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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: China
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa. I have not heard of anyone using a co-sponsor not being able to use the I-134 form. Once you get to the US, you cannot use the I-134 anymore. Then it is I-864 all the way to get your AOS. I will send this to someone I know that is very knowledgeable in this area just to be sure. If this is true, the lives of many K-1 filers have just been severly set back.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa. I have not heard of anyone using a co-sponsor not being able to use the I-134 form. Once you get to the US, you cannot use the I-134 anymore. Then it is I-864 all the way to get your AOS. I will send this to someone I know that is very knowledgeable in this area just to be sure. If this is true, the lives of many K-1 filers have just been severly set back.

Thanks EZGoing but procedures in each US embassies differs (I read a thread on that). The US Embassy in Manila as I was told by the clerk who works there said that they don't accept it. Maybe US Embassies in other countries are OK. I guess in Manila they are very strict.

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa. I have not heard of anyone using a co-sponsor not being able to use the I-134 form. Once you get to the US, you cannot use the I-134 anymore. Then it is I-864 all the way to get your AOS. I will send this to someone I know that is very knowledgeable in this area just to be sure. If this is true, the lives of many K-1 filers have just been severly set back.

Thanks EZGoing but procedures in each US embassies differs (I read a thread on that). The US Embassy in Manila as I was told by the clerk who works there said that they don't accept it. Maybe US Embassies in other countries are OK. I guess in Manila they are very strict.

:time: so that we know your status and help you better....

if you don't have an interview date yet and this date will not happen for a few months, maybe you can look for a better paying jobs, if not then work 2 jobs to make it over the poverty guideline.....

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

If you fiance(e) cannot meet the requirement without a co-sponsor then marriage and a IR/CR-1 visa is the only other way.

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa.

Now you have read about it... Bangkok and Manila are two consulates that will....

YMMV

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ukraine
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa. I have not heard of anyone using a co-sponsor not being able to use the I-134 form. Once you get to the US, you cannot use the I-134 anymore. Then it is I-864 all the way to get your AOS. I will send this to someone I know that is very knowledgeable in this area just to be sure. If this is true, the lives of many K-1 filers have just been severly set back.

It is consulate and even CASE specific. You can be denied even if you meet the guidelines and/or have a co-sponsor that meets the guidelines. It is an entirely subjective decision by the consulate officer and YES, many K-1s have been denied for not meeting the public charge requirements.

The income/public charge requirements have never been a "pass/fail" test of meeting a specific level of income only.

I was, however, under the impression Manilla DID accept co-sponsors for K-1s. Maybe I have read wrong or something changed.

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi skylight,

This might help you, we have the same issue here.

Click on the link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry2442174

Good luck & God bless! This might give a little light from the sky.

Thank you Phoemela for the link.

I have a feeling already that it's going to be like that. Consul will have the final say of the situation.

Consul is playing safe.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

I believe that information is incorrect. I know many K-1 filers that have co-sponsors. I am one of them. I have not been approved yet but I have NEVER heard of anyone being rejected having a co-sponsor because they are filing for a K-1 Visa. I have not heard of anyone using a co-sponsor not being able to use the I-134 form. Once you get to the US, you cannot use the I-134 anymore. Then it is I-864 all the way to get your AOS. I will send this to someone I know that is very knowledgeable in this area just to be sure. If this is true, the lives of many K-1 filers have just been severly set back.

It is consulate and even CASE specific. You can be denied even if you meet the guidelines and/or have a co-sponsor that meets the guidelines. It is an entirely subjective decision by the consulate officer and YES, many K-1s have been denied for not meeting the public charge requirements.

The income/public charge requirements have never been a "pass/fail" test of meeting a specific level of income only.

I was, however, under the impression Manilla DID accept co-sponsors for K-1s. Maybe I have read wrong or something changed.

Thanks Gary & Alla...

They changed there policy not sure when. I'll be calling US Embassy Manila again for more questions. I'll also ask when did they changed their policy on co-sponsors.

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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

You know i just made a post about this Manila "don't like Co-Sponsors at all", but was told they do by a VJ member if the co-sponsor is like your parents? Who was your co-sponsor.....

'PAU' both wife and daughter in the U.S. 08/25/2009

Daughter's' CRBA Manila Embassy 08/07/2008 dual citizenship

http://crbausembassy....wordpress.com/

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

You know i just made a post about this Manila "don't like Co-Sponsors at all", but was told they do by a VJ member if the co-sponsor is like your parents? Who was your co-sponsor.....

Co-sponsor is my brother. I read it does not matter. Petitioner (sponsor) should be the one financially responsible not the co-sponsor when he/she comes here. Basically, if your unemployed, it's going to be difficult to achieve this. I guess US Embassy in Manila is playing it safe.

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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

You know i just made a post about this Manila "don't like Co-Sponsors at all", but was told they do by a VJ member if the co-sponsor is like your parents? Who was your co-sponsor.....

Co-sponsor is my brother. I read it does not matter. Petitioner (sponsor) should be the one financially responsible not the co-sponsor when he/she comes here. Basically, if your unemployed, it's going to be difficult to achieve this. I guess US Embassy in Manila is playing it safe.

So whats your game plan?

'PAU' both wife and daughter in the U.S. 08/25/2009

Daughter's' CRBA Manila Embassy 08/07/2008 dual citizenship

http://crbausembassy....wordpress.com/

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Just called up US Embassy in Manila & the operator told me that for K1 (I-134 form) they don't accept co-sponsors only for family based (I-864) petitions. Don't know what to do. :(

OMG i really sorry :( , but search dont give up, any solutions you must to find! :star:

K-1 & K-2
Visa in hand: may 14
POE: Chicago (O'Hare) 05/29/2009 finally together!!!958013z2g3nx0iwd.gif
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AOS Journey:
sep 25 packet sent to Chicago Lockbox (AOS FOR K-I & K-2)
sep 27 received and signed
0ct 7 NOA in mailbox (dated oct 2 )
oct 13 biometrics letter (10/27/2009)(DONE)
oct 21 transfer to CSC letter in mailbox ( dated oct 16)
nov 13 : EAD & AP approved
touch after EAD & AP approval? USCIS crazy ppl.
nov 20: AP arrive in the mail
nov 21: EAD arrive in mail

NOV 30: AOS APPROVED (Thanks GOD)
DEC 5: GC & SS arrived in mail
I-751 sent: 08/26/2011
NOA 1: 08/30/2011
BIO: 10/13/2011[/color
I-751 approved 06/28/2012
CARD RECEIVED 05/07/2012

 
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