Affadavit of Support

[abejita76 0]

Hello,

I have a question, based on what I read under another thread. As it appeared to be a DCF filing and not a K-1, I was hoping someone in this forum would have some advice. This other person was told they would need a co-sponsor for an I-864 due to the fact that they had been at student the last few years and weren't above the poverty line that whole time.

Now we already have an appointment for the K-1 visa interview at the embassy in Costa Rica. I'm concerned that they will deny/delay the approved based on a similar situation. I just graduated from grad school and effectively had no income for 2004 or 2005 (just student loans), and took my first job in January. We'll be submitting an I-134 with paystub, bank statement, and a letter from my employer stating start date, salary, and non-temporary status (and I am definitely above the 125% income level).

Anyway, my question is this: has anyone been in a similar situation (recent grad) and had the K-1 approval process affected? If so, what did you end up doing?

Should I just put a co-sponsor down, just in case?

Thank you all.

Melissa

[ladygatsby 0]

As a matter of fact, i'm in the same situation. I graduate with my bachelor's in nursing in July and already have job offers...but haven't made diddily the past few years (been living on student loans). According to my lawyer, he said for us to get a co-sponsor (my fiance's cousin graciously volunteered, God love him).

It's iffy since you do now make above the poverty line, but they are requesting the past three years income returns. It definitely couldnt' hurt to get a co-sponsor. Feel free to email me if you want info on our lawyer. He went through the exact same thing you are (he and his wife went through K-1 and were new grads) and is fantastic.

take care, j.

[STL_HCMC 0]

abielle76,

I'm also in a similar situation. I took a position overseas, but have secured my father as a co-sponsor just to have in case it is needed. It definitely cannot hurt your case.

Best of luck to you both!

STL_HCMC