Jones0987

21 minutes ago, Oliversmom said:

Wow - just wow.  All that just because someone tried to give you some advice.  When I was new here I listened to everyone who took the time to give me their opinion or advice.  Some things I probably didn't like but I said thank you and went on.  I got tons of good advice.  There is no reason to throw a tantrum when someone says something you don't like. 

I def said thanks to everyone for their opinion and or advice, but i wont let anyone call me out of my name and place negativity in my life. That just doesnt fly with me. Thanks.

55 minutes ago, Michelle13 said:

I wasn't able to work for the first 8 months once I crossed the boarder while applying for AOS and waiting the approval of my GC.  (Although I think my case was longer than most.... they kept asking for RFE...LOTS of them!)

 

Something to think of and plan for when the K1 visa holder moves to the states...

 

Best of luck

 

 

 

 

Oh wow, well i hope you are good to go now, and you can work!! but this is def something to consider.. we have had conversations about the working situation, so he knows and is prepared for anything at this point... i think if one can stick out waiting for NOA2, they can go through anything lol

2 hours ago, audacieux89 said:

They will most probably ask for next year's return. I would suggest you prepare all documents you might need to support your case... paychecks, assets, savings, etc.

 

They can request for a co sponsor during the interview if they deem that your finances are insufficient. 

Ok cool, I have my returns from the previous 3 yrs, but just in case, i will gather more info. Thank you!!

2 hours ago, audacieux89 said:

 

 

No i meant after your fiance  enters the US. He will not be able to work for at least 4 months. So prepare for that... He has to know what to expect and you as well...

Ah! ok gotcha... well we have discussed that matter, but if we get married sooner, we can move the process along quicker... we'll see once i cross that bridge.

13 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

Another vote for 2nd job. You have until March to find something.

Thank you Thank you

4 minutes ago, audacieux89 said:

It may be longer than 90 days if what you're applying for is a k1 visa. Me (I'm the beneficiary), I've been sitting on my butt for 4 months now waiting on my EAD so i can start working. Not expecting it until January next year. 

 

So you have to consider that too... prepare him mentally (and financially).

The petition has been already submitted. I have about 3 more months until NOA2

2 hours ago, Oliversmom said:

I would recommend getting a second job.  The job I had I made enough but just barely.  So I took a second job which was great all the way around.  It made me a stronger candidate to sponsor him.  Plus I made some really good extra money which came in quite handy!  And it was a really cool job so I got to do something really exciting.  It was a win-win situation!

Absolutely, I'm def considering getting a new gig or a second gig...i truly don't want to have to ask anyone to sponsor... do you think they will ask for this yrs returns or next yrs (proof of employment etc) ...

11 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

I think that depends on the embassy. Some embassies don’t care much about the money situation, some others do. Some embassies even allow beneficiary to provide their financial support, some don’t. It’s really not a sure thing. But you can’t risk it. The other thing you need to keep in mind is to remember that your financial troubles will go away once your foreign spouse is allowed to work. That should ease the mind of your co-sponsor. You just have to assure them that it’s not gonna be an issue and that it’s just a requirement so they can stay legally. Yeah, in paper they are responsible for them, but if you have a good relationship with your sponsor just give them your word that it will never be a problem. 

indeed. honestly i just want to get married so that we can work together, and also, i don't want him to feel bored sitting home for 90 days ... Hoping that the Dominican embassy doesn't mind much  but i'll make sure I'm good before i cross that bridge...

12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

No, you must still meet the requirements so that the visa applicant is not a public charge risk. It's just that they or the US government cannot sue you based on that agreement.

understood.

2 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

OP: cosponsoring on a K1 is actually a non-binding agreement, that lasts only about as long as the K1 visa does. However if you haven't got a cosponsor, you will run into this problem when it's time to AOS with your new spouse. That's where the more strict financial requirements kick in and is a binding agreement. I don't think you should be discouraged or frightened of asking for a cosponsor, if you have someone potentially in mind. It doesn't hurt to ask, just as long as you acknowledge they may or may not be comfortable with it. You'll need to seek out a better position or a second job, if you do not make enough.

Ok good info and thanks for clarifying that, and i believe when i get to the AOS, i'll be in a way better position... shouldn't have said I'm afraid, but i know how my folks are about being "responsible" for someone else...

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Sponsoring is big consideration. I will just point out 2 things, though...

1) The I-134 is not enforceable. it's the I-864 for AOS that is. I'm in no way suggesting using a co sponsor for the K-1 without a firm plan for what to do with the I-864 later. I just wanted to clarify this point.

2) It's not necessarily 10 years...it's 40 qualifying quarters of work, which could be less than 10 years, could be the rest of their life (including over 10 years), until they lose LPR status, or until become a USC.

 

At some point, yes. The approval of the petition has an expiration date. Typically this can be extended for up to a year.

So being that the I-134 is not enforceable, this means that if i make less it will be approved? just want to make sure i have the correct clarity on that.

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

If you current income and/or assets are insufficient at the time of the interview, then you either need a co sponsor, try to get a second job, or to hold off on the interview until you meet the requirements.

 

Keep in mind that AOS needs to be filed once inside the US, which would be $1225 more. It also needs an I-864, which needs 125% of the income level.

For sure, but if i hold off on the interview, won't that affect the petition?

3 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

If you can't find a co-sponsor, one option is to increase your income. Another option is to use assets, or combine income and assets. 

You don't need the co-sponsor until interview time, so you still have several months to look for one if the income/assets path is not an option. 

Sounds good, I think i will use the little assets that I have and hopefully it will work... a little afraid to ask for help with sponsoring because then the sponsor will be responsible for the beneficiary for 10 years should something go wrong... not too many people like to hear that... all in all i appreciate your reply.

In a little bit of a pickle, i may not have a co-sponsor for my K1 visa... anyone have suggestions? My petition isn't scheduled to be approved (being that the going rate is 6 months) until March-ish , and i may have not made enough money this yr to prove the income requirement... pretty nervous, but i have faith there is always a solution to every problem... any advice will help. Thanks all and God bless!

19 hours ago, LumbertJones said:

I entered into what I thought was a good faith marriage with a girl I actually loved. I thought we would be living together when she came here; but the moment she arrived she moved in with her sister. 

She now wants me to lie during our AoS interview to say that she does live with me.

I've only hung out with her a handful of times in the past 10 months which in itself is upsetting. She has made it clear that she will never live with me. She's totally in this for the G/C alone. 

 

It's crazy how quickly she changed after stepping foot on US soil. 

 

Any advice on what to do?

send her ### back. she played you. why should you question it? whats fair is fair, whats not is not. 

3 hours ago, mikeyp123 said:

I’d hang her out to dry brother. After that kind of betrayal how could you even consider letting her benefit from her manipulating you?

EXACTLY!

15 hours ago, mercy86 said:

So our official received date at the California center was 8/9/2017. Yhree months now and I have not received any other news. Any recommendations to speed this process? Why is this taking so long, I heard of cases where 3 months in and your fiancé would be here. How much longer is this going to take? 

patience is key in this process. keep yourself busy, and go visit him/her in the process. 6 months is the waiting rate for NOA2 right now, if there isn't an RFE. 

We are all going through it... the best thing for me is working my butt off and the time passes quickly.... i was always taught "A WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS"

16 hours ago, Jenny80 said:

I'm in cancer remission need umbilical hernia repair and severe anxiety when I travel. Is there any way I don't need to meet my fiance personally before he comes to US and we get married 

investigate something about a waiver, or hardship... call USCIS or talk to a lawyer... you never know. have faith. Good luck!

September filer here too! I SO wish they were handling Sept petitions, however.....

I honestly try to keep busy and not think about it too much. It'll happen when it will happen. Good luck to all !

19 hours ago, shawndee said:

Just a word about my experience with those apps. I assume that the apps are tied into the info on the USCIS site. And, that thing dosen't update all cases.

 

Our K-1 visa was approved awhile ago and the USCIS site still has our status at NOA 1. I checked those apps multiple times a day while our application was being processed, to the point of obsessiveness, only to be let down. Then, one day, I got the NOA 2 in the mail (informed delivery is not yet available for my address).

 

Point is, if you keep seeing that your status is holding at "Case Received" don't lose hope. You just might get a surprise in the mail!!

Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with the app!!... another user said i need to relax and not obsess over it, but who can help that? You (all of us in general) put blood sweat and tears into the petition and they make you wait lolol 

i really gotta keep busy!

6 hours ago, John & Rose said:

@Jones0987!!  You need to relax.  You will drive yourself crazy.  You just filed.  Take a deep breath and do not expect anything before mid March!!!  6 months is the going rate right now.  Hopefully they will speed up a little at the first of the year.  There are still over 1000 April filers still waiting.  Your time will come but for your sake relax and try to allow the stress and frustration to subside.  You have no control right now so just keep your eye on the ball.  It will happen.

I do need to relax... its just so exciting and nerve racking at the same time lol... i'm def going to be planning visits then!! Thank you much for your advice!! I love the support on this site...

2 minutes ago, Just-in-case18 said:

 

From past data it looks like they tend to pick up in November but then again this time last year approvals were only taking 30-45 days  if that were the case we’d both be approved by now! Haha but keeping busy with getting documents together for when we are approved helps make the time pass! 

So true! Good lord, i wish we were approved by now haha!! well i have been saving money for the medical and interview fee's, and getting tax transcripts... excited, nervous and happy at the same time...hope everything goes smoothly for you both!!

Just now, Just-in-case18 said:

 

Haha no worries! I have both of them! I’ve been able to scan for cases close to my own number just see how progress is going. Looks like they’re about mid-may at the moment, which is sad for us September filers but at least they’re moving!  So far about 100 or so approvals for may filers today

Yes omg, i feel so much anxiety because im getting so many mixed answers about if they will pick up, or basically stay slow (for us Sept filers)... hopefully it will be a normal approval rate... hate the waiting game lol

Just now, Just-in-case18 said:

There’s two for the IPhone! One is the case tracker app and the other is  USCISapp. 

You're AWESOME! Thank you so much!!

Do you use them? 

Hey all!!!

What is this app that everyone is using to track their progress? OMG does it tell you everything that the USCIS is doing?

Having anxiety over here about waiting lol however, i'm keeping busy!!

Thanks!

On 10/13/2017 at 9:54 AM, logisticamente said:

NOA2 is coming in the mail today!!  It seems to be dated October 9 not 10 like the app says.. odd!!

But well.. getting close to the end!!. I will start calling NVC at the end of next week to see if I get lucky

CONGRATS!!!!!! What app did you use??!?!?!

4 minutes ago, Summer123 said:

166 days here

 stay positive !!! you are at least closer than you think...

11 minutes ago, DandY said:

And it would have been cheaper to add insult to injury!

correct!

11 minutes ago, DandY said:

I think many are realizing CR1 would have been better option. 13 or 14 months and you enter able to work and such. K1 is now looking like 10 months until entry and several more until you can work. 

Absolutely....That's just so depressing to think that if I could have waited, it could have been so different, however, i am just going to stay optimistic about this process... Fingers crossed!!