JustinandSeiby

I just applied for a visa today, actually. My travel agent wasn't sure if it really was necessary, because we had seen the same "requirement" before. But, that time, and this time, she had ordered a plane ticket and hotel reservation for me and then voided it after using it to fulfill that requirement, allowing me to order a cheaper one without the travel agent charge. Geez, I have an awesome travel agent.

Reddragon, It's good to know I don't have to hire an attorney. That'd be more money I don't have. Your situation sounds a bit like mine. Poor student hahaha. My dad is planning on co-sponsoring, and mom said she would as well if we needed. I did manage to see the "kitchen sink list". It's not too bad, because I know there's a lot of things in the "arsenal of proof". There's plenty of time to get more. Anyway, I'm excited because my dad is giving me a chance to go visit Seiby for a couple of weeks because her birthday is coming up. I'll show her this website, because I know she has more questions than I do. Thanks, guys!

Thank you, Dave! So the proof of funding part, minus the tax return thing, is needed at the interview only? Justin

Hey everyone I spent two years in China teaching English, where obviously I met the most wonderful girl. It's funny, when I was younger and more pessimistic about finding the perfect girl for me, people would tell me that that certain girl is somewhere out there; that there's someone for everyone. I jokingly said "yeah, and mine is probably on the other side of the world". Well, turns out, I was right. Anyway, my relationship with her inspired me to stop my globetrotting and return to school so we could take our relationship to the next level. I was naive to think that I, or she, would be able to stand the distance and time it would take for me to do that. Anyway, I'm looking to start the whole K1 visa process. Being 25 and a student (still), I don't really have any sort of high-paying employment. It's been a history of part-time and workstudy jobs. I just returned from a commercial fishing gig in Alaska. Until then, I figured I would return to China and marry her there, until I read up on the long time that I would need to spend in China to do so. With student loans and whatnot, I can't really do that. So, my questions are: How long do I have to have a job before I can start the process? How much will having a co-signer hurt the application process? Will seeking help from a lawyer help speed up the process, or will having a few friends who have also gone through this process (although having spouses from different countries) suffice? The question about the job is the most important one. If I were to get a job, say, tomorrow (I got back a few days ago, so I haven't really been sitting around on my ass haha) let me start the process ASAP, or will I have to wait six months or a year? Thanks a billion! Justin P.S. I really hope I didn't look over any threads where these questions were addressed. I searched for most of the day but didn't really find any...so forgive me if I'm asking a redundant question!