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Will a same sex relationship with an Ecuadorian and debt either affect my K1 visa process?
Asked on Jun 05th, 2016 on Immigration - Illinois
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I am a US citizen and my fiancรฉ an Ecuadorian. I am worried that they will deny our visa because of that or maybe because I have a lot of debt. I am currently serving in the military.
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I do not think this may be an issue. But you do need to have current income or a joint sponsor.
Answered on Jul 07th, 2016 at 5:09 AM
Generally, a U.S. citizen may sponsor a fiance through a K-1 visa so that the foreign national may enter the U.S. and become married within the required time, and neither a same sex nor an opposite sex relationship should interfere with that, nor should the U.S. citizen's financial debt interfere with that. Following marriage, the U.S. citizen may sponsor a spouse for adjustment of status to become a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"), but if the U.S. citizen does not have sufficient documentable income to meet the requirements, then a "joint sponsor" may be needed. Generally a joint sponsor may be any U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident who has sufficient documentable income and who is willing to assume the responsibilities on the Affidavit of Support form. It would be wise for you and your fianc? to consult with an immigration attorney who, after learning all of the relevant information about both of you, will be able to advise about immigration eligibilities, options and strategies, and will be able to offer legal representation in the application process (which often can be considerably more complex than it may seem simply from reading the immigration forms or reviewing USCIS or other websites).
Answered on Jul 06th, 2016 at 5:06 PM
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Debt will not affect the K-1 visa process. However, you will need to show that you make enough money or can find a cosponsor who makes enough money to sign an affidavit of support.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2016 at 9:59 AM