Co-sponsor just backed out for my partners k-1 visa

[speaktru69 5]

Hi All,

Just got some disappointing news that my cousins husband (he works, she doesnt) just decided he couldn't be my partners sponsor for the K-1 visa. Since I live with her in England and wont have a job in the states until we move back and I can apply for one, we're royally screwed as I can't show I have financial means to support her.

I have explained it to them that its just a 2 page form that he needs to fill in with a copy of a recent tax return and a letter from his employer regarding his employment, ie legnth of service, occupation and salary.

She has a small pension she receives and I will very soon own a home in the states outright. There is no one else I know who earns enough the be a sponsor.

Any advice or guidence would be appreciated. We're desperate and very upset about it. Means I might have to stay in England.

Cheers

Trish

[canadian_wife 1,802]

It is not 'just' a piece of paper, it is a major responsibility, especially for someone they may not know very well

Either convince your cousin's husband or find a new cosponsor.

good luck

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

You can leave first and secure a job. Most of us have to live apart because bringing a partner here is an expensive task. Thinking that someone should take on this responsibility while you enjoy life on your terms is a bit selfish. If you don't have enough positive value in your house to sponsor then get a job. A affidavit of support is a serious document that most intelligent people wouldn't sign for anyone other than spouse, child or parent

[speaktru69 5]

Thank you for your support and understand during this time of stress for us. You really know how to help people out when they're seeking solid advice. Keep your criticism to yourself when you don't know the whole situation, me or my CIVIL PARTNER. I wouldn't have to be going through a K1 visa if the US recognised my relationship as marriage. I had to move to England at a the cost of seeing my family and have been here for 8 years. If you think I'm selfish you can go crawl back under the rock you came from.

I dont expect anything from anyone and if you don't have any good advice or something nice to say just "Shut It"

CHEERS!!

[apple21 953]

Thank you for your support and understand during this time of stress for us. You really know how to help people out when they're seeking solid advice. Keep your criticism to yourself when you don't know the whole situation, me or my CIVIL PARTNER. I wouldn't have to be going through a K1 visa if the US recognised my relationship as marriage. I had to move to England at a the cost of seeing my family and have been here for 8 years. If you think I'm selfish you can go crawl back under the rock you came from.

I dont expect anything from anyone and if you don't have any good advice or something nice to say just "Shut It"

CHEERS!!

If you can't convince your cousin, find someone else. All else fails, go back to the US and find a job. Majority of us has to deal with being separated from our loved ones too. So we know how hard it is. Don't put an attitude just because what you were advised is not what you wanted to hear. Deal with it!

Good luck.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

You will also need a joint sponsor for the I-864 to get a greencard. It is very strict. The cousin's husband would be on the hook for someone he doesn't know even if you two split up, until the immigrant worked 10 years, left the US permanently, or he died. It's a lot to ask someone to do for you.

One way around it for the London embassy and the I-134 is if the immigrant has $40-50 thousand dollars saved up. Then he/she can self-sponsor for the visa.

But in general, if you want to marry and live in the US--

1. Get a job in the US.

2. Find a joint sponsor.

You have until the interview in London to do so.

Immigration is not allowed to everyone. You have to meet the requirements. Right now you don't, but you have ways to qualify.

[Azsara 110]

If you can't convince your cousin, find someone else. All else fails, go back to the US and find a job. Majority of us has to deal with being separated from our loved ones too. So we know how hard it is. Don't put an attitude just because what you were advised is not what you wanted to hear. Deal with it!

Good luck.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Re: civil partnership and lack of marriage recognition in the UK (I assume this is a same-sex issue, hopefully that'll change very soon. Stupid UK.).

You can marry in the US and do the CR-1 route now if you like. As a UK resident, that would also open the DCF route to you.

K1 or CR-1, you'd still need to find US work, assets of several thousand (the house you own outright soon - I wonder if that's an option to sell?), or a joint sponsor.

Edited August 17, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

It is not 'just' a piece of paper, it is a major responsibility, especially for someone they may not know very well

Either convince your cousin's husband or find a new cosponsor.

good luck

The I-134 is not even a legal document. It is replaced by the I-864 after marriage and when adjusting status. the risk to co-sponsor on an I-134 is virtually none

They can wait until he has a job to file the AOS and the I-864 which IS a legal binding document and hopefully the OP can sponsor himself. Perhaps if this is explained the original co-sponsor would change their mind.

Alternatively the OP can move back to the US now and secure work and sponsor her himself.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

You will also need a joint sponsor for the I-864 to get a greencard. It is very strict. The cousin's husband would be on the hook for someone he doesn't know even if you two split up, until the immigrant worked 10 years, left the US permanently, or he died. It's a lot to ask someone to do for you.

One way around it for the London embassy and the I-134 is if the immigrant has $40-50 thousand dollars saved up. Then he/she can self-sponsor for the visa.

But in general, if you want to marry and live in the US--

1. Get a job in the US.

2. Find a joint sponsor.

You have until the interview in London to do so.

Immigration is not allowed to everyone. You have to meet the requirements. Right now you don't, but you have ways to qualify.

Not necessarily so.

The cousin (or anyone else) can co-sponsor the I-134 for the visa, they both move to the US and the OP gets a job, THEN files for the green card and the I-864 on his own.

Risk to cousin...virtually -0-

Or yes, move back and get a job and deal with the separation, most of us did.

[canadian_wife 1,802]

The I-134 is not even a legal document. It is replaced by the I-864 after marriage and when adjusting status. the risk to co-sponsor on an I-134 is virtually none

Yes, I know it isn't a legal document, which is why I didn't say it was

but thanks for correcting me

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thank you for your support and understand during this time of stress for us. You really know how to help people out when they're seeking solid advice. Keep your criticism to yourself when you don't know the whole situation, me or my CIVIL PARTNER. I wouldn't have to be going through a K1 visa if the US recognised my relationship as marriage. I had to move to England at a the cost of seeing my family and have been here for 8 years. If you think I'm selfish you can go crawl back under the rock you came from.

I dont expect anything from anyone and if you don't have any good advice or something nice to say just "Shut It"

CHEERS!!

The advice was not bad. The visa is the easy part. The government does not make exceptions because you don't want to hear bad news.

So get a co-sponsor willing to accept the minimal risk of the I-134 or come back and get a job. No whining in immigration.

If the US recognized your relationship as a marriage you would need to go the CR-1 route which DOES require the I-864 and that IS a legal document. In other words...you are better off with the K-1

The ONE thing I can assure you is that in this process you will NOT get everything you want...how you want it...when you want it. Get over that right now and you will be better off. Pay your nickle and take your choice.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Yes, I know it isn't a legal document, which is why I didn't say it was

but thanks for correcting me

What I was "correcting" was the implication you gave that it was a major committment for someone to co-sponsor a K-1 visa. It isn't. It is not even enforceable in any way.

You are providing an assurance to the consulate that the applicant will not become a public charge. That's all. The I-134 is not even required by most consulates, it is a convenience form which is basically a summary of what you attach to it. You are under no obligation at all except to make them feel warm and fuzzy. The legal obligation occurs at the time you apply for permmanent residency and that can be done at any time after entering the USA and getting married. If it takes a year for him to land a good job...then delay the green card application for a year. No big deal.

The London consulate is one of the easiest to deal with regarding this part and have been known to allow self sponsorship when an applicant has marketable skills and education which they consider to be sufficient to convince them the applicant will not become a public charge.

The OP should document this and send the info to the prospective sponsor and see what they say. They probably got some bad advice such as "it is a major committment" or something.

[dukeandduchess 141]

I agree with the advice given here. Find someone else or move home and sponsor her yourself. As others have mentioned the I-864 is a legal document, which you will need to have for AOS. If you are having difficulty finding someone for the I134 you will have a more difficult time finding someone for the I-864.

[batallion9 50]

Hi All,

Just got some disappointing news that my cousins husband (he works, she doesnt) just decided he couldn't be my partners sponsor for the K-1 visa. Since I live with her in England and wont have a job in the states until we move back and I can apply for one, we're royally screwed as I can't show I have financial means to support her.

I have explained it to them that its just a 2 page form that he needs to fill in with a copy of a recent tax return and a letter from his employer regarding his employment, ie legnth of service, occupation and salary.

She has a small pension she receives and I will very soon own a home in the states outright. There is no one else I know who earns enough the be a sponsor.

Any advice or guidence would be appreciated. We're desperate and very upset about it. Means I might have to stay in England.

Cheers

Trish

Or as you said - stay in England! Sell the house here and just stay there.