K1 Fiance Visa with cosponsor

[SirenandMartin 17]

So we filed for the K-1 for my fiance who is British, and we are currently in the NVC stage. From when we started the process we knew we would need a cosponsor because I am currently an engineering student and won't graduate until May 2019. Our cosponsor would be my father who makes way above the 125% poverty and will also cosponsor for AOS. I have recently become super worried because I have read while searching for information about the i-134 that some embassies do not accept a cosponsor. I am not sure if that is true or not since I haven't been able to find anything official. I would also like to add that my fiance has 30,000 GBP in savings to transfer once he is in the U.S. That would be more than enough to live off of until I get a full time job as an engineer. How can I add that into the I-134? His interview will be at the London embassy so any input from anyone that went through this would be greatly appreciated. My stomach is currently in knots 😕 

[debbiedoo 2,339]

London does accept them and if i remember right, they also are a bit more laid back on the finance side of things as well. thats of course at the consulate level. AOS is another issue but co sponsors are fine for that too

[Boiler 43,873]

I self sponsored much easier, Consulate can tell you the current amount, not much.

[SirenandMartin 17]

Just now, Boiler said:

I self sponsored much easier, Consulate can tell you the current amount, not much.

Should we call them to ask? 

[Boiler 43,873]

2 minutes ago, SirenandMartin said:

Should we call them to ask? 

If marginal yes, it was qhat they though you would need for 90 days.

[noini89 56]

I used the co-sponsor for K-1 in London Embassy. no issue. 

[GreatDane 366]

We co-sponsored when I was finishing up school and wasn't met with any additional scrutiny. It's perfectly fine to get a co-sponsor, especially if you're finishing up your studies. 

[Wuozopo 4,290]

21 minutes ago, SirenandMartin said:

So we filed for the K-1 for my fiance who is British, and we are currently in the NVC stage. From when we started the process we knew we would need a cosponsor because I am currently an engineering student and won't graduate until May 2019. Our cosponsor would be my father who makes way above the 125% poverty and will also cosponsor for AOS. I have recently become super worried because I have read while searching for information about the i-134 that some embassies do not accept a cosponsor. I am not sure if that is true or not since I haven't been able to find anything official. I would also like to add that my fiance has 30,000 GBP in savings to transfer once he is in the U.S. That would be more than enough to live off of until I get a full time job as an engineer. How can I add that into the I-134? His interview will be at the London embassy so any input from anyone that went through this would be greatly appreciated. My stomach is currently in knots 😕 

 

Relax. London is easy on this situation. You have options. 

 

Yes, your father can sponsor and he's the one to fill out the I-134 and provide the proof of income. You don't have to do one. 

 

Yes, your fiancé can self-sponsor and the money does not have to be transferred to the US. £30,000 will be enough.  There is no I-134 for self-sponsoring. He brings financial statements showing his savings. A summary sheet might be useful showing bank name(s) and amounts held and maybe an exchange rate for the day the balance was reported. Some doing this have been asked "how to you plan to get the money to the US?" He can just say using Transferwise or name another transfer website like XE.com. 

 

No, the immigrant visa unit in London (who process K1s) will not talk to you on the phone. The amount is totally up to the judgement of the guy interviewing. Others have been approved with that much. I wouldn't expect almost $40k rejected.

[SirenandMartin 17]

4 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

Relax. London is easy on this situation. You have options. 

 

Yes, your father can sponsor and he's the one to fill out the I-134 and provide the proof of income. You don't have to do one. 

 

Yes, your fiancé can self-sponsor and the money does not have to be transferred to the US. £30,000 will be enough.  There is no I-134 for self-sponsoring. He brings financial statements showing his savings. A summary sheet might be useful showing bank name(s) and amounts held and maybe an exchange rate for the day the balance was reported. Some doing this have been asked "how to you plan to get the money to the US?" He can just say using Transferwise or name another transfer website like XE.com. 

 

No, the immigrant visa unit in London (who process K1s) will not talk to you on the phone. The amount is totally up to the judgement of the guy interviewing. Others have been approved with that much. I wouldn't expect almost $40k rejected.

Thank you! I am so glad to get some piece of mind I was so stressed because of this.  

[Wuozopo 4,290]

16 minutes ago, SirenandMartin said:

Thank you! I am so glad to get some piece of mind I was so stressed because of this.  

 

If he wants to get fancy, he can prepare something to hand over when they collect the documents. It's not required.

 

I John Smith wish to financially sponsor myself for the K1 Fiancé Visa. My assets as of August 30, 2018 are as follows.

 

Co-op Bank  Account #12345   £30,234.55  (Approximately $40,123.44 USD)

123 High Street

Town, UK.

 

(And any other accounts)

 

Attached are financial statements from the above institutions.

 

[signature].  [date]

 

 

Edited August 30, 2018 by Wuozopo