Recent college graduate and currently unemployed petitioner...issues?

[WayneinLA 0]

Hi,

I'm just learning about the process of petitioning for a K-1 and I'm a little bit concerned about getting denied based on my current situation.

I have not held a full time job since early 2009 as I went into grad school full time in the interest of changing careers. My last two recent jobs have been as an intern. I recently finished the program and am actively looking for a job at the moment.

Unfortunately I can't predict when I will find a job, but I expect to find one eventually by some time next year. So, I don't have 12 months of recent pay stubs or a bank statement that shows I have steady income.

So my question is, should I go ahead and mail in the K-1 petition package right now or wait until I've found work? Also, does my current financial/employment situation play into the decision on whether the petition will get approved or denied?

Thanks.

Wayne

[pushbrk 13,406]

Hi,

I'm just learning about the process of petitioning for a K-1 and I'm a little bit concerned about getting denied based on my current situation.

I have not held a full time job since early 2009 as I went into grad school full time in the interest of changing careers. My last two recent jobs have been as an intern. I recently finished the program and am actively looking for a job at the moment.

Unfortunately I can't predict when I will find a job, but I expect to find one eventually by some time next year. So, I don't have 12 months of recent pay stubs or a bank statement that shows I have steady income.

So my question is, should I go ahead and mail in the K-1 petition package right now or wait until I've found work? Also, does my current financial/employment situation play into the decision on whether the petition will get approved or denied?

Thanks.

Wayne

Unless it's Manila or Bangkok, you can use a cosponsor several months after you file the petition. If you're comfortable committing to marriage and an immigration process under you current circumstances AND asking a family member or close friend to act as a cosponsor, go for it.

[curvebell 29]

Hi,

I'm just learning about the process of petitioning for a K-1 and I'm a little bit concerned about getting denied based on my current situation.

I have not held a full time job since early 2009 as I went into grad school full time in the interest of changing careers. My last two recent jobs have been as an intern. I recently finished the program and am actively looking for a job at the moment.

Unfortunately I can't predict when I will find a job, but I expect to find one eventually by some time next year. So, I don't have 12 months of recent pay stubs or a bank statement that shows I have steady income.

So my question is, should I go ahead and mail in the K-1 petition package right now or wait until I've found work? Also, does my current financial/employment situation play into the decision on whether the petition will get approved or denied?

Thanks.

Wayne

Hi Wayne,

My fiance and I were also in the same situation. He had just graduated college and was out of a job but we applied for the K1 anyway. The processing time is around 5 months to reach the NOA 2 stage so you will have plenty of time to find work. If not, when it comes to you filling out the affadavit you can always have a co-sponsor (check with your fiances consulate since some places do not allow this). There are also other factors to consider such as earning above the poverty line.

My fiance has now found a job but would have only been working for a month or so by the time our NOA 2 (hopefully) rolls around... so we will have a co-sponsor.

Hope this helps