what do you think about my income...?

[hennysemitara 0]

i make 15 and hour, i make 80 hrs i had this job since april but been back and forth to the philippines. will i become a public charge in hawaii? or should i be okay. im worried.

[Tahoma 2,298]

Are you the petitioner, or are you the beneficiary?

[hennysemitara 0]

i am the petitioner.

[Tahoma 2,298]

i am the petitioner.

At your fiance's interview, the U.S. Embassy Manila will require her to submit, among other things, your I-134 Affidavit of Support, your 2012 income tax return, your 2012 W-2, and your current paycheck stubs.

The consular officer will use that information to determine whether your fiancée is likely to become a public charge in the U.S. Normally, your current sustained income for a household size of two must exceed about $19,000 annually.

If your 2012 income did not exceed $19,000, often the consular officer will then look at your current paycheck stubs to find out if your annualized 2013 income will exceed 125% of the poverty guidelines for your household size. If either of you have minor children, they will be counted as part of your household size, and it will increase the income requirements.

You are allowed to use liquid assets to make up any shortfall in income. For every $1000 you are short in income, you will need $3000-5000 in liquid assets to make up for the shortfall.

If your income is below the guidelines, you can also try to use a joint sponsor. However, the U.S. Embassy Manila doesn't always accept joint sponsors from K-1ers.

[hennysemitara 0]

Hi thanks tacoma! that takes a lot of my shoulder. i did not make money in 2012 bcos i was in the philippines. but, i got my job early this year. i currently make 15 an hour, and 80 hrs a payperioud so at the current rate, i do make above poverty...15x80=1200 1200x24=28000.,. i should be ok right??

[stevie b 141]

Hi thanks tacoma! that takes a lot of my shoulder. i did not make money in 2012 bcos i was in the philippines. but, i got my job early this year. i currently make 15 an hour, and 80 hrs a payperioud so at the current rate, i do make above poverty...15x80=1200 1200x24=28000.,. i should be ok right??

plenty

[hennysemitara 0]

im jus worried because only now i started making above poverty. but the main thing is that i make over poverty

[stevie b 141]

I don't remember if they want 3 or 6 paycheck stubs for good proof, but you should be fine

[hennysemitara 0]

thanks...anyone else got input?

[Tahoma 2,298]

Hi thanks tacoma! that takes a lot of my shoulder. i did not make money in 2012 bcos i was in the philippines. but, i got my job early this year. i currently make 15 an hour, and 80 hrs a payperioud so at the current rate, i do make above poverty...15x80=1200 1200x24=28000.,. i should be ok right??

You should be ok. Just make sure that the filipino pre-screener and the consular officer are aware that your current income is well above the poverty guidelines. You should also submit a letter from your employer detailing your hourly wage, etc.

I believe it would help your case if you attended the interview with your fiancée.