Ronnie_Jie

I married my Chinese wife at nearly the end of her 90 day K-1. Before she came she and her ex husband had decided that her daughter age 15 should stay in China to study until she is certain of her future in USA. We were informed to put her daughters information on the i-129 document just in case she wanted the child to come within a year. She has decided to bring the child now and we are confused as how to do it. She is just now applying a Green Card. Can someone please advise us how to handle this situation to get her child here?

We are not sure when the one year to bring the child starts. Her interview date was Jan 18, 2013 and she came to USA on March 15, 2013.

Thanks in advance for any help.

I printed 2 5x7 black and white photos on plain white paper. 6 photos total on 3 pages. Each photo very clear and in distinctly different locations with different time stamps and wearing different clothes. We chose very prominent and easy to recognize land marks for each photo. Each photo had a time stamp and each page had a description on the bottom. Our K-1 visa was approved today without any questions.

Thanks for the input Tim/Mav

UPDATE:

I have found out that the correct formula for "Cash or Convertible Assets" to substitute income is as follows.

For a Fiancee visa. $3 cash assets = $1 annual income (3x)

For a Spousal Visa or Adjustment of status (green card) $6 cash assets = $1 annual income (6x)

EXAMPLE:

A visa sponsor with no income, and no dependents would need to have $55,164 in Cash Assets to quality.

3 x $18,387 = $55,161

Also a combination of income and assets will work.

EXAMPLE:

If sponsors income is $10,000 per year, then he should have $25,161 cash or convertible assets to qualify. $18,387 - $10,000 = $8,387 x 3 = $ 25,161 Cash Assets needed.

Hello Everyone at VS

Me and my fiancée are discussing to marry soon and are considering the CR-1 process for visa. We are both very stressed because of my current income situation. I can easily support her but this visa process seems somewhat unforgiving if things are out of the ordinary.

I have been self employed in the housing/construction industry my entire life. Since the recent failure of the housing market my company has since dissolved and I am now unemployed. Currently considering starting a new business. My assets are considerable and everything I have is actually paid for. I have income from investments that will continue for many years of my life. That income is variable and as of last year it dropped to its lowest which ws slightly below the poverty line to 17k. My accountant says I can re-file last years return easily and legally adjust this but I do not know if it will throw up a red flag and cause issues for the visa process. So not sure if I should re-file.

So although I can easily support her I am not sure I can qualify by given standards. Also I was told by an attorney that if I have liquid assets/cash that can meet or exceed 5x the 125% poverty level that there will be no problem in qualifying. I can easily do this without question but I don't know if the attorney is correct. As far as other assets I own a home and I own properties in 2 states as well as several antique cars that are of extreme value. I owe no money to anyone for anything.

So my friends can any of you offer some sound advise to help us on this journey? Are we stressing for no reason or is this a really bad situation in regards to the visa? Any and all advise would be appreciated.

Thank You