Need input of K-1 aka I130

[jeffreymirasol 0]

I am a USC whos planning to marry my GF of 2 years whos living in the Philippines at the end of this Month (FEB) and is planning to file a i130 or K3 visa and would like to know if I can do this right away once I receive the marriage certificate from the Philippines from her.We were living together when I was in Philippines for 9 months then visited her again recently for another 1 week to celebrate an early 2nd year anniversary,I just came back from the Philippines and have decided to marry her and puruse this path.I have additional questions that maybe you guys can answer me and a generous thanks to the ones who will reply

1. We were renting on behalf of her name the whole time I stayed in Philippines and not exactly sure If I can provide proof of lease that we were living in the same roof for the duration

2. I was working in Philippines for 9 months also and wasnt able to open a joint account since it was on a direct deposit account with a debit card provided by the company

3. I was able to get a lot of our photos together dated and all locations remembered

4. My employment track record is not on the good side and did not meet poverty guidelines and would like to use my Aunt ( godmother ) as a sponsor , she works for the state and has been in good standing for years on her job, My W2'gross incomes for 2009 is around 15,000 USD,2010 is around , 5,000 USD, and 2011 is around 7,000 USD this is due to the fact that the salary overseas is not high and I had a part time job that is not on the very secure side.I have now established a new full time job that pays well and is consistent on the hours

Thank you again for the help may you guys have a good day.

[didopage 337]

K-1 is a fiance visa. I guess your plan is to marry your fiance in the Philippines, and then file for a spousal visa (K3 and IR-1/CR-1 are the spousal visas). Is that correct ? If it is, the best path is to file for the IR-1/CR-1 visa after getting married. You can get a better understanding with this link: http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

[Hank_ 9,174]

I am a USC whos planning to marry my GF of 2 years whos living in the Philippines at the end of this Month (FEB) and is planning to file a i130 or K3 visa and would like to know if I can do this right away once I receive the marriage certificate from the Philippines from her.We were living together when I was in Philippines for 9 months then visited her again recently for another 1 week to celebrate an early 2nd year anniversary,I just came back from the Philippines and have decided to marry her and puruse this path.I have additional questions that maybe you guys can answer me and a generous thanks to the ones who will reply

1. We were renting on behalf of her name the whole time I stayed in Philippines and not exactly sure If I can provide proof of lease that we were living in the same roof for the duration

2. I was working in Philippines for 9 months also and wasnt able to open a joint account since it was on a direct deposit account with a debit card provided by the company

3. I was able to get a lot of our photos together dated and all locations remembered

4. My employment track record is not on the good side and did not meet poverty guidelines and would like to use my Aunt ( godmother ) as a sponsor , she works for the state and has been in good standing for years on her job, My W2'gross incomes for 2009 is around 15,000 USD,2010 is around , 5,000 USD, and 2011 is around 7,000 USD this is due to the fact that the salary overseas is not high and I had a part time job that is not on the very secure side.I have now established a new full time job that pays well and is consistent on the hours

Thank you again for the help may you guys have a good day.

Going the married route is a good move as the embassy will accept a co-sponsor that way. The Manila embassy is iffy with the Fiancee K-1 route regarding co-sponsors.

As for evidence if you used a debit card did you get receipts for withdrawls or checking the balance that has your name on it? Of course your passport with the entry stamps, and the visa stamp from the Phippines will be very good evidence.

[Ryan H 3,895]

I am a USC whos planning to marry my GF of 2 years whos living in the Philippines at the end of this Month (FEB) and is planning to file a i130 or K3 visa and would like to know if I can do this right away once I receive the marriage certificate from the Philippines from her.

Once you have the marriage certificate, make a photocopy of it and include with the file. You will file a form I-130 with USCIS. When your wife has her visa interview, she will be interviewing for a CR-1 visa.