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I'm trying to get more details on the financial requirements that apply to the K1 visa. In the searching I've done, it seems the income requirement is 125% of the official poverty line, and my father can co-sponsor for me to meet this requirement.

I, however, spent 2006-2007 abroad (where I met my fiancee), and I had no official reported income. I was teaching English and being paid in cash, and my income would have been far below U.S. poverty level (although I was quite comfortable with that income in the country I was living in). None of it was ever deposited in a bank account, and I didn't file any income tax those years.

I read that, even if you have a co-sponsor, the same income documents are still required. Is this true? What if I didn't have a bank account or any income tax returns (unless I go back to 2005)? Anyone know?

Thanks,

- Daniel

Hello there Daniel,

I just read your post. I would like to share something I am not sure if this applies to your country. I am from Philippines. I just had my interview last July 30, 2008. I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa. I am not sure if same there in your country.

My fiance's income tax didn't reach the poverty level too cos he just had his job August 2007. So we're asked for proof that he's earning over $14,000 cos that's the amount needed for 2 person, my fiance and I. So we provided his salary history from August of 2007 up to the last salary he had this year which is July 2008. And they accepted it. Do you have any current jobs this year?

-richel-

I asked about co-sponsor but here in Philippine Consulate they don't accept co-sponsors on K1 Visa.

Wrong! 99.9% of the time USEM does allow co sponsors for K1s.

co-sponsor for K1 visa or I-129F petition is not allowed in US Embassy Manila. you are only allowed to have a con-sponsor when you are already in US and filing for I-864 (AOS).

6/20/2007 - I-129F mailed

6/29/2007 - Received by USCIS

7/06/2007 - NOA1

11/08/2007 - Touched

11/15/2007 - email from CRIS for RFE

11/16/2007 - touched again

11/21/2007 - RFE letter received thru lawyer...

11/26/2007 - sent Birth Certificate to my fiancee (part of the RFE, fingers crossed and offered to God everything...)

12/05/2007 - mailed RFE docs thru lawyer

12/21/2007 - USCIS received our docs by CRIS (thank you Lord, finally USCIS received our docs...)

12/24/2007 - touched

12/26/2007 - touched again ( Lord please help...NOA2 please...fingers crossed...)

12/27/2007 - NOA2 (email from CRIS petition approved...)YAHOO!YAHOO!

Thank you so much Lord!!!

12/31/2007 - NVC received our approved case

01/18/2008 - NVC letter case forwarded in Manila case no. mnl**********

02/03/2008 - received Packet 4

03/05/2008 - St. Lukes Medical Appointment

03/12/2008 - US Embassy Manila Interview Appointment (God be with us...fingers crossed...)

--- in between this months we've comply lots of requirements from Embassy...

12/19/2008 - got my visa! (Thanks to God! He gaved us a wonderful Merry Christmas)

01/01/2009 - Flight to San Francisco, California

01/25/2009 - got Married

This is what I have:

1. Check for $455 (who do I write it out to again?)

2. I-129F signed and dated.

3. I-129F supplement (Q: 18) signed and dated.

4. 4 signed and dated G-325A forms with one passport photo of me.

5. 4 signed and dated G325A forms with one passport photo of Ash.

6. Copies of every page of my passport including color copies of the info page and page with the stamps.

7. Fiance letter of intent: Me and signed.

8. Fiance letter of intent: Ash and signed.

9. Proof of meeting which includes:

15 color photos of us together over the past year.

Itinerary print outs from my two visits to England along with boarding passes.

Itinerary print outs from Ash's three visits to the US along with boarding passes.

Color copies of every page of Ash's UK Passport to show passport stamps.

Am I set? I want to post it tomorrow.

please check this site for your guide, this is very helpful.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

As most of you know, I got here in the US on December 2008 on a K1 visa. Me and my fiance got married on January 25, 2009. Unfortunately or fortunately I got pregnant and now I on my way to 3rd month. In some ways I say unfortunately because I am having a hard time getting sick and my husband doesn't understand that. I learned some things I don't like about him that I never knew before we got married. Now, I wanna back out because it seems like I am not happy with him anymore because of his attitude and I have to swallow my pride most of the time. Is there anyway for me to stay in the US if our marriage doesn't work out? If there's none I guess I would still love to go back to the Philippines. At least there I have my family who could take care of me while I am carrying this baby. To those who have a child I know that you can sympathize with me. It's not easy to deal with pregnancy sickness and I need my husband to be supporting me and understanding me and help me on this but this doesn't seem to be the situation right now. Now, I don't know what to do. Please help.... thanks....

hi there! i got here last Jan 2009 and got married Jan 25 too... you have to think a million times before you decide on things, pray for enlightenment.. i suggest that you talk to your husband, a heart to heart talk wherein he will understand what you are going through being pregnant... marriage is a commitment, its for a lifetime... unless if your husband physically and verbally abused you, then that's the time you get a lawyer to help you out... always remember that we are individuals, we have different ways of thinking and best way for a relationship to work out is to have constant communication and be open on how you feel... don't be afraid to tell your husband on how you felt, he will realized that he should act as a husband and soon to be father... it's true you will learn things that you'll not gonna like about him and he learns things too that he don't like about you, it's because you already live in one roof and it doesn't mean you don't love each other anymore... keep on praying, God will lead you the way... take care...

i'm on the process of preparing all the necessary documents for my AOS. For those who are from Philippines and just recently submitted there documents on AOS, do we need a civil surgeon for the signature of I-693? i had my TD vaccine here in department of health, which the last thing i need to comply with medical and vaccine requirements. there is an instructions in I-693 that if we are K-1 Visa holder and already had a medical exam in our country (St. Lukes) we are not required to have another medical exam as long as AOS is filed within one year of our medical examination (St. Lukes). but what confused me is " A designated civil surgeon must complete the vaccination section". how will a civil surgeon complete the vaccination section when i already had all the vaccines i need???...

You take a copy of your DS 3025 and a record of the shots you received elsewhere [Health Dep]. The civil surgeon will transfer everything to I-693. LOTS of civil surgeons will try and hit you up for the full medical. Don't let them do so.

thank you so much for the information, it is very helpfull. do the department of health where i got the shots need to fill-up I-693 form number 6?. do the surgeon need to seal I-693 before he gave it to me?.thanks again...

i'm on the process of preparing all the necessary documents for my AOS. For those who are from Philippines and just recently submitted there documents on AOS, do we need a civil surgeon for the signature of I-693? i had my TD vaccine here in department of health, which the last thing i need to comply with medical and vaccine requirements. there is an instructions in I-693 that if we are K-1 Visa holder and already had a medical exam in our country (St. Lukes) we are not required to have another medical exam as long as AOS is filed within one year of our medical examination (St. Lukes). but what confused me is " A designated civil surgeon must complete the vaccination section". how will a civil surgeon complete the vaccination section when i already had all the vaccines i need???...

ohh thank u so much for the reply, yes taga cebu ko, ill just keep on calling i guess, im planning to have it send sa akong Mama para sila na mo send diri nako.. Again thanks i really appreciate it

im sure they will give you another copy of that... my friend had the same experienced as you but, she told me SLEC won't entertain you good about requesting new copy.

i pray that you can contact/talk to the kind hearted SLEC staff and give you another copy of your vaccination without asking a lot of questions... just try to call them back.

goodluck!

taga cebu pod di ay ka?

you're welcome... maayo unta makuha nimo dayon.

hi there! taga cebu pud ko and as far as i remember you posted a reply to my post which helped me a lot. hope we will be in touched always.thanks kaayo..

ohh thank u so much for the reply, yes taga cebu ko, ill just keep on calling i guess, im planning to have it send sa akong Mama para sila na mo send diri nako.. Again thanks i really appreciate it

im sure they will give you another copy of that... my friend had the same experienced as you but, she told me SLEC won't entertain you good about requesting new copy.

i pray that you can contact/talk to the kind hearted SLEC staff and give you another copy of your vaccination without asking a lot of questions... just try to call them back.

goodluck!

taga cebu pod di ay ka?

hi there! taga cebu pud ko, its so happy to know people from the same town. hope we will be in touched always.thanks kaayo..

im sure they will give you another copy of that... my friend had the same experienced as you but, she told me SLEC won't entertain you good about requesting new copy.

i pray that you can contact/talk to the kind hearted SLEC staff and give you another copy of your vaccination without asking a lot of questions... just try to call them back.

goodluck!

taga cebu pod di ay ka?

hi there! i'm from cebu too, i remember you sent a reply to the topic i posted. thanks kaayo sa tabang. hope we will always get in touch.

Hi everybody,

I got my EAD and my SSN while I was pending in my AOS, after my AOS was aproved I received a residential card that expire 2 years from the date I received it.

My question is Do I need to renew my SSC? or will it renew automatically?

If I was with my EAD card it would expire in april 2009, then if I need to renew my ssc I need to do this month.

Thank you for your time.

The SSC does not have an expiration--it is good for life.

hi there! after you got your EAD did you go back to Social Security to update your status and for the changes of single name to married name? please help me, i'm confused too. we've been to social Security but they not give me SS number. thanks and Gob bless...

How soon or at what point does this get paid,immediatly after entering USA or before ,or is it with in the the first 2 years, for a k1 visa ?

Thanks

hi there! how much did you pay for AOS and EAD? thanks...

The cost of filling for AOS and EAD and AP is $1010.00

I'm just confused, why is it that some says that there is another check for something like $300+++? so, you just send one check to USCIS? just want to clarify the fees for us K1 visas, its just really confusing for me right now. one thing too, can i possibly can my EAD first to get a job?hope you can help me and thanks so much for the information. God Bless...

The cost of filling for AOS and EAD and AP is $1010.00 and yes you just send one check with your application. If you apply for EAD before you file for AOS the EAD would only be valid for 90 days from the date you enter the US, at the moment it takes USCIS about 90 -100 days to approve the EAD so if you were to apply and pay the fee for a EAD based on your K1 it would expire before you even got it and you would have lost the $$$ you paid.

thanks so much for the information...it helped a lot...God bless...

please help, for K1 change of status how much fee do i have to send to USCIS? thanks..

$1,010

this means that we will just send one check to USCIS for $1,010?i'm just confused with hearsay that its about $1,300++ for change of status. hope i will have a clear mind on this K1 change of status fees, its making me confused and i don't want to make mistakes in sending the check. thanks so much for the informatio. God Bless.

How soon or at what point does this get paid,immediatly after entering USA or before ,or is it with in the the first 2 years, for a k1 visa ?

Thanks

hi there! how much did you pay for AOS and EAD? thanks...

The cost of filling for AOS and EAD and AP is $1010.00

I'm just confused, why is it that some says that there is another check for something like $300+++? so, you just send one check to USCIS? just want to clarify the fees for us K1 visas, its just really confusing for me right now. one thing too, can i possibly can my EAD first to get a job?hope you can help me and thanks so much for the information. God Bless...

NOTE: For Persons Adjusting Status... Pay careful attention to the section labeled "Adjustment applications and ancillary benefits". You will not need to pay extra for certain benefits filed with your Adjustment Application.

Official Link to New Fees at USCIS.GOV

please help, for K1 change of status how much fee do i have to send to USCIS? thanks..

How soon or at what point does this get paid,immediatly after entering USA or before ,or is it with in the the first 2 years, for a k1 visa ?

Thanks

hi there! how much did you pay for AOS and EAD? thanks...

Everyone files the same papers and sends them to Chicago. AOS isn't state dependent.

Hi there! i'm just confused with the fees fo K1 change of status, for EAD and AOS how much is the fees?thanks...

Everyone files the same papers and sends them to Chicago. AOS isn't state dependent.

thanks for the information.

hello there fellow VJers! if anyone there from Reno, Nevada who had experienced in Change of Status and all the necessary documents that are needed to be submitted. Please let me know, it would be a great help for a newbie here in Reno. I've read a lot in Visa Journey about change of status but its always different when someone had a particular experienced in a particular state. Thank you in advance for the information and God bless.

Hello We are in the same situation,my boyfriend called USEM call center because he cant get through USEM direct phone line. that was 2 weeks ago then he called back again last tuesday but CALL CENTER ONLY ANSWER IS ITS PRINTING!!! my idea is call center doesnt know exactly when do they release our visa's, your much better because you just waited for few days since you was interview.ME?its almost 2 months...its really depressing...but we have nothing to do is to wait till they have mercy..

God Bless

hello there! did you already got your visa?... keeping my fingers crossed, still no word from delbros... let's keep on praying, hope to have it by this week... God bless us, its in God's hand...

^^When you paid delbros, that' the initial status you will see on their website... that's standard and it means that your visa is still at the embassy.. when embassy released it, your status will automatically change...

I was interviewed on November 21 and am waiting for my visa... Count up to 4 days (depends on where you live) and your visa will arrive....

God bless us all the time...

hi there! did you already got your visa... me, i'm still waiting... no word from delbros yet... keeping my fingers crossed, hoping to have it this week... i'm praying that i could make it on Christmas... God bless us...

hi there fellow VJyers! i was just curious why it take so long for the embassy to print visa. the last time my fiance called the embassy they told him that its already for printing proces but its already more than a week since the last time he called and still no word from delbros for visa delivery. i'm just confused and worried , what worries me is, what if my fiance got a wrong information from the embassy call center . is it possible that it will take more than a week for printing process? hope you can give some idea about this printing process of visa. keeping my fingers crossed for visa delivery soon. God is good ... thanks and God bless us all...

correct me if i'm wrong but i checked your timeline many times and even your signature,is this true? you were interviewed since 03/12/2008 - US Embassy Manila Interview Appointment? and until now u haven't gotten your visa yet?i hope you'll be able to find out why.

yes, i was interviewed last March and we went thru AR for a couple of months... God is good, He was our strength all thru out this waiting process... please do include us in your prayers... congratulations to you!

They put you on AR for almost 9mos now?WOW,i admire you for being tough anyway,whatever the reason why they put you on AR,you still have something to be thankful for since you were already told that your visa's for printing now.

I hope you'll soon get your visa

Yes, for 9months we've went thru a lot of things but its all worth waiting for... i love my fiance and with that waiting process we get to see each others strengths and weaknesses, it made the relationship more stronger... God is good, He made us see how important we are to each other... it was hard and tough but when you believe what your eyes can't see but can only be felt in your heart, its faith... we almost broke up then but i didn't stop praying yet i prayed harder, God was always there for us and He was our strength... everything happens we have to be thankful, it has all reasons... if i'll tell you what was the reason for our AR, nothing is impossible with God... God bless us... let's keep on praying and i'm keeping my fingers crossed to receive my visa soon...

hi there fellow VJyers! i was just curious why it take so long for the embassy to print visa. the last time my fiance called the embassy they told him that its already for printing proces but its already more than a week since the last time he called and still no word from delbros for visa delivery. i'm just confused and worried , what worries me is, what if my fiance got a wrong information from the embassy call center . is it possible that it will take more than a week for printing process? hope you can give some idea about this printing process of visa. keeping my fingers crossed for visa delivery soon. God is good ... thanks and God bless us all...

correct me if i'm wrong but i checked your timeline many times and even your signature,is this true? you were interviewed since 03/12/2008 - US Embassy Manila Interview Appointment? and until now u haven't gotten your visa yet?i hope you'll be able to find out why.

yes, i was interviewed last March and we went thru AR for a couple of months... God is good, He was our strength all thru out this waiting process... please do include us in your prayers... congratulations to you!

^^When you paid delbros, that' the initial status you will see on their website... that's standard and it means that your visa is still at the embassy.. when embassy released it, your status will automatically change...

I was interviewed on November 21 and am waiting for my visa... Count up to 4 days (depends on where you live) and your visa will arrive....

God bless us all the time...

hi there! hope we will get our visa soon... lets keep on praying and keep our fingers crossed... i guess we are on the same batch for the delivery of our visa... God bless us...

can someone tell me what this mean

Tracking number:XX0357---

DATE & TIME DESCRIPTION

2008-12-02 15:07:47 SHIPMENT IN PROCESS AT THE EMBASSY

shipment is already sched so meaning printing is done?

congratulations! its on your way... hope ours will be next for delivery... we are still waiting, keeping our fingers crossed... i hope i can make if before Christmas too, its all that we prayed for... God bless us...

Hello We are in the same situation,my boyfriend called USEM call center because he cant get through USEM direct phone line. that was 2 weeks ago then he called back again last tuesday but CALL CENTER ONLY ANSWER IS ITS PRINTING!!! my idea is call center doesnt know exactly when do they release our visa's, your much better because you just waited for few days since you was interview.ME?its almost 2 months...its really depressing...but we have nothing to do is to wait till they have mercy..

God Bless

hi there! hope we will receive visa soon... the same thing with us, we are already on our second week of waiting today...let's keep our fingers crossed, God is good all the time...