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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: El Salvador
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Hi everyone! First, thanks for everyone in this community. The information I get from here is priceless!!!

I just received our NVC case number today and now preparing I-134. My problems are:

1. I'm a doctoral student (3 more years to go) and my "income" which is a monthly scholarship is about $1000 shy of meeting the 125% poverty level for three people (my fiance has a son that will follow later), although my income for the past few years, including last year, is way above the 125% poverty guideline . I've read somewhere that the I-134 only requires 100% poverty guideline. But it seems to make sense that the consul will have discretion whether to require 100% or 125% since I will be required to meet 125% poverty guideline when adjusting status. Can I use my savings to offset the $1000? Is it going to be $1000 * 5 (years)?

*Should I also include the value of my health insurance, travel allowance and tuition waiver?

2. Will it be a better idea to submit I-864 even if they won't ask for it so I can have my fiance's sister as a co-sponsor?

and some further questions:

3. I visited by fiance 5 times since June 2011 when we first met. Would it make a difference if I will be present at the interview? I've read the San Salvador portal and there is not much information since it's a small country and not many are on VJ. I read one where the consul asked for the wife of the beneficiary. It will be financially and logistically difficult for me to go since I am currently working for the summer and I have a comprehensive exam for school end of August that needs extensive preparation.

4. Regarding the third party affidavit, are letters from my closest colleagues (friends) acceptable? They have never met my fiance in person but they've been introduced through Skype as I am often on Skype with my fiance here at my office.

5. Should I submit receipts of the wedding rings? They are inexpensive rings from amazon.com. We have a very limited budget and thought we'd rather save the money for our future baby. Just wondering how consuls perceive inexpensive wedding rings.

6. As for wedding plans, ours will be a simple picnic wedding, hopefully in September. We want to get married right away before school starts back up end of September and so I could add him on my health insurance asap. How did you all handle reservations and preparations not knowing when and if your partner will get a visa.

7. Oh, and one last thing. I am divorced. Am I required to submit an original copy of my marriage certificate from my previous marriage? Or is the divorce document sufficient?

Sorry for the long list of questions. Thank you all in advance!!! and good luck to all of us!

Edited by Waves

K1 VISA JOURNEY

USCIS

01/17/2012: I-129F sent via USPS Express

01/23/2012: Received text message and email - Cheque cashed

01/27/2012: NOA1 hard copy received

06/08/2012: NOA2!

06/11/2012: Received email notice of NOA2

NVC

07/06/2012: NVC Received

07/09/2012: NVC sent package to US Embassy

US EMBASSY

07/11/2012: Embassy Received

07/13/2012: Packet 3 received

07/16/2012: Packet 3 sent. $240 visa fee paid

08/09/2012: Packet 4 received via email

08/17/2012: Received phone call direct from US embassy confirming interview date

08/22/2012: Medical Exam

09/12/2012: Interview (Approved!)

09/18/2012: Passport w/ visa received

09/22/2012: POE - Houston

11/03/2012: Wedding!!!

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dream." - Paulo Coelho

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6. As for wedding plans, ours will be a simple picnic wedding, hopefully in September. We want to get married right away before school starts back up end of September and so I could add him on my health insurance asap. How did you all handle reservations and preparations not knowing when and if your partner will get a visa.

I'm sure others will chime in on your other questions, but I'll chime in on #6 since I'm currently dealing with that. :) I've been upfront with the vendors and venues I've visited. I told them a tentative date, but also added the caveat that it could change. I've been visiting various venues and gathering information and then sending photos/videos to my fiancé so he can see.

So far, everyone has been very understanding, either because they've dealt with similar couples in the past, or I've rambled enough describing what's going on. :lol: Definitely be sure to know their reservation policy and if you can, wait as long as you can before signing anything!

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Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



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POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Posted

Joint sponsor will use the I-134 as well. The I-864 is used later on at the adjustment of status phase.

Is the scholarship money designated for tuition, books, fees, etc.? That can't be used toward the income. Stipend/scholarship for living expenses can be used.

Affidavits are optional and not very strong evidence. An affidavit from someone that has never met your fiancee would be pretty weak.

Assets (savings) can be used to make up income shortfall. They are valued at 3:1 in this case.

Plan to be held to the 125% income amount. That is the standard used for the I-864 in your future.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

Posted

Co-sponsor must be US citizen. Is she?

or an LPR :thumbs:

K-1
NOA1 Nov 25th 2011
NOA2 May 30th 2012 (not a typo, 187 days no RFE)
Left NVC Jun 18th 2012
Medical Jun 28th 2012
Pkt 3 sent Jul 3rd 2012
Pkt 3 rec Jul 9th 2012 (sent before received)
Pkt 4 rec Jul 30th 2012
Interview Jul 30th 2012 (refused for lack of ongoing relationship evidence)
Approved Oct 5th 2012
Visa delivered Oct 10th 2012
POE JFK-NYC Nov 28th 2012
Married Dec 24th 2012

AOS
Package sent Jan 30th 2013
NOA1 Feb 6th 2013
Biometrics Mar 4th 2013
EAD/AP card in production Apr 5th 2013
EAD/AP card in mail Apr 11th 2013
EAD/AP card arrived Apr 13th 2013
SS card arrived Apr 19th 2013

AOS approved Sept 19th 2013 (no interview)

ROC

Package sent Sept 13th 2015

NOA1 Sept 15th 2015

Extension Letter 1yr Sept 15th 2015

Biometrics Oct 15th 2015

RFE Jul 11th 2016

Infopass 1yr extension Aug 26th 2016

RFE response Sept 30th 2016

Interview Mar 15th 2017


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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: El Salvador
Timeline
Posted

Joint sponsor will use the I-134 as well. The I-864 is used later on at the adjustment of status phase.

Is the scholarship money designated for tuition, books, fees, etc.? That can't be used toward the income. Stipend/scholarship for living expenses can be used.

Affidavits are optional and not very strong evidence. An affidavit from someone that has never met your fiancee would be pretty weak.

Assets (savings) can be used to make up income shortfall. They are valued at 3:1 in this case.

Plan to be held to the 125% income amount. That is the standard used for the I-864 in your future.

Thanks Anh!! The scholarship money is a stipend so I guess I could use that toward income. It's almost $23K (not including benefits like health insurance which is $3K+) which is not enough for three people. Do you think I would need to meet the guidelines for 3-person household even if his son will not come until almost a year later?

or an LPR :thumbs:

Thank you! Yes, the sister is a US citizen.

K1 VISA JOURNEY

USCIS

01/17/2012: I-129F sent via USPS Express

01/23/2012: Received text message and email - Cheque cashed

01/27/2012: NOA1 hard copy received

06/08/2012: NOA2!

06/11/2012: Received email notice of NOA2

NVC

07/06/2012: NVC Received

07/09/2012: NVC sent package to US Embassy

US EMBASSY

07/11/2012: Embassy Received

07/13/2012: Packet 3 received

07/16/2012: Packet 3 sent. $240 visa fee paid

08/09/2012: Packet 4 received via email

08/17/2012: Received phone call direct from US embassy confirming interview date

08/22/2012: Medical Exam

09/12/2012: Interview (Approved!)

09/18/2012: Passport w/ visa received

09/22/2012: POE - Houston

11/03/2012: Wedding!!!

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dream." - Paulo Coelho

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: El Salvador
Timeline
Posted

I'm sure others will chime in on your other questions, but I'll chime in on #6 since I'm currently dealing with that. :) I've been upfront with the vendors and venues I've visited. I told them a tentative date, but also added the caveat that it could change. I've been visiting various venues and gathering information and then sending photos/videos to my fiancé so he can see.

So far, everyone has been very understanding, either because they've dealt with similar couples in the past, or I've rambled enough describing what's going on. :lol: Definitely be sure to know their reservation policy and if you can, wait as long as you can before signing anything!

Thanks LeftCoastLady! I guess I won't be able to get deposits back since we are planning to have the picnic wedding at a county park in California where most of my friends and family are. What I'm more worried about now is the save the date card. It's so frustrating to not be able to send them since we don't have a date yet :(.

K1 VISA JOURNEY

USCIS

01/17/2012: I-129F sent via USPS Express

01/23/2012: Received text message and email - Cheque cashed

01/27/2012: NOA1 hard copy received

06/08/2012: NOA2!

06/11/2012: Received email notice of NOA2

NVC

07/06/2012: NVC Received

07/09/2012: NVC sent package to US Embassy

US EMBASSY

07/11/2012: Embassy Received

07/13/2012: Packet 3 received

07/16/2012: Packet 3 sent. $240 visa fee paid

08/09/2012: Packet 4 received via email

08/17/2012: Received phone call direct from US embassy confirming interview date

08/22/2012: Medical Exam

09/12/2012: Interview (Approved!)

09/18/2012: Passport w/ visa received

09/22/2012: POE - Houston

11/03/2012: Wedding!!!

"Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dream." - Paulo Coelho

 
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