K1 Visa, Financial Requirments?

[FamilyGuy330 0]

I wanted to ask about the K1 Visa financial requirements. I am an American citizen who has filed an i129f for my Brazilian fiancee, NOA1 received on march 11th 2025. The problem is that in 2024 I resigned my job and only worked for 3 months that year. In those 3 months I was on track to earn about $48,000 that year (earned about $42,000 in 2023 & $35,000 in 2022). Between march 2024 and May 2025 I was unemployed & was a college student spending my savings in that timeframe.

 

Since May 2025 I have been working again, still a college student pursuing Engineering. Im on track to make $33,600 working part time right now. In addition, my father sends me $1,200 per month to help with expenses and covers all tuition payments separately from the $1,200 per month. He is trying to help grow my savings account in light of the K1 process, however he refuses to sign the financial support paperwork for my fiancee.

 

So $14,400 per year from my father + $33,600= $48,000 per year, plus a bright future in an Engineering career. Can anyone comment on how this will be viewed by the immigration officers? Will they consider the $1,200 per month my father sends? Will they consider my career as an Engineer and previous work history as an Aerospace Technician?

[Crazy Cat 45,454]

Any income you want to be considered should be documentable. 

[alliejourney 148]

I'm not 100% sure how they'll react to part of your income coming from a family member and not employer, so I won't speak to that. My gut says they may not like it since it's not quite as stable and reliable as income from an employer. But maybe others can weigh in on that.

 

However, they will not consider possible future income - current income is king. They have to see that you can support your partner right now, as soon as they are in the USA. Pay stubs that demonstrate consistent income that will meet the requirements, bank statements, and a letter from your employer with salary listed are all things that can be used as evidence if past tax transcripts do not show the necessary income amount. 

 

FWIW, without your father's contributions you do make over 100% of the HHS poverty guidelines for a family of 2, which is currently $21,150. Once you get to the adjustment stage and the requirement is 125%, that would be $26,437 as of 2025. Note that I do believe these guidelines refer to take-home pay, not salary pre-tax, so bear that in mind - I wasn't sure based on your post if you're talking net or gross.

Edited 14 hours ago by alliejourney

[FamilyGuy330 0]

1 minute ago, alliejourney said:

Once you get to the adjustment stage and the requirement is 125%, that would be $26,437 as of 2025. Note that I do believe these guidelines refer to take-home pay, not salary pre-tax, so bear that in mind - I wasn't sure based on your post if you're talking net or gross.

 

I was referring to take home pay, tax return not included. As long as they will accept my paycheck stubs, bank account copies, and a letter proving employment, then I should be ok. I was just worried that I wasn't working most of last year and half of this year. As long as they consider the rate at which Im making money and not a hard line "$26,437 during 2025" then we should be ok.

[alliejourney 148]

Just now, FamilyGuy330 said:

 

I was referring to take home pay, tax return not included. As long as they will accept my paycheck stubs, bank account copies, and a letter proving employment, then I should be ok. I was just worried that I wasn't working most of last year and half of this year. As long as they consider the rate at which Im making money and not a hard line "$26,437 during 2025" then we should be ok.

Oh good, then you should be okay. I believe you'll still be required to submit the prior tax transcripts but with your pay stubs and some employer verification you should be able to demonstrate your current income meets requirements. 

[JeanneAdil 7,275]

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/frequently-asked-questions-on-gift-taxes

 

under annual exclsusions 

 

He can send you as much as $1900 in 2025/ it was $1800 in  2024

At this stage if I 134 is needed u do have to provide 2024 tax returns 

If interview is after April tax date, U do need 2025 tax returns

 

your income of over $33,000 meets the income requirements for K1

[Edward and Jaycel 2,195]

2 hours ago, alliejourney said:

Note that I do believe these guidelines refer to take-home pay, not salary pre-tax, so bear that in mind

 

No, they rely on gross income for this and the I-864