Inquiring about K1 Fiance Visa

[kcochran01]

Me and my fiance wish to get married but I'm confused if I meet the income requirements. So I'd like some input if anyone is willing.

I currently live in a household of 5 people and out of the 5 only three of us work. The two other are dependents. Does this have anything to do with the income requirements?

If I need a Joint sponsor does their yearly income combine with mine? Or do they individually have to meet or exceed the 125% Poverty line.

If I have money saved in my bank account would that help in my petition for her?

I am currently a citizen of the United States and I will be the petitioner.

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

[rayb]

Kcochran,

Please see my responses in CAPS below:

Me and my fiance wish to get married but I'm confused if I meet the income requirements. So I'd like some input if anyone is willing.

I currently live in a household of 5 people and out of the 5 only three of us work. The two other are dependents. Does this have anything to do with the income requirements?

YES IT DOES, AS EVERYONE ON YOUR TAX RETURN IS NORMALLY CONSIDERED PART OF THE HOUSEHOLD, FOR SPONSORSHIP PURPOSES, WITH SOME EXCEPTINS.

If I need a Joint sponsor does their yearly income combine with mine? Or do they individually have to meet or exceed the 125% Poverty line.

IF THE CO-SPONSOR IS A RELATIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD, YOUR INCOME MIGHT BE COMBINED, BUT THE FIANCEE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPOR (i-134) T HAS NO OPTION FOR COMBINING CO-SPONSOR INCOME (UNLIKE THE IMMIGRANT AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT, I-864)

If I have money saved in my bank account would that help in my petition for her?

IF YOU HAVE SIZABLE SAVINGS, IT COULD MAKE UP FOR YOUR ANNUALIZED INCOME DEFICIT IF 3 TIMES THE DEFICIT AMOUNT.

I am currently a citizen of the United States and I will be the petitioner.

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.