K1 Fiance Visa To Usa

[ufkenmill]

Here's the story:

My fiance and I are applying for the K1 fiance visa now. We've filled out the I-129F, the G325A's (for both of us), provided evidence of an ongoing relationship and that we have met (pictures, emails, cards). We're going to send the package along with the 170$ fee asap, but I have a question regarding the rest of the process.

Here's one question, which form do we use for the affidavit of support? The I-134 or the I-864? It appears from what I've read on the internet that you use the I-134 for the initial fiance visa and then the I-864 for the change of status after we're married in the US.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

Also, do you send the affidavit of support with the I-129F or do you give it to the embassy in bkk after the I-129F is approved? Nowhere in the directions for the I-129F or at these sites:

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fianceapp.htm

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fiance.htm

or here

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...es_1315.html#1d

does it say to send the I-134 with the I-129F.

One more question, which in my case is more important. I currently live (and work) in Thailand but do not earn an income that is equal to the minimum requirements to be a sponsor in the US. My brother has agreed to be the sponsor/cosponsor for my fiance however.

How do I submit this paperwork? Do I submit an affidavit of support from both ME and my brother? My affidavit of support would only prove that I don't have the income in the US to qualify to be the sponsor, so how do I handle this? I've looked all over the place for this on the internet but can't seem to find direct, specific answers.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, feel free to PM me if you don't want to post..

Thanks..

[lopburi3]

Here's the story:

My fiance and I are applying for the K1 fiance visa now.  We've filled out the I-129F, the G325A's (for both of us), provided evidence of an ongoing relationship and that we have met (pictures, emails, cards).  We're going to send the package along with the 170$ fee asap, but I have a question regarding the rest of the process.

Here's one question, which form do we use for the affidavit of support?  The I-134 or the I-864?  It appears from what I've read on the internet that you use the I-134 for the initial fiance visa and then the I-864 for the change of status after we're married in the US. 

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html

Also, do you send the affidavit of support with the I-129F or do you give it to the embassy in bkk after the I-129F is approved?  Nowhere in the directions for the I-129F or at these sites:

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fianceapp.htm

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/fiance.htm

or  here

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...es_1315.html#1d

does it say to send the I-134 with the I-129F. 

One more question, which in my case is more important.  I currently live (and work) in Thailand but do not earn an income that is equal to the minimum requirements to be a sponsor in the US.  My brother has agreed to be the sponsor/cosponsor for my fiance however. 

How do I submit this paperwork?  Do I submit an affidavit of support from both ME and my brother?  My affidavit of support would only prove that I don't have the income in the US to qualify to be the sponsor, so how do I handle this?  I've looked all over the place for this on the internet but can't seem to find direct, specific answers.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  Also, feel free to PM me if you don't want to post..

Thanks..

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Why don't you just get married and do the immigrant visa routine when/if you decide to move to the USA? There is an immigration office located next to the Embassy here in Bangkok where you could obtain answers; as your situation does not fit the normal pattern (you are expected to be in US with a US address).

[ufkenmill]

Because 1) I want to go back to the US asap and 2) The process for a spouse visa is alot more time-consuming and costly

Also, I live in chiang mai and I'm not traveling to BKK for a question. I called the embassy but they don't take phone call questions apparently.

I found the answers I need on a better forum, http://www.visajourney.com

[ufkenmill]

And where have you every read/seen/heard that the petitioner is "expected" to have a US address? Besides, I DO have a US address but I'm not currently living there. It doesn't make one bit of difference where I'm living in the world when I file the petition.

[fxm88]

Also, I live in chiang mai and I'm not traveling to BKK for a question.  I called the embassy but they don't take phone call questions apparently.

If you're in Chiang Mai why didn't you try the Chiang Mai consulate? Although if you get stuck talking to Scott Hansen just walk away. Edited November 13, 2005 by fxm88

[ufkenmill]

Also, I live in chiang mai and I'm not traveling to BKK for a question.  I called the embassy but they don't take phone call questions apparently.

If you're in Chiang Mai why didn't you try the Chiang Mai consulate? Although if you get stuck talking to Scott Hansen just walk away.

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I talked to them before I posted anything on this forum and others. They don't process K1 visas so they won't give advice on the process. I did have one very helpful consulate official (female) try her best to help me but since they don't process immigrant visas, they don't know or give out advice on them. They told me to look on the internet... and that's how I ended up here and a few other sites such as

http://www.usa.or.th

http://www.uscis.gov

http://www.state.gov