Question about SO's Employment requirement

[Robg8888]

My girlfriend quit her job, and is living off of savings for now. I understand my employment and income requirements, but does SHE need to be employed during this K-1 process? How do they look at her if she is not working?

[david_dawei]

I think this is a good question.. but my feeling is that it doesn't matter. They do not look at the SOs income at all.

 

That being said, I have seen a few instances of the VO asking the SO what work she does.

 

My own personal story: My SO stopped working about 8 months ago.

 

How will I prepare her for any questions?

 

If asked, she will say, she is taking english lesson and computer classes. She prepares for our life together.. The truth should prevail with any questions...

[tywy_99]

It doesn't matter if she is working or not. What matters is that you, the petitioner, has adequate income to support her as so she doesn't become a public charge. This is one thing they really look at, I'm sure, among others.

[Randy W]

Mine is also unemployed.

[Dan R]

THere is no income requirement for the beneficiary of the K-visa.

[alaskagypsy]

THere is no income requirement for the beneficiary of the K-visa.

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My SO quit a good job to take English lessons full-time. Hasn't worked for the last 3 months.

[Carl]

Mine was working as an English teacher until her son passed away, but working with children makes her feel to sad. Now she does English tutoring in her home. But so far her income has not been an issue, so I doubt it will come up in an interview.

[tonado]

Not required. My wife didn't work prior to her K1 interview.

[frank1538]

It doesn't make any difference. If it did, my wife would still be in China.

[ndjarrett]

Not important. My wife was employed when we started. Then quit her job 1 year before we finally got our interview. Was not a problem.

[tonado]

When you do the K1 process, your girlfriend will be your fiancee.