Financial Support for the K1 Fiance

The petitioner of a K1 Fiancé Visa will have to demonstrate that he or she earns at least 125% above the Federal Poverty Guidelines for whatever size family you will become after getting married. I suggest using the percentage of 125% because this is the number you must use when filing for your fiancés eventual change of status to become a Legal Permanent Resident To determine this amount, you need to review the Federal Poverty Guidelines published yearly by the US Government. You can find this online at:  http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/13poverty.cfm.
 
You will need to demonstrate that you earn or exceed the required amount for your size family. Your family size will include you, your fiancé/spouse and any dependent children that you will be responsible for. For example, if you plan to marry someone with two children and you have a dependent child of your own from a previous marriage, you family size would be 5.
To determine the amount required to support your fiancé, you must look at the Federal Poverty Guideline for a family of five. See below chart:

2013 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household Poverty guideline
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person.
1 $11,490
2 15,510
3 19,530
4 23,550
5 27,570
6 31,590
7 35,610
8 39,630
In this case, the chart shows that the poverty guideline for a family of 5 is $27,570. Multiply this number by 125% and you will find the amount of money you need to support your fiancé visa application. In this case, $27,570.00 times 125% equals $34,462.00.
To prove your income, you will have to provide the US Embassy a copy of your last Federal Income Tax Return and W2, a letter from your employer stating your job title and annual income, and proof of any bank accounts and/or investments that you have listed on your Affidavit of Support form (I-134).
If you have any questions about the K1 Fiance visa, please feel free to call me anytime toll free at 1-888-515-3529. I am always happy to help.
Attorney Jeff Pettys
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