

The fact the OP is talking about using assets leads one to believe the petitioner is short on income.


Or that the petitioner simply doesn't know the asset questions can be left blank if income is sufficient. Never assume what the poster knows or doesn't know except the answer to their question. Yes, we would need to know more to know of assets are needed for this petitioner to qualify. That's what "if" is all about. IF the OP doesn't have sufficient income, I'm sure he'll tell us in due course by asking the appropriate question.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 23:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of Support... how much money to have in your account?

VJ,

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. So far, you guys have been a wonderful help and I just received my NOA1 in the mail a couple days ago.

I had a friend who did the whole K1 process and who is helping me with my current situation. I asked him how much money he had in his account when he sent in his I-134 after he got his NOA2.

I've done a little research and I know you have to make a certain amount of money, above the poverty line... but my question is...

How much money do people usually have in their account when they send in their bank statement? My friend said he had somewhere around $2,000.

I'm just trying to save up some money and want to know where I should be at.

Thank you guys!


If your income alone is sufficient to qualify, simply leave all asset related questions blank and document only your income. No bank statement is required unless you're using the bank account as an asset to qualify.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-30 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMaiden name is on Passport...not married name

Hi all,

We are going thru the process (I-130), and when the time comes for the embassy interview, the passport is required. Is it ok for my wife to present her valid passport with her original, maiden name, or is it necessary for her to get a new one because she has chosen to add my surname to her own? Her national I.D. has her married name and the immigration forms have her married name. Will they accept her valid passport with her maiden name???? Help please!!! Thanks!


She needs a new passport in her current legal name. She should get it preferably before the petition is approved. This is not a K1 fiance visa subject.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-31 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshow if we dont get our NOA2

Hi all,

We are newbie in this forum, anyways I need your help. We just check our case status at USCIS site
And we see that our status is already in Post Decision Activity wich mean our case is being approve
And they said that on may 27 they mailed our Notification. The problem is that my fiance is move to other place
And before he moved he already told to the USCIS that his address was change but today I told to my fiance to ask them again bout his adrddress to make sure that they sent that NOA2 to his new address and then the USCIS told if my fiance need to wait that mail in 30 daysso what happen if my fiance doesn't receive NOA2 until the days 30?
Is the NoA2 important?
What happen if we missing it?

Please somebody help me to explain all of this cause we are so worry :( FYI we got our new case status on the USCIS site only 3 month.


Laura


Yes it will be important to have, once you are here, married and ready to adjust your status to permanent resident. So, no rush.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-05-31 13:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdo not need to submit fiance's passport with i-129f ?
The foreign fiancee carries their passport to the visa interview. When the visa is approved, it will be affixed to a page in the passport and returned to the applicant, so they can use it to travel to the USA.
pushbrkMaleChina2011-06-02 01:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of job cant support?

To many If ands or buts to this. No one knows John. This is going to be up to Mike. The NOA2 is not a Visa for the Petitioner, It is just another stepping Stone in the Process.


With all the love and respect I can muster, please stop. You haven't got a clue. Mike is likely to need to provide an affidavit of support within 90 days, meaning perhaps in a few as 30 days. He needs to be examining all his options and get his ducks in a row. Would you please stop posting about things you only have enough knowledge to speculate about. There are people here trying to help many others. Our time is better spent and we can do more good if we don't have to spend time correcting and responding to well wishing know-nothings like you.

Edited by pushbrk, 01 June 2011 - 07:40 PM.

pushbrkMaleChina2011-06-01 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Change of job cant support?

My Fiancee is Philippina living and working in Cayman so she will have her interview at the Jamaican embassy.

Ok change of plans, my boss needed an answer on the offer he proposed by 5pm today and i turned it down, what are my options! God my head Hurts......:bonk:

IM JOBLESS :help:New ideas Please :wacko:


Simple. Get a job with sufficient income or use a cosponsor. In the meantime, you can file for unemployment and yes, you'll get it you have qualifying past income. You didn't quit and you were not fired for cause. However, your unemployment benefits are known to be temporary, so not likely to be considered "available" to support you and your fiancee long term.



pushbrkMaleChina2011-06-01 17:17:00