In love and confused to know end.

[ChasingAmy 0]

So to sum it up you are saying that unless she can afford to support me I can't move there and find a job to start supporting her and the kids?

What is the estimate time between first turning in the papers for any visa and time of entry?

[ChasingAmy 0]

In all cases, your fiancee is going to have to show she has enough income and assets to support you. In your case, that's a family of five. How is her personal financial picture?

Well this is bad news. She is doing well for her and the children...I am not sure what the criteria would be to prove she can support me as well but I am concerned that this might not be possible. That's the whole reason I want to know how I can begin work immediately after moving there. I would marry her tommorrow if I knew that going the route of being a spouse would make it easier for me to move and begin work. I'm starting to think an immigration lawyer might be the best route for us so he can find any loopholes or atleast guide us to a more efficient way of doing things?

[rebeccajo 14]

The criteria is the US Poverty Guidelines.

I'm not an expert on the Canadian consulates so I'm not sure whether they stick with State Department recommendations that the income be 100% of the guideline or if they hold to the higher standard of 125%. Research in this community amongst others who have traveled through the Canadian consulate will help you glean this information.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level is $24,800.00.

Once stateside, 125% of the Poverty Guidelines is a must.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level adjusted to 125% is $31,000.00.

Income may be supplemented by assets.

http://edr.state.fl.us/population/2008povguidelines.pdf

[ChasingAmy 0]

The criteria is the US Poverty Guidelines.

I'm not an expert on the Canadian consulates so I'm not sure whether they stick with State Department recommendations that the income be 100% of the guideline or if they hold to the higher standard of 125%. Research in this community amongst others who have traveled through the Canadian consulate will help you glean this information.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level is $24,800.00.

Once stateside, 125% of the Poverty Guidelines is a must.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level adjusted to 125% is $31,000.00.

Income may be supplemented by assets.

http://edr.state.fl.us/population/2008povguidelines.pdf

Do you know if a co signer is a possability also? Amy has both her parents and her brother that would be willing to co sign if need be.

[rebeccajo 14]

The criteria is the US Poverty Guidelines.

I'm not an expert on the Canadian consulates so I'm not sure whether they stick with State Department recommendations that the income be 100% of the guideline or if they hold to the higher standard of 125%. Research in this community amongst others who have traveled through the Canadian consulate will help you glean this information.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level is $24,800.00.

Once stateside, 125% of the Poverty Guidelines is a must.

For a family of five in 2008, the income level adjusted to 125% is $31,000.00.

Income may be supplemented by assets.

http://edr.state.fl.us/population/2008povguidelines.pdf

Do you know if a co signer is a possability also? Amy has both her parents and her brother that would be willing to co sign if need be.

It's called a joint sponsor. Yes it's possible.

You might want to read this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...106814&st=0

[Nessa 23]

Hello and welcome to VJ. I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Tough situation yours. I hope you can find the best way to be together soon.

[MissStacey 1]

Hello and Welcome to VJ!!

VJ has a Canada Forum section that you should look into- http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

VJ is a board dealing with immigration to the US but there may be some people in the Canadian forum who would know what the process entails in dealing with immigrating to Canada- if you so choose. You may get a better list of the pros and cons.

Edited March 4, 2008 by MissStacey

[Jason-Sasha 1]

I'm sure I'm late with my comment, but there is just no way to make this process simple. Impossible.

[ChasingAmy 0]

Woohoo! Well, we decided to go with the K-1 visa and we received the NOA 1 in the mail today!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Woohoo! Well, we decided to go with the K-1 visa and we received the NOA 1 in the mail today!

Congratulations!!!!

[Carlawarla 1]

Hello and welcome to VJ! Your story sounds very interesting, and if she has co-sponsors, I'm sure there will be no problems. Please check out the Canada Regional Forum where you might find specific questions/answers to Canadian/US issues.

All the best in your visa journey and hoping to hear of a speedy approval!

[Leafgal 3]

Congratulations

[45495 1]

congrats

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Excellent news. NOA1 is the first of many steps - but you're never alone in VJ ---- drop by the Canada forum, where we are insane and loving!!!

[Elphie 0]

Hello and welcome to VJ!