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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Hello everyone!

So my fiancé and I have started the k1 visa process and sent in our application. I'm looking at the next steps and the income requirement may be a little complicated for us.

I'm the sponsor, a pharmacist from the US but currently am living with my fiancé in Australia. I'm currently working as a pharmacist in Oz making income well above the 125% poverty level.

From what i've seen, the income requirement is 125% above the poverty line and the evidence is based on last year's income tax (2013). But i've also seen on these forums that I need to be holding a job (in the States?) at the time of submission for the income evidence -- here lies the problem.

My income tax from 2013 is sufficient for the income requirement BUT since i'll be moving back to the States near the time the K1 visa will be approved --- i'll still be working IN OZ until then... and once i move back to the States I expect it'll take me some time to find a full time job.

So in summary my questions are:

1. Do I need to hold a job IN THE US at the time I submit the income paperwork?

2. If yes to question no 1, then do I need a co-sponsor?

Hope that wasn't too confusing, thanks in advance!

ADN

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Sorry, I'm not familiar with Oz. Is it an American company? Are you paying US taxes? Do you have any assets in USA? If not, then yes, you will need a co-sponsor.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Nope I work for an Australian chemist but will be paying US taxes as i'm required to declare any income. I have both an Oz and US bank account with money in both.

I guess the big question is what exactly is required as proof of income to meet the 125% poverty level?

Thanks!

ADN

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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You need current and ongoing income- ie money you will get when in the USA with your fiance/ then-wife. Thus, your salary from Australia does not count, and you will need to sponsor on assets or get a co-sponsor.

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I was unemployed (laid off prior to the interview) at the time of the interview.

I had several freelance clients, and an offer for employment in which I would be picking up as soon as I returned to the US (I was in Argentina at the time).

They're interested in your current and past income, at the time you file. I would recommend applying for jobs in the US with your experience in OZ (which as an FYI to one poster, is a term they use for Australia versus AU which can also mean Austria). Try and have a job offer in hand before the interview. Also have your parents prepare the Co-Sponsor paperwork just in case you need it. At the time of the interview is likely when they'll be inquiring as to your income to provide for your fiance in the US.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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We are in a similar situation. Both living abroad, zero US income (which is what they care about). We are getting a co-sponsor since we'll need one anyway for AOS and the i-864. And from what I can tell, even if I did move back before the interview and get a job, people say they look at last year's tax returns, so would probably want me to have a co-sponsor anyway.

Check your regional board to see what people say whatever consulate in Australia you are going to accepts for support.

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We are in a similar situation. Both living abroad, zero US income (which is what they care about). We are getting a co-sponsor since we'll need one anyway for AOS and the i-864. And from what I can tell, even if I did move back before the interview and get a job, people say they look at last year's tax returns, so would probably want me to have a co-sponsor anyway.

Check your regional board to see what people say whatever consulate in Australia you are going to accepts for support.

A letter from your current employer stating your hire date, salary/rate, position, full/part time, temp/contract/permenant, would be enough along with pay stubs.

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[2014-09-22] Applied for SSN
[2014-09-26] Marriage License in Snail Mail
[2014-10-22] Notification of SSC in mail, will arrive "within 2 weeks"
[2014-10-27] SSC Arrived!

2015-04-30] Mailed AOS Package!
[2015-06-16] EAD Approved!
[2015-06-16] AP Approved!
[2015-06-23] EAD/AP Card Received!

[2015-10-02] AOS Approved (No Interview)!

[2015-10-07] Greencard Mailed

[2015-10-09] Approval Notice Recieved

[2015-10-09] Greencard Recieved!

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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A letter from your current employer stating your hire date, salary/rate, position, full/part time, temp/contract/permenant, would be enough along with pay stubs.

Good to know. Thanks for the clarification!

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4/14/15- NOA1 hard copy AOS (NOA1 dated 4/7)

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: China
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Hello everyone!

So my fiancé and I have started the k1 visa process and sent in our application. I'm looking at the next steps and the income requirement may be a little complicated for us.

I'm the sponsor, a pharmacist from the US but currently am living with my fiancé in Australia. I'm currently working as a pharmacist in Oz making income well above the 125% poverty level.

From what i've seen, the income requirement is 125% above the poverty line and the evidence is based on last year's income tax (2013). But i've also seen on these forums that I need to be holding a job (in the States?) at the time of submission for the income evidence -- here lies the problem.

My income tax from 2013 is sufficient for the income requirement BUT since i'll be moving back to the States near the time the K1 visa will be approved --- i'll still be working IN OZ until then... and once i move back to the States I expect it'll take me some time to find a full time job.

So in summary my questions are:

1. Do I need to hold a job IN THE US at the time I submit the income paperwork?

2. If yes to question no 1, then do I need a co-sponsor?

Hope that wasn't too confusing, thanks in advance!

ADN

As far as I know, Pharmacist are in demands, and it shouldn't be too challenging to secure one in US.

You might be able to start the process before you arrive to US.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Thanks everyone! I'm still a little confused.

I know I wouldn't have a problem securing a job once I get back to the States but i'm hoping to stay in Oz as long as possible before we need to go back i.e. once our visa is approved.

IF at the time of interview i'm still in Oz working full time, would that salary be sufficient or does it have to be a US salary.

If not, for a co-sponsor, would a sibling be sufficient?

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A letter from your current employer stating your hire date, salary/rate, position, full/part time, temp/contract/permenant, would be enough along with pay stubs.

From an US employer, yes. It does not matter how much money he is making in OZ, since he won't be living there anymore.

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Thanks everyone! I'm still a little confused.

I know I wouldn't have a problem securing a job once I get back to the States but i'm hoping to stay in Oz as long as possible before we need to go back i.e. once our visa is approved.

IF at the time of interview i'm still in Oz working full time, would that salary be sufficient or does it have to be a US salary.

If not, for a co-sponsor, would a sibling be sufficient?

Must be US based salary or continuing from the same source. Generally this is not an issue for K1 since most people tend to marry abroad when both people live abroad.

Not only do you need to worry about the I-134 for the k1, but also the I-864 for the adjustment of status after marriage.

Your sibling is fine, it can be any USC or LPR who is US domiciled and makes above the poverty guidelines for themselves, their immediate family, plus the immigrant.

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Canada
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Thanks everyone! I'm still a little confused.

I know I wouldn't have a problem securing a job once I get back to the States but i'm hoping to stay in Oz as long as possible before we need to go back i.e. once our visa is approved.

IF at the time of interview i'm still in Oz working full time, would that salary be sufficient or does it have to be a US salary.

If not, for a co-sponsor, would a sibling be sufficient?

US salary, reason being once you move to the US, you wouldn't have your Australian income anymore to support you fiance.

Sibling works.

BTW, you might also need to prove "intent to re-establish domicile" in the US. There isn't much out there about filing from abroad for K1 but I have seen this mentioned a few times in some threads. Things like lease agreement, moving plans, driver's license, voter reg, etc.

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4/6/15- Package received

4/9/15- NOA1- text/email

4/13/15- NOA1 hard copy EAD/AP (NOA1 dated 4/7)

4/14/15- NOA1 hard copy AOS (NOA1 dated 4/7)

4/17/15- Biometrics Letter received

4/29/15- Biometrics completed

6/23/15 (Day 77)- Service request

7/2/15 (Day 86)- Service request complete, email of approval of EAD (approved on June 30)

12/29/15- Interview

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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Out of curiousity, why are you going for a K1 instead of getting married in Oz and getting the IR1/CR1?

It seemed like the IR1/CR1 took longer and required more evidence. I've only been living with my fiancé for the past 8 months in Australia so we don't have many joint things to declare.

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