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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

OK, how many in the family. The Requirement for 2 is about $ 18,400.00. Also, if he is active military then only the 100% of the Poverty Line is needed. If your looking at Adjusted Gross Income you are worried about nothing. However, how many in the family are in the Petition?

The Adjustment of Status will require 125% though. But, thats later.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 04:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

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OK, how many in the family. The Requirement for 2 is about $ 18,400.00. Also, if he is active military then only the 100% of the Poverty Line is needed. If your looking at Adjusted Gross Income you are worried about nothing. However, how many in the family are in the Petition?
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 04:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

well i didnt find form 1040 or 1040A ( if it helps he is active duty military ) however, i found a refrence to it,but it stated 1040 line 22 as adjusted gross income
im really not financy in case you couldnt tell


It does help if he is Active Duty. What does Line 22 say as Adjusted Gross Income? Give a Dollar Figure. I'll answer you.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 04:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

thanks :thumbs:


Hip Hip Hurray M+P. This Immagration thing Sucks.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 03:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

is it stated as earned income in the tax returns?im trying to find it and im failing epicly


Earned Income is your Gross Income before Taxes. If you could explain futhur what worries you then better answers would come.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinal question,PROMISE!

one last question for the sake of my peace of mind and finding a co sponsor if needed NOW,in the tax returns,its the adjusted gross income that matters,correct?


Gross Income. before taxes. Not Adjusted Income. (After Taxes). Your Total Earnings for a Annual Year or Year to Date on your Currant Income before Taxes.
If your making $11.00 an hour and work 40 hours per week. Your GROSS Income is : $440.00 per week and times that by 52 weeks your GROSS Income is : $ 22,880.00
Adjusted Income is after Taxes. They will go on Gross Income
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-03 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThank you lord!!

Good Day to all! We received an email notification that they already receive our documents/petition for k-1 visa and they routed it to California service center. Felt excited about it but i know we still have to wait till we receive NOA2. I hope it won't take long.. what service center is faster when processing petitions? Is it the Vermont service center or California service center? thanks much. god bless us all..


Congrats on the NOA1 Club. So Now your a Member of the 5 Month or More club. (Noa2) But, you gotta start somewhere! California Service Center is the fastest from the trends.
USCIS is really Unpredicable as you will see. There is no Time Guarantee what-so-ever.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-04 03:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresColor Ink?
I knew better to reply to this topic :rofl: Now I'm going to have to throw away either my black pens or my blue ones. :bonk: I'll throw away the blue ones. :thumbs: Proffessionals don't write in BLUE. Good Guys wear Black :devil:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-29 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresColor Ink?
Your question is not really silly do I use black or blue ink to fill-out documents. We think, it's ink! thats OK. I read the above comments and in the future suggest a ( Fine) Black ball point pen. I don't think its a really big deal but documents are scanned and blue will look LIGHT on a document. Documents are black and white and blue is a off color to the scanned Document.
So, your question is not silly but I suggest using A fine black ink pen in the future.
(If my Attourney filled-out a Form in Blue ink I would have said: What are you doing?) Get the hint. Good Luck
You look like a wonderful Couple.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-29 07:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphotos as evidence of meeting....
Thanks Pushbrk,i know its still early to ask about it but much better to ask it early too..
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-27 23:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresphotos as evidence of meeting....
we know that dates are important in documents,is it important too that there should be dates shown on photos printed copy to present to the CO?was there a standard pictures that should be follow how to present photos during interrview as evidence of meeting....
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-27 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfinancial support question

Hi everyone I am a 22 year old college student. I have maybe about one year from now until I graduate and can apply for a better job/career. I have been in a relationship with my gf/fiance for two years today. I have visited her twice now and plan for a third. Our plan was for me to petition for her later this month. I have a full time job at a nursing home and I am a full time student. I make minimum wage though and I think overall it will be just under the requirements for financial support. She has already finished college once and is currently in college again and about to finish her second bachelors degree. She is older than me by 3 years. She will come live with me and my mom along with my stepdad. My mom and stepdad are not married but thats because my mom has not been able to divorce her last husband. But they have been together for 5 years now and are planning to get a home together. My mom currently is working as a caretaker but part time so I was going to ask my stepdad to co-sponsor for me because he makes nearly 50 grand a year. But my gf is filipina and I keep hearing not all co-sponsors are accepted there. I hope that doesnt affect us because I have a full-time job even while in college and soon will graduate so I am working hard towards my future. My girlfriend will also be finishing college a second time and has a full-time job as well. My stepdad and I are close of course and we all get along real well and he of course loves my mom. Any chance I might get denied?

You asked a fair question and gave alot of information so you can get an idea of a posible: 129-F Approval. (based on the currant situation and deciding to apply now and chance of a denial.) I cannot answer that but I read your post and it appears to me this way:
Your up against 2 major factors with the USCIS and even more with the Philipphine Consolate: Short of Income for the Poverty Requirements filing on your own. / and 2 that the Phils "normally" don't accept a Co-sponsor but I have heard they do in rare cases;
That would be a close family member and you mentioned "Your Step-father" Legally, he's not your Step Father because he is not married to your mom.
Not to be negative but, you will soon (one year) be out of School. You can File the 129-F about 4 months before Graduation and in hopes of not being Full-time in School and working to meet the Income Requirements at the time of her interview with proof.
They will look at you being Colledge Educated and Look at her being Colledge Educated as not to become a Public Charge.
Might be best to wait and not ask the Stepfather.
Best Guess.
Other members may correct me. I don't have a answer but you were complete in giving us information so others can. GOOD LUCK

As your stepdad isn;t your official stepdad, yes I think there is a good chance of denial as Manila is very strict on co-sponsors for the K1. Would you consider getting married on your enxt trip and file for the CR-1 spousal visa instead? You can have a co-sponsor for that.



EXCELLENT ANSWER. On your 3rd visit as you said: Marry her.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-05 04:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground check
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I was just wondering if they'll say something like 'Why do you have such a big gap in your work history?' or "How do we know you're better now?'.

Income won't be an issue or shouldn't long as they accept the co sponsor my mom makes way over the requirement.
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I don't know that Countries Policy on Co-Sponsors so I can't reply to that. BUT, I sure would'nt tell them to much of your Medical Conditions if MOM is going to take care of you both. That could be Forever...
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-05 14:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground check

Just some of my background
I'm currently a college student 3.9 gpa
No job
Will have co-sponsor

Other than temporary jobs and work I could just get my hands on I haven't worked because of medical reasons that I'm no longer having problems with which is the reason I listed my gpa. As a result I have a couple of bills unpaid yet. I plan to take care of those soon as I can find another job. Just wondering if either will affect our case or any questions will come up because of them.


USCIS does not care what your GPA is. Your bills don't matter. They don't know and don't care. You are in Love and I understand. But, the Income requirement seems to be your only problem. And trust me: Your not alone..
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-05 13:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground check

here's a comprehensive list - have a read?
http://www.usaimmigr...tiveReview.html


Good Page Darnell: I may stand alone on this but this is my thought of 129-F Petition;
No Financial information is asked from USCIS. They say: Submit your application and Fee.
Now, what you are really going through for 5 to 6 months is a background investigation based upon your 325 that you submitted. (providing you submitted supportive documents of your finance/fiancee) As required in the 129-F Initial Application.
The background check will involve Moral Charactor of the petitioner and also the beneficiary.
Credit Checks, I don't think so. But if the petition has TAX leins that might be different.
So I stand to be Corrected.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-05 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBackground check

Yes.


Work History for 5 years is required in the Initial 129-F .. Credit History.... No
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-05 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Petition submitted
Congrats on the Application getting sent. Takes alot of time and money to begin but you have to start somewhere.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-07 05:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPossible letter of intent issue?

I noticed that on the letter of which my fiancee wrote, my middle name (which has two parts) has a space between them (for example, this isn't my middle name but lets say michael ray). On my passport, my middle name doesn't have a space. This is totally my fault as I failed to inform my fiancee that the middle name shouldn't have been without a space. Does this present any issues for the application process?


I don't think it will be a big Issue. USCIS will compare the signature to other signatures submitted in the documents.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-07 13:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIt has been 6 mo., how do we get a service request?
A Member posted this about 3 weeks ago and I put it my Notes and just found it. I don't know the reliability of it because I have'nt called since I'm not past 5 months.

Their Post Only Read: 1-800-375-5283
Press #1
Press#3
Press#1
Press#1

Again It is USCIS Direct According to the Post. And, again I have'nt tried that number yet.
I would Imagine have your NOA1 Information in front of you.
I will attempt calling this in 2 weeks since that would be the 5 Month Mark.
Hope it works, let us know
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-09 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresim i gonna get a rfe????
3 Months and 3 weeks since NOA1 is way to early to worry for now.
Chill-Out.... Patience...
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-09 09:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1, Fiance Visa

There is no such thing as divorce in the Philippines. I suggest you make sure what she means by "divorced".


I agree with this quote as well as George & Gina's. Divorce "No" In the Philipphines, Annulment Yes. Will the children be listed on the Forms? Yes.
If you don't, you will be denied for Fraud. (does'nt matter if the children are Immigrating or not)
Just me but, she is going to leave her children.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-09 08:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE

From viewing timelines here, it would appear that many people receive thier NOA2 within a few weeks of receiving their RFEs. I would give it 2-3 weeks from the time you sent the additional information back to them. At least you know that your petition is on an adjucator's desk, and not lost in the shuffle somewhere! :)


If this was the Reason for the RFE. I would say: This is Best Answer.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?
So the point is:
If you fill out a 129-F and it says: List the last 5 years of Employment History. Fill it in.
It Simply asks: What have you been doing for the Last 5 Years (No matter what you been doing).
If you leave it Blank . They will cash your Check and send you a RFE later.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?

Lol I understood the question Tim/Mav.

I may not have signed the I-129F but I was there with him to fill it up because we did it together last year when I was in the US on a TN visa. My point is just that my hubby didn't have 5 years of employment history so he just put what he had which was a month back then and that was fine. By the time of the interview he had a whopping total of 5 months of employment :)

Edit. we wrote 1 month of work and then 4 years of college..


Yes Dear. But that was Not The Original Op's Question. This is not about US but to help another Member.
Mav changed her Video per my request. She made that Over 2 years ago. Hugs. It is Totally Normal to Wonder off and forget the OP. I do it all the time.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?

Oh yeah im talking about my fiance's work history. It was pretty much non-existent when he filed, like I said he was in school. He graduated May and we filed June so he had a month of work experience then


I read your posts. The last 5 years don't matter but on the Original 129-F it asks to go back 5 years. It is required. But, his currant Income was most Important.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?

You don't need to have worked for certain amount of time, but you need to provide info on what you've done for the last 5 years.

E.g. I only have 4 years of employment history; I was in uni before that. So therefore, I have 4 years of employment.

My fiance has only ever had one job, which he's been in for the last 6 years - so that's his employment history sorted.



Thank you Kristin. Members are confusing Later Question to the Original I-129-F Form. ITS RIGHT THERE. . :bonk:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?
Hi Messybrownhair.
The question is about the 129-F. It is not even required that your Signature be there since (back then) you were the beneficiary.
The I-129-F is filled out by the Petitioner alone. other Supportive Documents require 325's, letter of Intent, etc etc.
This is a simple 129-F. Look at VJ Applications for a 129-F Application and tell me I'm Wrong.
Oh, Congrats Young Lady! :dance:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 15:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?
The I-129F does not ask for Tax Transcripts or Financial information what-so-ever. Thats later.
It does ask for 5 years of employment history.
The I-129F wants to go back 5 years. (Even if you had periods of Unemployment you are required to fill it in)
Simply, what have you been doing for 5 years.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?

Hello,

I'm applying for the K-1 fiancee visa. I was told (my gf read on Chinese site) that I need to show proof over work for 1 year+ in order to apply, but I can't seem to find any relevant information. Is there a strict time we have to have worked to apply for the K-1 visa?

Thanks in advance!


The STANDARD I-129F is 5 years of work History. It is Not 1 Year. (For your K-1 Application)
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 12:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCalled USCIS today
Congrates...
Looks like you called right at 5 months. Thats what I plan on next week also. :dance:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-12 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum income required for a fiancee or spouse visa?

Thank you very much!!! :dance:

GOOD LUCK
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-13 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum income required for a fiancee or spouse visa?

That's a relief.

What about State Disability? Somebody told me they would not accept it because it was considered state assistance even if you would get it for several years.

Don't push the Limits. I only know SSI is OK. You go into State "Welfare" you are asking for trouble. Another Member might better answer this. If your SSI and/or Assets Qualify. LEAVE IT ALONE.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-13 17:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMinimum income required for a fiancee or spouse visa?
As long as it is Stable and Guaranteed Income and not temporary and other income and assets meets the Income Guildlines. SSI is acceptable as long as the requirements are met. Off Topic: The Consular (I don't know what Country you Filed in) will "Unsaid" look at the beneficiaries Posible Income at a future date based on her Education and past work history. It's a Guessing Game.
Can you get Approved on SSI. Yes. Have RECORDS
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-13 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresResponse Review

Following on from the RFE we received, the necessary information was sent to Vermont and we now have a RESPONSE REVIEW,where it is stated this can take up to another 60 days before we receive a decision. It is now almost 7 months since our NOA1, are we really looking at the possibility of another 2 months of waiting.


I think members that have been through this can give you good suggestions.
Some might say: 2 weeks and you'll have it.
Some might say Contact Your Congressman
I can't truthfully give you experience but there are plenty of Members who can.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-13 15:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?
The Op was saying: Silly RFE's for minor and/or no mistakes on my own. Somehow, we went everywhere with this.
But, it never went off Topic in the post as it all related to RFE's. It was good reading for all of us and our experiences and the more we have to come.
The more advice you can get and take and recieve is going to make you more wiser. Not all advice is perfect and some is not good at all. You just have to look into what you think is best for your situation.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 22:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?

Well, I know what I filed, it was an I29F, for my fiance' and I received the RFE for this petition asking for 2 pages worth of additional documentation, including the financial information I stated. I don't want to hijack this thread, I am simply stating that I was not misleading anyone, it may be odd, but, it is what I received and what I was asked to provide. I was also supposed to provide school transcripts showing where my fiance' learned English, despite the numerous emails and IM conversations I had previously provided which were all in English...... I am still in the initial application stage, awaiting an NOA2, currently returned my first RFE.


I would say: That any Senior Member with years of experience would say this is odd for a 129-F Application.
Maybe Pushbrk and Jim will read this thread. You are not changing the subject though or the thread. It is up to the OP.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?

This is not misleading, this is what they asked for. I posted the copy of my RFE in the RFE section. I understand it sounds misleading, but, this IS what they asked for.....


Looking at it they did and you replied. Any Member would say this is odd. The Original 129-F is a basic breif by USCIS for Documents and a Check. The 129-F is a basic Form that looks into Backgrounds of the petitioner/beneficiay. Homeland Security, etc.
Seems Odd to get a RFE already asking for Income Requirements. IS THAT COUNTRY DIFFERENT? Odd. It's a US Embassy that approves the NOA2.
I'm not right all the time but this baffles me!
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?

I don't mean to keep disagreeing with this, but, I have to. I submitted every "required" piece of initial evidence in our application. I have a copy of EVERYTHING I submitted and I did not miss anything. I still got an RFE asking for not only initial evidence already submitted, but also documents such as my bank statements for two months prior and following each trip to see my fiance', statements from my parent's acknowledging the relationship, a letter from my employer indicating what my job title, pay rate and vacation status was throughout each of my trips. I had submitted my passport showing entrance and exit from the country, also hotel receipts and airline purchases. I have now had to submit my credit card statements showing I paid for my own trips. Believe me, I am a very type A personality when it comes to paperwork and I did not miss dotting one "i" or crossing one "t" because I went back and rechecked everything I had submitted when I got my RFE.

I am not upset about the RFE process, I understand it is a necessary part of USCIS doing their job. What I am upset about is people saying that if I had submitted everything properly I would not have gotten an RFE. My case is "exceptional" for whatever reason and I will do what they ask of me because we have nothing to hide. I just don't agree that every case is as simple as supplying the required documents........


This is Incorrect and misleading. Your doing a 129-F. They did'nt ask for Financials. Thats later. Your in NOA1 process with a 129-F. Not Financials at this time.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?

It is because the petitions were incomplete. If your petition is complete, no RFE will be issued.


Typical Gary and Alla Reply: No Compation, No real reality answer. The Know-It-All Response as usual.......
It does not Matter how long you been a Member to gain all those Cute Little Hearts that say YOU THINK YOU THINK YOUR SOMETHING NOW.
Where did you loose the Compassion for Members simply asking a Question.
I bet, your response is YOUR RIGHT. And I'm Wrong...
Look at the OP. Then answer. Won't make a difference.
Are you saying USCIS cannot make a Mistake?
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 20:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIncrease in RFE issuance?
And: For The Record: Not to go-off Topic.
The member has given good advice in the past. We are all human just like USCIS. Maybe woke-up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
VJ is a Member to Member help Forum. So many times as we are human we forget that.
I'm Guilty myself sometimes.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-05-10 15:51:00