NYjones

I have spent the entire day reading up. I have one question....it seems as though his annual income is only $19, 680. That is before taxes, in the poverty guidelines it doesn't state if the figures are before or after taxes. Also, if documentation of taxes cannot be provided would a Co sponsor automatically be needed?

Well, he started working in April so I have no idea. Thanks again for all the replies. It seems like the K1 visa may be the quickest way for us to be together (as long as we can find a Co sponsor)

ok. This is something to look into as well. Thanks

No, he has not filed any taxes. He left when he was around 2 years old. This will be his first year working in the US.

Thanks for such a quick reply.

Would his lack of time working in the US be a problem for showing proof of support?

Hello all,

I am so happy to find this place where i can get info about my situuation.I am in a tricky situation and needed some answers that I can't find the answers to (and some additional advice if anyone is willing to give).

Let me give a little background on my situation...i started dating my boyfriend about 3 years ago while he was living outside of the US (in the Caribbean), he was born in the US but left at the age of two. He returned to live in the US earlier this year (January2014), he is now working and living on his own. I recently went to visit him and spend a few weeks with him. The day before I was scheduled to leave he asked me to marry him and of course I said yes! We discussed getting married in Canada next August with a few of our friends. Since that time I returned home, and we have done some additional planning. Upon doing some research I came across filing for a K1 visa which led me here. We had no idea the amount of work necessary for us to be together.

If we do decide to marry in Canada would we need to go through the K1 visa process? Would I be able to enter the US with him on a B1 visa then file for an adjustment of status after being married? Or, would I need to return home and wait for him to file a petition on my behalf?

Should we forget about the Canada plans and just work towards getting a K1 and get married in the US? Would the Canada situation complicate things even more? Or would getting married in Canada allow us to bypass the K1 visa?

Also, I recall seeing that the US citizen would need to show proof of support (pay stub, tax returns for 3 years etc). Since he has been working for less than a year would that be a problem?

We are set on being together in the shortest amount of time but we would also like to go about it the right way.

Thanks for the advice and replies.