How long of work history do I need for K-1 Application?

[WBC 0]

Hello,

I'm applying for the K-1 fiancee visa. I was told (my gf read on Chinese site) that I need to show proof over work for 1 year+ in order to apply, but I can't seem to find any relevant information. Is there a strict time we have to have worked to apply for the K-1 visa?

Thanks in advance!

[Tim/Mav 305]

Hello,

I'm applying for the K-1 fiancee visa. I was told (my gf read on Chinese site) that I need to show proof over work for 1 year+ in order to apply, but I can't seem to find any relevant information. Is there a strict time we have to have worked to apply for the K-1 visa?

Thanks in advance!

The STANDARD I-129F is 5 years of work History. It is Not 1 Year. (For your K-1 Application)

[Hell0W0rld 10]

There isn't really a requirment as long as you have good income and can prove that using a employment verification letter. However longer job history shows the consulate that you are able to keep a job which is helpful... And if you are young and just finished school then it's understandable why you will have a short job history..

[meanbabe 1]

Besides I-129F, you'll be asked to fill your employment in the last 10 years in DS-230 later. And for the interview, you need to show them your most rencent 3 years' tax return and w-2 (though on the instruction it is 1 year's, VO will ask you to show them 3 years').

[elingeniero 0]

Besides I-129F, you'll be asked to fill your employment in the last 10 years in DS-230 later. And for the interview, you need to show them your most rencent 3 years' tax return and w-2 (though on the instruction it is 1 year's, VO will ask you to show them 3 years').

Tax transcripts are much preferable to tax returns in terms of personal privacy, etc. I gave my honey a copy of my 2010 return and W-2, but for 2008 and 2009, tax transcripts mailed by the IRS.

[Tim/Mav 305]

The I-129F does not ask for Tax Transcripts or Financial information what-so-ever. Thats later.

It does ask for 5 years of employment history.

The I-129F wants to go back 5 years. (Even if you had periods of Unemployment you are required to fill it in)

Simply, what have you been doing for 5 years.

[Messybrownhair 251]

My fiance had only been working for 5 months when I did my interview. I had no tax returns, just a letter of employment and pay stubs. I also brought his diploma to show that he had just graduated. His dad was our co-sponsor and I had his tax return.

[* Kristin * 49]

You don't need to have worked for certain amount of time, but you need to provide info on what you've done for the last 5 years.

E.g. I only have 4 years of employment history; I was in uni before that. So therefore, I have 4 years of employment.

My fiance has only ever had one job, which he's been in for the last 6 years - so that's his employment history sorted.

Hello,

I'm applying for the K-1 fiancee visa. I was told (my gf read on Chinese site) that I need to show proof over work for 1 year+ in order to apply, but I can't seem to find any relevant information. Is there a strict time we have to have worked to apply for the K-1 visa?

Thanks in advance!

[Tim/Mav 305]

Hi Messybrownhair.

The question is about the 129-F. It is not even required that your Signature be there since (back then) you were the beneficiary.

The I-129-F is filled out by the Petitioner alone. other Supportive Documents require 325's, letter of Intent, etc etc.

This is a simple 129-F. Look at VJ Applications for a 129-F Application and tell me I'm Wrong.

Oh, Congrats Young Lady!

[Messybrownhair 251]

Oh yeah im talking about my fiance's work history. It was pretty much non-existent when he filed, like I said he was in school. He graduated May and we filed June so he had a month of work experience then

[Tim/Mav 305]

You don't need to have worked for certain amount of time, but you need to provide info on what you've done for the last 5 years.

E.g. I only have 4 years of employment history; I was in uni before that. So therefore, I have 4 years of employment.

My fiance has only ever had one job, which he's been in for the last 6 years - so that's his employment history sorted.

Thank you Kristin. Members are confusing Later Question to the Original I-129-F Form. ITS RIGHT THERE. .

[Tim/Mav 305]

Oh yeah im talking about my fiance's work history. It was pretty much non-existent when he filed, like I said he was in school. He graduated May and we filed June so he had a month of work experience then

I read your posts. The last 5 years don't matter but on the Original 129-F it asks to go back 5 years. It is required. But, his currant Income was most Important.

[Messybrownhair 251]

Lol I understood the question Tim/Mav.

I may not have signed the I-129F but I was there with him to fill it up because we did it together last year when I was in the US on a TN visa. My point is just that my hubby didn't have 5 years of employment history so he just put what he had which was a month back then and that was fine. By the time of the interview he had a whopping total of 5 months of employment

Edit. we wrote 1 month of work and then 4 years of college..

Edited May 12, 2011 by messybrownhair

[Tim/Mav 305]

Lol I understood the question Tim/Mav.

I may not have signed the I-129F but I was there with him to fill it up because we did it together last year when I was in the US on a TN visa. My point is just that my hubby didn't have 5 years of employment history so he just put what he had which was a month back then and that was fine. By the time of the interview he had a whopping total of 5 months of employment

Edit. we wrote 1 month of work and then 4 years of college..

Yes Dear. But that was Not The Original Op's Question. This is not about US but to help another Member.

Mav changed her Video per my request. She made that Over 2 years ago. Hugs. It is Totally Normal to Wonder off and forget the OP. I do it all the time.

[Tim/Mav 305]

So the point is:

If you fill out a 129-F and it says: List the last 5 years of Employment History. Fill it in.

It Simply asks: What have you been doing for the Last 5 Years (No matter what you been doing).

If you leave it Blank . They will cash your Check and send you a RFE later.