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Is being ABOVE the poverty number all that is needed, regardless of how high above?

That is, suppose poverty amount for one person supporting one extra person is $15,000....is any amount from $15,001 - $99,000 sufficient...is that all thats needed as far as income is concerned?

Also, as far as income goes, what number is taken into consideration, gross income or net?

Where can I learn about the income requirement?

A promise of a job is not sufficient. Your cash gig proposal won't work for immigration purposes. If you do not have a US based job that meets the income guidelines then you will need a joint sponsor. Any US citizen or green card holder can be a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor's income would have to meet the requirement for their household plus the intending immigrant(s).

These FAQ from the State Dept. website may be helpful to you >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

Thank you VERY much!

Do you know where I can find income requirements?

Basically, what is it? Do they just want to be sure that the sponsor is not below the poverty level?

My mother has a steady job and lives alone in her condo. She's not rich with tons of money in the bank, but she's not in poverty either.

Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

Sorry...my original question sounded weird.

My question IS NOT about supporting my spouse.

I am confident I will get income in my trades (certified teacher with tons of experience, performing musician, or bartender at the very least).

That isnt my worry.

This isn't an economic question.

My question is about filling out the paperwork in a manner that will get a visa without problems.

1) If I apply as sponsor WITHOUT a job in the states will she get her visa?

2) Is there some trick or red flag to simply having my mother or sister be the sponsor? Is this something that historically occurs?

ok...well, thats no help.

tell me about having other relatives "sponsor."

tell me what people DO in these situations.

i am living in peru with my wife and have been for 7 months.

we want to move back to the states

how can i get a job before i go there???

shall i have my mother "sponsor" my since my mom has a job and owns a home?

the whole purpose of me coming here was so that we would NOT have to live apart (she was denied tourist visa prior to wedding, of course).

now folks "go home, egt ob, then she follows you."

huh?!?!?!

theres gotta be an easier way.

Excellent. Thanks!

What is all of the talk I hear regarding establishing domicile...or "re"establishing it?

I have a job here. I am a teacher. When we get back to Chicago we'll live at my sister's or mother's place until I get a teaching job there.

There's no problem with this, right?

How can either of us have a job/apartment/house until we get back to the US?

thanks...however...i've looked there and i've also typed "dcf" and "direct consular filing" in the search engine and it delivers nothing.

kind of a quirky friend! hahaha

Sorry...I found this topic late...maybe nobody is looking at it anymore.

So, the US consulate in Peru does offer DCFs?

Good.

I am a US citizen living in Lima legally.

My wife is Peruvian.

My passport shows I arrived November 12, 2011.

I also received my Carnet Ext. on February 24th, 2012.

Which date does my 6 months start from?

Also, we will not be moving anywhere until this coming December/January.

Once received, will the visa only be valid for 6 months?

I am confused on how to time all of this.

I am a US citizen. My wife is Peruvian.

I legally live and work in Peru.

From what I understand, a DCF (direct consular filing) is an option for obtaining spousal visas...however not every consulate offers them.

Anyone know about the US Consulate in Peru?

Thanks.

Before I begin this whole VISA procedure with (for) my wife, I am curious about actually USING the visa once it is obtained.

We live in Peru.

We will eventually move back to my home city in the states.

But we cannot and will not move back to Chicago without a job waiting for me and we will not get a job until we have the visa.

So...once we obtain the visa how quickly must we use it?

Suppose it is 6 months...but I dont get a job offer and cannot go to the US...is the visa then invalid and must we do this all over again???

Howdy.

First post here.

I will be going to Lima, Peru to get married and then begin the process of getting my wife a visa so she can come back to the states with me. BUT FIRST....I want to be sure that we can get married ASAP. So I am trying to find out exactly what documents I will need to get married when I arrive in Lima.

Embassy there told here I need a few things. Consulate here told me that I need only birth certificate and passport. I am sensing that someone is wrong and I do NOT want to be wasting time after I get to Lima. I want to have the correct documents now.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

Experience only, please. Not another web link with a list of things. I need to speak to someone that knows what they are talking about.

Thanks!