Questions and thoughts before applying

[Nokiashorty 1]

Hello to everyone.

I would like to share my story and ask the community some questions and opinions. I did a post earlier regarding whether it would affect me if I lived in the United States before and thankfully the answers I was given said no. Like I mentioned in the post I've met my girlfriend who I would like for to be my future fiance in the U.S. before returning to my home country Uruguay. Me and her started dating in October 2010. During my stay here in Uruguay she visited me twice once in July 2011 and another time again in December 2011. Now here is where I would like to know what you guys think, around May 2012 we decided to take a break in our relationship due to the fact being together over the long distance was taking a toll on us emotionally and economically. So around May 2012 up until March 2013 there was zero communication. After 9 months we couldn't help but to start talking once again so we did and soon enough in December 2013 she came to visit me again for 3 weeks just like the other two times. We've been talking everyday like before ever since March 2013. I'm wondering if this is something that should be avoided if I were to go to the interview or be upfront and honest about if it were to come up. That's one of my worries.

Another is how we've always been communicated with each other except for those 9 months but its always been through Skype for calls and texting on our cellphones up until last year where we started talking on apps on our phones. Obviously we have tons of pictures of her trips here and she has the stamps on her passport when she came to visit, plus the plane tickets. Our conversations on Facebook have been saved pretty much since we ever started talking on Facebook. But what worries me is that Skype which has always been the number one tool for communicating with one another only has a history of 6 months. Would that be enough from 6 months ago up to the date I have the interview because I am going to start screenshotting my PC screen and my phone screen from now on to keep a history of when we do talk up till that date I have the interview. Do you guys think that is going to be an issue not having the sufficient amount of chat or call history from the moment we started dating? Or what is consider sufficient?

My last doubt is how my girlfriend is currently a student and is working part-time at her job which she's been there for 5 years. She does not meet the minimum for the affidavit of support form required so I thought maybe one of her parents can co-sponsor for me which wouldn't be a problem except for the fact they will be filing for bankruptcy due to credit debt. Would that be a reason for them to automatically get denied to be a co-sponsor or is that solely based on how much they earn and what they have to their name?

I'm sorry if I wrote to much of nothing but it's been things I've been wondering and feel like only I have these circumstances. What do you guys think? Do you think we should wait and give some time for our relationship to flourish once again to acquire more concrete evidence that will be easier on the eyes of who interviews me eventually? And is this issue with her parents an automatic NO to having them as a co-sponsor?

Thank you for your feedback and your time.

[volkditty 23]

Sounds like you've got more than enough evidence to prove your relationship. The only official requirement is that you've met in person at least once in the last two years, so even ignoring your temporary break-up, you still have that. Passport stamps, pictures, chat logs, the fact that you've met each others' family, that's all more than enough. I don't see any need to mention you split up briefly, but even if it does come up it shouldn't be an issue as far as the visa goes.

The issue with co-sponsors and banktrupcy I don't know about, but it does sound problematic. Someone else will hopefully have more information. Does she have any other friends or family members who might be willing to co-sponsor, just to avoid the issue? It doesn't have to be a direct relative. Any US citizen over the age of 18 who makes the necessary amount of money can sponsor you.

[Nokiashorty 1]

You're probably right maybe I'm just worrying to much. Like you've said we have that proof of having a real relationship and you mentioning the time off shouldn't be an issue made me feel better.

We never considered anybody other than her parents but it could be a possibility that we can find someone else who be willing to co-sponsor. It'll be something we'll discuss then. Thanks.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Bankruptcy makes no difference for an affidavit of support. They do not check or care about your debt. If you have enough income to meet the requirement for your own household plus the beneficiary, then you can sponsor.