what about co-sponsors?

[Dakine 26]

Pretty simple!

No Money! No Honey!

Not everyone can afford to bring someone to the US.

At the same time you can qualify if you work on it. May take awhile but the best things in life don't just happen.

[Cham 3]

OOH a cna I would check into nursing homes..YES it can be rough BUT most pay well!! I know my son makes over 12 an hour and I make almost 9 and hour

[hyacent 0]

Boy you people are sure judges here 1. I am a mother and i work full time as a nurses aide 2. I pay my rent and food. I dont use public funds and foodstamps. You are big critics because i read on here many people on public funds and disability get to have a co sponser everyone says it fine. I am a working person with children depending on no one. So dont tell me about school aor up bringings I am a normal citizen getting by Iam not rich.

[ladybee 0]

I agree with hyacent she is a working citizen who does not have enough income. She is trying her best . I think you all BASH people to quick You all are a bunch of BASHERS. Stoop the bashing on here and get a life

[Kathryn41 3,207]

Are you getting child support from the children's father? That would help to boost your 'income' level and may bring you over the 125% poverty level mark. You realize that after your fiance gets here it will be several months before he will be allowed to work if he is able to find work? You need to be aware that you will be supporting yourself, your children and him during that time period. As well, the AOS fee is over $1000 and you will need to file that as well as meet the financial sponsorship criteria again in order for him to become a landed immigrant. A K-1 is only the first step on a multi stage journey and each stage has financial demands. Good luck in finding a solution. Also, have the two of you met yet in person? That is a requirement before you can file the I-129f petition. You will need to provide proof of that meeting.

Edited August 12, 2008 by Kathryn41

[pushbrk 14,518]

I agree with hyacent she is a working citizen who does not have enough income. She is trying her best . I think you all BASH people to quick You all are a bunch of BASHERS. Stoop the bashing on here and get a life

I don't see anybody bashing the OP in the least. Sometimes the best way to help somebody is to get them on the track of helping themselves.

We have very little information about the OP or her situation, so lacking information, we know only that she has too little income to sponsor a fiance. Until recent posts, we had no idea there were children involved (evidently at least two but actual number unknown) so could only assume the income was under the quite low threshold for a household of two. When left to form impressions based on limited information, people will often come to the wrong conclusions.

We are not going to be able to help her find a co-sponsor but with enough information, we may be able to help her figure out how to qualify. For that to happen, the OP will need to focus on providing facts instead of lashing out at people trying to help.

All that said, we're still talking about two adults here who need to figure out the financial aspects of immigration and marriage. We can help, but the problems and solutions belong to the two of them.

[SappieCollin 0]

I agree with hyacent she is a working citizen who does not have enough income. She is trying her best . I think you all BASH people to quick You all are a bunch of BASHERS. Stoop the bashing on here and get a life

I don't see anybody bashing the OP in the least. Sometimes the best way to help somebody is to get them on the track of helping themselves.

We have very little information about the OP or her situation, so lacking information, we know only that she has too little income to sponsor a fiance. Until recent posts, we had no idea there were children involved (evidently at least two but actual number unknown) so could only assume the income was under the quite low threshold for a household of two. When left to form impressions based on limited information, people will often come to the wrong conclusions.

We are not going to be able to help her find a co-sponsor but with enough information, we may be able to help her figure out how to qualify. For that to happen, the OP will need to focus on providing facts instead of lashing out at people trying to help.

All that said, we're still talking about two adults here who need to figure out the financial aspects of immigration and marriage. We can help, but the problems and solutions belong to the two of them.

Maybe it's my overactive sense of empathy, but I do feel a lack of sympathy, not necessarily anger, and it seems like a lot of the posts responding are just: "You're s*** out of luck, deal with it" style comments. I'll offer my opinion and a little background and hope it will help.

First, I am actually a Department Director at a facility and we employ over a dozen CNA's; they work incredibly hard and are often short-staffed, and the instability of income comes from the patient census, itself; if the Admissions Department isn't generating enough patient admits, everybody's hours, nurses, CNA's, even other Directors get their hours cut to meet budgetary guidelines - that's a corporate decision of which the actual facility, unless independent, has little to no control over; most facilities are required by corporate to meet and NOT exceed the MINIMUM guidelines for staffing; in my state, the guidelines mandate only one CNA per every 8 patients, and if those patients are all high acuity and require a lot of attention, that's a full day on your feet with no breaks tending to the 70 call lights that come on at any given time. It honestly seems like she's doing the best she can right now and I would never tell someone that money should be a prohibitive factor to two lovers being together; I know that you, specifically, aren't saying that, but it seems like some of the others are at least implying if not directly saying it.

In terms of the problem itself, if you can't find a co-sponsor, I would highly recommend looking at other facilities in your area with higher patient volumes; it's guaranteed hours, and the option to pick up extra shifts and working doubles is almost certain. This might not be something you can manage with your children, but if you haven't already, I would do some research. Another option is to contact the local medical staffing agencies in your area and pick up extra shifts to raise your income; you do not have to leave your current job if it's stable and you wish to stay, but an agency might be able to help place you in additional assignments "moonlighting" at other facilities. Agencies also typically pay higher than the actual facilities do. It may mean working 6-7 days a week, and definitely working 40+, but it should very easily be able to get you over the minimum requirements in time for your I-134 filing. Think about it in terms of the number of shifts you'll need per week to make your minimum requirements.

I am not sure what state you're in, but if you want to send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE, I might be able to help you find more resources if I have time. I definitely empathize with your position, as I was worried I wouldn't make enough either after having been laid off from my last company in a massive downsizing. Please don't panic, just focus and plan. The sooner you can calculate some numbers, the sooner you can find either a new job or an agency position that can help you meet your needs.

If you put in the effort and get a little luck, you can do it, I promise.

I know it sounds trite and meaningless, but hang in there. You'll be in my prayers.

PS: Cham is right, nursing facilities pay very well, and agency placements in nursing facilities (i.e. skilled nursing, ICF, or hospice care) pay ridiculously well, at least in my state.

Edited August 13, 2008 by SappieCollin

[SappieCollin 0]

PS2: The other wonderful thing for you, but unfortunate thing for them, is: nursing facilities have a very high employee turnover rate, especially for "floor" staff like CNA's; i.e. they're always hiring, and if you work hard, don't skip shifts at the last minute, and do your best, you'll be valued beyond belief by charge nurses and department heads. Because nursing facilities are typically small - 100-200 patients, with a staff around 20-30 - it is very easy to make a good reputation for yourself, and if you are dependable, you'll be the first person a DNS calls when she needs someone to pick up an extra shift.

[Devkpaik 1]

I agree with hyacent she is a working citizen who does not have enough income. She is trying her best . I think you all BASH people to quick You all are a bunch of BASHERS. Stoop the bashing on here and get a life

I don't see anybody bashing the OP in the least. Sometimes the best way to help somebody is to get them on the track of helping themselves.

We have very little information about the OP or her situation, so lacking information, we know only that she has too little income to sponsor a fiance. Until recent posts, we had no idea there were children involved (evidently at least two but actual number unknown) so could only assume the income was under the quite low threshold for a household of two. When left to form impressions based on limited information, people will often come to the wrong conclusions.

We are not going to be able to help her find a co-sponsor but with enough information, we may be able to help her figure out how to qualify. For that to happen, the OP will need to focus on providing facts instead of lashing out at people trying to help.

All that said, we're still talking about two adults here who need to figure out the financial aspects of immigration and marriage. We can help, but the problems and solutions belong to the two of them.

I agree with pushbrk. I haven't seen a single person bash the OP. I suggest someone copying and pasting what they consider to be "bashing" the OP and then we can go from there.

I have seen people giving out information which is the purpose of this website. Maybe the problem lies in that no one is being super sympathetic. If the OP asks a question, we are going to answer it truthfully and to the best of our knowledge. If the OP or anyone else can't handle the truth, then they shouldn't post the question. Of course, this doesn't pertain to bashing someone, as I agree that's disrespectful and unnecessary, but like I said before, I don't see anyone bashing anyone. I do, however, see the OP making wild accusations CLAIMING people are being too hard on her and criticizing her for "not having enough training". I can see posts where what someone said could be misconstrued, but I never saw outright bashing of the OP.

So like pushbrk said, let's try to focus this post on helping the OP.

And to the OP; People are trying to help you here. You posted a question, we're trying to answer you. If you continue to freak out at people for what you consider to be disrespectful comments, then people aren't going to want to help you out. It's an unfortunate situation that you are in right now, and I do hope you find a way to get through it successfully.

Edited August 13, 2008 by littleasianman7

[Gemmie 142]

Maybe it's my overactive sense of empathy, but I do feel a lack of sympathy, not necessarily anger, and it seems like a lot of the posts responding are just: "You're s*** out of luck, deal with it" style comments. I'll offer my opinion and a little background and hope it will help.

Um, no one is bashing the OP.

She gave very little information; that she doesn't make enough money, has no means of finding a decent job and has no one to co-sponsor her; people asked for more information (for example, why she can't find a better job or if she's fully explained the details to her family) and she snapped off that people were judgemental and being angry. How are we supposed to help if she doesn't give the information that we're asking of her? She didn't even tell us that she HAD a full-time job or that she had children until recently.

So, to the OP -

You are big critics because i read on here many people on public funds and disability get to have a co sponser everyone says it fine.

I think you must have misread or misunderstood. The petitioner needs to show that the foreign fiancee will not become a public charge upon moving to the US. Everyone is entitled to have a co-sponsor (except for those consulates that don't allow them), in fact it will obviously HELP the case if the USC can't afford to support the foreigner on income alone.

1) Again, have you fully explained it to your family? 2) Why do you feel that you can't get another job instead of the one you have? 3) How many people are dependant on you in your household? Is the father paying child support?

If you answer those questions, someone might be able to help.

[KimandRuss 0]

wow.. such drama.

I understand it's a touchy situation but you came here for facts and i'd say you got them. I don't think anyone is judging you ...they are giving you clear and concise answers here. If you want to sponsor your alien fiance to enter the U.S. you need to provide proof that you can support them. If that means getting another job (anywhere ...doing anything) until after AOS then that's what you do.

There are many of us single moms here. We do what we have to do, don't we? You'll figure it out.

If you want tears, hugs and empathy, well we can do that too but it's not going to help you, or your situation, any.

[soon~tobe 0]

I agree with hyacent she is a working citizen who does not have enough income. She is trying her best . I think you all BASH people to quick You all are a bunch of BASHERS. Stoop the bashing on here and get a life

I don't see anybody bashing the OP in the least. Sometimes the best way to help somebody is to get them on the track of helping themselves.

We have very little information about the OP or her situation, so lacking information, we know only that she has too little income to sponsor a fiance. Until recent posts, we had no idea there were children involved (evidently at least two but actual number unknown) so could only assume the income was under the quite low threshold for a household of two. When left to form impressions based on limited information, people will often come to the wrong conclusions.

We are not going to be able to help her find a co-sponsor but with enough information, we may be able to help her figure out how to qualify. For that to happen, the OP will need to focus on providing facts instead of lashing out at people trying to help.

All that said, we're still talking about two adults here who need to figure out the financial aspects of immigration and marriage. We can help, but the problems and solutions belong to the two of them.

Maybe it's my overactive sense of empathy, but I do feel a lack of sympathy, not necessarily anger, and it seems like a lot of the posts responding are just: "You're s*** out of luck, deal with it" style comments. I'll offer my opinion and a little background and hope it will help.

First, I am actually a Department Director at a facility and we employ over a dozen CNA's; they work incredibly hard and are often short-staffed, and the instability of income comes from the patient census, itself; if the Admissions Department isn't generating enough patient admits, everybody's hours, nurses, CNA's, even other Directors get their hours cut to meet budgetary guidelines - that's a corporate decision of which the actual facility, unless independent, has little to no control over; most facilities are required by corporate to meet and NOT exceed the MINIMUM guidelines for staffing; in my state, the guidelines mandate only one CNA per every 8 patients, and if those patients are all high acuity and require a lot of attention, that's a full day on your feet with no breaks tending to the 70 call lights that come on at any given time. It honestly seems like she's doing the best she can right now and I would never tell someone that money should be a prohibitive factor to two lovers being together; I know that you, specifically, aren't saying that, but it seems like some of the others are at least implying if not directly saying it.

It really doesn't seem like any one was trying to bash the OP, just give facts. The fact is money shouldn't be a prohibitive factor in two people in love being together, but the fact is it is a prohibitive factor when you are trying to bring that lover to America.

The people giver her advise to find a way to make more money were correct, they didn’t know the situation because of lack of details, but money is a factor in a K1 visa. So she really has 2 options (maybe more that I don’t know about) find a co-sponsor, or find a way to up her income. It’s not met to be heartless, it is sadly just the facts in filling a petition.

Maybe, this post sounds heartless too, I really don't mean it that way, but I don't think it was right to say people who were giving her advice, or stating facts were bashing her.

[RUKTHUR 0]

I seen lately that many Thai women went to interview and they have not got visa yet.

Becasue from thier fiance's income are not enough.

The Embassy is not accept a co- sponsor.

But the Embassy give opportunity for them that they can have other assets to show, like stock etc

If don't have, have to wait until get new tax return and have income enough

But co-sponsor can use for CR1 and IR1 Visa

I don't know about other countries, but it is happen in Thailand

[ladybee 0]

yes i agree with soon to be