Is my girlfriends income enough to sponsor me?

[rkarlsso 0]

Hello!

Me and my girlfriend want to get the K1 visa for me. We are unsure if we can meet the minimum income requirements for the I-134 and later the I-864.
She, the american citizen, has not had a stable income in previous years. Shes only 21 so she have just had part time jobs so far, and hasnt made nearly enough to meet the minimum requirements in previous years. 

However, she started a new job in the end of May last year working hours. Hours. Not full time. But she's been working 35-40 hours a week almost every week since then, apart from visiting me in my home country for a month in the winter. This means she has been working for ~5 months at this job in 2016, and for that she has earned $8,340. That's an average $1,668 per months - which would give roughly 20,000 in a 12 month period at that rate. 
Her employer will write a letter for us to take to the consulatw, stating that she is hired to continue working 38-40 hours a week (with a small raise coming up next May) and at that rate she will make ~21,000 a year. So we got that, plus she has about $15,000 saved up that we can show for as well. I also have a few bucks saved up that we could include as assets for the I-864 later on if needed.

What do you guys think? Would this be enough for us to get approved? We realize this doesnt show for much stability, but technically we can show that she is 'making' enough for the 125% of the minimum poverty guideline for 2 people, right..?

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! 
Thanks!

// Rickard

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

That's cutting it pretty close honestly. would have a co-sponsor lined up.

[Will_and_Tu 46]

50 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

That's cutting it pretty close honestly. would have a co-sponsor lined up.

Agreed. You're close enough to the line that I wouldn't be surprised if they want to see the three previous years' income, in which case you'll have difficulty proving you are stable. I'd also suggest lining up a co-sponsor to head off any problems.

[pantonia 39]

Agree with the other two people. The saved up money could help, but overall, I don't think it paints a super stable situation. While she technically meets the requirements, they might not consider it enough reassurance that you won't become a "public charge", which is the final goal. I strongly suggest to have a co-sponsor lined up to save yourself future complications.

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

1 hour ago, rkarlsso said:

Hello!

Me and my girlfriend want to get the K1 visa for me. We are unsure if we can meet the minimum income requirements for the I-134 and later the I-864.
She, the american citizen, has not had a stable income in previous years. Shes only 21 so she have just had part time jobs so far, and hasnt made nearly enough to meet the minimum requirements in previous years. 

However, she started a new job in the end of May last year working hours. Hours. Not full time. But she's been working 35-40 hours a week almost every week since then, apart from visiting me in my home country for a month in the winter. This means she has been working for ~5 months at this job in 2016, and for that she has earned $8,340. That's an average $1,668 per months - which would give roughly 20,000 in a 12 month period at that rate. 
Her employer will write a letter for us to take to the consulatw, stating that she is hired to continue working 38-40 hours a week (with a small raise coming up next May) and at that rate she will make ~21,000 a year. So we got that, plus she has about $15,000 saved up that we can show for as well. I also have a few bucks saved up that we could include as assets for the I-864 later on if needed.

What do you guys think? Would this be enough for us to get approved? We realize this doesnt show for much stability, but technically we can show that she is 'making' enough for the 125% of the minimum poverty guideline for 2 people, right..?

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! 
Thanks!

// Rickard

What's her hourly? With $15,000 k saved up you are fine...

 

For Stockholm for the interview you need only 100% which is $16,020... After this you will have some time go by before AOS where you can establish proof of the new salary over a bit more time. You don't need a co-sponsor for the K1 part and probably not for the AOS with those $15, 000 in assets as well.

 

edit: I'm saying this from being in a VERY similar situation.

Edited January 31, 2017 by Suss&Camm