K1 and AOS

[Dust Bunnies 1]

After obtaining the K1 visa, going to the US and stuff the next step is marriage and the AOS process.

Would it be ok during that time to lend my fiancee 3000 dollars (I have some money put aside to help deal with the times I won't be able to work yet) or isn't that a very good idea and will be seen as me "buying" the visa and marriage from him just to get to the US?

[X Factor 1,110]

How would they know you lent your fiancee the money? Also why is he starting this process if he can't afford it - just asking.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

I don't see anything bad about it, if you are going to get married and start a new life here in the US, helping your US citizen fiance with some of the expenses, it's a great idea. When I moved here after getting my K1,I brought my savings so I can help my now husband with our expenses while I was unemployed (well I couldn't work even if I want to) so don't worry

Edited March 11, 2013 by Andrea&Henry

[Andrea&Henry 311]

How would they know you lent your fiancee the money? Also why is he starting this process if he can't afford it - just asking.

That's a very good questions...but besides that lending some money shouldn't be an issue.

But We cannot only see if the USC fiance can afford the whole visa process but also think that its very expensive bringing a person from another country. Thanked God I had my savings so I can help my husband with my expenses (even though when he has a great job). Not only think about the visa, is the AOS too, buying clothes, a car,...... is not meant for everyone

[X Factor 1,110]

That's a very good questions...but besides that lending some money shouldn't be an issue.

But We cannot only see if the USC fiance can afford the whole visa process but also think that its very expensive bringing a person from another country. Thanked God I had my savings so I can help my husband with my expenses (even though when he has a great job). Not only think about the visa, is the AOS too, buying clothes, a car,...... is not meant for everyone

Yes it is very expensive. And you are right, lending shouldn't be an issue. Don't voluteer this information to the CO unless it is specifically asked IMO.

[Dust Bunnies 1]

Ah, thank you very much for the answers. And no no, the money lending isn't directly related to the visa process. Those expenses are pretty much covered already. I was just wondering if it could come up somehow in some papers that are needed during the AOS process and then they'd think the wrong things. Me being from east Europe and everything. I just don't want any unnecessary trouble. We have waited for this for so long as it is.

Edited March 11, 2013 by Dust Bunnies

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Yes it is very expensive. And you are right, lending shouldn't be an issue. Don't voluteer this information to the CO unless it is specifically asked IMO.

Completely agree

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Why not set up a joint account in the US once you arrive and deposit the money there? You can both add to it, use it how you need to, and the joint account will be able to be used as proof of your bona fide marriage for AOS and eventually ROC.

[Dust Bunnies 1]

Why not set up a joint account in the US once you arrive and deposit the money there? You can both add to it, use it how you need to, and the joint account will be able to be used as proof of your bona fide marriage for AOS and eventually ROC.

Oh, of course! This is a great idea. Many thanks for this!