k1 visa co-sponsor

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I have a concern with regards to co-sponsor since I just graduated from college in the Philippines and planning to go back to US and probably send a petition to my boyfriend. Since I do not have work and have 0 income my parents and I decided to have them as my co-sponsor. My problem is that I heard the Philippine US Embassy doesn't accept co-sponsor for k1 visa. Is there a chance I could petition my boyfriend faster?

Thank you!

[TBoneTX 43,477]

Welcome to the forum.

Experienced Philippines members can help you with the current dilemma (others have faced it).

I'm therefore moving your thread from Introducing Our Members to the Philippines regional forum.

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Welcome to the forum.

Experienced Philippines members can help you with the current dilemma (others have faced it).

I'm therefore moving your thread from Introducing Our Members to the Philippines regional forum.

Thank you so much! Hope someone can answer my concern.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

you can only have one co sponsor, not both of your parents,

I have read on the forum that they do accept co sponsors, but on a case by case basis, and the odds are better if the co sponsor is a relative,

so you might have a good chance since the co sponsor would be a parent

Edited March 12, 2016 by aleful

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hi

you can only have one co sponsor, not both of your parents,

I have read on the forum that they do accept co sponsors, but on a case by case basis, and the odds are better if the co sponsor is a relative,

so you might have a good chance since the co sponsor would be a parent

Thank you so much aleful. But would there be a greater chance our petition would be approve? Knowing I do not have work yet. Because there were thread saying it's better to do the spousal visa though it would take too long as compared to the k1

[aleful 1,905]

hi

no one knows, but the spousal visa doesn't take that long, only about a year

[MR-RA 0]

hi

no one knows, but the spousal visa doesn't take that long, only about a year

Thanks! Will probably have to think about on what to send on the uscis

[Hank_ 9,173]

I have a concern with regards to co-sponsor since I just graduated from college in the Philippines and planning to go back to US and probably send a petition to my boyfriend. Since I do not have work and have 0 income my parents and I decided to have them as my co-sponsor. My problem is that I heard the Philippine US Embassy doesn't accept co-sponsor for k1 visa. Is there a chance I could petition my boyfriend faster?

Thank you!

Being you are currently living in the Philippines and need to use a co-sponsor I would highly suggest you get married in the Philippines then complete a Direct Consulate Filing (DCF) after you have your marriage registered at PSA. Two reasons for this: 1) DCF for a IR/CR-1 spousal visa is the fastest process for obtaining a visa (even with waiting for PSA) 2) The embassy HAS to accept a qualified co-sponsor with the IR/CR-1.

The actual DCF process takes about 60 days. So if you can expedite your marriage registration with PSA you could be done and on the way to the USA in 4-6 months TOTAL.

Edited March 12, 2016 by Hank_

[minions2 24]

Maybe you should start looking for a job?

Edited March 12, 2016 by minions2

[Tahoma 2,291]

One option is to get married and use a DCF.

Another option is to use a K-1 petition. The U.S. Embassy Manila appears not to be asking K-1ers for their I-134 and income tax return. If that's the case, it would make a co-sponsor unnecessary.

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Being you are currently living in the Philippines and need to use a co-sponsor I would highly suggest you get married in the Philippines then complete a Direct Consulate Filing (DCF) after you have your marriage registered at PSA. Two reasons for this: 1) DCF for a IR/CR-1 spousal visa is the fastest process for obtaining a visa (even with waiting for PSA) 2) The embassy HAS to accept a qualified co-sponsor with the IR/CR-1.

The actual DCF process takes about 60 days. So if you can expedite your marriage registration with PSA you could be done and on the way to the USA in 4-6 months TOTAL.

Thank you so much Hank! But will I be qualified to file for a DCF knowing I don't have work here in the Philippines yet and will be back next month in the US to get my state board exam.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Rue_shell, on 12 Mar 2016 - 11:26 PM, said:Rue_shell, on 12 Mar 2016 - 11:26 PM, said:

Thank you so much Hank! But will I be qualified to file for a DCF knowing I don't have work here in the Philippines yet and will be back next month in the US to get my state board exam.

Yes that is what Hank states. You get married, file the DCF for a IR/CR-1, submit your parents co-sponsorship (at this point your application will be adjudicated on your parent financials not yours) so there will be no requirements of employment for you and no issues if your parents exceed the poverty level. If this is all true for your case YOU PASS. Simple. Done.

More details on filing the DCF can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/527064-filed-dcf-i-130-for-ir-1-at-us-embassy-manila-aar/

Edited March 13, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thank you so much Hank! But will I be qualified to file for a DCF knowing I don't have work here in the Philippines yet and will be back next month in the US to get my state board exam.

Requirement for DCF is for the USC to be living in the Philippines 6 months or more, working in the Phils is not a requirement.

Adequate income is a requirement but with the IR/CR-1 visa any qualified co-sponsor handles that issue.

You will submit an I-864 (even though you have no income), your parents will also submit an I-864 along with required supporting documents.

Edited March 13, 2016 by Hank_

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Yes that is what Hank states. You get married, file the DCF for a IR/CR-1, submit your parents co-sponsorship (at this point your application will be adjudicated on your parent financials not yours) so there will be no requirements of employment for you and no issues if your parents exceed the poverty level. If this is all true for your case YOU PASS. Simple. Done.

More details on filing the DCF can be found here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/527064-filed-dcf-i-130-for-ir-1-at-us-embassy-manila-aar/

Thank you for the information Greenbaum. Will do more research with regards to DCF this time. I just have some problem knowing I barely got a month left and I don't think we can be able to finish it all at a 1 month period.

Requirement for DCF is for the USC to be living in the Philippines 6 months or more, working in the Phils is not a requirement.

Adequate income is a requirement but with the IR/CR-1 visa any qualified co-sponsor handles that issue.

You will submit an I-864 (even though you have no income), your parents will also submit an I-864 along with required supporting documents.

Thanks Hank! But I dont think we can make it. Knowing I only got a month left to stay here in the Philippines. Can DCF be filed in the US if I go back there?

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thank you for the information Greenbaum. Will do more research with regards to DCF this time. I just have some problem knowing I barely got a month left and I don't think we can be able to finish it all at a 1 month period.

Thanks Hank! But I dont think we can make it. Knowing I only got a month left to stay here in the Philippines. Can DCF be filed in the US if I go back there?

Nope can't file DCF if you aren't in the Phils. Too bad you are returning to the states so soon. If you got married before heading to the states you could still file the IR/CR-1 visa, this would give you the edge with a qualified co-sponsor accepted by the embassy. Just a thought..