Various K1 Questions

[dstrausser83 14]

Ok, so I have some questions about the K1 process. Thank you all!

1. Income Requirements. I live in Mexico and hold Mexican Permanent Residency although I work in the United States. My income needed is a lot different in Mexico than it was in the United States. Due to the economy I had a crappier job. My income was $22,821. Although towards the end of the year I got a better job in my field finally and am starting to make decent money. So far this year I have $25,000 made. I need $23,862 by the poverty guidelines by 3 people. Even though I haven't made that last year, I have more than that all ready made in the first 7 months of this year (by the time I go to the appointment probably in Sept/Oct it will be closer to $33,000 earned this year). So considering I was living in Mexico and can prove the residency and the poverty level being different there AND the fact that she is pregnant with my child, will this be an issue? I really don't think it will be but seek further opinion.

2. So how does this work in Juarez? Will they give you an appointment now? I was there once before about 10 years ago, but they didn't give appointments back then. I just showed up a day before, did the medical, and went the next day to the appointment. Is it still the same way? Is there a place on the site I can get more information, tips, etc. for Ciudad Juarez?

3. How will the medical go with her being pregnant?

4. Do we have to cross at Ciudad Juarez? Can we cross at Tijuana into San Diego? Can we cross in a car since she is Pregnant and the long lines at Tijuana would hurt her? Or do we have to cross on foot walking?

5. Anything else you'd like to share with me?

Thanks!

David

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

1. That is fine, assuming your job will continue when you move back to the USA- it is current and sustained income that counts. Just bring some paystubs to prove your new income.

2. I am a little unclear what you mean here, but the K1 fiance visa process takes 6-8 months, you cannot just walk into the embassy and get a visa. First you, the USC petitioner, sends off paperwork and a few months down the line, the beneficiary will be called for an interview. Here is more detailed info: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide and you can use the search function to find threads on Mexico.

3. There will be certain vaccinations she cannot do; she can have those when she Adjusts Status in the USA after marriage.

4. YOu can cross at any official border crossing.

[dstrausser83 14]

1. That is fine, assuming your job will continue when you move back to the USA- it is current and sustained income that counts. Just bring some paystubs to prove your new income.

2. I am a little unclear what you mean here, but the K1 fiance visa process takes 6-8 months, you cannot just walk into the embassy and get a visa. First you, the USC petitioner, sends off paperwork and a few months down the line, the beneficiary will be called for an interview. Here is more detailed info: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide and you can use the search function to find threads on Mexico.

3. There will be certain vaccinations she cannot do; she can have those when she Adjusts Status in the USA after marriage.

4. YOu can cross at any official border crossing.

To clarify #2 for you: I am talking about after you get approved and do the paperwork. This is just the appointment part that I am talking about. I remember when we did this like 10 years ago we had to call a 900# in Mexico which was for the Embassy to verify that the paperwork was there. From there we pretty much packed up and left to Juarez. We still had to do the i-129f and all that other paperwork, so I am assuming they now give you an actual appointment date? Also where can I find out more information about the medical & the consulate for Juarez? Thank you!!!!

[Penguin_ie 6,000]

For the Juarez specific questions, I recommend you ask those in our regional forum for the area, after reading some of the recent threads there: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-%26-south-america/

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

To clarify #2 for you: I am talking about after you get approved and do the paperwork. This is just the appointment part that I am talking about. I remember when we did this like 10 years ago we had to call a 900# in Mexico which was for the Embassy to verify that the paperwork was there. From there we pretty much packed up and left to Juarez. We still had to do the i-129f and all that other paperwork, so I am assuming they now give you an actual appointment date? Also where can I find out more information about the medical & the consulate for Juarez? Thank you!!!!

Here is how it works for Juarez: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/379583-ciudad-juarez/page__view__findpost__p__5553048

[dstrausser83 14]

Here is how it works for Juarez: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/379583-ciudad-juarez/page__view__findpost__p__5553048

Thank you very much. You saved me time searching for it. I really appreciate it.

David