Proof of Income Suggestions

[K1korean 10]

I recently separated the military and attending school. I am currently unemployed.

 

I get 1600$ every month I'm in school and free tuition from the GI Bill. Additionally, I got approved for 10,000$ worth of grants (not loans) from my school.

 

So for this year I'll have about 30,000$ + free tuition. Eventhough this can easily pay living expenses for two people I don't know if it would pass an income check.

 

I have five years of W2s and Tax Returns above minimum income limit, but I'm not in the military anymore so I don't know if that even matters.

 

My Fiance is from South Korea, so I assume the embassy there is fine with cosponsors. I already got my NOA1 a month ago and I'm fairly certain my I-129 will be approved. It's just the next part about income that worries me.

[K1korean 10]

Additionally I would like to ask. 

 

If I try to apply without a cosponsor and they say my education benefits won't count for income, can I then get a cosponsor and extend the process. I'd rather not involve my parents if possible, but they'd gladly assist if it was the only way. 

[NikLR 13,227]

Your GI bill will count, the grants may not?  I'm not sure. 

You'd show your income from bank statements or anything else that shows you get the GI bill.