Job Requirements for the US Citzen? (K-1 Fiancé Visa) (merged)

[Woodywoodchuck 0]

I'm a professional actor and freelance ESL Teacher (with a lot of other side jobs) looking to marry my fiance who I proposed to on our vacation in Peru. We decided it's best if he comes to the US in February 2017 so we can get married.

My problem however is that my jobs aren't steady. I earn about $1,500 each month (I'm 24 years old) and my income varies from month to month (which I know doesn't look good in the eyes of the people in charge of processing the visa for my fiance. He has a steady job but I know that doesn't matter in this case. My question: How long do I have to hold a steady job for and does anyone have any tips for me? What are the job requirements for the US citzen? I don't want to give up what I do because even though my income varies,I'm doing well. But if I have to do that for a year or two so I have a steady job, so be it. I have some steady job options I can take.

My fiance is Peruvian, lives in Austria and we've been in a long distance relationship for over 2 years now. We want to be together and support each other. He has been extremely patient with me and I'm very lucky to have someone so supportive in my life...

[teeak 224]

You can look into a co-sponsor if you don't earn enough to sponsor your fiance.

The length of time a steady job should be held isn't concrete. Its up to the CO to decide if a job held for three months will be maintained throughout the year since they look for "current annual income". Usually in these cases, people provide pay stubs and a job letter from their employer stating their annual salary.

[Caryh 5,206]

the current poverty level to qualify is $19,912 for two people, but this will go up very soon, likely pushing it just above $20K. They have to look much closer at those who work for themselves, but your current income level sounds just short of the mark.

Here's a link for the income levels, you must meet the 125% level.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf

[WandY 430]

You need a stable income and stable abode (address). Actor and freelance teacher is anything but stable - take the permanent job option. Sounds like you have an enduring relationship, but you'll need more than that to convince some immigration officials.

I admire your entrepreneurial spirit and determination. Make it happen!

Good luck!

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

You can look into a co-sponsor if you don't earn enough to sponsor your fiance.

The length of time a steady job should be held isn't concrete. Its up to the CO to decide if a job held for three months will be maintained throughout the year since they look for "current annual income". Usually in these cases, people provide pay stubs and a job letter from their employer stating their annual salary.

I did that but CO requested for a co-sponsor. I had a steady job in a govt agency, made over the poverty guideline for 2 but I had started that job in less than a year.

[teeak 224]

I did that but CO requested for a co-sponsor. I had a steady job in a govt agency, made over the poverty guideline for 2 but I had started that job in less than a year.

It depends on the CO and embassy on whether or not they want to accept it.

[Woodywoodchuck 0]

How about working two steady jobs to meet the minimum requirement? Is that fine? What if it's an on-call job like where you work 3 times a week with one job and 3 times a week the other?

[Woodywoodchuck 0]

If I was working two jobs: for example teaching 3 times a week at $20/hour for 8 hours each day and working at a restaurant 3 times a week $25/hour for 8 hours each day, would that count as steady income for a K-1 Visa?

Thank you for your help guys. You have no idea how much it means to all of us, helping us to be with the ones we love...

**Granted you maybe don't always know which hours you would be working each week**

[Cathi 5,849]

find a joint sponsor