K1 VISA INCOME REQUIREMENTS
One of the most common worries of fiancé visa sponsors is meeting the income requirements. If your fiancé will come to the U.S. to marry you and eventually live with you, you will need to make sure you have the funds to support your future spouse. The United States government sets a minimum income requirement for fiance visa to ensure that applicants won’t need government assistance in the future.
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What are the Income Requirements for a K1 Visa?
In order for your application to be considered, you must prove that your stable gross earnings after business deductions are more than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Once you are finally married and your spouse wants to become a permanent resident, the requirement will increase to 125%.
To view the latest version of the poverty guidelines, check with the department of Health and Human Services. It is updated each year so you can easily look up the requirements.
In order for your application to be considered, you must prove that your stable gross earnings after business deductions are more than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Once you are finally married and your spouse wants to become a permanent resident, the requirement will increase to 125%.
To view the latest version of the poverty guidelines, check with the department of Health and Human Services. It is updated each year so you can easily look up the requirements.
Example:
According to the Federal Register from HHS published in January 2020, the poverty line for a household of two is $17,240. For your initial application, you would need to make at least this amount. If your spouse applies to become a permanent resident, you will need to make at least $21,550.
Keep in mind that these are minimum requirements. Just because you meet these requirements, doesn’t mean you are in the clear. Your petition can still be denied for financial reasons. It’s also important to note that the poverty line for each state is different. The amount of dependents in your household will also affect the specific amount of income required for your case.
According to the Federal Register from HHS published in January 2020, the poverty line for a household of two is $17,240. For your initial application, you would need to make at least this amount. If your spouse applies to become a permanent resident, you will need to make at least $21,550.
Keep in mind that these are minimum requirements. Just because you meet these requirements, doesn’t mean you are in the clear. Your petition can still be denied for financial reasons. It’s also important to note that the poverty line for each state is different. The amount of dependents in your household will also affect the specific amount of income required for your case.