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[rosejosh 2]

It's normal that he didn't include financial documentation, as the financial support piece of the puzzle doesn't come into play until after the NOA2: it is then that your petitioner will have to prove that he has either sufficient income or sufficient assets to support an immigrant.

It's never too early to get that documentation ready, though, especially if you get the expedited processing that some beneficiaries from the Philippines are getting (it seems to be less consistent than before, but still happening in at least some of the cases). If your petitioner has everything together ahead of time, you can practically eliminate turnaround time between steps.

Good luck!

Weve made sure that he sent everything needed.and yes the girl from the office told him that he doesnt need the papers for support and he also asked if he doesnt need that though he is just a student. And the woman said it's fine if he is a student, still doesnt need the affidavit of support.

Wait... does he have a job? He needs an income that is over 125% above the national poverty level. Having money in the bank is not enough and money to pay for the application is not enough.

He doesn't have work. But his father left him money so for us, money is not a problem. It's just that he doesn't have work.. Only the money from his father is his source.

[Smoochies2011 19]

hi is not necessary to attach any of that first info ! but it is after u get approved and follow all the steps

[Hank_ 9,174]

So it's ok if he is a student as long as he has money to support the application? Thank you.. You made my mind clear..

For the petition process (I-129F) income is not a factor in the decision. Income is a major factor during the visa process in Manila, and a large sum of money in the bank may not get it done, I have seen the embassy totally ignore assets. If you fiance doesn't not have adequate income to meet the 125% income requirements of the I-864P then you are going to have to try using a co-sponsor. A co-sponsor with the K-1 at USEM is a gamble as the embassy many times refused to accept a co-sponsor (you have a 50/50 shot here). First and foremost with USEM regarding a co-sponsor with the K-1 is the that person must be a relative (close family - mom or dad, sister, brother are best), then you still have no guarantees.

[rosejosh 2]

For the petition process (I-129F) income is not a factor in the decision. Income is a major factor during the visa process in Manila, and a large sum of money in the bank may not get it done, I have seen the embassy totally ignore assets. If you fiance doesn't not have adequate income to meet the 125% income requirements of the I-864P then you are going to have to try using a co-sponsor. A co-sponsor with the K-1 at USEM is a gamble as the embassy many times refused to accept a co-sponsor (you have a 50/50 shot here). First and foremost with USEM regarding a co-sponsor with the K-1 is the that person must be a relative (close family - mom or dad, sister, brother are best), then you still have no guarantees.

But his income comes from the money his father gave him.. He doesn't have job.

[Hank_ 9,174]

But his income comes from the money his father gave him.. He doesn't have job.

Then a co-sponsor will be needed. Obviously his father would be a great choice.

If you want to take the gamble out of the co-sponsor acceptance, get married in the Philippines and go the IR/CR-1 spousal visa route as the embassy HAS to accept a co-sponsor with that visa.

Edited March 28, 2014 by Hank_

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

How would money in the bank get an I-129F petition approved faster? You do not even include financial documentation with the I-129F petition. Wealthy people do not get their petitions approved any faster than someone with less money.

[rosejosh 2]

His father is dead..

Then a co-sponsor will be needed. Obviously his father would be a great choice.

If you want to take the gamble out of the co-sponsor acceptance, get married in the Philippines and go the IR/CR-1 spousal visa route as the embassy HAS to accept a co-sponsor with that visa.

How would money in the bank get an I-129F petition approved faster? You do not even include financial documentation with the I-129F petition. Wealthy people do not get their petitions approved any faster than someone with less money.

I'm clear with that topic and I'm OK with it.. Thank you by the way.. Edited March 29, 2014 by rosejosh

[Hank_ 9,174]

His father is dead..

Well that is another "shoe". Other family willing to be a co-sponsor?

An extreme reach but what the heck - If the sum of money in the bank were large enough to provide a return (at least) equal to the 125% income requirements and there is a history of receiving this income that may make a difference.

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

He doesn't have work. But his father left him money so for us, money is not a problem. It's just that he doesn't have work.. Only the money from his father is his source.

He lives off money his father left him when he died. Is that correct? You say money is not a problem. That sounds like there is plenty to live off of. So, perhaps he can use assets only when it comes time for the affidavit of support to be submitted at the K-1 visa interview. He would need 3 to 5 times the income amount needed. So, bare minimum of $60k, but $100k even better. Does he have that much in the bank or more? If so, he should be able to meet the financial requirements for the I-134.

[rosejosh 2]

Well that is another "shoe". Other family willing to be a co-sponsor?

An extreme reach but what the heck - If the sum of money in the bank were large enough to provide a return (at least) equal to the 125% income requirements and there is a history of receiving this income that may make a difference.

How much does he need to meet that 125% income? I have no idea..

He lives off money his father left him when he died. Is that correct? You say money is not a problem. That sounds like there is plenty to live off of. So, perhaps he can use assets only when it comes time for the affidavit of support to be submitted at the K-1 visa interview. He would need 3 to 5 times the income amount needed. So, bare minimum of $60k, but $100k even better. Does he have that much in the bank or more? If so, he should be able to meet the financial requirements for the I-134.

Oh.. So he needs $100k to to acquire the 125% income? I think he could reach that..

[Hank_ 9,174]

He lives off money his father left him when he died. Is that correct? You say money is not a problem. That sounds like there is plenty to live off of. So, perhaps he can use assets only when it comes time for the affidavit of support to be submitted at the K-1 visa interview. He would need 3 to 5 times the income amount needed. So, bare minimum of $60k, but $100k even better. Does he have that much in the bank or more? If so, he should be able to meet the financial requirements for the I-134.

Using assets to qualify with the K-1 in Manila is not a guarantee, most times they do NOT accept assets with the K-1 or the IR/CR-1. I know of others where the embassy refused to accept their assets (cash in the bank) and required a co-sponsor.

I had made mention that if the money he has produces adequate return (can produce income to meet the 125% without touching principal) that maybe the embassy would look at that differently.

How much does he need to meet that 125% income? I have no idea..

Oh.. So he needs $100k to to acquire the 125% income? I think he could reach that..

The income requirements are listed in the I-864P, look at the 125% column. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

I would not count on the embassy accepting cash in the bank to meet the income requirements, they have a history of not accepting assets. I would look at finding a family member to be a co-sponsor.

[rosejosh 2]

Using assets to qualify with the K-1 in Manila is not a guarantee, most times they do NOT accept assets with the K-1 or the IR/CR-1. I know of others where the embassy refused to accept their assets (cash in the bank) and required a co-sponsor.

I had made mention that if the money he has produces adequate return (can produce income to meet the 125% without touching principal) that maybe the embassy would look at that differently.

The income requirements are listed in the I-864P, look at the 125% column. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

I would not count on the embassy accepting cash in the bank to meet the income requirements, they have a history of not accepting assets. I would look at finding a family member to be a co-sponsor.

Oh my gosh.. I'm losing hope

Using assets to qualify with the K-1 in Manila is not a guarantee, most times they do NOT accept assets with the K-1 or the IR/CR-1. I know of others where the embassy refused to accept their assets (cash in the bank) and required a co-sponsor.

I had made mention that if the money he has produces adequate return (can produce income to meet the 125% without touching principal) that maybe the embassy would look at that differently.

The income requirements are listed in the I-864P, look at the 125% column. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

I would not count on the embassy accepting cash in the bank to meet the income requirements, they have a history of not accepting assets. I would look at finding a family member to be a co-sponsor.

Oh my gosh.. I'm losing hope but, still, thank you for explaining..

[Hank_ 9,174]

Oh my gosh.. I'm losing hope

Oh my gosh.. I'm losing hope but, still, thank you for explaining..

I am gathering there is no family member in the USA that would be a co-sponsor?

You basically have two options if the embassy will not accept the assets with your K-1.

1) Wait until you have a job that produces income to at least meet the 125% requirement. You can delay the visa application up to a year, the embassy will automatically extend the validity of the petition for a year.

2) If you have someone (that is not family) that would be a co-sponsor, then get married and start over with the IR/CR-1 visa, the embassy has to accept a co-sponsor, even if it is not family, with the IR/CR-1 visa.

You are still at the petition application stage of this process, you have time to make some decisions.

[KayDeeCee 4,899]

Using assets to qualify with the K-1 in Manila is not a guarantee, most times they do NOT accept assets with the K-1 or the IR/CR-1. I know of others where the embassy refused to accept their assets (cash in the bank) and required a co-sponsor.

I had made mention that if the money he has produces adequate return (can produce income to meet the 125% without touching principal) that maybe the embassy would look at that differently.

Ahh, well that not only sucks but is strange. You are supposed to be able to use income and/or assets to meet the requirements for an affidavit of support, especially when using the I-864 for a spousal visa as outlined in the I-864 instructions. I guess Manila just makes up their own rules. They are also reluctant to accept co-sponsors. Perhaps a combo of $100k in assets and a co-sponsor would work for them? Two negatives in their eyes could make a positive?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Ahh, well that not only sucks but is strange. You are supposed to be able to use income and/or assets to meet the requirements for an affidavit of support, especially when using the I-864 for a spousal visa as outlined in the I-864 instructions. I guess Manila just makes up their own rules. They are also reluctant to accept co-sponsors. Perhaps a combo of $100k in assets and a co-sponsor would work for them? Two negatives in their eyes could make a positive?

Friends of ours were processing the IR/CR-1 and tried to use cash assets and the embassy refused to look at the assets and insisted they get or co-sponsor if they want to be approved.

As for co-sponsors with the K-1 that is always a mystery in Manila.