Do I need co-sponsor?

[timnbo 0]

Hello,

Starting my I-129 paperwork for my GF in Thailand.

I lived in Thailand from '05 to '13. While there, I did not file US tax returns because I never made more than $10,000. I returned to US in May '13 but did not get full-time work until September '14 (I was lucky to have a healthy bank account). I now have a job making $50,000/year, but have only been working for 3 months. I have $15,000 in the bank, $12,000 in stocks and $50,000 in life insurance and no real debt.

I'm thinking because of no tax returns and only a short period at my new job that I will need a co-sponsor? My father has agreed to do it if necessary.

So:

1. Do I need a co-sponsor?

2. If so, how to go about doing it?

Much thanks!

[Pheebs1201 269]

You could include a letter from your employer stating your income and that your job is a permanent position, and you are employed in good faith. This would probably help- there should be an example letter in the example forms section in the K1 visa guides I believe!

However, I am sure more seasoned VJers will come along soon with even more helpful advice. Good luck!

Edited November 22, 2014 by Pheebs1201

[timnbo 0]

Yes. I hope someone can give me advice on if I need a co-sponsor or not.

[Pheebs1201 269]

What I meant was- some embassies will accept a letter from the employer stating your income as evidence, so depending on where your fiance interviews, this could be an option therefore a co-sponsor would not be required as you are now earning well over 125% of the poverty line.