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marc26 · #1 14-02-2006, 03:35

ive heard this mentioned a few times when guys talk about getting their gf's visas.
what woudl you say is the amount youd have show in the bank to be deemed acceptable?

jimholio · #2 14-02-2006, 04:18

I think that depends alot on where you are applying for a visa and living costs in that country. But you can also have co-sponsors ive heard, like for example mom/dad/friends/family could also stand as co-sponsor with their own invitation letters. Im not realy sure about how that works outside of schengen tho.

steve@thaib · #3 14-02-2006, 04:22

When my buddy got his new wife a holiday visa, he had to lodge 5k (NZ Dollars).

When I did it, we were applying for a settlement visa and it was not so much the amount of money I had in the bank, more like evidence I could support her.

Hep · #4 14-02-2006, 05:27

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Originally Posted by marc26

ive heard this mentioned a few times when guys talk about getting their gf's visas.
what woudl you say is the amount youd have show in the bank to be deemed acceptable?

Do you mean which amount the TG would have to have in her bank or the amount that the guy would have to show to get the visa through for the GF?

If it is the last option then I just had to put up a bankguarantee for 52.000 danish or around US$ 8.300 in order for her to get a tourist visa to come visit me.

Peter.g · #5 14-02-2006, 15:30

Hi all
In Sweden it is easier. The only thing you need are the invitation letter where you say that you will take care for all the cost. But you need to hv an insurance for the person. I think that is valid for all Schengen contries now.
It is quite easy to get a visa for a girl. It takes normal 1 week.

Take care
Peteer.g

magnusvv · #6 14-02-2006, 20:48

US K-1 visa sponsor needs to have an income of 2 times the current poverty level I believe. Or show enough money to take care of the fiancee for 3 months, nobody seems sure what the magic amount is for that.

The AOS (green card) requires that same income level or enough money in savings to take care of the new wife for 3 years (3 x poverty level in savings), as you are financially responsible for her for that period of time.

marc26 · #7 16-02-2006, 07:20

ok, now what if mr A has salary of 60k usd/yr and 40k in the bank

mr B has salary 150k/yr, 100k in the bank will that matter

pablo · #8 16-02-2006, 09:35

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Originally Posted by marc26

ive heard this mentioned a few times when guys talk about getting their gf's visas.
what woudl you say is the amount youd have show in the bank to be deemed acceptable?

Hey Paul,

You've got my curiosity up now.

Looking up the U.S. Visa reg's and requirements, this is what I have deduced.

For a "non immigrant" visa, (such as a K-1 Fiance visa)...There is no mention of a "sponsor", filing an "affidavit of support". ie., income, assets, etc.
This K-1 visa is for a "non immigrant", TEMPORARY visit only, (90 days).

However, under the same section, with regards to "immigrant" visa's...There is a fiduciary requirement, for the "sponsor", to meet. And the aforementioned "affidavit", must accompany the petition. The "immigrant" status, of course being, of a more PERMANENT nature. As in, a guy marries outside the U.S., and tries to bring his bride "home". Or, guy brings GF over (on Fiance visa), and decides to REALLY marry her...and keep her in the States.

Basically, the U.S. State Department, requires an income of at least 125%, of that level, listed by the department of H&HS...in "their" Poverty Guidlelines. But only 100%, for members of our (underpaid), military.

Below, is a link to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This includes the current (2006), "Poverty Guidelines".

http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/06poverty.shtml

Pablo

LivinLOS · #9 16-02-2006, 10:43

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Originally Posted by marc26

ok, now what if mr A has salary of 60k usd/yr and 40k in the bank

mr B has salary 150k/yr, 100k in the bank will that matter

I would think that the larger account doesnt hurt... They would probably claim that ocne a certain level of support amount is reached it makes no difference but I think that like in many things if they see a whale they get preferential treatment..

Oficially denied I am sure but in reality ???

marc26 · #10 17-02-2006, 00:15

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

I would think that the larger account doesnt hurt... They would probably claim that ocne a certain level of support amount is reached it makes no difference but I think that like in many things if they see a whale they get preferential treatment..

Oficially denied I am sure but in reality ???

i would assume so also, just asking