Filing for K1 while living overseas.

[nick050183 9]

I'm thinking about moving to live with my fiance while we wait on the k1.

 

But I know there may be some problems with that. I read that I have to keep a US based address which isn't hard to do I have family here.

 

The other issue is income. The question I have is when do I have to provide the affidavit of support? Is it during the initial application or during the embassy stage? 

Will I have to have a job lined up in the US already in order for us to receive the K1? Because I will likely be working in her home country at the time to some capacity.

Thank you ahead of time. 

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

6 minutes ago, nick050183 said:

I'm thinking about moving to live with my fiance while we wait on the k1.

 

But I know there may be some problems with that. I read that I have to keep a US based address which isn't hard to do I have family here.

 

The other issue is income. The question I have is when do I have to provide the affidavit of support? Is it during the initial application or during the embassy stage? 

Will I have to have a job lined up in the US already in order for us to receive the K1? Because I will likely be working in her home country at the time to some capacity.

Thank you ahead of time. 

Generally, your fiance will have to present an I-34 at the time of the interview.  No job in the US is necessary, but you or a joint sponsor will have to show proof of sufficient income to support your fiance....or proof of sufficient assets.

[Just Paul 4,591]

11 minutes ago, nick050183 said:

The other issue is income.

You either need US based income or a joint sponsor.

 

12 minutes ago, nick050183 said:

Because I will likely be working in her home country at the time to some capacity.

That income will not be counted.

[emekus94 1,125]

15 minutes ago, nick050183 said:

I'm thinking about moving to live with my fiance while we wait on the k1.

 

But I know there may be some problems with that. I read that I have to keep a US based address which isn't hard to do I have family here.

 

The other issue is income. The question I have is when do I have to provide the affidavit of support? Is it during the initial application or during the embassy stage? 

Will I have to have a job lined up in the US already in order for us to receive the K1? Because I will likely be working in her home country at the time to some capacity.

Thank you ahead of time. 

Missileman already responded about your concerns
One thing to keep in mind is what happens AFTER. If they are granted a visa and both of you come back to the U.S., what's the plan?
Keep in mind that with K-1, fiance cannot work immediately until their work authorization or GC comes in, which is taking a few months right now. Am not sure how feasible it will be for you to get a job either. 

So please plan accordingly. If you are using a joint sponsor, they now have to have sufficient income to support you and fiance
AOS is currently $1200+.

Edited December 31, 2019 by emekus94

[nick050183 9]

7 minutes ago, missileman said:

Generally, your fiance will have to present an I-34 at the time of the interview.  No job in the US is necessary, but you or a joint sponsor will have to show proof of sufficient income to support your fiance....or proof of sufficient assets.

So you can either

 

1) Have a job lined up already that meets the minimum requirements. Would that even count? Since I haven't actually worked there yet.

2) Sponsor

It sounds like this is very difficult to do without a sponsor unless I'm working remotely for a US company. 

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

1 hour ago, nick050183 said:

So you can either

 

1) Have a job lined up already that meets the minimum requirements. Would that even count? Since I haven't actually worked there yet.

2) Sponsor

It sounds like this is very difficult to do without a sponsor unless I'm working remotely for a US company. 

Either the sponsor or joint sponsor would have to show evidence of sufficient CURRENT income or adequate assets.  Current income is usually evidenced by pay stubs, current employment letter.

Edited December 31, 2019 by missileman

[JFH 12,189]

If you’re going to be living together overseas why are you doing a K-1? 

 

The K-1 is essentially an over-priced touristviss that allows the holder to travel to the USA to marry and stay. If you’re together somewhere already (please fill out your timeline and embassy!) then the beneficiary doesn’t need to travel to the US to get married - you can get married where you are or somewhere else close to you. You can then apply for a spousal visa which will enable your spouse to be a green card holder the second she clears the CBP area of the airport upon arrival. 

 

From past posts of yours, it seems the most important thing to you is being together as quickly as possible - by living with your fiancé overseas that has already been achieved. No need for a K-1 and its huge disadvantages.

 

Give your new spouse the gift of instant permanent residency - no AOS needed - and a cheaper visa process. She will thank you for it.