Financial evidence for K1

[lwsx 0]

Hi all,

I got a PayPal debit card with my fiance's name so she could use it in China - not that she needs/wants to. I'm also adding her as the primary beneficiary on my life insurance policy from work. Plus I'll wire her some money (for studio photos) before I see her again.

While the documentation from these can be used as financial evidence for I-130, could the same be used for proof of relationship the K1 process?

If it's beneficial, would it be better for PayPal debit card transactions to occur at regular intervals - ie weekly grocery purchases?

TIA

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

The financial evidence for the K1 is all on the petitioner. All they really want to see is last years (or this years) tax returns. Things I included were:

1. 3 years of tax returns.

2. Letter from employer stating my salary etc.

Your tax return needs to meet the poverty guidelines for the number of people who will be in your US household. That would typically be 2 people unless either of you have a daughter/son or other dependent.

Edited February 28, 2010 by Sousuke

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

P.S. your income must equal 125% of the poverty level for your household.

[Otto 83]

While the documentation from these can be used as financial evidence for I-130, could the same be used for proof of relationship the K1 process?

If it's beneficial, would it be better for PayPal debit card transactions to occur at regular intervals - ie weekly grocery purchases?

These types of things may be helpful to your case - they could also appear detrimental (seen as payment for example).

It may very well depend on your particular circumstances as a couple and/or the consulate/embassy you'll be processed through. I don't personally think the paypal card or sending money is a problem, but by the same token, not necessarily something to make a big deal out of either. There are many folks here on VJ going through China that could tell you more.

Edited February 28, 2010 by Otto und Karin

[Darnell 8,479]

co-mingling, or 'shared finances' proof NOT REQUIRED for K-1 visa, even one to be adjudicated at the IV Unit in Guangzhou, China.

If you were going by 'my list' - hei ! that's for the I-130 - I not recommend that for a K-1, ever.

The financial evidence for K-1 is the I-134 form - and that form is solely on the

USC Petitioner's ability to support the foreign fiance.

A bit of a different animal, for you, at this stage.

IMO, 'mingling finances for a K-1' might flip a red flag. 'Sending her monies for things' is different than 'mingling finances', though.

Good Luck !

Edited February 28, 2010 by Darnell

[Bob g 11]

Hi all,

I got a PayPal debit card with my fiance's name so she could use it in China - not that she needs/wants to. I'm also adding her as the primary beneficiary on my life insurance policy from work. Plus I'll wire her some money (for studio photos) before I see her again.

While the documentation from these can be used as financial evidence for I-130, could the same be used for proof of relationship the K1 process?

If it's beneficial, would it be better for PayPal debit card transactions to occur at regular intervals - ie weekly grocery purchases?

TIA

At my Fiancee's December Interview, she was asked 2 times, "How many times did I send her Money". She said 5, which was correct, 1 time at december for Christmas, and 4 times using Western Union anfer my April visit until December . I did not send any large amounts. It is very difficult to read how Guz thinks on any given day.

[lwsx 0]

Thanks all,

I guess other than money transfers, and not provide any additional paperwork unless asked.

It's strange that financial documents such as phone bills are used to prove the existence of a relationship. Based on that logic, it's stranger still that some documentation are counter-productive

[baron555 934]

Thanks all,

I guess other than money transfers, and not provide any additional paperwork unless asked.

It's strange that financial documents such as phone bills are used to prove the existence of a relationship. Based on that logic, it's stranger still that some documentation are counter-productive

Maybe it could be thought that you are paying her to be your bride.

[Darnell 8,479]

Thanks all,

I guess other than money transfers, and not provide any additional paperwork unless asked.

It's strange that financial documents such as phone bills are used to prove the existence of a relationship. Based on that logic, it's stranger still that some documentation are counter-productive

ya - phone bills are important, those call detail records.

Rarely reviewed on interview day, though, because of the short time each interviewee gets.

CAN be included on initial I-129F submittal, though.

IMO, for GUZ, this is a good thing - these call detail records will make it over to GUZ, be reviewed prior to interview day -

but what does it prove?

[lwsx 0]

ya - phone bills are important, those call detail records.

Rarely reviewed on interview day, though, because of the short time each interviewee gets.

CAN be included on initial I-129F submittal, though.

IMO, for GUZ, this is a good thing - these call detail records will make it over to GUZ, be reviewed prior to interview day -

but what does it prove?

doesn't prove anything. it's all just documents some bureaucrat thought would prove intent of a real spousal relationship in the U.S. While I understand the need for uniformity, I "proving" my relationship with documents is just so someone can tell me what is ok. It really has no bearing on my relationship. But that's the nature of burden of proof.