Co sponsorship requirements

[chiaki26 9]

Hi everyone,

Okay before anything else, I have read tons of stuff about the Manila embassy not accepting co sponsorships for K1 visa applications. I have read so far most are not accepted, but some are. We will be going the co sponsorship route, and just need help with this:

What I'd like to know is what are the requirements from a co sponsor? I don't see any 'official' list anywhere. His mom is our co sponsor.

Would really appreciate any tips you can give us. Thank you

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi everyone,

Okay before anything else, I have read tons of stuff about the Manila embassy not accepting co sponsorships for K1 visa applications. I have read so far most are not accepted, but some are. We will be going the co sponsorship route, and just need help with this:

What I'd like to know is what are the requirements from a co sponsor? I don't see any 'official' list anywhere. His mom is our co sponsor.

Would really appreciate any tips you can give us. Thank you

You are using a close family member so that is a plus for starters.

It has also been suggested to use the I-864 along with the required I-134 and supporting documents of course (most recent tax return & W-2) from both petitioner and co-sponsor.

Detail on the process in the link below, follow the flashing arrow.

[BobnRuby 1]

op...lets say this first and it will save you time and effort. The only co-sponsors I've ever seen thru Manila is the CR1 route (spousal). That being said, you'll need an AOS with all tax returns from the co-sponsor. But again, before you go that route...talk with Hank...he pretty much knows all about k1s....just my thoughts...

wow...Hank chimed in before I could hit enter...good job Hank...

Edited January 21, 2015 by BobnRuby

[Hank_ 9,174]

op...lets say this first and it will save you time and effort. Manila DOES NOT accept co-sponsors for k1's....period...The only co-sponsors I've ever seen thru Manila is the CR1 route (spousal). That being said, you'll need an AOS with all tax returns from the co-sponsor. But again, before you go that route...talk with Hank...he pretty much knows all about k1s....just my thoughts...

Let's say this 2nd... you are incorrect. ... period. I know of numerous K-1s that have gotten approved with a co-sponsor. There are no guarantees of having a qualified co-sponsor accepted as there are with the IR/CR-1... this is true.

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My mother co sponsored my Nephew a few years ago at USEM

I know personally of another person who was co sponsored by his mother last year in Philippines Embassy.

[Hank_ 9,174]

My mother co sponsored my Nephew a few years ago at USEM

I know personally of another person who was co sponsored by his mother last year in Philippines Embassy.

Was your nephew a K-1?

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Was your nephew a K-1?

Yes He was petitioner

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes He was petitioner

I understand, was he chasing the K-1 visa?

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I understand, was he chasing the K-1 visa?

Yes

[Hank_ 9,174]

Good to know. Thanks

[chiaki26 9]

Thank you for all the information you shared wish us luck!