Transferring money across countries after K-1

[kellyc 0]

I am curious as whether there will be restrictions for my fiance to transfer his money to the US from South Africa after the visa issuance. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you:)

[cellarlily 0]

I don't know the rules, but my husband (then fiance) did the same when he was living in England. Every paycheck he'd send a little over to me so he had a savings account when he moved here.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

[yassmine2878 1]

I dont know of any restrictions either, but we've never had any trouble. I think USCIS/INS is more concerned about money changing hands before the visa is issued. Its pretty common for immigrants to send money back home, so I wouldnt fret too much.

[payxibka 10,048]

Rules would be the same regardless of before or after visa issuance

[yassmine2878 1]

Rules would be the same regardless of before or after visa issuance

Quite so. Im just cautioning against giving cannon fodder. USCIS can turn anything inside out.

[Jeremy + Kristy 0]

I know if you are moving more than $10,000 to or from Canada by land, you are to declare it to Customs.

[Griffon64 0]

Another South African here.

Depends on how much money is being transferred. I believe that there is a limit of around R165 000 per year per person if you haven't emigrated officially ( a travel allowance, basically ). Alternatively, there's a R2 000 000 limit lifetime per person. Something like that, I don't have the exact numbers though I did look at them when I came over in 2006. I still have a house in South Africa to sell, which is why it interests me.

So, it depends on how much money you are talking about, whether you should worry. There certainly is some restrictions in place. This thread on SACanada may answer some questions for you ( there's one somewhere on SAUSA too )

http://www.sacanada.org/index.php?showtopic=3761&st=90