ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot enough space to answer
Yes, .. It has also been a problem I have seen for people to fill-out the last 5 years of Employment history as well, The form even asked for Periods of Unemployement and still, your your supposed to write in the addresses in that little box. Doing it on the computor so it is readable to Immagration Services is good. BUT. Dont FORGET to SIGN AND DATE IN BLACK INK the Addemdum (Attachment to 325) Yours truly . Hope this helps
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNot enough space to answer
Darnell is Correct, however. In Legal terms: This is my sugggestion:
I don't have a copy of the Form in front of me but each Question and Topic on your Form has a Number.
There is little room to write on these Forms : So when there is No room to write and you have more to say: Make a separate page and Mark as "Addendum" to Question from Line # ? of Question and Answer and BE SURE AND SIGN. The Addendum as well as the Form itself in Black Ink)
As Darnell said . It is a "Attachment". Just the same as Addemdem.
Don't try and write small. Consulates don't wear jewelers glasses
Attach this to your G-325 appropriately.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 12:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 financial sponsorship
I did not state: Dan's answer was garbage. He has commented before on my topics and they were appreciated. The Immagration process is Stressful, especially for us new members since our Fiance's or wife/husband is not with us. Imformation is valuble.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 financial sponsorship
Sophweb. Did you notice I never gave a reply. Dan is more qualified but, the senior members tend to get lazy and forget why there here. It's to help us that don't know as much as they do. If they get Lazy and just put up garbage that means nothing that we can't understand. Then resign. Dan. Go to the OP and give a better ANSWER Please
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 17:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 financial sponsorship
Thats the problem with senior members. They "Assume" that Newbee's and others looking for advice understand all the technical attributes to the Immagration Process, when in fact sometimes their advice is garbage. And if it is good advice, make it so a person can understand what your saying and put youself in their shoes. They might have no Clue what your trying to say even though it is right. ... Look at your Reply dan to a Newbee. Would you understand that? Not Me. Would the Parents Understand that. SLOW DOWN PEOPLE. VJ is a help line. Not for Senior Members to think their A Make Believe Immagration Attourney.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 financial sponsorship

Hello All,

I am planning on bringing my fiance to the US on the k-1 visa. But since I am still in school and don't have enough money in my account my parents are also going to be signing the financial sponsorship form. My question on this form is:

1. How long is the K-1 financial sponsorship form effective?
2. Is it effective even after our marriage?

I just want to clarify things before we sign papers and make it official.

Thank you for all of your help.

Maya


I read this post differently than Dan. His answer and my answer will differ because I read it one way and he read it another. I think what your asking is on behalf of your parents obligating themselves to a long term commitment because you have no funds to support your feelings for your Fiancee at this time, but you wish to go ahead anyway but just want to know whats involved and the ratifications if something goes wrong during the 10 year process with a co-sponsor being responsible if you can't. (thus putting your parents in Jeapordy). I think that is what your question meant. Now Dan is MORE QUALIFIED to Reply. You want to be sure before you have your parents sign. I bet they have concern but want to see you happy.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 16:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny tips?
Don't feel Bad about a F-1. Members had their fun. But. I know how you feel. When I proposed to Mav I never heard of a K-1 (Or F-1 LOL) or a Form 129 or a 325 or 184. Hhahhahahahaaa :rofl: . Then I slowy learned it would have been cheaper to get a cat. Hhahahahahaaa :dance: . But, Whatever.
There are people here that will help and tell you the truth best they can. But. Try and get the first thing correct. K-1 to start. LOL Tim/Mav
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny tips?
Gus&Cole. Send a Question and Answers will come. Just ask us. What do you want answered to start.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-26 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help us double check our docs.
It is not required. I had my letter of intent Notorized per instructions. I to never heard of it. However, it did sound like a good idea too.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-02 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help us double check our docs.
I don't know if this will help but I went the expensive route and hired an Attourney.
Once you file the petition there is no turning back, you cannot add additional documents later unless you get a request for more information, thus, more waiting.
According to the Attourney:
The petitioner should have their Letter of Intent Notorized to Marry within 90 days.
2 Passport pictures of each the Petitioner and Beneficiary properly attached to the 325 Form.
Include both Your Birth Cert and Benificiary. They will ask later anyway. Why not do it now. Get it over with.
The Passport of each of you should be Cover to Cover (In Color) showing any stamps where you have been. Again Cover to cover. All Pages.
Get a Cashiers Check from your Bank for the $340.00 Fee. ( Made out to Department of Homeland Security )
(Of course if the benificiaries Birth Cert is not translated it will have to and be BEST COPY.)

Yes I paid $ 1500.00 dollars for this #######. But would rather do that than take a chance on delays or rejections. Hope this help. I don't know everything, this is the way my Attourney is proceeding.

Good Luck. Tim
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-02 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of meeting and ongoing relationship stuff
Just a thought. pushbrk made a good comment this morning: Update your information. Is it K-1 .. Etc. It will help other members to Answer your questions better for your situation. If you have'nt filed yet then state what you want to file for. It will be in your benefit to get answers here to your questions. It's a long road. God Bless
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 07:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of meeting and ongoing relationship stuff
You have it Covered. Show Proof of Chat, e-mails, letters. Etc. Sounds like you have a full Package as far as PROOF
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 06:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNever "touched"

can you imagine hopeing for a RFE just so you will know that your case is being look at.....mmmmmmmmm :no:



:rofl: Hhahahahahaahaaa! Hey, I got some attention at least ! :rofl:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-23 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdding Proof of Relationship after NOA1

Thank YOU.


I APOLOGIZE. I did not read the Topic Correctly. It says After NOA1. The whole time I thought it was The Orginal I-129-F Petition. Sorry Gary and Alla.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-28 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdding Proof of Relationship after NOA1

You need not sign a letter of intent DURING the in person meeting. "Later" means after the meeting but yes, BEFORE filing the petition. The G325a NEED NOT BE SIGNED by the foreign fiancee or spouse if not residing in the USA. But it too can be signed "later" (after the meeting but before filing)

You described a situation where two people would meet casually once and then fill out and sign a form and a letter during that meeting. It's a specious example BECAUSE the meeting only fulfills the "meeting" requirement. Letters of intent come after agreement to marry, as would a G325a, signed or not.

I advise you NOT to argue the foreigner's G325a must be signed. Them official memo stating otherwise is ready to be emailed to you on request and links to it have been posted here many times. I also know personally of several cases approved without the foreigner signing the G325a. Read Gary's interview with the Vermont Service Center Director. It will open your eyes.




Pushbrk. Thats why were here. For help. I will shut up then. Thank you.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 19:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdding Proof of Relationship after NOA1

Your description would work. Many marriage agencies arrange socials where ALL the woemn meet and have their phtographs taken with ALL the men present. If something develops later the agncy will produce the needed photo (for a fee of course) Letters of intent can be signed and mailed later. The G-325 does not have to be signed, the petitioner can fill it out (I can send you the internal USCIS memo about that if you didn't already know it) You do not need a copy of the beneficiary's birth certificate for the petition. Only the petitioner needs that and ONLY if they are using it to prove citizenship, A copy of your passport works just as well.

Read? The OP asked if he needed additional "proof of relationship" and if he could send it. I answered correctly that he did not need ANY proof of relationship for the petition. The OP has a fiancee from Ukraine. Proof of relationship has NO affect (NONE!) on the approval of a petition. It MAY have an affect in some difficult consulates. The OP is not going through one of those. My answer to the OPs question was correct and is not "bad advice". Pictures of the family of your fiancee would have NO affect on the petition process or on the visa process in Ukraine. Kiev couldn't possibly care less if the beneficiary even has a family.

In the case of the OP, it is not possible to even imagine a need for any proof of relationship submitted with the petition. Save it for the interview.

Your advice confuses the steps in the procedure and I hope it does not cause the OP any unnecessary worry.


Wrong again. A letter of Intent must be signed, you cannot add that later. You will get a RFE. (It is a basic requirement of the !-129-F) The G-325-A must also be signed attesting to The truth in your Petition.
But, lets keep the Peace. I would be really confused as a newbee reading your advice and say to myself. Whens my RFE Coming?
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 19:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdding Proof of Relationship after NOA1

Your disagreement makes you strongly WRONG.

You need ONLY submit proof of meeting in person at least one time within two years of filing the petition. You do not need ANY proof of "relationship". You could have "met" at a "social", had NO relationship other than shaking hands, exchanging names and posing for a photo and it is sufficient for the petition.

I sent exactly ONE photo and a two sentence description of how we met in person the first time and copies of my passport stamps and boarding passes. That is ALL. No receipts, nothing. There is absolutely NO requirement that you do so.

"Proof of Relationship" is submitted at the interview. SOME people like to provide additional information with the I-129f for the benefit of the consulate (particularly with difficult consulates) and this procedure is called "front-loading" but it is NOT needed for petition approval and has no beneficial affect for the consulate in Kiev, Ukraine, which is not a difficult consulate.

The OP was asking if he needed to (or should) send additional proof of relationship for the I-129f petition. The correct answer is "NO"

If he did not include the required proof of meeting in person, he will get an RFE


So I shaked her hand at a Gas Station and took a picture with her. Then I said: By the way, would you fill out this G-325 and fill-n the Information. Oh this is a I-129-F Form. Oh, I need a copy of your birth certificate to and a letter of intent to marry.
The Topic was: Can I add additional information to the Original I-129-F. That answer is No. Read what I wrote.
I still feel you are wrong giving such advice. It does depend alot upon the Country but the Philipphines is real picky. Better to have more information than less. Have your Gas Tank Full for the Interveiw.
Having pictures with family of your finacee is real important. What state do you practice Immagration Law in? Bad advice is worse than no advice at all.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAdding Proof of Relationship after NOA1

You do not need ANY proof of relationship for the I-129f


I strongly dis-agree with all respect.
Proof of relationship is to be included in Your I-129-F. Passport (Cover to Cover) Pictures together. Motel Reciepts, Any kind of proof within the last 2 years that you have been together.
Once you File your Petition there is no turning back. You maynot get a Request for more Information. But if you do, be complete about proof if this your worry.
If you question the Original petition and its content. They will let you know. Don't worry for now.
Proof of a Realationship is the Main Start and all the rest comes later in a I-129-F Petition.
I'm alittle Incomplete here on my reply, but other Members can add.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-02-27 16:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 weeks and still nothing?

I always think people come ask questions on VJ because, first and foremost, they are interested in getting the help they need to have a successful immigration process. When their questions indicate they've failed to carefully study instructions, I like to let them know how critical doing so will be to their eventual success. YMMV, but I've got a lot of immigration mileage from which to draw such a conclusion.

If you fail to study instructions carefully, asking questions won't save you because many times, like this one, you don't know what you didn't know and could have known until it's too late.





I agree Pushbrk with you. But your addressing me and not telling the Original Poster what you think since you are better qualified than me I'm sure to answer the concern for the mistake. SO pushbrk, what is the best answer since you have so many miles on you in this matter. You know you understand this better than me. I agree, the I-129 seems simple to an experienced person as you. But, I admit it was overwhelming to me. So lets assume the OP did it perfectly and then mailed to the wrong address after all that work assembling their package.
With your experience and knowledge would it be safe to assume there is nothing to worry about except maybe a week delay? I don't know.
That was the question the OP was asking. Thanks ..... Your knowledge is sometimes HARD and Straight but appreciated by me.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-11 05:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures3 weeks and still nothing?
Just my thought:

The member was not asking to be lectured about Mailing and may have made a mistake I see.
Apparently did not get a Confirmation that it was recieved by the USPO. Thus, no tracking.
It takes alot of hard time and work to assemble a petition.

I agree, they should have heard something by now. Even sent to the wrong Box. This member was not looking for someone to say: You did'nt read enough...

I think if the petition was properly done.. The Department of Homeland Security will cash the check. NOA1 Accepted. If not, the petition will be returned so it can be resent.

Don't worry.

Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-11 02:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Case status page is dead wrong
The USCIS Link is unrealiable. It just makes you worry and Stressed. Other Members have said this and I believe it Now.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-23 14:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Petitioner Not Employed but with Sufficient Assets

My US citizen fiance's K-1 petition is currently under initial review by the USCIS. I am concerned that he is currently unemployed (by choice as this is his sabbatical year) but he had a great earnings history ($100K+ p.a.) as well as future earning potential. He has assets that are just above 5x the poverty line for a household of 2. I have enough assets to combine with his and I understand that my current income will not be considered since I won't continue to have it until after we are married or I obtain my PR because my current job is in Manila and I have to give it up to move to the US. I also have a strong earning potential of $70K+ as I have worked in the US in the recent five years. My guy does not want to get a co-sponsor and is confident that we will be approved. I'm honestly not and would rather be sure. Given this situation and if I put this together to the consular officer, would I stand a chance?

Has there been an instance that your petitioner solely relied on assets and was approved?

Thank you.


Where Are Senior Members when we need a Answer to something like this? MY GUESS IS ! (Guess)
There are NO Financial Requirements to File a Petition except you Pay Homeland Security a Fee. The I-129F is just a Form, it ONLY conducts a background on the Petitioner and Beneficiary.
AFTER Your NOA2 Approval then thats when the Financial Requirements become IMPORTANT at the Interview In Manila.
Since you have No Timeline I would assume your finacee be prepared to produce 2010 Tax documents for your Interview.
Though it it Not Counted as Income, The Consular will be looking at you for anticipated income making opportunities in the States.
I think.... (Think) Your Future husband is correct about not to worry if all the above is true. GOOD LUCK AT THE INTERVIEW.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-27 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy can't the k-1 visa's be processed first come, first serve basis????

True. But it is more than most. I also have an old secret security clearance but don't think it does me much good with the process. It still depends on manpower and timing.

But on the other hand, government people don't think in terms of making money for the government. To them it's still just a job and they have to do what needs to be done when it has to be done. They are constrained by the workload and hours they are allowed to work. It's a different mindset. So I stick with my original thought of it being the luck of the draw.




Agreed : Yes it's a Pain. You would think that having a TWIC already would help. But, Not really. But, let us remember. If there was No Goverment Such as USCIS and Homeland Security. Where would we be. ? We have No Choice as you said: Play the Cards and hope for a FULL HAND.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-30 21:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhy can't the k-1 visa's be processed first come, first serve basis????

Nice theory, but I have to disagree. I have a clean record and recent approval by the FBI for a TWIC card which means a background check and fingerprints. My fiancee has a clean record and proof was supplied with the application.

So I think it just falls once again into the luck category.





Your TWIC CARD Don't Mean Anything. I have one too. It's still a process. These are Goverment Institutions that are business of making money. As a Tax-Payer you should know that. USCIS and Homeland Security are NOT Non-Profit Organizations to my knowledge.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-03-30 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNO SHUTDOWN
Yeah.! The Catch is Gas will go to $6.00 a gallon, Ciggerettes to $10.00 a pack, Raising the Retirement age to 75 years old and a Salary Increase for the Politicians who made this all possible for us.

:unsure:

Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-09 02:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFINALLY OUR NOA2 IS HERE!
Congrats ! (L)
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-09 02:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Denial

***** Moving from Off Topic to K1 forum as OP is asking about fiance visa approval *****

It's short, but by the time the interview comes around you'll have been together a year or more, so I don;t think it's too short.


I agree with the Senoir Member. Keep proof of your ongoing relationship. And, as the Senior Member said: There is alot of time. The wait is a pain in the Butt .....
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-09 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBEFORE THE INTERVIEW
:thumbs: You go Girl! Good Luck.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-10 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBEFORE THE INTERVIEW

There is no way they will look at every paper. They simply do not have that much time to spend with you. However, since you have no idea in advance what evidence they are going to ask for, it's a good idea to have an assortment of evidence printed and ready to present to them.

By the way, if you have a lot of messages or online chat sessions then you don't need to print them all. If they do ask to see this evidence then they will only flip through them, and perhaps read one or two. It would be best if the one they choose to read is one that paints a picture of a couple with a serious relationship. This means it's ok to cherry pick your evidence, and print only the best stuff. Leave out messages or chat sessions that don't help you, like ones that are boring, and ones that might potentially give them information you'd prefer they didn't have, such as you and your fiance preparing for an interview subject that you're having a difficult time with. If you print only the best stuff then it won't matter which ones they choose at random to read.


Good Advice Jim, I was kinda waiting for you answer this. I'm not qualified for this.
They are so far in the process but had several RFE(s) and a waiting time. But, The Noa2 is approved. I don't know jack S. about Greece. I don't even know the Philipphines and how they work as well.
I agree, the Consular will NOT read 350 pages of conversations. But, I did notice that the NOA2 was approved 1/14/2011. Now that would fall under proof of a continuing relationship from that point on if I'm right.
Facebook is OK and do print them. No need to go back since the approval of the NOA2. ( 1/14/2011 ) Did you ever use Yahoo and save Archive that record dates and the conversations.
Jim is right.... They don't want to see 350 pages of Love stories. Whatever you prepare, edit them. (Black-out the odd stuff)
What you really need to know is about him and his family for the interview. I have an idea you do. Simple things, what does he do for a living, birthdate, hense, do you know your fiance.

Don't take my advice. take Jim's... Good luck you have 5 days to prepare.. You will do fine
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-10 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTattoo Evidence?

Oh no. I know what is happening next. :lol:


OMG. But you sure got Senior Members Attention on this One. :rofl: . Every post acknowledges IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. Proof of a Ring is better. Going to a Interview is Stressful enough. Don't tell her to show The Consular a Picture of your Chest. :rofl:
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-10 02:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAID for fiancée visa

I'm pretty sure OP is using "AOS" to stand for "Affidavit of Support," not "Adjustment of Status."

I

I think your Right.

Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-11 02:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAID for fiancée visa

From what I understand, you still have to fill out the Affidavit of Support. However, you can present your fiancé's assets as evidence as long as they are liquid.


I think Liquid Assets are still the Petitioners Assets. Cashable in 1 Year or less. I don't think they count the beneficiaries Assets to be Liquidfiable.

Senior Memebers . Please go-ahead and Comment.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-11 02:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAID for fiancée visa

I'm sure this has been answered, but I didn't want to comb the site for it:

Can the affidavit of support be waived if my fiancée can present his own funds to show that he will not be a liability in the US? Frankly, he has way more money than I do and would be able to take care of the both of us (with or without my having a job). Do I still need to fill out the AOS?


To be honest, no-one can answer your question. You have no Timeline. Your showing a K-1 Application. How far are you into it? (NOA1? NOA2?) Your asking about a AOS which come after your finacee enters and married.,
The Affidavit of Support is never waived to my knowledge.
It will be up to the petitioner to provide Income Evidence, the beneficiaries don't count.
If your that much sure about the Marridge, and your Fiancee has that much money, then have them send you : $60.000.00 and deposit it in your bank in your name. Then you meet the income requirements for 2.
If you Update your Time-Line, members could advise you better than this.
Respectfuly, it's hard for Members to Comment with no information
Update your Timeline and members can help more.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-11 02:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconflicts?? (wait for divorce/annulment to be finalized? or ?)

Good Day to everyone!!

my fiancee is already divorced but its not yet annulled here in the Philippines and we are filling k-1 soon. is there gonna be a problem when we file k-1 even if its not yet annulled? I was just thinking about it, i hope everything will be okay. Thank you so much in advance!! god speed!


No information, No advice. Divorce is illegal in the Phils., annulment is Legal. Don't File anything until the paperwork is in your hands. It would be a waste of time and money. In the meantime: keep good records of your relationship until this is resolved. Good Luck.
Free to Marry. She is not at this time. Rule #1. It will be required in your 129-F. That qualification is not met by your post. Thats a FIRST
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-11 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnother affidavit of support question

Hi, just filling out the affidavit of support (well, my finacee is) and we were just wonder what the best way to fill in the I-134 Question 7:

"I am engaged in the business of _______ with __________ at ________________ and derrive an annual income of _________"

The issue we're having is that my finacee works two jobs, and only with the combined income does she meet the threshold. Just wondering what the best way is to answer this question. This form is the scariest of all of them for us, because we know how carefully it is scrutinized. We will be submitting the previous few months pay stubs and 3 years worth of tax returns along with signed letters from both of her employers confirming her sources of income.

Any help greatly appreciated!


This is NOT SOLID GOLD Advice so wait for other replies: This reminds me of the I-129-F where there was not enough room to list all Employers for the past 5 years so this is what my Attourney did to complete the 5 year requirement;

Fill-in the form with the higher paying job / lenght on the Original Form. Then write see Addendum. That would be the second job and attached to the Original Form.

It should be titled Question 7. Attachment: "I am engaged in the business of___________with______________at___________and derrive an annual income of___________.

Then attach that with paystubs and letter from employer.

I seen alot of members looked at the post but no answers yet. Wait for other Replies, I don't want to advise you this is correct. It will get others members thinking and come up with a best solution.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-15 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!
Congrates. Ask for a window seat on the plane.
Get used to the idea when you see a Jeepney, we call them Jeeps. LOL
You had a long wait. Happy for you.... Tim/Mav

Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-15 11:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresManila Embassy Consular interview live on net
So thats why it takes so long for a petition to get approved. There on Facebook and U-tube all day. LOL. Thanks for the post. Lots of good Info.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-15 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support k1 visa

Okay, I have a job that pays 14$ an hour and i just started working so 14x8x5x4x8 = 17,920. Thats under the 125% poverty line but i do go to school in may and i receiving a housing allowance that gives me 2600 so 2600x8 = 20,800 and its non taxable but still have to claim in on irs. The question is does the embassy just count the w2 from work or they will also count housing allowance. Will i have to provide the w2 from work and a irs transcript to prove it? Thanks.


After reading your post again I think I assumed wrong. Your not Year Round at work and returning to School next month and will not be working. Also, you state: you just started a $14.00 an hour job. --- How long have been there?--- What your asking is: Is my housing allowance countible as Income on the K-1 petition ? This I'm not sure of.
So, lets assume you worked since January at $14.00 per hour.. To May ... Thats about 700 hours. That would be about $ 9,800.00 Year to Date.
If the Housing allowance is countable X 8 months (I see now where you got your math reasoning) Then thats where you got the $20,800.00 I don't know.
I don't know if the Housing Allowance is countable.

Hopefully, Pushbrk can answer this.
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-15 12:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaffidavit of support k1 visa

Okay, I have a job that pays 14$ an hour and i just started working so 14x8x5x4x8 = 17,920. Thats under the 125% poverty line but i do go to school in may and i receiving a housing allowance that gives me 2600 so 2600x8 = 20,800 and its non taxable but still have to claim in on irs. The question is does the embassy just count the w2 from work or they will also count housing allowance. Will i have to provide the w2 from work and a irs transcript to prove it? Thanks.


I agree with pushbrk that the housing allowance won't matter as well. But, I don't see where you got the $17,920.00 figure from. Your gross income is much higher than that.

If you work full-time: $14.00 x 40 hours = $560.00 ...... Then times that amount by 4.3 = $2,408.00 is your monthly gross income. (some months of the year you recieve 5 paychecks instead of 4 on a annual basis, thats why banks use the 4.3) Then, times that by 12 months ... So your Gross Income is $ 28,896.00

Or another form of calculation Gross Annual Income is your hourly rate (x) times 2,080 hours per year ... In that case your Gross Annual Income is ... $29,120.00

This is Full-Time Calculations
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-15 08:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa: Should I bother?

In i-129f you just need sufficient proof of meeting within 2 years and prove both are legally able to marry. The evidence for relationship is presented later as well as support materials. You should be able to get those during the waiting period.

And for the income, heck, I was not working for the last 2 years, just a small pension and I just now gotten a good job starting at end of this month, and I am coming up on 6 1/2 weeks into the k1.


What David is trying to say here is correct. (to a Point and then changes directions based on each individuals case)
There is No requirement that you know eachother 2 years only that you met and have proof of being together within that 2 years. (most common are Passport and pictures, etc.)
What I mean by change of direction on a individuals case is David has a Small Pension that will always be counted as Income and a reliable source of Income + whatever he chooses to make on top of that as extra. Semi-retired. I'm not retired so no Pension as of yet.
However, David is correct that there is time to gather Paystubs, employment letter, etc during this time of waiting.
Everyone is trying to help I see that. But, David: :rofl: Your MORE THAN 6 1/2 weeks into the K1. OMG!
Tim/MavMalePhilippines2011-04-14 21:07:00