Financial Guidelines

[Stephie 0]

Hi Everyone! My fiance and I have had a relationship for 2 and a half years. We've met up twice, once in Canada and the latest was last March in the UK where he lives. The problem is neither one of us make a lot of money. I'm a waitress going to school full time and still have a full year to go. I want to start the K-1 Fiance process in February, but I'm afraid my income will not be enough. I don't know anyone who could or would agree to being a sponsor. We're getting really fed up with not being together especially around the holidays and they wont even let him visit due to not having enough ties in the UK. Any ideas or helpful thoughts would be appreciated.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Hi Everyone! My fiance and I have had a relationship for 2 and a half years. We've met up twice, once in Canada and the latest was last March in the UK where he lives. The problem is neither one of us make a lot of money. I'm a waitress going to school full time and still have a full year to go. I want to start the K-1 Fiance process in February, but I'm afraid my income will not be enough. I don't know anyone who could or would agree to being a sponsor. We're getting really fed up with not being together especially around the holidays and they wont even let him visit due to not having enough ties in the UK. Any ideas or helpful thoughts would be appreciated.

If it's just the two of you, the current* poverty guideline is $18,912. He also has the option to self-sponsor in London. If you don't make that amount (or higher) and/or he isn't able to self-sponsor, it may be best to wait until you're through with school and secure a job that pays a higher salary. Or start the petition process a bit later -- perhaps April or May? -- to when you will be finishing school since it takes 5-6 months to get approved and then another 2 or so months for the interview.

*The poverty guideline may be subject to change depending on the new amounts to be released at the end of January.

[Stephie 0]

If it's just the two of you, the current* poverty guideline is $18,912. He also has the option to self-sponsor in London. If you don't make that amount (or higher) and/or he isn't able to self-sponsor, it may be best to wait until you're through with school and secure a job that pays a higher salary. Or start the petition process a bit later -- perhaps April or May? -- to when you will be finishing school since it takes 5-6 months to get approved and then another 2 or so months for the interview.

*The poverty guideline may be subject to change depending on the new amounts to be released at the end of January.

Thanks for the quick reply!

I have two children so the guidelines are much higher...I'm pretty sure it's around $25,000. I'm looking for a new job now that will get me over the threshold, however, depending on when I start the new job, I'm not sure if they will apply my new income, or if they only go by the previous tax year.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Thanks for the quick reply!

I have two children so the guidelines are much higher...I'm pretty sure it's around $25,000. I'm looking for a new job now that will get me over the threshold, however, depending on when I start the new job, I'm not sure if they will apply my new income, or if they only go by the previous tax year.

The current guideline for four is $28,812. Assuming you have the new job by the time the interview occurs, you can provide paystubs showing ongoing income along with a letter from your employer stating you make $X annually.

[candy35 4]

hello and happy new yr to everyone can someone tell me where can i find the income guildlines information

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

hello and happy new yr to everyone can someone tell me where can i find the income guildlines information

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[Loveherforever49 4]

If it's just the two of you, the current* poverty guideline is $18,912. He also has the option to self-sponsor in London. If you don't make that amount (or higher) and/or he isn't able to self-sponsor, it may be best to wait until you're through with school and secure a job that pays a higher salary. Or start the petition process a bit later -- perhaps April or May? -- to when you will be finishing school since it takes 5-6 months to get approved and then another 2 or so months for the interview.

*The poverty guideline may be subject to change depending on the new amounts to be released at the end of January.

18,912$ is this for every country? I am trying to sponsor my fiancee but I heard I have to make a monthly income of atleast 2500 and I make that much if I work 65 hours a week.Although I am willing to sacrifice the time, I am worried my case will be denied because of this.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

18,912$ is this for every country? I am trying to sponsor my fiancee but I heard I have to make a monthly income of atleast 2500 and I make that much if I work 65 hours a week.Although I am willing to sacrifice the time, I am worried my case will be denied because of this.

Yes, for all countries. For a household size of 2, you need to earn at least $18,912. See the link for the poverty guidelines I posted above for other household size requirements.

[Loveherforever49 4]

Yes, for all countries. For a household size of 2, you need to earn at least $18,912. See the link for the poverty guidelines I posted above for other household size requirements.

Thank you for the reply really appreciate it.

[Louis and Aya 17]

Jay Kay if your petitioner is in the USA then yes, that's what they have to make for a household of 2. It doesn't matter what country the beneficiary is coming from.

[bigdog 376]

Good Luck with your application.

[Seth ♥ Line 2]

18,912$ is this for every country? I am trying to sponsor my fiancee but I heard I have to make a monthly income of atleast 2500 and I make that much if I work 65 hours a week.Although I am willing to sacrifice the time, I am worried my case will be denied because of this.

Bro, what you have heard is the law of "Getting Married in Cambodia" it does not apply to us (k1 fiancee visa) please see the link below.

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/getting_married_in_cambodia.html

For k1 fiancee visa, you (USC, petitioner) have to reach 125% poverty guideline which is 18,912 USD or higher for 2 people to sponsor your fiancee from any country (like us Cambodia ) to US and get married in 90 days after entry.

[cocoadiva 2]

I am just a house of one. Why I include my fiancee as a house of 2, if he isn't living with me yet?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

I am just a house of one. Why I include my fiancee as a house of 2, if he isn't living with me yet?

You're sponsoring them, thus it's a household of two for the affidavit of support documents.

[cocoadiva 2]

Thanks for the response. I know i will be sponsering him . I still don't understand.