Proof of Economic Solvency

[rlse9 2]

My fiancee and I are in the process of scheduling her visa interview and I'm going through everything we need to get ready. One thing I have a question on is the "Proof of Economic Solvency." We are both currently working for Royal Caribbean, resigning in good standing with the company so technically we could come back to work here if necessary but with no intent of doing that, and planning to start a life on land. So, neither of us will have jobs but we have a little under $50,000 saved up in a bank account to cover our expenses until we get settled and find work. What do we need to provide? I'm guessing a copy of the information for our savings account is helpful, but is it enough? Would it be good to have something from Royal Caribbean to show that we still have jobs if we want them or is that not worth anything? Thanks in advance for any help.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

I am assuming one in US citizen and has done income taxes. Certified tax returns are best proof of income along with W-2's. and yes savings, investments, letter from the cruise line stating income. But in this case, I believe, they look only for income of US citizen to see if they can support the beneficiary. And no, my bother in law wanted to take his new bride on a cruise for honeymoom and her parents. That is considered leaving US soil and after marriage, you can not leave for a period of time. So, working on the cruise ship may be ify. I would consult an attorney about this. simple fee and he may tell you how to get special consideration to return to work there. Be careful of this.

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

Have a look at the I-864 form, it has detailed instructions on what is needed for the affidavit of support. $50'000 is not enough, if it's just the two of you (no kids etc), you need some $60'000 in assets, or if working, a current income of just under $19'000. You will need to prove this both for the K1 and later for the Adjustment of Status after you have married.

[rlse9 2]

We have no plans of going back to working on a cruise ship, but figure it can't hurt to at least have the possibility there should finding a job on land be a problem.

I've read over the i-864 instructions and from what I can tell, since I don't have a job yet and don't have enough savings to meet their requirements, I need to have a joint sponsor. This would be my parents. It doesn't matter that they are retired, as long as the money they get from retirement and savings are enough to meet the amounts the forms list, right?

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

We have no plans of going back to working on a cruise ship, but figure it can't hurt to at least have the possibility there should finding a job on land be a problem.

I've read over the i-864 instructions and from what I can tell, since I don't have a job yet and don't have enough savings to meet their requirements, I need to have a joint sponsor. This would be my parents. It doesn't matter that they are retired, as long as the money they get from retirement and savings are enough to meet the amounts the forms list, right?

Correct. If they have retirement income and/or assets that can cover themselves, any other dependents plus your fiance, then that is enough. They just need to show proof of their income/assets.

[rlse9 2]

Thank you for the reply. I've looked over the i-864 and I think I've got it all figured out. However, in the instructions from the Consulate in Ciudad Juarez it says in bold letters that the i-864 is not required. I'm assuming that this should just be ignored and my dad and I should both fill one out since it's not a regular circumstance where I have a job that's above the minimum salary, right?

Again, thanks for the help.

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Thank you for the reply. I've looked over the i-864 and I think I've got it all figured out. However, in the instructions from the Consulate in Ciudad Juarez it says in bold letters that the i-864 is not required. I'm assuming that this should just be ignored and my dad and I should both fill one out since it's not a regular circumstance where I have a job that's above the minimum salary, right?

Again, thanks for the help.

You do not use the I-864 at CDJ. You will use the I-134. You and your father will each fill one out and provide tax transcripts from the most recent year, and proof of income. Your father must also provide proof of being a USC or LPR.