K1 Visa Denied! Lesser Known Facts About K1 Visa Application

Is your fiance(e) k1 visa denied? Have he/she fulfilled all the requirements? The sense of indignation as your k1 visa application for your fiance(e) gets rejected. While there is much information on how to apply for k1 visa, there are also some lesser known requirements that is not so well publicise.

The basic requirements of k1 visa is the need to prove that you and your fiance(e) have met for the past 2 years, and that both of you are legally free to marry. However, there is also a requirement on your financial status - a requirement that is not well known among applicants.

In order for your k1 visa to be approved, you and your fiance(e) must prove that your income is above 125% of the national poverty level. This is done through Form-I134, affidavit of support. The purpose of this requirement is to prove to the U.S government that your fiance(e) will not become a public charge. Being a public charge means being dependent of the government for long term financial aids or medical care.

To prove that your fiance(e) is not at risk of becoming a public charge, your fiance(e) will have to prove that he/she is able to financially support himself/herself. You can also prove that you are financially capable of supporting your fiance(e) should the need arise. To prove all these, you can submit evidence of past work history and future work opportunities. Documentation such as tax returns or bank statements should also be submitted.

So what happens in the event that neither you and your fiance(e) are able to support each other financially? In that case, you will need to find family members or friends to fill out Form-I134 and to prove that they are willing and capable of providing financial support.

Apart from financial stability, another unwritten requirement of K1 visa is the proficiency in English of your fiance(e). Very often, poor language skills from your fiance(e) can result in K1 visa being denied. This aspect is tested during the visa interview. The interviewing officer will pose some questions and how your fiance(e) answers them will give an indication of his/her English skills.

If your fiance(e) is not able to communicate effectively, the interviewing officer will have every reason to doubt your relationship. The relationship may not be bona fide and it is likely that you and your fiance(e) are not communicating effectively and do not known each other well enough. Lack of English skills will also mean that your fiance(e) will not be able to integrate into the society.

The above are the 2 lesser known requirements about K1 visa application. Before applying for K1 visa, it is best to learn more about the common questions regarding K1 visa so that your application does not get rejected and all your time and effort wasted!