K-1 visa application with joint sponsor (Manila Consulate)

[CJ.M 0]

Good day to all! Does Manila consulate approve K-1 visa application with Co sponsor?

 

 

 

[JFH 12,190]

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[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes.  But they do look for the co-sponsor to be immediate family (parents, siblings)

Edited November 24, 2019 by Hank_

[John & Rose 7,239]

The confusion comes from the perceived difference between a co-sponsor and a joint-sponsor.  Certain agencies state that no co-sponsors are allowed because they consider co-sponsors to share the requirement (2 co-sponsors who make $20k each equals $40k in support).  That isn't allowed in K-1.  You can have joint-sponsors who meet the requirement on their own but as Hank mentioned, they strongly prefer immediate family.  This causes so many questions as most people do not differentiate between co and joint sponsors.

[Hank_ 9,174]

4 hours ago, John & Rose said:

The confusion comes from the perceived difference between a co-sponsor and a joint-sponsor.  Certain agencies state that no co-sponsors are allowed because they consider co-sponsors to share the requirement (2 co-sponsors who make $20k each equals $40k in support).  That isn't allowed in K-1.  You can have joint-sponsors who meet the requirement on their own but as Hank mentioned, they strongly prefer immediate family.  This causes so many questions as most people do not differentiate between co and joint sponsors.

 

The deal with the K-1 is that the embassy is not required to accept a qualified co-sponsor (total at the whim of the CO), whereas with an immigrant visa the embassy is required to accept any qualified co-sponsor.

[payxibka 10,045]

14 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

The deal with the K-1 is that the embassy is not required to accept a qualified co-sponsor (total at the whim of the CO), whereas with an immigrant visa the embassy is required to accept any qualified co-sponsor.

For an Immigrant Visa it is defined as joint sponsor not co sponsor