Hello, everyone. I need some help answering these questions. I am a soon-to-be LPR and my fiance is in the US on an F-1 visa. After I receive my green card (currently being sent to me), we are planning on getting married and initiate the immigration process for her as well. Both of us are full time students and do not work. We have been surviving on private student loans yearly so we are not sure if we could afford an attorney (if we have to, we will. But neither of us has ever done anything or been illegal so I assume it would be an uncomplicated case. She entered the states on an F-1). Basically I will be petitioning for her to live in the US as an LPR. So here are the questions.
- Does either of us need to prove our sufficient financial ability (i.e. a bank statement)? If yes, How many years do we have to show the financial support for and can the sources be changed once the beneficiary has her own source of income/job? Can a student loan be used for this purpose?
- If the sponsor cannot show financial support how much money does the joint sponsor have to show on an annual basis?
- Can other forms such as I-765(Application for Employment Authorization), I-944(Declaration of Self-Sufficiency) be filed later separately?
- What documents can be concurrently filed along with I-130 (i.e. I-485, I-765, etc.)?
- What supporting documents are necessary from our parents? (i.e. evidence of parental relationship from home country)
Thank you.
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