USCIS page says no I-134 required for k1?

[Boiler 48,191]

Probably.

[JIJourney 96]

Ok. That makes me feel a bit better. I thought I had to have earned 125% poverty line for the last three years, not just this past year.

What if...we got married in Thailand and then filed for a CR-1? This would kill two birds with one stone: Show more/stronger evidence of authentic relationship, and also allow for use of I-864, which would allow a joint sponsor? Right? Is this a more viable plan?

Based on coming to the USA purposes the plan would be good. But the ultimate question is whether you two are ready to go to the next step and get married? If you two are ready for that, then I would say go for it if it is going to help your cause. Good luck

[tipaklongkano 13]

Yeah, we're so ready. We've been "together" since late 2010, and we've spent quite a bit of time in person. We text all day every day. We're ready.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

My apologies, I should have stated that I am the petitioner. I am the one that currently is without income. I have not yet submitted the I129 because i am not sure if it will have any chance of being approved. I supplied the quote from the USCIS page because it specifically states that no affidavit of support will be required until AFTER the fiance arrives in the US and adjusts status. It's all a bit confusing and I just don't know what I should do.

You stated you will soon have a job (in prior post), the I129F takes several months to be processed to the stage of interview, at which point you will need the afidavit of support. I'd say to file, you would be ready at the time the affidavit is needed. A job or self employed is the strongest evidence in the afidavit, but no the only one. And it's not looking at past work history but the future supportability of the spouse. Once married, you wll need to adjust status and and there is another form for evidence of support that does allow co-sponsoring.

In sum, I'd file now, expecting some months before the interview at the embassy and during that time, you would be employed and be able to demonstrate support.

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Ok. That makes me feel a bit better. I thought I had to have earned 125% poverty line for the last three years, not just this past year.

What if...we got married in Thailand and then filed for a CR-1? This would kill two birds with one stone: Show more/stronger evidence of authentic relationship, and also allow for use of I-864, which would allow a joint sponsor? Right? Is this a more viable plan?

It is, but overall might be more costly.

You need to make the numbers:

If married overseas;

cost of tickets, ceremony, hotels, legal fees, etc

cost of IR for (this is the one for married couples)

cost of ticket of spouse to US

cost of supporting spouse while apart

cost of phones, visits, etc while apart

if 129F

cost of 129F

cost of medicals for 129F, fees to embassy

cost of ticket of fiancee to US

cost of marriage in US (which can be a simple court ceremony)

cost of AOS after marriage

cost of ROC after 2 years

the list above is not exhaustive and is best you make your own based on the how-to guides here.

I'm not trying to make this a cost/benefit exercise, but costs can be dramatically different depending on your situation. Also, the costs are spread across different time frames (for example, ROC is not until after 2 years).

All in all, I would plan on 4-5K at least, it could be possible on a little less but not much less.

And I'm not counting the most important: the emotional cost of being apra and waiting while the processes take their course.

We chose 129F because we needed time to sort things out and get prepared, and thus, we figured 9-10 months to do all that, about the time of a 129F end to end. Others go to the IR because it is more suitable to their situations.

Good luck

[Hank_ 9,174]

I'm a bit confused. Everywhere i look on the internet, I find that an I-134 is required at the interview for the K1 visa. However, on the USCIS's actual K visa information page, it states:

"Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a “K-1” fiancé(e), a “K-3” spouse, or a “K-2” or “K-4” child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States."

When i saw this I felt a wave of relief, as I've been unemployed for the past three years. I've made the long recovery from depression and bipolar, and through treatment I'm back to my normal self and better than ever. I'm finally looking for work and I'm quite sure I'll be employed soon. However, I won't be getting a high-paying job. Something more entry level is more realistic, as i am still working on my degree. I am planning on going back to school while i work. So...I'm not likely to make enough money according to the I-134 requirements. My parents or sister and her husband would gladly co-sponsor, but from what I understand, the embassy in Manila doesn't really give a damn about co-sponsors. My Filipina girlfriend and I have been together for over three years, and I've visited her on three occasions. We've traveled all over the place: Palawan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. We have lots and lots of proof that our relationship is genuine. We haven't seen each other in over a year now, and we're getting a bit discouraged. Any advice?

Thanks

USEM does require income to meet the 125% poverty guidelines of the I-864P for the number of people you will be supporting, they are very difficult with getting a co-sponsor accepted and they will deny for inadequate income.

If you have not started this process you may want to consider the CR-1 spousal visa as the embassy has to accept a co-sponsor with this visa.

[tipaklongkano 13]

Thanks everyone for your help. I'm certain that I'll go the CR1 route. I don't care if it takes a bit longer or if it's more expensive. It seems like the better option anyway because it would allow her to work as soon as she arrives here in Colorado. Plus, I'd get to see her much sooner because we'll meet up in Thailand to get married. Again, thanks to everyone for your input.

[VOL 425]

So funny we all must jump thru hoops and wait for our loved ones to even get a chance at a interview and pay thousands of dollars.

I just turned on my news and the Federal Goverenment is sending about 2000 illegal aliens from south of the border to my Dallas for free education and free housing.

Wish I could go to another country and get a free ride, Immigration is so screwed up