ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: East and PacificIncome requirements.

The letter from your employer should suffice, but you do need to show 2006 tax transcripts. Others have shown alternate proofs of income and still passed.

Do bank savings that total more then the income requirement for a year do good also ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-06-14 02:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures1st NOA for I-129F
Hey everyone
I just received my first NOA for my I-129F. I was wondering should I now send USCIS a copy of the entire I-130 and I-129F, or RFE? What’s the next step after the first NOA from for the I-129F?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-04-16 01:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarch Filers with NO APPROVAL yet.
Me and my wife filed in March. We were approved yesterday for NOA2 for I-129f. I guess USCIS are processing March fliers now. I hope you all good luck on this long stressful process.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-08-16 11:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat would i do if my income is less than 125% of the current federal poverty guideline
QUOTE (One heart @ Sep 28 2007, 09:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please help me in filling the form (I-134), What would i do if my income is less than 125% of the current federal poverty guideline ??

I am in the same situation. Maybe we can speak more on pm. Maybe we can come together for some idea, or perhaps to strengthen eachother in this stressful period. Remember, to pray, pray, and pray .
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-29 11:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 dilemma.Any answers ???
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 29 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Only the income of other household members can be used to suppliment. Do you live with your parents? If not, then there is no combining of income. One sponsor must qualify individually. It sounds like you do. Yes, your $16000 will cover an income shortfall of $5,333.



Yes, I do live with my parents. I only have one bill, and thats my cell phone.

Edited by tangkas, 29 September 2007 - 01:19 PM.

Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-29 13:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 dilemma.Any answers ???
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 29 2007, 02:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Sep 28 2007, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I am not mistaken, it's either you or your father OR you and your mother can sponsor your wife together. Your assets (bank money/ savings) and your parents assets (bank and house, etc) should be suffice for the 125% poverty guidelines. If both parents would agree to co-sponsor for you, so much the better. What's important is the current income as long as they can provide proof what they are currently making as their monthly salary.


This works if they are all part of the same household. Otherwise, no.

The OP qualifies on his own. The shortfall in income can be made up with assets using a 1 to 3 ratio. $15,000 in cash can replace a $5,000 shortfall in income.

If Dad has a new job before the affidavit is needed, then he qualifies easily too.

Meeting the minimum is no gaurantee a Consular officer will be satisfied.


My mom has some income. Can I use her income supplement mine ?

So I guess what your saying is my 16,000 will cover my 5,000 dollar shortfall.

I am so scared. This is troubling me so much.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-29 10:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 dilemma.Any answers ???
QUOTE
I believe assets must equal three years of 125% of poverty level. Someone will correct me if I am wrong. It appears your best bet is to use your mother as your sponsor.



Actually, mom doesn't male 14,300 per month. That's actually per year helpsmilie.gif

Edited by tangkas, 28 September 2007 - 05:16 PM.

Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-28 17:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 dilemma.Any answers ???
I have some bad news. My dad started his new job on Monday but then he said he didn't like it. He decided not to go back. He says he'll be testing for another job on Monday.

Do you think the chances of my wife coming are next to zero now ?

Since I am a student, I make 15,808 per year and I have a 16,000 dollar bank account. Some of this is money my grandfather left in his will for me. I was looking at the Poverty Guidelines for 2007 and I noticed I am only 5,655 short on income since I am make 15,808 per year. I have a two kids, but I only claim one on my income tax returns. So $21,463 would be 125% for a family of three and I make 15,808 per year and I have a 16,000 bank account. Does my bank account make things look better ?

I wanted to use my parents as co sponsors, since My dad has a larger amount in the bank, but I am scared because he currently has no income since he just moved here. My parents do own a house that is currently worth 229,000 which is all paid for. My mom has her own home health care business. She currently makes 14,300 per month, but that is due to change as she gets more customers.

What is my best option. I am afraid my wife will be denied, and thus my life will be ruined.

Thank you for your help
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-28 16:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf denied for K3
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 30 2007, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Sep 30 2007, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If my wife is denied for K3 what happens next ? Will they just tell her to come back when she solved the issue that caused her to be denied ?
Can she later try to go for the CR-1 ?


They may ask for more information or documentation or they may give a notice of intent to deny. In either case, there are options to overcome from as simple as giving them what they ask for to having an attorney appeal their initial NOID (intent to deny). It all depends on the circumstances and reason for their initial unfavorable decision.

Yes getting your CR1 petition to the Consulate is an option. It may be easy or difficult to get it there but the same issues are likely to arise, if any.

Thanks for the information, Pushbrk.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-30 13:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIf denied for K3
If my wife is denied for K3 what happens next ? Will they just tell her to come back when she solved the issue that caused her to be denied ?
Can she later try to go for the CR-1 ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-30 09:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on I-134
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 30 2007, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Sep 30 2007, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 30 2007, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Sep 30 2007, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some have said I cant use my bank account and others assets, but others have said it wouldn't be a problem...

I was wondering what does this mean in part 7 in the I864
"Part 7. Use of assets to supplement income. (Optional) ....If your income, or the total income for you and your household, from line 24c exceeds theFederal Poverty Guidelines for your household size, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED tocomplete this Part. Skip to Part 8."

Does this mean I can use my bank account and other assets as supplement ?


It means you can use it if you need to. If your income is sufficient, you can skip it.

Is your income sufficient?


No sir my income is not. I am 5333 short. Trying to get another part time, or even perhaps drop my semester at school.


Thanks again

So then you need to use your assets. Do so.

Your questions have alreaady been answered in another thread. So, you need 15,999 in cash to make up for 5,333 in income shortfall and you have $16,000 in the bank. That's pretty tight but you have it covered. Put down your bank accoiunt balance and send a recent bank statement that indicates the money is there.

Are you sure you're using your gross income?

If you find a part time job, then annualize that income. You only need a little more than $100 in extra income to make up the difference that way too.

Thanks again, pushbrk. Yes, I am using my gross income. Pretty bad huh ? Not to mention, I only work 3 days per week. I am asking my manager to atleast give me 2 more days. That would put me closer where I have to be for income. Thanks again for your help.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-30 16:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on I-134
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Sep 30 2007, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Sep 30 2007, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Some have said I cant use my bank account and others assets, but others have said it wouldn't be a problem...

I was wondering what does this mean in part 7 in the I864
"Part 7. Use of assets to supplement income. (Optional) ....If your income, or the total income for you and your household, from line 24c exceeds theFederal Poverty Guidelines for your household size, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED tocomplete this Part. Skip to Part 8."

Does this mean I can use my bank account and other assets as supplement ?


It means you can use it if you need to. If your income is sufficient, you can skip it.

Is your income sufficient?


No sir my income is not. I am 5333 short. Trying to get another part time, or even perhaps drop my semester at school.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-30 13:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on I-134
Some have said I cant use my bank account and others assets, but others have said it wouldn't be a problem...

I was wondering what does this mean in part 7 in the I864
"Part 7. Use of assets to supplement income. (Optional) ....If your income, or the total income for you and your household, from line 24c exceeds theFederal Poverty Guidelines for your household size, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED tocomplete this Part. Skip to Part 8."

Does this mean I can use my bank account and other assets as supplement ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-30 09:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk3 and paperwork for interview
My wife's interview at the Manila embassy is soon. I am a little over a thousand dollars short per year as far as the poverty guidelines. I do have $20,000 in my bank savings, and I own house that is worth $240,000. My house is all paid for, so I dont have any mortgages.

I am a student and my parents bought the home under my name. My name is on the title deed, insurance, and bills are under my name. I don't currently reside at this house, and neither do my parents . We are currently looking for someone to rent it.

I am trying to use that house and my bank account as assets. I had my mom write a note on how she's paying the bills at the house until I complete school, since currently I dont make that much at work.

I also included a bank statement and all proof of home ownership.

Would this be enough proof for the interview
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-10-23 19:50:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsorship
QUOTE (gori @ Nov 2 2007, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 2 2007, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Nov 2 2007, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 2 2007, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The joint sponsor must meet the requirements for the number of people in their own household plus the intending immigrant.

I think you qualify with your assets added but it might be easier to get an I-134 from Dad than to get your house appraised.

Thanks Pushbrk
My dad makes enough according to the poverty guideline. He'll only have to he can care for my wife, himself, and my mom.
Do they consider household people that live in your house or people you've claimed on Income Tax Return ?



QUOTE (zqt3344 @ Nov 2 2007, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You will need to get about 3 years worth of W2 yearly statements, 1040 Federal Tax Returns, letter of reference from bank, letter of reference from employer, and most recent 6-12 months of bank statements and send most 6 -12 months recent paystubs. This is all documentary proof that you or the cosponsor has stable sustainable steady income above poverty line to support your K1 finance. You can send photocopies of all that stuff they do not require originals, only I-134 f signed and notarized by each, and the letters of reference. Assets are not really something they focus much on, they are more interested in your monthly cash flow and ability to support a K1 finance until they are able to get EAD or AOS greencard to go look for a job, and that could take about 6 to 12 months on average or longer.


Hi zqt3344
My bank doesn't give letter of references. I dont have 6-12 months statements since a large sum in my account was recently deposited. I do have a paper stating my current balance.

I dont even have 6- 12 months pay stubs. I was working 3 days to now I am working 4 to move closer to the 125% line. So this increase of pay was recent. I do have a letter from my employer.

My dad just recently started working. He can only submit one pay stub and an employment letter and the monies from his savings and checking account.

Thanks


Big alarms are going off in my head with all this recent change in finances but I think your best bet is to be the sole sponsor, using current pay stubs and bank statement to make up the difference. Although it is often argued, there is anecdotal evidence that using a joint sponsor in the PI is pretty iffy. Your Dad's short employment record may not help you in the best of circumstance.




I would def. get the joint sponsor if they can prove what needs to be done.....you don't want to get all the way to your interview and find out you need one (I've been reading the horror stories on here). Secondly, my bank tried to tell me they don't do the letter either...I took them the instructions from the u.s. webpage and explained to them I NEEDED this information for my husband's visa...they got out some letter head and typed up a letter for me on the spot. (I sounded more desperate than demanding which probably helped). BEST OF LUCK!


My dad is co sponsor. Does he have to prove he can take care of his dependents, my wife, and my dependents ? Or does it just go by himself, my wife, and his dependents ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-03 13:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsorship
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 2 2007, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The joint sponsor must meet the requirements for the number of people in their own household plus the intending immigrant.

I think you qualify with your assets added but it might be easier to get an I-134 from Dad than to get your house appraised.

Thanks Pushbrk
My dad makes enough according to the poverty guideline. He'll only have to he can care for my wife, himself, and my mom.
Do they consider household people that live in your house or people you've claimed on Income Tax Return ?



QUOTE (zqt3344 @ Nov 2 2007, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You will need to get about 3 years worth of W2 yearly statements, 1040 Federal Tax Returns, letter of reference from bank, letter of reference from employer, and most recent 6-12 months of bank statements and send most 6 -12 months recent paystubs. This is all documentary proof that you or the cosponsor has stable sustainable steady income above poverty line to support your K1 finance. You can send photocopies of all that stuff they do not require originals, only I-134 f signed and notarized by each, and the letters of reference. Assets are not really something they focus much on, they are more interested in your monthly cash flow and ability to support a K1 finance until they are able to get EAD or AOS greencard to go look for a job, and that could take about 6 to 12 months on average or longer.


Hi zqt3344
My bank doesn't give letter of references. I dont have 6-12 months statements since a large sum in my account was recently deposited. I do have a paper stating my current balance.

I dont even have 6- 12 months pay stubs. I was working 3 days to now I am working 4 to move closer to the 125% line. So this increase of pay was recent. I do have a letter from my employer.

My dad just recently started working. He can only submit one pay stub and an employment letter and the monies from his savings and checking account.

Thanks

Edited by tangkas, 02 November 2007 - 03:23 PM.

Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-02 15:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCo Sponsorship
I make about -1,000 short per year according to the poverty guideline. I own a house that's all paid for and I have around 20,000 in my account.

My dad decided to co sponsor my wife. How does this co sponsorship even work ? Does he have to prove by the poverty guideline he can take care of me, my wife, my son, my mother, and himself or would only have to prove he can take care of himself, my wife, and my mom sad.gif ?????
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-02 14:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHousehold questions
What does the Dept of State ( Embassy) consider a household ? Is a household considered those that live in your house, or just those that you claimed in your income tax ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-03 13:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProblem @ Interview!!!
QUOTE (Nutty @ Nov 2 2007, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Even if the NVC did not review the Affidavit of Support. The petitioner makes $65,000.00 gross as a permanent, full time employee now. He stated he provided letters from employers proving this when he submitted his Affidavit of Support. $65,000.00 GROSS income is exceeds the 2007 poverty limit. So why does the guy need a joint or co sponsor?


I do feel very bad for this guy. I dont think he even needs a co sponsor. ITR are based off last year, This is a new year. Why cant current income overide the income I made last year..


People do get better job offers that can be thousands of dollars more then you made last year. The immigration folks dont realize how much pain and hearache they are causing people. Let the man's wife come. Life can be very short.

Edited by tangkas, 02 November 2007 - 03:44 PM.

Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-02 15:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresProblem @ Interview!!!
Poverty Guideline for two people is not 21,000. I thought they count current income ( the money you make at your job now). I didn't know they only count IRS returns, not pay stubs and other documents that prove current income.



Size of Family Unit
Poverty Guidelines
125 Percent

1

$12,763

2
$17,113

3
$21,463

4
$25,813

5
$30,163

6
$34,513

7
$38,863

8
$43,213
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-02 15:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdepartment of state vs. consulate office
QUOTE (neel06 @ Nov 7 2007, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the department of state is on my side and saying there is nothing wrong with my sponsorship requirement per their records.. however, the consulate asked my husband to submit additional documents... so i want to know who is bigger?


The consulates fall under the Department of State. Condolezza Rice is the head of that department.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-07 09:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview approved
QUOTE (dora2X @ Nov 11 2007, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
question for CO-SPONSOR
- is the co-sponsor need to be in the same house or is it okay if they not live in one house?
for example hubby lives in the other city and co-sponsors live in his hometown?

It doesn't matter .... They can live in different homes
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-11 20:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview approved
QUOTE (july052007 @ Nov 9 2007, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations to the both of you!!!!!!!!!!!! thats great news...

btw, did u use a relative for the co-sponsor?

thanks....


My co sponsor was my dad, but others used friends and were approved
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-09 17:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 interview approved
I filed all the docs for my wife in March and finally on November 9th 2007 she was approved. Her interview was at the embassy in Manila. She said her entire interview was 5 minutes. After 4 questions and a quick glance at our picture the co said she's approved for the visa.

Not to mention, I used a co sponsor. For those who said Manila doesn't accept co sponsors I would have to say your wrong, because my wife said many with co sponsors were approved.

I'll get my wife to post the details on her interview. I would like to thank the following people for helping me along the final legs of this long journey.

randyandrina, pushbrk, nutty, zqt3344, yuanddan, gori, anitacastillo, and many more that I dont remember by name.


Thank you....

Tang
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-09 17:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresapproved March and April lucky ones
I am a March filer and my wife was approved for her k3 visa interview on November 9, 2007 in Manila, Ph. Your time is coming soon people.

Edited by tangkas, 10 November 2007 - 02:40 PM.

Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-10 14:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRequirements on K3 co-spnosors

This statement does not make sense. Do you pay child support as part of the divorce settlement? Or do you pay it out of the goodness of your heart? If it is part of the divorce settlement it is "legal child support" whether or not you've ever been a dead-beat dad and whether or not you have the right to claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes.


I pay child support not because of a divorce settlement. I pay freely because this is my child.

If you are required to make the child support payments as part of your divorce settlement then you should identify the child as a partial dependent on your I-134 affidavit of support. If you could stop making the payments tomorrow without any consequence to you then you do not need to show the boy on your I-134.

Yodrak


Ok, thanks you so much because I dont pay because of a divorce settlement. I feel its my duty as a parent to take care of my son.

Now concerning the income. Do they take savings, property value, Value of personal possessions as a form of finances ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-05-21 16:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRequirements on K3 co-spnosors

No, unless the child lives with you and you are fundamentally financially responsible for him, you would not put him as a dependent.

If your annual income alone does not meet poverty standards, as you are a student, I would grab a co-sponsor to be safe.

I asked my mom to co-sponsor. It's better to err on the side of caution in all visa matters.

On your affidavit of support they ask for all sources of income, bank accounts, savings, bonds, stocks etc - but seriously, to be safe, I'd get a co-sponsor.


My parents are my co sponors. My dad is working part time now. However, his job is slow. He usually works 4 days per week, and he does make way over the required amount. However, these last couple of weeks he hasn't gone to work since his firm is slow. I was wondering if his savings would help. My mom plans on opening her business and I know she will be making more then twice the requirements. I guess what I need is a miracle. I hope by the time the papers are to be sent to the embassy, her business is established.

If she was in business for 1 month would they accept her income as stable, or does it have to be a certain time period for it to be valid to the embassy officials ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-05-21 00:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRequirements on K3 co-spnosors
I have a couple of questions concerning the K3 Visa.

I have two kids. One of them doesn’t live with me. However, I do pay his mom monthly support. This is not the same as legal child support, because legal child support deals with the state and is usually for dead beat dads. I never had an issue of not paying to support my kid.

However, I didn’t claim the son that doesn’t live with me as a dependent on my income tax. Do I have to claim him as a dependent on my K3?

I am a student at Georgia Tech. Would USCIS take issue with me being a student? I currently work part time and dont meet the Poverty Guidelines, however the money I have saved in the bank and plus my income meets the Poverty Guidelines.

My parents are willing to be my co-sponsors. However, they just recently moved to Georgia and they haven’t found full time work yet. My dad is working part time job as an electrical engineer. His part time income, like me, plus the money he has saved is enough to care for 6 people according to the Poverty Guidelines.

Does USCIS take into consideration the monies you have saved and your income or is it just based on income?
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-05-20 23:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProblem @ Interview!!!
QUOTE (Jas S @ Nov 6 2007, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you all for your help. I just wanted to inform you all that my wife's VISA was finally Approved!!!

Thank you all for your help, as this wouldn't have been possible without you all. I especially want to thank the following people:

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lennon
kim-786
jasman0717
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chakaas
Urge To Race
ras001
archie07
pbgirl
C and J
wahrania
maya62
albden
ohioindian
Erika's husband
AnneiyAndJacky

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I am so glad that your wife is approved. May God bless you, your wife, and your future baby.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-06 18:07:00
PhilippinesHow many times a day do you check the USCIS website?
once per day at night is good
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-06-14 02:05:00
PhilippinesImmigration rules on finances
QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 3 2007, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (anitacastillo @ Oct 3 2007, 07:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tangkas @ Oct 3 2007, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok. I got a pay increase at work so I now make $19,760 per year. I have $16,000 in the bank. My parents loaned me $4,000 ( I need to pay them back when I graduate) . So in totally I have $20,000 in the bank and income is 19,760 per year so added up its $39,760.


fyi - Assets (like cash) do not count equally towards the poverty level -- it is 5 to 1. For example, your $20K in the bank is worth $4K of payroll income.

Congrats on your increase!


Then you need to meet the 125% poverty level for three. For a spouse or fiance the conversion reate is 3 to 1, not 5 to 1.

So, your income of $19,760 plus $20k/3 equals $26,427. That's exceeds the 125% poverty level in every state except Alaska.



Pushbrk, you have been kind to me. You have helped me a lot. I am sorry for posting like a cracked cd or dvd, possibly a broken record.

Thank you again
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-10-03 09:11:00
PhilippinesImmigration rules on finances
QUOTE (Jomo @ Oct 3 2007, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How many people are you applying for?

One person

QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Oct 3 2007, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does she have children that she is bringing? The 125% amount should be $17,112 for two people.

She's coming alone. I have one child.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-10-03 08:31:00
PhilippinesImmigration rules on finances
Ok. I got a pay increase at work so I now make $19,760 per year. I have $16,000 in the bank. My parents loaned me $4,000 ( I need to pay them back when I graduate) . So in totally I have $20,000 in the bank and income is 19,760 per year so added up its $39,760.

I am only $1703 short on the poverty guideline. To meet that level I would need to be making $32.75 more per week.

I am a senior at university. There's no way possible I can take another job. I wanted to know if my bank account will cover my shortfall now enough for the Embassy to look over and approve my asawa.

My shortfall is only $32.75 per week. Thats not very much at all. I will be done with school in the summer 2008. By the time my wife's K3 runs out I'll be done with school.

I have asked many questions as these, but I like three, four, and more opinions
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-10-03 08:10:00
PhilippinesPhilippines Embassy and Co Sponsorship
QUOTE (rizat @ Nov 3 2007, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does immeadiate include step brothers and sisters ?


no my sisters are not dependents and neither am I. I have a son, so I am fully independent of my dad. My dad's dependents are just my mom right now.

Thanks for wishing me good luck. I notice some on this forum have been saying the Manila Embassy doesn't take co sponsors. I think that is false. Like one person pointed out to many have been approved in Manila with co sponsors. Not to mention, all embassy have to abide by the Department of State rules. Thanks for your help
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-03 16:20:00
PhilippinesPhilippines Embassy and Co Sponsorship
I make about -1,000 short per year according to the poverty guideline. I own a house that's all paid for and I have around 20,000 in my account.

My dad decided to co sponsor my wife. How does this co sponsorship even work ? Does he have to prove by the poverty guideline he can take care of me, my wife, my son, my mother, and himself or would only have to prove he can take care of himself, my wife, and my mom ?????

Some here on Visa Journey have been saying the Manila Embassy no longer takes co sponsors. Is that true ? I am a student and my co sponsor is my father.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-03 13:07:00
PhilippinesWife's K3 interview approval in Manila
I filed all the docs for my wife in March and finally on November 9th 2007 she was approved. Her interview was at the embassy in Manila. She said her entire interview was 5 minutes. After 4 questions and a quick glance at our picture the co said she's approved for the visa.

Not to mention, I used a co sponsor. For those who said Manila doesn't accept co sponsors I would have to say your wrong, because my wife said many with co sponsors were approved.

I'll get my wife to post the details on her interview. I would like to thank the following people for helping me along the final legs of this long journey.

randyandrina, pushbrk, nutty, zqt3344, yuanddan, gori, anitacastillo, and many more that I dont remember by name.


Thank you....

Tang
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-11-09 17:26:00
PhilippinesWife's family demanding money
When I married my wife I didn't think I would have to support her entire family.
There's a woman in Cebu who's married to a kano who is feeding my wife's family a false view of USA. You know the view USA = The God Lord's heaven including the perly gates and streets of gold. This woman in Cebu also never been to the USA, and her kano husband doesn't reside in USA anymore either. Her husband is also a jerk. He feels he can talk down to Filipinos and make a handsome profit by paying them cheap labor. They just dont see how nasty he is. He treats his maids like no American would treat their maid. Its almost like legalized slavery.

Husband and wife are both telling my wife Americans make tons of cash and should be able to support the entire family back in Ph. I am student, a dad, and a husband. My job isn't the best now. Just enough to take care of me, my wife, and my kid's needs. Its not enough to support others. Even when my wife begins working I dont think it would be wise for her to send most of her check there back home.

Most of her family members there dont even work. They seem to be wanting a hand out while they enjoy their lives. I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I married my wife. I refuse to support her entire family when they want to kick back and enjoy life while I am busting my chops all week. All of you marrying make sure you lay down all of this with your fiancee before you get married.
Sha2011MaleFrance2008-01-04 18:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCO SPONSOR INFO
I am a student here in a local university here in Georgia. I will need a co sponsor for my wife.

We just relocated from another part of Georgia. My dad is starting a new job on Monday. My question is will that hinder our plans? Since he had a one month gap in employment between his last job and this current one.

My dad owns a home that has been paid for in cash and he has a large sum in his bank account. Do they even take real estate properties into consideration?

My mom is self employed. She hasn’t incorporated her business as of yet, but it is registered with the state we live in. What kind of proof of employment does she need? My mom requested her clients to show their payments to her.

My dad is doing the I864 and my mom is supplementing their income with a I864A.
Sha2011MaleFrance2007-09-22 23:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling for fiance and two kids
Hello Fellow Visa Journeyers

I plan to file for my fiance and her two kids. What do I need to do ?
I plan to file a K1 Visa. Her two kids are 5 and 3. What additional paperwork do I need to file for the children ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2011-02-06 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTotal Cost

you have to look at all of the forms involved. The children can be listed on the K-1. as well as the adjustment of status. It really depends on the forms and changes as the you come to those forms. The best thing to do is look at the current costs of the forms, then adjust by 1.10% a year for 4 years. by adding 10% for cost of fees going up, you normally are able to cover the costs expected. the big portion is your medical and embassy fees. Each child, unless exempted will need a medical exam. However, they may not need an embassy interview since they are following the mom. Te best thing to do is to tally costs. And know if they are over 2, your have to purchase airline tickets as well. As many cay on the costs. YMMV. don't forget you have to have enough income for all of them to come as well.

Thank you ! Where could I find the prices listed. I know it's $ 2,445 for just my fiance. How much extra for the children ?Where could I find the cost of the forms ?
Sha2011MaleFrance2011-03-18 07:24:00