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Chrenice   0

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Hi. I am new to this website and am just beginning to research visa options.

My Canadian boyfriend is here as a visitor. We want to get married, but are unsure about which visa would be the best for us.

Are there any financial requirements for the US citizen if applying for the K-1 Visa? (i.e. Do I have to prove that I am making a certain amount of money or prove that I would be able to support him while he would be here and unable to work? Is it the same requirement if I am a grad student and only working part-time?)

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Yes, you need to make 125% of the federal poverty level, regardless of whether you're a student or have a full-time job. It doesn't matter if your fiance(e) can work or not, you need to be able to support him or her on your salary alone. For 2 people, 125% of the federal poverty level is $18,212.

Here is a link from the U.S. Civilization and Immigration Services Web site:

USCIS Poverty guidelines

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Hi. I am new to this website and am just beginning to research visa options.

My Canadian boyfriend is here as a visitor. We want to get married, but are unsure about which visa would be the best for us.

Are there any financial requirements for the US citizen if applying for the K-1 Visa? (i.e. Do I have to prove that I am making a certain amount of money or prove that I would be able to support him while he would be here and unable to work? Is it the same requirement if I am a grad student and only working part-time?)

Regardless of the path you take, a qualified sponsor will be required. If you don't qualify, you'll need a joint sponsor or co sponsor. If your decision to marry occurred after his arrival in the US and he doesn't have a personal need to leave, one possibility is to simply marry and adjust his status to permanent resident based on the marriage. Visas are used to enter countries. He's already here.

If he NEEDS to leave soon, marrying first will end up making things simpler and less expensive in the long run. If you take that path, follow the CR1 visa guide.

Check out the guides and comparisons by clicking on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here.

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