To file K1 Visa Before or After US Navy Bootcamp

[vgabbie33 0]

Hi everyone I'm confused right now whether to start processing the k1 visa or just wait until I graduate from bootcamp. I will leave for bootcamp on May 26,2015 and my graduation day will probably be on July 2015. I currently have no job right now till I leave for bootcamp.

Which will be more efficient?

If I will file the k1 now, will they need the affidavit of support already or can I just do that afterwards?

I just don't want to wait that long to start the process and besides I have lots of free time now.

What are the things I should consider for filing before/after bootcamp?

My fiancé is at the Philippines right now and I just want to be with him as soon as possible. Thank you in advance. Hope ya'll can give me advices.

[RoJ10 18]

You can actually file it right now and affidavit of support will be needed when your case is already approved and sent to consulate for interview. Process times varies and it will depend if your case will be endorsed to California service center or Texas service center. Well either the two it doesn't matter since you'll have ample time to do it.

[Adrian-Gloria 43]

I would say, file now, but also send your fiance all of the documents that he will need future dated in case he gets an expedite or fast processing (if he gets approved while you're at bootcamp). Or if he get's the case approved he can wait until you get out of bootcamp to schedule his interview so that you can send the affidavit of support.

Either way you'll be fine I think.

My wife was planning on joining the navy as well, but I think now since we're waiting for my GC, we'll both join the Marines, we'll see what happens.

Goodluck!

[vgabbie33 0]

You can actually file it right now and affidavit of support will be needed when your case is already approved and sent to consulate for interview. Process times varies and it will depend if your case will be endorsed to California service center or Texas service center. Well either the two it doesn't matter since you'll have ample time to do it.

Thanks for the advice, I have been thinking about this since January. If they won't be needing AOS and my job information on the first step of filing, I guess I'll start the process asap. If I am here at North Carolina, will it still be California/Texas? Or theres other service center?

[vgabbie33 0]

I would say, file now, but also send your fiance all of the documents that he will need future dated in case he gets an expedite or fast processing (if he gets approved while you're at bootcamp). Or if he get's the case approved he can wait until you get out of bootcamp to schedule his interview so that you can send the affidavit of support.

Either way you'll be fine I think.

My wife was planning on joining the navy as well, but I think now since we're waiting for my GC, we'll both join the Marines, we'll see what happens.

Goodluck!

Thanks! I'm glad I asked for opinions here at VJ, I will do two copies of each document that we will be needing. Goodluck too on joining the Marines! Godbless!

[TabeaK 516]

North Carolina should get processed by the Texas Service Center - assignment is due to geographic location.

Good lucky with your visa!

[vgabbie33 0]

Follow up question, so if Im gonna start processing now, I will only be able to file I-129F which is $340 right? Because that is the first step and the other things to be submitted can be done after bootcamp?

Edited March 8, 2015 by vgabbie33

[vgabbie33 0]

North Carolina should get processed by the Texas Service Center - assignment is due to geographic location.

Good lucky with your visa!

Ohhhh I see, I heard it is back logged with Texas Service Center, how long do you think it will take after submitting the I-129F? Thanks!

[RobertAtlantaUSA 1]

Best of luck in boot camp. Like Adrian-Gloria said, get your fiance everything in advance just in case you get expedited.

Back in my day at Great Lakes, they called it basic training. When I went in, I couldnt contact my family for a while after induction, so better if your fiance has everything before you go in. Anchors aweigh!

[NikLR 13,220]

Yes do make sure your fiance has everything he will need. You may not be available until after your done tech training (depending on the branch and job type.)

[RoJ10 18]

Follow up question, so if Im gonna start processing now, I will only be able to file I-129F which is $340 right? Because that is the first step and the other things to be submitted can be done after bootcamp?

I-129f plus other requirements to be submitted along with that form. Your case will not get approved if it is incomplete. (I understood your statement as only submitting I-129f plus payment only, correct me if I'm wrong)

[vgabbie33 0]

I need to send the G-325A with the I-129F and other documents, right? My concern is I don't have a job right now, if I'm gonna put unemployment on the G-325A, will it affect the approval of the petition?

Thank you for all the advices! Appreciate it!

Edited March 8, 2015 by vgabbie33

[RoJ10 18]

I need to send the G-325A with the I-129F and other documents, right? My concern is I don't have a job right now, if I'm gonna put unemployment on the G-325A, will it affect the approval of the petition?

Thank you for all the advices! Appreciate it!

You can submit it and if they wanted a firm proof that you can support her living they will just send you an RFE but it's not really common at this stage. Just be ready to have a co-sponsor as you don't have enough income right now and look on the 2015 poverty guidelines.

[Darnell 8,478]

Hi everyone I'm confused right now whether to start processing the k1 visa or just wait until I graduate from bootcamp. I will leave for bootcamp on May 26,2015 and my graduation day will probably be on July 2015. I currently have no job right now till I leave for bootcamp.

Which will be more efficient?

If I will file the k1 now, will they need the affidavit of support already or can I just do that afterwards?

I just don't want to wait that long to start the process and besides I have lots of free time now.

What are the things I should consider for filing before/after bootcamp?

My fiancé is at the Philippines right now and I just want to be with him as soon as possible. Thank you in advance. Hope ya'll can give me advices.

if your 2014 income was below the thresh-hold in the I-864P,

then I suggest you wait until November 2015 to file.

Pull out a calendar, study the timeticks for chasing a K-1 visa,

and let us know yer thoughts?

[Adrian-Gloria 43]

if your 2014 income was below the thresh-hold in the I-864P,

then I suggest you wait until November 2015 to file.

Pull out a calendar, study the timeticks for chasing a K-1 visa,

and let us know yer thoughts?

When Gloria and I filed last year, Gloria was living with me in Guatemala and had no income, so for two years she didn't file taxes (she was still a dependent of her parents). On April 2014 we sent out the application, she moved to the US in June and started working in July, her income is over the 125% poverty guidelines, when the time came for the interview, we provided the Affidavit of support, a letter of why she didn't file taxes for 2 years and also a letter of employment stating when she started working and how much she was earning and it was sufficient to get the visa approved.

Depending on the Op's particular situation, do you think she should really wait until November to file? Or is it a good idea to file just before leaving for Bootcamp, which will give her a couple of months to earn some income and also that way at least she'll be busy for 2 months, then graduation and then A-school...

As a side note, you should document your immigration+military experience, it'd be a cool story!