how to bring my spouse to the USA

[philjapam 0]

Ok just have some question on what forms to fill out, in bringing my spouse here to the United States, well here's my story I have been in the Philippines ever since 2005 for college so until now I haven't left the Philippines, during sometime in 2006 I met my spouse we have 2 kids one is turning 4 and the other one is about a year and a half old, Both of my kids were approved for CRBA in January of this year, so they hold US passports. I have no Job so I get supported by my parents, now my Question is how can I get my spouse to go to the US, we are not yet married, I just want to know what steps to take in order to get my spouse to go to the USA, I wanna go back to the USA but I prefer bringing my family with me as a whole (me, spouse, kids). I'm thinking the i-129f form but Do I need to fill that affidavit of suppport etc forms also Like I said I have no job and I just get money from my parents

[philjapam 0]

is the I-134 form really necessary?? because like I said I have no job

[JP and Tee 13]

file a petition for I-130? but you've got to show proof of income.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Per USCIS website: (I-130) For citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.

Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Edited February 12, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[philjapam 0]

file a petition for I-130? but you've got to show proof of income.

yea, sucks with the proof of income thing, but will the I-129f form work also?? because really the kids are already US citizens the only problem is the mother, it looks like my plan for Bringing all of them in at once might not work, I really don't want to go to the States without bringing all of them

Totally wrong suggestion.

Per USCIS website: (I-130) For citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.

Note: A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. USCIS processes Form I-130

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c67c7f9ded54d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

so whats your suggestion sir?? will an I-129f work do they need proof of income etc? I really dont wanna blow 340 dollars just to find out

[Hank_ 9,174]

Ok just have some question on what forms to fill out, in bringing my spouse here to the United States, well here's my story I have been in the Philippines ever since 2005 for college so until now I haven't left the Philippines, during sometime in 2006 I met my spouse we have 2 kids one is turning 4 and the other one is about a year and a half old, Both of my kids were approved for CRBA in January of this year, so they hold US passports. I have no Job so I get supported by my parents, now my Question is how can I get my spouse to go to the US, we are not yet married, I just want to know what steps to take in order to get my spouse to go to the USA, I wanna go back to the USA but I prefer bringing my family with me as a whole (me, spouse, kids). I'm thinking the i-129f form but Do I need to fill that affidavit of suppport etc forms also Like I said I have no job and I just get money from my parents

You say you are not married so doing an I-130 is not correct. The K-1 visa (I-129F petitions process) is correct for the moment.

Manila is easier to allow co-sponsors when the petitioner is a student.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[philjapam 0]

You say you are not married so doing an I-130 is not correct. The K-1 visa (I-129F petitions process) is correct for the moment.

Manila is easier to allow co-sponsors when the petitioner is a student.

Thanks I actually graduated back in 2010 but i've seen that also, how long do the k1 visa process take?? I have my third kid on the way edd on July 4th kasi jst wondering if I should walk it now also or just wait till the baby is born, depending how long the process takes

[Hank_ 9,174]

yea, sucks with the proof of income thing, but will the I-129f form work also?? because really the kids are already US citizens the only problem is the mother, it looks like my plan for Bringing all of them in at once might not work, I really don't want to go to the States without bringing all of them

so whats your suggestion sir?? will an I-129f work do they need proof of income etc? I really dont wanna blow 340 dollars just to find out

Your kids are not a concern, like said they are US citizens already. But no matter what you will have to show income to meet the guidelines for 4 people and if you get a co-sponsor they will have to show income for your family and theirs that they support. Manila can be funny about a co-sponsor, they tend to evaluate each case individually on that regard, unlike some embassies that readily accept co-sponsors.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Both a fiance visa (form I-129F, leading to a K1 visa) and spousal visa (form I-130, leading to a CR-1 visa) will require financial sponsorship. I would get married in the Phils if I was you, as the US embassy in Manila doesn't like co-sponsors for the K1, but has to accept them for the spousal visa. If your parents are willing, they can act as co-sponsors.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thanks I actually graduated back in 2010 but i've seen that also, how long do the k1 visa process take?? I have my third kid on the way edd on July 4th kasi jst wondering if I should walk it now also or just wait till the baby is born, depending how long the process takes

Just curious, why not marry there in the Phils, not trying to be nosy? Like mentioned the embassy accepts a co-sponsor then.

Edited February 12, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[philjapam 0]

Just curious, why not marry there in the Phils, not trying to be nosy? Like mentioned the embassy accepts a co-sponsor then.

I honestly thought it would be much easier to just apply her for a visa then marry in the states,

BTW I mean i am reading all instructions on the I-129f form My link and nothing mentions about proof of income here but I am reading things on line and they mention needing proof of income etc, but like I said there is nothing on the I-129f form station about income

Edited February 12, 2012 by philjapam

[Hank_ 9,174]

I honestly thought it would be much easier to just apply her for a visa then marry in the states,

BTW I mean i am reading all instructions on the I-129f form My link and nothing mentions about proof of income here but I am reading things on line and they mention needing proof of income etc, but like I said there is nothing on the I-129f form station about income

The i_129f does not have the income requirement, the K-1 does, the I-129f is only a petition to allow the beneficiary to apply for a K-1 (confusing isn't it... )

The link I gave you earlier is to the embassy website (pdf) of requirements, the I-134 is listed, its listed at item "m"

Edited February 12, 2012 by Hank_Amy

[wizzard1663 0]

is the I-134 form really necessary?? because like I said I have no job

My advice is to file a Fiance Visa, and yes the I 134 is still required.

When I went through this whole question of how to get my Fiance to the US, I was told that it is more difficult and takes much longer if you marry her in the Philippines first. For some strange reason that I do not understand, it is easier to bring her to the US if you are not married to her. The K1 or Fiance Visa will be processed much more quickly than the one to bring a Spouse (I think that is called K3)

It has been a very long time since I went through all of the paperwork (started in May of 2008), but I'm sure I recall that the Affidavit Of Support is mandatory. You need to be able to show enough income and assets to prove to the government that you will be able to support your future wife, but I also seem to remember that you can qualify if your parents are listed on the Affidavit of Support to enable you to meet the minimum criteria. I assume they would have to produce the same documents to prove their income and assets that you would otherwise have to provide. Each document such as the 129 and the 134 has two seperate PDF files. One is the actual application and the other is a detailed set of instructions. Just read the set of instructions for the 134, and you'll probably find the section on listing others who will provide the support if your data isn't sufficient.

[philjapam 0]

Thanks for all your comments I guess my options now is to go back and get a job or ask my tita if she can sponsor my future wife, if there are more suggestions please let me know, thanks again guys!!

[Hank_ 9,174]

My advice is to file a Fiance Visa, and yes the I 134 is still required.

When I went through this whole question of how to get my Fiance to the US, I was told that it is more difficult and takes much longer if you marry her in the Philippines first. For some strange reason that I do not understand, it is easier to bring her to the US if you are not married to her. The K1 or Fiance Visa will be processed much more quickly than the one to bring a Spouse (I think that is called K3)

It has been a very long time since I went through all of the paperwork (started in May of 2008), but I'm sure I recall that the Affidavit Of Support is mandatory. You need to be able to show enough income and assets to prove to the government that you will be able to support your future wife, but I also seem to remember that you can qualify if your parents are listed on the Affidavit of Support to enable you to meet the minimum criteria. I assume they would have to produce the same documents to prove their income and assets that you would otherwise have to provide. Each document such as the 129 and the 134 has two seperate PDF files. One is the actual application and the other is a detailed set of instructions. Just read the set of instructions for the 134, and you'll probably find the section on listing others who will provide the support if your data isn't sufficient.

I have read many posts on VJ where the time frame for the spousal visa is not a whole lot different in time than the Fiancee visa, and the spousal visa is cheaper especially when the AOS phase is started. I guess it could be rumors...