bankruptcy and k1/aos application

[zuzupetals 0]

Hi

I intend to marry my american fiancee this spring. I am a UK resident and we applied fo the K1 visa at the start of November and are waiting with fingers and toes crossed for an NOA2.

Anyhow, to cut a long story short I was made redundant back at the end of the summer (09) and have got into a bit of financial difficulty since. I am seriously considering bankruptcy I fear that it will affect my application for AOS after I enter the states on the k1 and marry. It wont have happened before the result of the k1 app so it sholdnt affect that stage but I am thinking ahead to the AOS application.

I appreciate help and advice from anyone who knows as I have had conflicting answers from friends.

many many thanks.

"Put your trust in the Lord; your a*s belongs to USCIS"

[edp333 9]

This thread has a lot of information in it and is worth the read: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=147943

It is about a Canadian thinking about filing bankruptcy, but much of the information would be relevant to your situation.

[zuzupetals 0]

This thread has a lot of information in it and is worth the read: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=147943

It is about a Canadian thinking about filing bankruptcy, but much of the information would be relevant to your situation.

Hi

Thanks for that it didnt really answer my question. I am not considering running out on my debts in the UK and I am not considering bankruptcy in the US. I am considering legal bankruptcy in the UK --BEFORE I move. So it is done before I enter the states on my K1

My question is does bankruptcy prejudice your AOS application? After I eneter the US, get married and apply for adjustment of status does the fact that I was made bankrupt in the UK have a bearing. Can they deny me AOS after I am married and residing in the US?

Thanks

[TracyTN 237]

Financial status in the UK has no bearing on even the visa process to the US, let alone adjusting status from within the US.

I know a lot of ex UKers who came here broke!

[tracy1970 0]

Financial status in the UK has no bearing on even the visa process to the US, let alone adjusting status from within the US.

I know a lot of ex UKers who came here broke!

hi, im in the uk and was made redundant at the end of summer too im married to a us citizen and paperwork being submitted and am considering going bankrupt too!!!!! what a mess and a frightening situation to be in x

[zuzupetals 0]

hi, im in the uk and was made redundant at the end of summer too im married to a us citizen and paperwork being submitted and am considering going bankrupt too!!!!! what a mess and a frightening situation to be in x

Hi

yes its very frightening. But not as bad as it used to be. I lost out very bad in the housing crash and that saddled me with 30 grand taht I never even had the luxury of spending in the first place! I just need a new start and a relief from the worry. I figure if I'm gonna be leaving I might as well clear the decks.

At least if for any reason I have to return home to live in the future I will have done it legally. When you weigh it up, if you are in serious debt, it can be a better option than worrying yourself to death and have heart failure every time the phone rings

hi, im in the uk and was made redundant at the end of summer too im married to a us citizen and paperwork being submitted and am considering going bankrupt too!!!!! what a mess and a frightening situation to be in x

if I wasnt engaged I would propose to you

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Moving to K1 Process and Procedures forum from K1 Case Filing/Progress.

[*JG* 2]

Bankruptcy does not effect either party in the AOS.....they ask CAN you support. Not, how many bills do you have. Believe me, I know. And, yes, it is possible to AOS while going through a bankruptcy....even if you are the US citizen.

[arwilson80 0]

One thing i would say here is that UK credit ratings in the UK are not transferrable to the US (as i found out when we opened a joint A/C in Jan. Kinda sucks for me as i have good credit here and i have to start from scratch again), so you'd be starting anew in the US with your credit rating...

[zuzupetals 0]

Bankruptcy does not effect either party in the AOS.....they ask CAN you support. Not, how many bills do you have. Believe me, I know. And, yes, it is possible to AOS while going through a bankruptcy....even if you are the US citizen.

Thats exactly what I'm hoping for Mine was great too until I lost my job its a house of cards really. Best of luck in your new adventure.