ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinancial support/sponsor
Hi, my name is Deanna. I am a United States citizen and my fiance is from the UK. We will soon be applying for the k-1 fiance visa and had a quick question about the financial support.

I am 18 years old and currently a student. As I am not working I will not be able to support my fiance. My dad is willing to be a sponsor. He is head of airline mechanic and has a well income. Will this effect our chances of getting the visa approved? If so, how? Any advice?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-12 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration Lawyer/Attorney
Would paying for an Immigration lawyer/attorney be worth our time? Would it help organize it and make sure the process is done correctly? Also, does it help speed up the wait?

If so, what immigration lawyer/attorneys do you recommend. How did they help you?

Thank you

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-09-13 04:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre Co Sponsors Accepted on K-1 Visa?
I have read so much information on many forums including this one that say "yes it is accepted" and have read "NO, it's not". Now this is a thing you really don't want to mix up. It could/would ruin your entire chances of getting this visa.


I am an 18 year old United States Citizen and my fiance is a 23 year old British Citizen. I am currently a student and do not have a job. I may be able to obtain a job before the application process but I was told by two attorneys today that as long as my father is making 125% above poverty minimum he is able to co sponsor me. By that being said all financial issues is taken care of and will not have to stress about that part of the form.


Is co sponsorship accepted. Note: He is british so we will be going through the US embassy in the US and the US embassy in the UK.

Thank you so much for helping clear things up with the co sponsor madness! ha.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-19 02:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Ohh thank you so much for all your advice and reassurance. It really does help.

@roi_aggie
Thank you for explaining it that way. Very clear and appreciate it a great deal. It's all such a worry sometimes but great to get others opinions.

@Dave and Jess
I have flown Virgin before and find them a great airline to fly with very competitive prices. I think it may have to be London as I can't see an easy way around it. Thanks though for your input.

So currently we are just spending our time filling out the G-325A and making sure it all syncs up and dates are all correct. I-129F is almost ready too. Just picked out about 30 photo's from when we first met to most recently. A good amount? Deanna has most of the evidence but I still need to send some stuff over. Getting our pics done next week and should all be coming together nicely then.

Hope everyone is well.

Luke and Deanna.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 19:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
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Now would it matter that I do not have a job in the first part during the I-129F from? I'm 18, a student, and I have a co sponsor that is well qualified for it.

Our thinking was for me to stay a good month at least in the UK with my fiance during the first part of the K-1 process. With a job I will not be able to do so.

Would it look bad if on the I-129F form I don't have a job and on the I-134 form I do?

Any suggestions, advice or similar experiences?

Thank You,

Deanna and Luke


Your job is being a student! As for the I-134, you will need to get advice from others who've gone through the UK, as to whether or not they accept co-sponsers. For the I-864, you'll have no problem.

As to the original question of visiting... the more time you spend together, the more evidence you have of a bonafide relationship. Take plenty of pictures and keep all your boarding passes as proof of an ongoing relationship, along with the stamps in your passport.



Thank you for taking the time to respond. We know that co sponsors are excepted on the I-134. Luke and I have 5 trips total from visiting each other. Adding up the time spent in each other's countries with each other 11 almost 12 months. We have every ticket there and back from all those trips and have over a 1,000 pictures together since we have met.

I am just very worried about being young and being a student and not having a job. I just don't know if it will look bad with me not working in the beginning and just having a co sponsor.

Sorry if my words are confusing you ha.

Anyway, thank you for your advice.

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Now would it matter that I do not have a job in the first part during the I-129F from? I'm 18, a student, and I have a co sponsor that is well qualified for it.

Our thinking was for me to stay a good month at least in the UK with my fiance during the first part of the K-1 process. With a job I will not be able to do so.

Would it look bad if on the I-129F form I don't have a job and on the I-134 form I do?

Any suggestions, advice or similar experiences?

Thank You,

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Ohh ok. I'll take a look at what they have.

Thanks for the info.

BMI have stopped there service between Manchester, UK to Chicago which sucks. Not many airlines do that now,most fly from London.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-22 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Ok, thanks for the advice. That was my line of thinking too.

Well now just to find a cheap flight. Ha.

Thanks guys.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-21 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Thanks for your response.

Is it worth mentioning to the UK immigration that you are in the K1 process?

Thanks again.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-21 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting foreign fiance during the K-1 process
Hello,

I have searched the forum and read over the FAQs and didn't find this answer.

I was wondering if I the U.S citizen is allowed to visit my fiance during the K-1 process.

If so, when is the best time? How long can I stay?

I am currently 18 and am a student. My dad will be the co-sponsor as he makes well above the 125% poverty level.

Since I am a student do I need a job? Will it look bad if I do not. I will have a job before we fill in the I-134. I just don't know if I will when we file the I-129F.

Like any person on this forum I would love to spend as much time with him and his wonderful family as I can.

We could use all the advice and personal experience we can get.

Thank You,

Deanna

Edited by Luke and Deanna, 21 November 2008 - 08:03 PM.

Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-21 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOVERWHELMING I-134 co sponsor issue!
QUOTE (SomedaySomehow @ Nov 24 2008, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey where in MN are you from Deanna? I am originally from St. Cloud biggrin.gif ... going home for thanksgiving actually on wednesday. I am currently in the Green Bay, WI area now though.

Kind of neat knowing someone from the same area as myself is going through a similar process smile.gif




I'm from Big Lake. Have you started the visa?



So all the documents wouldn't be valid if I receive them a a few months before filing the I-134?
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 12:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOVERWHELMING I-134 co sponsor issue!
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2008 taxes may come into play.
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What does that mean? How will it effect us?

Edited by Luke and Deanna, 24 November 2008 - 12:42 AM.

Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 00:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOVERWHELMING I-134 co sponsor issue!
I am living in Minnesota and my co sponsor [father] is living in Texas. He has a job that requires him to be out of the states for a while.

He will be going to South America next month [end of December/beginning of January]. My fiance Luke and I will be applying for the K-1 visa and sending out the I-129F in the beginning of December some time.

I know that the I-134 form doesn't come into the whole process until later on when Luke has his interview. During that time my dad [co sponsor] will probably be away.

Can the co sponsor [dad] collect all the documents needed (notarized, dated and signed) and send them to me before he leaves?

Will those documents still be valid by the time we actually need them even though it wont have the last few months of bank statements and actual current balance as the documents have been collected early?

Will a letter from the co sponsor [dad] explaining why the documents are collected so early on in the process?

Any advice would really help. Without him we have no other option for the K-1.

Thank you as always,

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-24 00:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about my finance coming to visit
Sorry, I meant 9 months.

Also, I meant DON'T have an attitude.

Teach me not to read my replies before posting.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-25 01:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresquestion about my finance coming to visit
How did you come to the UK for 6 Months? What visa were you here on?

Errr, I have said girlfriend in the past and been OK. The last time I got pulled for further questioning as I had a denied B2 Tourist visa. I was kind of expecting it like. I had brought stuff to show ties but all he did was go speak to Deanna who was waiting for me. Then he asked how much money I had. Asked why I was shaking (I was nervous obviously, this guy decides if I get to see my Love), then he searched my luggage, came back and then called me over....

"Have a nice time"

Phew!!!

So yeah, I am going to leave it a bit before I go back to the US. Just to play it safe.

I'm sure you will fine. Just be honest and have an attitude. Be polite and be yourself.

Good Luck and I am very jealous as I don't know when I will see Deanna again.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-25 00:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F Photo
Yes I think your right. I will get them re-done tomorrow just to be safe.

Thanks for your help guys.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 19:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F Photo
Well I really don't want to take any chances with this as I don't want any delays. I guess the safe option would be to just do it again. Gosh.

Ohh well, anyone else think it's alright or am I just being lazy?

Cheers
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-29F Photo
Hey everyone.

I just went to get my picture taken for the I-129F petition. All the measurements are correct but my only concern is the background. It says in the instructions on the I-129F from that it needs to be a white background but in these instructions (http://travel.state....de 10-01-04.pdf) it says white or off white.

The background of my picture is kind of grey. Is this OK or do I need to get it done again.

Thanks for your help on this one.

Luke and Deanna.

Attached Files


Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-26 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresB-2 and filing for k-1
Hi there.

Well if I were in your shoes, I would not risk it. I applied for a B2 a while ago and was denied under section 214 b. Lack of social and economic ties to home country.

It really is up to you though. When was the last time you saw each other? I know it is hard but try to spread visits out. Maybe you could meet in the UK as UK allows 6 months without any visa.

Me and my fiance are filing for our K1 within the next week and she is coming to visit me in January. I will not visit the US just to be safe as any denial could cause problems.

It really is a matter of being strong and doing what's best.

I hope this helps and if you have any questions regarding the B2 tourist visa I would be happy to help you out. I know I was denied but I have first hand experience of it.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-28 19:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuick ?? before sending package off...
If you are filing for a K1 fiance visa as far as I know you do not need to send it yet. I think you can if you want but they may still want it for the interview anyhow.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

We are also sending ours off very soon.

Good Luck.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-29 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325-a Again
Sorry to double post but I am trying to keep this topic alive, ha.

I am going to be printing all my forms tomorrow after work and this is the last piece of the puzzle for me.

Like I said in the post above I am referring to where it asks for last address outside US for more than a year. I have only lived at my now main address for 2 months. Should I write none or put my address anyway? I am the Beneficiary by the way.

Thanks for your help in getting this one resolved.

Cheers

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-29 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG325-a Again
I was actually curious about this one too and low and behold someone has just put a post up.

The only thing I was wondering, it says last residence outside of US for more than a year. The address I am currently living in and have as my main address I have only been here for like 2 months.

What should I put?

Thanks for any advice.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-29 12:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
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Also please see the poverty line guideline.

To make an example, my fiancee is 24 years old. We submitted an Affidavit of Support or I-134. Attached were his tax transcripts for 2007, 1040 2007, W2 2007, recent pay stub, letter of employment. That's it... no bank statement, no land titles, no house title, etc etc...



Thank you for your replies. I just wanted to say WOW I hope Luke and I get that NOA2 as quickly as you two did. I know it's been a few months but congratulations.

Luke and Deanna


Just as a thought, as a way of 'getting to be together' quickly, but have you considered au-pairing once you graduate? There are LOTS of professional families who would jump at the chance of a native english speaker who wants to be in the UK for a couple of years (the maximum is 2 on an au-pair visa) and who is already 'established' with acquaintances so that they'll not be hanging around the family over the weekend?

You'd have to check it out, but I think that you might be able to file for a K1 from the US whilst working in the UK or at least start it from there while you're still here and time things so that you're back in the US when it gets processed. Since you'll have a co-sponsor anyway, it's less of an issue regarding income, etc.

My SO just spent 5.5 months in the UK and not only did it confirm to us who was immigrating where, but confirmed that we can live together without killing each other AND gave him an understanding/ insight into the british culture that has really helped us with little quirks that he was putting down to me just being wierd, when actually it's me being english! lol.. Like getting to grips with our very ironic/ sarcastic senses of humour.

You're only young once and this is the sort of opportunity you'll be too settled to have once you're married! This is what I'd be doing if I didn't already have a kid smile.gif)



Haha. No I haven't looked into that visa. I have heard of it but didn't like I qualified. I will definitely look into it.

Luke first came here to the US for a month in july 2007 and then came back to the US October 2007 to January 2008 and I flew back with him staying in the UK until end of April 2008. That was 6 beautiful stress free months. We got along so well no fight very few tiffs. He's my best friend and it works out perfectly. Then he came back to the US June 2008 to September. I flew back with him to the UK to stay until beginning of October. In the time I spent in the UK with him I fell in love with his family and your silly "driving on the wrong side of the road". He lives in North Wales and it is so beautiful there. People are very friendly unless they are working haha. I love it there I really do. At the time of my last stay we were planning to apply for the UK Fiance Visa. I was stoked! We found a really nice place to have the wedding and everything. Now that our plans had to be shifted to the US K-1 visa I'm a tad disappointed but all that matters is that we are together. Our goal is for both of us to have dual citizenship some day.

Anyway, thank you for informing me of that option. I will look into it!

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 30 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also please see the poverty line guideline.

To make an example, my fiancee is 24 years old. We submitted an Affidavit of Support or I-134. Attached were his tax transcripts for 2007, 1040 2007, W2 2007, recent pay stub, letter of employment. That's it... no bank statement, no land titles, no house title, etc etc...



Thank you for your replies. I just wanted to say WOW I hope Luke and I get that NOA2 as quickly as you two did. I know it's been a few months but congratulations.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (msu17 @ Nov 30 2008, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Everyone has give you a good list of what you and your father will need to provide for the I-134. You will need this for the interview in London which won't be until next summer. Him being away will make it more difficult but can easily be done. Just as a little pick-me-up, the UK embassy is a "relatively easy embassy". They basically look at the form, make sure you are above the 125% poverty line for the number in the house plus immigrant and move on. This is not the major sticking point you seem to be afraid it is, just go ahead and file and you will get the forms in order.



Thank you for the pick-me-up. I love when you get those when you feel you're completely lost in this process ha. I enjoyed reading your response. It made me feel more relaxed. There are people who give you loads of information and people who give you a little "You can do it" cheer and they are both so nice to read.

Thank you again

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Dec 1 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't believe the OP was asking for advice on her relationship...

Your dad's info should be as current as possible for the Embassy to review. There has to be a way for him to get the info he needs to you from wherever he is in the world. You can email/fax/snail mail from anywhere. He and you will both need a notorized I-134, letter from employer stating income is ongoing, paystubs and tax transcripts. As stated, if he meets the requirements, he will most likely not need bank statements or proof of other assets.

Each Embassy can be very different in the requirements so your best bet is to contact the Embassy directly, explain your situation and get an answer from them.

good luck.



Thank you for your first comment. As I just read Luke has cleared things up about the "advice on relationship" comment from above. Although I would like to thank them for taking the time to read and respond. The information you gave sounds like the right path for me. I am just going to try to get EVERYTHING done as close to when Luke needs it. I'd rather have extra information than lack information.

You were very helpful and I thank you for taking time and reading through this.

Deanna and Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 15:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Nov 30 2008, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also please see the poverty line guideline.

To make an example, my fiancee is 24 years old. We submitted an Affidavit of Support or I-134. Attached were his tax transcripts for 2007, 1040 2007, W2 2007, recent pay stub, letter of employment. That's it... no bank statement, no land titles, no house title, etc etc...


Ok, that is all very useful information. Thank you. I will definitely take all this information and use it for our try to use it for our co sponsor I-134.

It'll all work out somehow.

Thanks again,

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Dec 1 2008, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is a plan.

You finish High School, enroll into a Community College in your area, get your Associate Degree in Nursing, takes little over 2 years.

Sit for you NCLEX and become as Registered Nurse in USA.

You will earn good income and only have to work a few days per week. You will be able to sponsor yourself for K1 Visa, and you will also have a education to fall back on.



This is the exact route my Dad has taken. He has been a nurse all his life and has passed his NCLEX and even had a job offer for a hospital in California. This was in March 2006. He is still not in the US.

I can see the value of a trade but I don't really want to go 2 whole years only seeing my fiance for short visits.

We want to be together and though some people may say 'why rush you have your whole lives', well we love each other and we want to be together! Not seeing the one you love is a very difficult thing to do as I'm sure many here on VJ will understand as they too have done it. We don't want to be apart any more than we have to be. I don't want to start my life until we are together. For me love comes first before anything else. That's just the way I am, may sound immature or silly but it truly is the most important thing to me. I am working in a job now that I enjoy but I am not happy. The reason I am not happy is because the girl I love is 4000 miles away and I have not seen her for 50+ days.

Well I just hope we can get all this sorted. Deanna is getting her passport picture done today and also ordering a cheque book as she does not have one. We are very close to submitting out forms and are going to work at making sure we get all the evidence we need for the I-134.

I would like to thank everyone who has commented on this topic as it has really given us some food for thought. Also, seeing everyone's timeline and seeing how long it's been since loved ones were together, yet they are still going strong and not giving up hope is really inspiring.

I hope everyone is well.

Luke and Deanna

Edited by Luke and Deanna, 01 December 2008 - 03:01 PM.

Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-01 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (estadia @ Nov 30 2008, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
usually from what if seen on this forum for k1 visa sponsor or co sponsor u just have to show 2008 tax return or copy of w2 im pretty sure he will get w2.......the other things ur talking about is when u do change of status im sure someone will tell me if im wrong but when u do change of status its more involved your dad should be back by then ............anything he makes after dec will be on his 2009 return they are only interested for the interview the 2008 and possibly two years before that if he does not earn enough good luck
sara



Hello, thank you for giving us the advice. Although, I don't quite understand. Are you saying that all we need is my dad's (co sponsor) 2008 tax return and no other evidence other than the I-134 form. I am just a little confused because of how the I-134 form says to provide bank statements, letter from employer, letter from bank stating when it was opened and current balance....ect.

Could you explain what you meant please.

Thank you

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 22:31:00
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just because DADDY is working in south america does not mean he will not file a US tax return. and besides... if you file now you are about June 2009 before an interview in London, should be plenty of time for daddy to gather docs



Sorry, my DAD will be in South of America for 6 months. That would make him coming back around August. Can't go in the blindly and not know if there will be a slight chance of getting the documents needed.

Thank you for responding though.

If he gets the documents in advance and writes a letter signed and notarized and gets a letter from his employer signed and notarized stating that he will be in South America during this time and had to collect all the supporting documents of the I-134 early would that work?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna


He simply needs to provide his 2008 tax return.... seems a lot more trouble getting a letter notarized indicating he will be is South America than just doing his tax return.... He can file using turbo tax from South America just as easy as from Podunk, Iowa...


Well if can't he do his tax return before he leaves in January? What is going to be difficult is he needs to submit a years bank statements, a letter from his bank showing his amount in his account, when the account was opened and get a letter from his employer stating he is employed and is making such and such a year. He cannot access these thing as he will have to stay within the military base. That's why I suggested a letter from his employer stating he is going to be in South America from this date to this date and a letter from him stating this is the reason why he collected the documents early before leaving.


Is his income insufficient? If he lacks income then and only then does he need asset information... I think they have telephones in South America, I am sure he can call the HR department from his company and request a letter... In addition, I assume he gets paid from time to time... I assume he gets a check "stub" that shows YTD earnings... this can be used in lieu of an employer letter if the HR department won't answer the phone..

You are making this a lot more difficult than it really is


Sorry, I am not trying to make this difficult but when this is the only option left for you and the love of your life you stress and you want to get every detail right.

So to make things more "simple" could you please just list what my dad would need to do as the co sponsor when in South America?

Thank you.


Please... we have all been through the "stress"... If the stress causes you to not think clearly you need to stop and taka a breathe...

BTW, I did already... A signed notarized I-134, His 2008 tax return, his 2009 YTD pay stubs, dated closer to the actual interview date....


OK, thank you. Is the I-134 the only document that needs to be notarized and I'm not sure if you'll know this but will he receive his 2008 tax return in South America? I have read on other posts that a tax return is not required when you have other supporting documents.

Sorry to make things complicated I would just like to know my options and what would be best.

I truly thank you for responding to all of this and helping.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 21:49:00
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just because DADDY is working in south america does not mean he will not file a US tax return. and besides... if you file now you are about June 2009 before an interview in London, should be plenty of time for daddy to gather docs



Sorry, my DAD will be in South of America for 6 months. That would make him coming back around August. Can't go in the blindly and not know if there will be a slight chance of getting the documents needed.

Thank you for responding though.

If he gets the documents in advance and writes a letter signed and notarized and gets a letter from his employer signed and notarized stating that he will be in South America during this time and had to collect all the supporting documents of the I-134 early would that work?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna


He simply needs to provide his 2008 tax return.... seems a lot more trouble getting a letter notarized indicating he will be is South America than just doing his tax return.... He can file using turbo tax from South America just as easy as from Podunk, Iowa...


Well if can't he do his tax return before he leaves in January? What is going to be difficult is he needs to submit a years bank statements, a letter from his bank showing his amount in his account, when the account was opened and get a letter from his employer stating he is employed and is making such and such a year. He cannot access these thing as he will have to stay within the military base. That's why I suggested a letter from his employer stating he is going to be in South America from this date to this date and a letter from him stating this is the reason why he collected the documents early before leaving.


Is his income insufficient? If he lacks income then and only then does he need asset information... I think they have telephones in South America, I am sure he can call the HR department from his company and request a letter... In addition, I assume he gets paid from time to time... I assume he gets a check "stub" that shows YTD earnings... this can be used in lieu of an employer letter if the HR department won't answer the phone..

You are making this a lot more difficult than it really is


Sorry, I am not trying to make this difficult but when this is the only option left for you and the love of your life you stress and you want to get every detail right.

So to make things more "simple" could you please just list what my dad would need to do as the co sponsor when in South America?

Thank you.



Sorry, that last message from me was not meant to be moody or aggressive at all. I read it over and it did sound a little aggressive so I just wanted to note that it wasn't.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 21:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
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just because DADDY is working in south america does not mean he will not file a US tax return. and besides... if you file now you are about June 2009 before an interview in London, should be plenty of time for daddy to gather docs



Sorry, my DAD will be in South of America for 6 months. That would make him coming back around August. Can't go in the blindly and not know if there will be a slight chance of getting the documents needed.

Thank you for responding though.

If he gets the documents in advance and writes a letter signed and notarized and gets a letter from his employer signed and notarized stating that he will be in South America during this time and had to collect all the supporting documents of the I-134 early would that work?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna


He simply needs to provide his 2008 tax return.... seems a lot more trouble getting a letter notarized indicating he will be is South America than just doing his tax return.... He can file using turbo tax from South America just as easy as from Podunk, Iowa...


Well if can't he do his tax return before he leaves in January? What is going to be difficult is he needs to submit a years bank statements, a letter from his bank showing his amount in his account, when the account was opened and get a letter from his employer stating he is employed and is making such and such a year. He cannot access these thing as he will have to stay within the military base. That's why I suggested a letter from his employer stating he is going to be in South America from this date to this date and a letter from him stating this is the reason why he collected the documents early before leaving.


Is his income insufficient? If he lacks income then and only then does he need asset information... I think they have telephones in South America, I am sure he can call the HR department from his company and request a letter... In addition, I assume he gets paid from time to time... I assume he gets a check "stub" that shows YTD earnings... this can be used in lieu of an employer letter if the HR department won't answer the phone..

You are making this a lot more difficult than it really is


Sorry, I am not trying to make this difficult but when this is the only option left for you and the love of your life you stress and you want to get every detail right.

So to make things more "simple" could you please just list what my dad would need to do as the co sponsor when in South America?

Thank you.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 21:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
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just because DADDY is working in south america does not mean he will not file a US tax return. and besides... if you file now you are about June 2009 before an interview in London, should be plenty of time for daddy to gather docs



Sorry, my DAD will be in South of America for 6 months. That would make him coming back around August. Can't go in the blindly and not know if there will be a slight chance of getting the documents needed.

Thank you for responding though.

If he gets the documents in advance and writes a letter signed and notarized and gets a letter from his employer signed and notarized stating that he will be in South America during this time and had to collect all the supporting documents of the I-134 early would that work?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna


He simply needs to provide his 2008 tax return.... seems a lot more trouble getting a letter notarized indicating he will be is South America than just doing his tax return.... He can file using turbo tax from South America just as easy as from Podunk, Iowa...


Well if can't he do his tax return before he leaves in January? What is going to be difficult is he needs to submit a years bank statements, a letter from his bank showing his amount in his account, when the account was opened and get a letter from his employer stating he is employed and is making such and such a year. He cannot access these thing as he will have to stay within the military base. That's why I suggested a letter from his employer stating he is going to be in South America from this date to this date and a letter from him stating this is the reason why he collected the documents early before leaving.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 21:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 30 2008, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just because DADDY is working in south america does not mean he will not file a US tax return. and besides... if you file now you are about June 2009 before an interview in London, should be plenty of time for daddy to gather docs



Sorry, my DAD will be in South of America for 6 months. That would make him coming back around August. Can't go in the blindly and not know if there will be a slight chance of getting the documents needed.

Thank you for responding though.

If he gets the documents in advance and writes a letter signed and notarized and gets a letter from his employer signed and notarized stating that he will be in South America during this time and had to collect all the supporting documents of the I-134 early would that work?

Thank you,

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 21:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are our options!!?? Please Help
First off this post is a mixture of visas but I decided to put it in this topic because we are still looking into the possibilities left for the K-1.

Hello, my name is Deanna. I am an 18 year old female who holds a United States Citizenship. I am currently finishing my last year in high school. I obviously do not have a degree in anything. I am not individually wealthy but do have people who could co sponsor me in the United Kingdom and Untied States if allowed. Also, I am able to receive a few grand to place in my account if needed.

Now that I have told you about myself I will tell you a bit about my fiance.

My fiance, Luke is a 23 year old male who holds a British Citizenship. He doesn't qualify for any skilled working visas for the United States. He just has his general education just like me. He is the same financially. He has someone who could sponsor him in the United Kingdom and United States.

Our goal is just to be together. We would love to get married and live together. We are trying to find any visa that would suite us. UK or US.

Now with that being said, we have looked everywhere and looked into MANY visas. We have spoken to people on forums, immigration lawyers, immigration helplines, called US and UK embassies and have studied both US and UK government websites. We first Luke applied for a B-2 tourist visa. This would buy us 6 months in the United States when he would come to visit me. He was denied this visa under section 214( b ) [lack of ties to the UK].

Then we were going to do the UK fiance visa. The UK fiance visa is no longer accepting Co Sponsors so we would have to prove Luke could support me. We have been over it and it doesn't look too bright. He just got a job working for O2 [Cellphone company] he will be working 38 hours a week. Also, we found out that they have changed the age requirement from 18 to 21 just recently.

Then, we looked into the newly added UK temporary work visa called the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme. This would have suited us perfectly as we would gain all the points need in this point based system. The only problem is, the United States is not included in the scheme. unsure.gif

Finally, we looked into the K-1 fiance visa for him to come here and would allow us to get married and then Luke would apply for permanent residency. This visa allows co sponsors. We were going to have my dad co sponsor us but all plans broke apart when finding out he will be in South America in a military base working on planes. He will not be able to get the supporting documents for us. If we do go this way we wont have 2 months of supporting documents as he would have to collect them early before he goes in february.
- good idea or no?

We don't know where else to go from here...

Is there anything we could apply for, either to buy us time together or to apply for a visa that would allow our lives to begin together without those sad goodbyes. cray5ol.gif

We've been through a lot and have hit rock bottom. We need every bit of help as possible.

Thank You so much for taking time to read this and thank you in advance for any advice or possible plans for us.

I will be checking up on this post daily.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or for an easier way to communicate.

E-mail and MSN Messenger

d.c.mcclain@hotmail.com

iChat/AIM

d.c.hayes

Again thank you,

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-11-30 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm so sick of all these G325A question's
Thank you everyone. Thats very nice of all of you.

Hope everyone is OK and having a good day.

Luke and Deanna.
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-04 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm so sick of all these G325A question's
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Dec 3 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats!

You'll probably still worry with every RFE you see here. I know I did. wink.gif

I may have already told you this but just be sure Part C, Q 2 of the I-129f is checked. Many people do not realize they should answer this as the question above it is military related. It is probably the most common RFE I see. They should change the form but eh, it is the gov't.

I hope your wait is not too long.



Well I just looked at my copy and it is checked so I think we are OK with that. Thanks though. Is there a topic of most common RFE's so people can discuss and ensure others don't make the same mistake they did? I think this would be a good idea if there is not. If there is send me a link. Ha.

Thanks for the Tip though. Cheers


Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm so sick of all these G325A question's
Right then. All sent....

Man I printed a lot of stuff out. I checked and checked again. I had to rush as the Post Office closes at 5pm and I was still printing at 4:30. I was just ready to go when I looked again and saw that I hadn't freaking signed the forms, so I did that and it is now sent and out of my hands. Once Deanna get's it she will have to organize it as I did not have time. Add her stuff and then send to the CSC. From then we play the waiting game. Ha.

Well thanks to everyone responding and helping. I really hope I did not mess anything up being in such a rush but hopefully it will be ok. I printed doubles so I can go through it here and see if I made any mistakes. Hopefully not.

Anyway, hope everyone is well and not missing their loved ones too much.

Luke and Deanna
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 12:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm so sick of all these G325A question's
Thank you.

I know it sounds dumb but with something like this you tend to over think and worry about the simplest things. I do anyhow.

Thanks again
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 06:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI'm so sick of all these G325A question's
Ok guys. I am going to be mailing my forms to my fiance TODAY!!!

I'm still unsure on one part of the G325A. I did ask it on someone else's topic but got no response.

On the G325A, as the benefactor, where is says, Last address outside the US for more than a year. Do I put none, my current address (only lived there 2 months, or my old address which I lived at for over a year?

Please help because as soon as my question is answered I can print and send.

Thank you so much and sorry for another G325A thread.

Luke
Luke and DeannaMaleUnited Kingdom2008-12-03 05:38:00