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[turbo72577 0]

Hello. My name is Kurt and I live in Wisconsin. I'll be graduating college in May and hope to find a job either before graduation or shortly after. At present I have no income or other assets. I would like to sponsor my girlfriend Brenda, who is Canadian, on a K1 Visa. Assuming I find a job in or around May, will it be possible to use my 2017 taxes (for the 2016 year) as proof of income to sponsor her, or will I have to wait until 2018 to begin the application process? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[NikLR 13,236]

Sponsorship is based on current income not past income. So it would be what you're currently making. ($$/hr x hrs/week x weeks worked per year = current income.) This will be how much you expect to make in a year, not necessarily how much you have made.

Also both consulates in Canada allow for co-sponsors for the K1 visa so you can have your parents, or a friend who does make enough to help sponsor your fiancee at least until you've worked a while. They can even joint sponsor the I-864 during the adjustment of status phase.

Generally on the board we suggest at about 6 months of income to show the job is steady and not-temporary.