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1 hour ago, CEE53147 said:

Be sure to remember the 2 year meeting rule for K-1.  Have him start a "Immigration Fund" for expenses as soon as he gets a new job.

 

Since the 125% is really inadequate to support a family - especially one with a teenager who likely consumes food at an incredible rate, the spouse route which allows earlier employment is the option you really should consider.  Check out the expected timelines if you want to get married at the last minute.

 

I applaud you for your planning ahead!

Good thoughts, thank you. 

35 minutes ago, aLinder said:

Just a thought for you to consider, I am unaware of what the K1 requires when verifying income, but for the CR1, it lists on the financial paperwork where it asks for the sponsor's income, for all other accounts, such as 401k, TSP, bonds, etc etc. I found this out after filling mine out for my husband's CR1 visa and now I shouldn't need a co-sponsor due to the fact that I have approx. $30k in my 2 previous retirement savings accounts (because these can each be cashed out if needed, with a tax penalty). 

Just a thought for you in the income area. Maybe you can afford to do the spouse visa, once you start your pharm tech job and have an income to go along with the other assets. Also, you can use your 2nd car if you have one(I'm assuming you don't). Lastly, your co-sponsor could also be someone from a religious org or support group that you belong to, doesn't have to be a family member or even close friend(just putting that out there for you).

 

Good luck!

I get $1,056 anually ($88/month) in child support. Is child support considered an income? I wouldn't think so, since it's for the children but I guess I don't know the answer. That's about it. 

I have no vehicle what so ever . I live in a town with a population of 15,000. Everythings close to me but if I go to things like the university I take the city bus, etc. 

In this scenario, if they requested the last 5 years of employment, but you only had 1 year of of employment (and spent 4 years not working) - would you be denied? 

1 minute ago, CEE53147 said:

How can you afford to travel to meet or marry him?

He works full-time as a front end web developer and has paid for all travel expenses, but just got laid off due to downsizing of the company (He has 2 weeks left) 

I've been studying and will start a new job soon. 

Just now, geowrian said:

 

2) What's the plan for AOS after entering on the K-1? You would still need to meet the 125% minimum level at that time (a few months later).

Oh I see. I misunderstood that then and makes more sense! 

Just now, Lemonslice said:

If you're planning for guys immigration to happen in 3 years for now, why not get married and file for a spousal Visa?  The benefits might outweigh the little extra wait since you're in no rush...

I do not believe I will be able to make the income requirements for sponsoring with a spousal visa. If I'm understanding correctly the K-1 requires 100% poverty (or above) and the spousal visa requires 125% (or above) 

It would make us a household of 4. 100% is $24,300 where as 125% is $30,375 and I would fall short.  My salary will be about $28,000.  

I have nobody in my life to offer co-sponsorship 

Why is there an income difference for the two different visas anyway?

Thanks for the replies 

Just now, bakphx1 said:

The beneficiary can't receive any benefits, but nothing says you or your sons can't.  Section 8 might be a problem since he'd benefit from it. 

 

The problem you may face is qualifying to sponsor him.  If your job raises your income, you will be okay.  But if it's low enough to qualify for assistance, it may not be high enough to be a sponsor. 

Oh no, the plan is to get off welfare entirely for 3 years before we even apply for the K-1. The new job should raise my income enough to where I won't even qualify for assistance. I was just wondering if the fact I received it for SO LONG will reduce our chances of getting approved

I am a divorced mother of two, so there's 3 of us currently in the house(rented). My sons are 13 and 8. I have not worked recently, and have been on welfare for 3 years since I've been divorced. I receive $88 in child support.

The welfare we receive: 

• Section 8 Rental Assistance
• Medicaid for the whole family
• my two boys receive SNAP (I don't qualify as an able bodied adult) 

My SO is a 25 year old working man from New Zealand. He just got laid off from a job he's had for 3 years, and was considering unemployment for  the time being until he can find a new job. 

The basic question I'd like more info about: Since I've been on welfare for 3 years, would this have any negative impact on our K-1 application? And what about him, if he had ever received welfare? 

More details: I'll be getting a job here in a few months, as a pharmacy technician and plan to work for at least 3 years before we ever start this K-1 process. They do want 3 years of this income, right? Please correct me if I am wrong. This is a long journey for us, I know. 

So basically, 3 years of welfare and then 3 years of working (at hopefully above the level needed to sponsor and will be off welfare entirely) And just a note: I don't have any friends or family to co-sponsor or whatever that is about. My birth parents are dead and I dont know my biological family, etc. And I'm not really a social butterfly :-) 

Thoughts? Comments? 

We are currently at the stage of gathering all the information we'll need to start this process in 3 years and getting all our questions answered to be well prepared.