A few k1 visa questions

[Bluepanda92 33]

1. I've been dating my boyfriend since august 2017, we plan on applying for a k1 visa in january 2019, I wanted to know if there is less chance of us getting approved since we have only been dating for 1 year, we have met before, and will meet again before we apply

2. His income is 16-20k a year depending on what hours he gets but he does get at least 30 hours a week and does over time, is it better to have the green card income of 125 percent when applying for a k1 visa, or is the 100% ok?

3. Do they need screenshots of conversations online 1 screenshot per month since we first met? 

4. He lives with his parents in a 5 bedroom house, and if we get approved we will be living with his parents for a bit untill we move out, is there any issues with living with parents that could get us denied?

Edited May 3, 2018 by Bluepanda92

[Boiler 43,438]

I doubt any of this will be an issue, which Consulate are you going through.

 

If needed and it is a long time away, sounds like his Parents can Joint Sponsor.

[Bluepanda92 33]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I doubt any of this will be an issue, which Consulate are you going through.

 

If needed and it is a long time away, sounds like his Parents can Joint Sponsor.

USCIS California Service Center (CSC) in Laguna Niguel, CA.

And ive read alot of horror stories about joint sponsors and how they are likely to deny because of it? 

[Boiler 43,438]

It is a Consulate issue, there are no Consulates in the US.

[Bluepanda92 33]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

It is a Consulate issue, there are no Consulates in the US.

I dont exactly undertstand what consulates is >.<;; 

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

3 minutes ago, Bluepanda92 said:

I dont exactly undertstand what consulates is >.<;; 

In what country do you reside?

[Bluepanda92 33]

Just now, missileman said:

In what country do you reside?

I live in england and he lives in arizona, usa 

[Boiler 43,438]

Just now, Bluepanda92 said:

I live in england and he lives in arizona, usa 

Ahh so you will go through the London Consulate.

 

One of the advantages of going through London is that they also allow you to self sponsor. Pretty easy Consulate.

[Bluepanda92 33]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Ahh so you will go through the London Consulate.

 

One of the advantages of going through London is that they also allow you to self sponsor. Pretty easy Consulate.

Is the consulate where i send the i-129f ? or is that just where i get the interview 

[Boiler 43,438]

Where you are interviewed.

[Bluepanda92 33]

Just now, Boiler said:

Where you are interviewed.

So when im being interviewed is that the part where i show them his income or any joint sponsers we have? do they need tax returns going back 3 years? cuz hes only been working a year, and he may be getting a new job soon with higher pay 

[Boiler 43,438]

Yes, a long time away. The three years is if he has needed to file, many people have been at Uni whatever and have not been working that long.

 

It will be his income when you have the interview.

[Bluepanda92 33]

Just now, Boiler said:

Yes, a long time away. The three years is if he has needed to file, many people have been at Uni whatever and have not been working that long.

 

It will be his income when you have the interview.

ok so, if his income is 16-20k which is the required amount anyway do we still need joint sponsers, or will we be ok with that? hes able to get the income up to around 23k a year if he switches jobs or does more hours in his current job, oh and is the income after tax is taken out or before tax is taken out thanks 

[Boiler 43,438]

There is also the I 864 when you adjust and they review the sum every year, I would expect $23k would be enough.

[Sunnyland 639]

OP< you and your boyfriend need to start taking a look at this guide that explain you very well what you need to do.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

 

When you download the forms to fill out, download them from the USCIS website directly. Make sure that if you guys are planning to file the petition next year, the filling fee may change.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-129f

 

Enjoy this new journey.