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As Gary points out it is possible to sign a contract requiring an immigrant to leave. It's another thing for it to be enforced. The enforceability of the contract you are looking for would be a question better suited for an immigration attorney.

Also, it may cause a bit of a schism between your future bride and her future father-in-law. It may be worth finding another co-sponsor candidate.

My dad is just very 'iffy' on the situation.

He has yet to meet her for himself.

I personally have known her for a year and a half and am flying her here to meet the family in a few months.

So hopefully he will see how much of a pure person she is :]

And thank you, I will have to ask about the contract, I planned on hiring an attorney anyway for the whole process.

Which will be a whole different task.

No, it isn't to support her financially. It is to reimburse the Government if she needs to use means-tested government benefits (ie. welfare) for her support. The 125% level is to ensure you have enough income to support the immigrant spouse without resorting to means-tested benefits.

Thank you :] I feel much at ease.

Any chance you have experience with this and would like to share how much those often cost etc?

Like what the current welfare might be around, to give me an idea of how much my dad would have to pay if something happens.

This is a ways off, and I just like to speak to real people :0

The Affidavit of Support is a contract between the sponsor and the government - not between the immigrant and the petitioner. The sponsor agrees to re-imburse the government if the immigrant uses any means-tested benefits, not that the sponsor pays them a regular payment to meet a certain level of income. Once the Affidavit of Support is approved with the AOS (Adjustment of Status) it is in effect until one of the following happens: the immigrant earns 40 credits of SSA acceptable employment, the immigrant becomes a US citizen, the immigrant leaves the country, the immigrant dies, or the sponsor dies. Signing a 'contract' stating the immigrant will not enforce the Affidavit of Support accomplishes nothing because the contract is not with the immigrant - it is with the government, and there is no way to get around it.

Read over carefully what commitments the sponsor agrees to with the Affidavit of Support - that should help to reassure your father.

After reading through several forums, I am under the impression that the sponsor must support the immigrant to a certain income level.

So if she decides not to work, my dad would have to pay her enough to keep her above the 125% mark.

Is that wrong? He wouldn't have a problem paying her if she is on welfare etc, but it's paying her the 125% mark.

And to everyone, I know what the form is.

I'm wondering if we can make our OWN contract between us and her, saying that she will abandon status. << Important

You've read the wrong forums. The sponsor does not have to 'support' the immingrant in the sense you're implying here. The sponsor could be liable to the US government if the immigrant gets on wellfare....meaning the sponsor could be tapped by the government to pay them back any moneys the immigrant takes on from the wellfare system. So no, the sponsor does not directly pay the immigrant.

As for making your own contract...why not, pre-nups are not unheard of these days. ;)

I'm just curious if under our own contract, if she signed and agreed to abandon US status and leave the country upon divorce, if it would hold up in court?

If she has gained immigration benefits I doubt a court would uphold a contract to take them away. I am not an attorney, but what court would have jurisdiction over immigration benefits? It wouldn't matter and is such an non-issue anyway. The risk is so small as to be not worth worrying about, really.

The risk is so small? Curious what you're referring to. It's not a non-issue to support another person off your own income :P

maybe I read that wrong?

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

You just put that EXACTLY how I needed to hear it, thank you. And I will show him this.

I love you, really, I think that might have really helped clear things up for him in a BOLD/simple way.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

You just put that EXACTLY how I needed to hear it, thank you. And I will show him this.

I love you, really, I think that might have really helped clear things up for him in a BOLD/simple way.

Thanks. I love you too, man!

You may also point out your fiancee is not from a mud hut village chasing after a green card so she can drive on the RIGHT side of the road. My guess is, were you divorced she would be able to support herself and or have some options in her home country. I have been to UK many times and they are no more than 40-50 years behind the USA in technology, solidly 20th century (even the taxis) and it isn't such a bad place. They even speak a language very similar to English (except on the east end) So relax, the risk is very small.

Ok, all the Brits relax, I was joking! :P

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Another thing is people with GCs cannot even apply for "most" welfare benefits.

Any way you can give me a general idea of what they can?

Or does someone have a link to a site that combines all this data, like how much welfare is right now, so I can add up the maximum cost?

I really want to give my dad as much security as possible, I can't live without this girl next to me any longer. I'm sure plenty of you have felt that pain.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

You just put that EXACTLY how I needed to hear it, thank you. And I will show him this.

I love you, really, I think that might have really helped clear things up for him in a BOLD/simple way.

Thanks. I love you too, man!

You may also point out your fiancee is not from a mud hut village chasing after a green card so she can drive on the RIGHT side of the road. My guess is, were you divorced she would be able to support herself and or have some options in her home country. I have been to UK many times and they are no more than 40-50 years behind the USA in technology, solidly 20th century (even the taxis) and it isn't such a bad place. They even speak a language very similar to English (except on the east end) So relax, the risk is very small.

Ok, all the Brits relax, I was joking! :P

My fiance is 18 and has her college degree already for hair. (I'm 20)

I was planning on going THERE but she has to be 21 to file for me, and things were looking down and she said "if I really have to leave all my friends and family behind to be with you, I will. I'll move to the US if it's our only option."

My dad knows this! I hope he understands how much I need her :)

They seem very understanding so far.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

You just put that EXACTLY how I needed to hear it, thank you. And I will show him this.

I love you, really, I think that might have really helped clear things up for him in a BOLD/simple way.

Thanks. I love you too, man!

You may also point out your fiancee is not from a mud hut village chasing after a green card so she can drive on the RIGHT side of the road. My guess is, were you divorced she would be able to support herself and or have some options in her home country. I have been to UK many times and they are no more than 40-50 years behind the USA in technology, solidly 20th century (even the taxis) and it isn't such a bad place. They even speak a language very similar to English (except on the east end) So relax, the risk is very small.

Ok, all the Brits relax, I was joking! :P

My fiance is 18 and has her college degree already for hair. (I'm 20)

I was planning on going THERE but she has to be 21 to file for me, and things were looking down and she said "if I really have to leave all my friends and family behind to be with you, I will. I'll move to the US if it's our only option."

My dad knows this! I hope he understands how much I need her :)

They seem very understanding so far.

Well now, THERE's a resounding endorsement for the USA! LOL

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

The thing that is putting everyone off a bit is that you have to continue to support them AFTER divorce.

My questions are, if we marry and only last for a year, won't she have to leave the country? Or can she still stay, I don't see how that is legal.

And two: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION. -please read!-

Is there a way to get a contract and have her sign it saying that "If we file for divorce while still under the I-864, she will willingly abandon the I-864 etc"

To basically put security there, she would be willing to, I just need to make my dad feel at ease.

Can that be done?

No. The I-864 is a contract between YOU (and other joint sponsors) and the GOVERNMENT. There is nothing for HER to abandon or surrender, she is not party to the contract! She is a beneficiary of the contract. She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void, but what if she doesn't? The government isn't going to care what agreement she has with you or your father.

If you are divorced before 2 years she is supposed to leave the country when her green card expires, but if she doesn't and applies for welfare, you are on the hook. The I-864 is valid for 10 years or until she becomes a citizen so it can leave you on the hook even of divorced after she gets her 10 year green card.

However, the good news, you are ONLY "on the hook" for certain public wlefare benefits, nothing else. It is not an obligation for her regular consumer credit or anything like that. It does not even apply to ALL public welfare benefits.

" She COULD sign an agreement that she would leave immediately if divorced and surrender her GREEN CARD, thereby making the I-864 null and void"

I mean that exactly, I was curious if we could make a legal contract/agreement for that.

And why am I under the impression that my father would have to make sure she is taken care of to the 125% mark then?

I'm just looking for advice, sorry if I seem uneducated.

If he would just have to pay what welfare would pay etc. He won't have a problem.

It's paying her 17k a year or whatever the 125% mark is, that he couldn't do.

So that's not the case?

Can someone put this into better terms so my father can read it?

He has read the contract, but advice from REAL people like yourselves would be great.

Thank you :]

I have read all the response here, they are all good and accurate (typical VJ responses) I do not know where or how your father could be more re-assured. Making any agreement with her is for you to decide but bear in mind it may not be enforceable or very difficult to enforce. Also just becuase you may get divorced does not mean she would go on welfare. I mean the risk gets so far out there it seems a lot of trouble for little or no benefit.

YOUR FATHER WILL NOT GIVE MONEY, PAY MONEY, OR SUPPORT IN ANY WAY your fiancee under the I-864. How's that? His ONLY obligation is IF she collects certain public welfare benefits and IF the government decides to try and collect from YOU, and IF you do not/cannot/will not pay and IF they then decide to pursue your father for reimbursement. There ia a better chance he will be struck by lightning.

You just put that EXACTLY how I needed to hear it, thank you. And I will show him this.

I love you, really, I think that might have really helped clear things up for him in a BOLD/simple way.

Thanks. I love you too, man!

You may also point out your fiancee is not from a mud hut village chasing after a green card so she can drive on the RIGHT side of the road. My guess is, were you divorced she would be able to support herself and or have some options in her home country. I have been to UK many times and they are no more than 40-50 years behind the USA in technology, solidly 20th century (even the taxis) and it isn't such a bad place. They even speak a language very similar to English (except on the east end) So relax, the risk is very small.

Ok, all the Brits relax, I was joking! :P

My fiance is 18 and has her college degree already for hair. (I'm 20)

I was planning on going THERE but she has to be 21 to file for me, and things were looking down and she said "if I really have to leave all my friends and family behind to be with you, I will. I'll move to the US if it's our only option."

My dad knows this! I hope he understands how much I need her :)

They seem very understanding so far.

Well now, THERE's a resounding endorsement for the USA! LOL

It's just about love really, and I'd like to experience the UK some day.

We just want to be happily married, we don't care where we end up :]

We just love eachother, I'd live in a box with her if I had to.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Nope, I have enough money in the bank to pay for all the fees for the K1, fly her here and back twice, fly me there once. And enough to start rent somewhere for a few months to find jobs.

I just got out of college and didn't have 'steady' income, that's all.

We've both been planning and saving, and my Nan and family are behind us to help us. Like pay for an attorney for the K1 process etc.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

Hmm?

I came in here with a simple question, and a lot of people have given good advice.

There are a lot of uneducated out there that have mis-lead me.

I just wanted to be sure of this and talk to trustworthy people.

I have everything under control, and my family is helping us do this as gradually and smoothly as possible. We aren't getting married for a while. Just getting things ready.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

Hmm?

I came in here with a simple question, and a lot of people have given good advice.

There are a lot of uneducated out there that have mis-lead me.

I just wanted to be sure of this and talk to trustworthy people.

I have everything under control, and my family is helping us do this as gradually and smoothly as possible. We aren't getting married for a while. Just getting things ready.

Good luck, no harm in a little humor, eh?

By the way, for what reaon do you need an attorney? Study the guides here and you can get great advice, you do not need an attorney. There is little if any bad advice here. Every one of the posts was spot on. You will occasionally get some personal opinions, heck I have even been known to express some myself (rarely :P) but that is just an opinion. You do what is best for you.

Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

Hmm?

I came in here with a simple question, and a lot of people have given good advice.

There are a lot of uneducated out there that have mis-lead me.

I just wanted to be sure of this and talk to trustworthy people.

I have everything under control, and my family is helping us do this as gradually and smoothly as possible. We aren't getting married for a while. Just getting things ready.

Good luck, no harm in a little humor, eh?

By the way, for what reaon do you need an attorney? Study the guides here and you can get great advice, you do not need an attorney. There is little if any bad advice here. Every one of the posts was spot on. You will occasionally get some personal opinions, heck I have even been known to express some myself (rarely :P) but that is just an opinion. You do what is best for you.

PS Barron555 is a good guy, I am sure he is only expressing his thoughts based on long experience. It is serious business.

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Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

Hmm?

I came in here with a simple question, and a lot of people have given good advice.

There are a lot of uneducated out there that have mis-lead me.

I just wanted to be sure of this and talk to trustworthy people.

I have everything under control, and my family is helping us do this as gradually and smoothly as possible. We aren't getting married for a while. Just getting things ready.

Good luck, no harm in a little humor, eh?

By the way, for what reaon do you need an attorney? Study the guides here and you can get great advice, you do not need an attorney. There is little if any bad advice here. Every one of the posts was spot on. You will occasionally get some personal opinions, heck I have even been known to express some myself (rarely :P) but that is just an opinion. You do what is best for you.

Me and my fiance are planning to file for our K1, but I need my parents to Co-sponsor her.

Maybe you should wait until you are more financially able to support her and your relationship is better established?

Sounds like you are rushing into things you are not ready to deal with.

Welcome to geezerhood, Phil :rofl:

Hmm?

I came in here with a simple question, and a lot of people have given good advice.

There are a lot of uneducated out there that have mis-lead me.

I just wanted to be sure of this and talk to trustworthy people.

I have everything under control, and my family is helping us do this as gradually and smoothly as possible. We aren't getting married for a while. Just getting things ready.

Good luck, no harm in a little humor, eh?

By the way, for what reaon do you need an attorney? Study the guides here and you can get great advice, you do not need an attorney. There is little if any bad advice here. Every one of the posts was spot on. You will occasionally get some personal opinions, heck I have even been known to express some myself (rarely :P) but that is just an opinion. You do what is best for you.

PS Barron555 is a good guy, I am sure he is only expressing his thoughts based on long experience. It is serious business.

I understand we can do it ourselves fine, I just really can't take event he .000001 chance that hiring an attorney could have helped us.

This isn't about money, I will spend the extra 1k if it will make me feel secure and at ease.

Any chance you have any idea what the welfare rates and other things are like in the US right now?

I asked for a source with everything in one spot and such, might make things easier to say "Dad, if stuff really messes up, this is how much you could have to spend" just a rough number.

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