I-129f Petition Approved Same Time Between Jobs

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I recently received notification my Petition was approved to move on with the process of obtaining a K-1 Visa for my Fiancee in Thailand.

At the same time I became temporarily unemployed. I do contract work and make a good living, but never know exactly for sure when the next contract will begin.

I'm ok and have money in the bank, but I'm wondering if that's going to be a hindurance with my fiancee getting the Visa? Anybody have any thoughts or experiences regarding situations like this? I'm sure, I'm not the first. LOL

[Karee 4,191]

I recently received notification my Petition was approved to move on with the process of obtaining a K-1 Visa for my Fiancee in Thailand.

At the same time I became temporarily unemployed. I do contract work and make a good living, but never know exactly for sure when the next contract will begin.

I'm ok and have money in the bank, but I'm wondering if that's going to be a hindurance with my fiancee getting the Visa? Anybody have any thoughts or experiences regarding situations like this? I'm sure, I'm not the first. LOL

First thing is to look at your last 3 years tax returns/transcripts. Are you over the I-864 poverty guidelines (125%) for those years? Will you be 125% over them for this year, and can you prove it?

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My last 3 years tax returns are well above I-864 poverty guidelines and the income already earned this year year thus far exceeds it.

So, you are saying this will suffice if I am not currently employed at that moment, and unable to produce last 3 pay statements?

[Karee 4,191]

My last 3 years tax returns are well above I-864 poverty guidelines and the income already earned this year year thus far exceeds it.

So, you are saying this will suffice if I am not currently employed at that moment, and unable to produce last 3 pay statements?

Yes, you'll be fine with that.

ETA: It sounds like you are self-employed, so your last years income tax returns should be good. I'd give them 3 years just to be safe.

Edited May 15, 2013 by Karee

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My last 3 years tax returns are well above I-864 poverty guidelines and the income already earned this year year thus far exceeds it.

So, you are saying this will suffice if I am not currently employed at that moment, and unable to produce last 3 pay statements?

Remember you wont be there to offer info at a critical point. Since you aren't employed it would be a good idea to include a simple statement to submit with the 134 explaining the basic plan to improve that problem. That could include a statement indicating your understanding of the AOS process which will include the ability to use a co sponsor. That means you are possibly only talking about a short term situation.

They will read what you submit. This is the most critical aspect they will review. The case will be decided on these merits which probably means prior to the interview. Make sure the plan is clear.