Affidavit of support issues

[RedAndBelle2019 1]

Hi everyone. 

So I have a questions. My fiancé (sponsor), has trouble with filling out the affidavit of support form. The problem she has is because her incomes do not reach the required 20,000 -30,000 dollars a year.  

 

My question is, can she have someone from her family sign some paper or something that would say that they will help with it. (I do plan on working asap when I get my status adjusted there).

 

Thank you to all that answer and I hope all your visa journeys are successful 

[Jmeleecur 347]

You don't need a sponsor at the time of applying for a K1 visa, per USCIS

 

But you'll need a joint sponsor when you adjust your status, and at that time the family member (co sponsor) would need to complete the 864 also.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support

Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a K-1 fiancé(e), a K-3 spouse, or a K-2 or K-4 child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States.

[Crazy Cat 39,222]

1 minute ago, Jmeleecur said:

You don't need a sponsor at the time of applying for a K1 visa, per USCIS

 

But you'll need a joint sponsor when you adjust your status, and at that time the family member (co sponsor) would need to complete the 864 also.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support

Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a K-1 fiancé(e), a K-3 spouse, or a K-2 or K-4 child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States.

What about at the visa interview?

[p-ana 933]

You need a sponsor when applying for the k1 visa (when case is approved and is with the embassy) but not when sending in the i129f application.

[Jmeleecur 347]

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

What about at the visa interview?

from what @p-ana states you'll need on once you get to the interview stage...which makes sense.  I'd just read what was on the USCIS site. SO not sure where OP is at in the process, but definitely something to be prepared for when the times comes.

[RedAndBelle2019 1]

2 minutes ago, Jmeleecur said:

from what @p-ana states you'll need on once you get to the interview stage...which makes sense.  I'd just read what was on the USCIS site. SO not sure where OP is at in the process, but definitely something to be prepared for when the times comes.

I'm at the interview stage. Gathering the rest of my documents and waiting for my fiancé(sponsor) to send me the affidavit of support form, so I can schedule the interview. I don't know if anyone was ever denied a visa because of affidavit of support (not meeting the required income)? 

[Jmeleecur 347]

1 minute ago, RedAndBelle2019 said:

I'm at the interview stage. Gathering the rest of my documents and waiting for my fiancé(sponsor) to send me the affidavit of support form, so I can schedule the interview. I don't know if anyone was ever denied a visa because of affidavit of support (not meeting the required income)? 

If your fiance doesn't meet the income requirements, you will need a co sponsor. There's some good info here to help with this to:

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/support/

[p-ana 933]

7 minutes ago, RedAndBelle2019 said:

I'm at the interview stage. Gathering the rest of my documents and waiting for my fiancé(sponsor) to send me the affidavit of support form, so I can schedule the interview. I don't know if anyone was ever denied a visa because of affidavit of support (not meeting the required income)? 

You won’t be straight out denied but they will ask for a sponsor. It can be a LPR or USC that meets the income requirements. So best to work on that not to delay your case further.

for the k1 it’s not binding for the sponsor but for aos it is so it’s better to discuss in length with them. It’s not just a piece of paper and they will be financially liable for you for a long time.

 

good luck 

[Versatile. 11]

I had my interview today and was told that my Petitioner does not make sufficient income to be my sponsor even when the Petitioner  exceeds the 125% guidelines by over 10k. We do not have any dependants so it's quite confusing 

[p-ana 933]

11 minutes ago, UN. said:

I had my interview today and was told that my Petitioner does not make sufficient income to be my sponsor even when the Petitioner  exceeds the 125% guidelines by over 10k. We do not have any dependants so it's quite confusing 

They go by the totality of the circumstances. Best to find a sponsor 

[RedAndBelle2019 1]

Thank you for all your answeres. Hopefully we will be able to find a sponsor in time.

I feel like the closer I am to the interview, the more stressful and complicated everything is becoming. 

 

Anyway, good luck to everyone

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, UN. said:

I had my interview today and was told that my Petitioner does not make sufficient income to be my sponsor even when the Petitioner  exceeds the 125% guidelines by over 10k. We do not have any dependants so it's quite confusing 

Nigeria is a tough embassy to attempt a visa fround. You should find your sub-forum and begin to ask questions about what others have experienced.  Each embassy is different. 

[SalishSea 16,770]

9 hours ago, Jmeleecur said:

You don't need a sponsor at the time of applying for a K1 visa, per USCIS

 

But you'll need a joint sponsor when you adjust your status, and at that time the family member (co sponsor) would need to complete the 864 also.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support

Affidavit of Support For Fiancé(e), Spouse, or Child as a “K” Nonimmigrant

If your relative is either a K-1 fiancé(e), a K-3 spouse, or a K-2 or K-4 child of fiancé(e) or spouse, you do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time you file your Form I-129F petition. Instead, you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancé(e), spouse, or child adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the United States.

It is needed at the consulate interview.

[Nat&Amy 623]

Note that with a K1 visa you will not be able to work until you get an EAD (which is currently taking 2-5 months after you file, maybe more) or your GC, so make sure you and your fiance plan accordingly, because you both will need to survive on one income for quite a while.

 

11 hours ago, RedAndBelle2019 said:

(I do plan on working asap when I get my status adjusted there).

 

Edited August 16, 2019 by Nat&Amy

[US&TN 55]

3 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Nigeria is a tough embassy to attempt a visa fround. You should find your sub-forum and begin to ask questions about what others have experienced.  Each embassy is different. 

My fiance made $34k last year . Is that less than what's required