Thanks for doing this list, Blake. Helps to see just the January filers.

However, how come my sweetheart and I aren't on the list anymore (Myriam and Gary). I've seen us in there before

Probably because the guy who makes the list up is an idiot

I'll fix it for tomorrow's posting... sorry.

glad you said it yourself




jk of course

Good morning all! I am going to call tonight an early one most likely as tomorrow have long day ahead as my friend and I head to Chicago to go see The Cure in concert! I am beyond excited since they been one of my fave bands since I was in the 8th grade haha. Not really that into all their newer stuff so sure hope they mix it up, but regardless a band I have always wanted to go see!

Sooo hoping to see tons of approvals pop up to surprise me in the morning! Good luck all!!!!

I love The Cure!!! I guess we're both a couple of Anglophiles, aren't we? Have a great time at the concert!!!

And keep cranking out those approvals, CSC!!!

i just have a question that maybe some one can give me answers..

say, we're already in california...got married and got an SSN and applied for a job....whats then our IMMEDIATE status? immigrant? green card holder? what?

are there anybody here whos a foreign nurse and planning to work as one when they get to u.s.?

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. If someone is on a visitor/work visa or they did not need a visa to visit and goes to California, gets married, etc. They are still considered on their visa status. They can apply for AOS and will have to prove that they did NOT enter the country with the intent to stay*. If it is denied, they will have to leave the country when their original visa expires and then apply for a spousal visa. I'm not sure how they would get an SSN in that case (I don't know how work visas work).

*edit-I mean they have to prove they did not intend to get married.



TGIF!!

I believe shes is asking what happens to us specifically - K1 holders. Adjustment of Status, which we are required to file in order to work, gives us a two-year conditional green card, does it not? So I guess that would make us green card holders.

If we don't file Adjustment of Status within the 90 days, we're out of status - does that mean we can technically be deported? I've always been curious...

Happy Friday, everybody! Sunnybear - I hope when you read this that you slept well and enjoy the concert!

I know I asked this the other day but does anyone know the income guidelines for the affidavit of support?

there ya go

Oh my gosh guys, the end of my journey is nearing....

I just cannot believe it......

Yet I am so nervous that something bad will happen at the interview.

(Sorry off topic, but I am a CSCer)

125% of the poverty line. Dependents are taken into consideration in determining poverty levels. There is a schedule I saw, I'll look to see if I can dig it up again.

Thanks! Guess I missed that... Lol

I think there's a link in the AOS guide.

Ack, upset someone in another thread completely without meaning to. That's the downside to text-based conversation sometimes, intent is never quite apparent.

No problem Dave, don't worry about the interview, as long as you've got the affidavit of support, some additional proof of a on-going relationship, and your SO has all her things done there should be no problem. Getting denied at the interview is a very rare thing - I've only seen it happen a couple of times in the last year, and usually for documentation issues. You'll be just fine, I'm sure of it.



Which thread? It might be fun to join the scrum

It's not off-topic! We welcome filers from all months here.

I am sure the interview will be fine. I can fully understand being nervous, though! Good luck to you and your fiancée.

I am 100% sure that we have our documentation and some. I am caught up in a bind because my girl wants me to be with her and her family when she leaves, but if I go then I might hurt myself by missing school a the university and put my boss in a bind.

Just don't know what to do. I have such hard decisions to make.

No scrum! I re-read what I said and it did come across as rude...I just wasn't thinking. Here. I feel really bad...

Thanks.. trying to figure out how that works with my children and then Levi and would they count child support as income?

As soon as I saw it was Rebbecajo I had to laugh, she loves mixing it up from time to time. You didn't say anything even remotely approaching rude, I think she was just looking to pick a fight. Now if she had gone into a long explaination about her husbands parent's death 25 years ago and how the innocuous articles she moved over had particular meaning to her and then you said something about heritage and comic books....welll....ok. But she brought all that stuff up after the fact, which pretty much indicates her mood today. I wouldn't irritate one brain cell over this one.

That's a common question and one that I believe the answer for is yes. But keep reading on this. Support is not "taxable" so it would not show up on the tax returns, you would have to have other documentation to support the monthly support payments.

Remember it's only the USC's income that is considered. If the child support payments are to the foreign fiancee they would not count.

I'm in the states and recieve the child support so if I could show proof through bank statements if they consider that. Just don't want any surprises as it could be getting close now!!!

There should also be a support worksheet that you can come up with (mosts states use that to determine support requirements) or your divorce decree which specifies support payments. Question, do you list the kids as dependants on your tax return?

Yes they are listed as dependents on my return.

I'm not familiar with how it works, so I apologize if I'm asking dumb questions...do you claim child support you receive on your taxes? Could you include a copy of your 1040 with the affidavit? I'm not sure if they would consider that as proof, but it might be worth a try. From what I understand different embassies have different rules. Have you asked around on your regional board? Maybe someone could give you specifics on what your embassy/consulate will accept.

Child support is not taxable - it is not included as income on the tax return or show up anywhere else on the tax return as well. Alimony, on the other hand, is considered in determining income - but that is paid to the ex-spouse as support for him/her, and not as support for the children specifically.

Ohh...that must be what I was thinking of. I just remembered seeing the question about "Do you receive any other support" or something like that...I always assumed it included child support.

Do you have a court order for child support? Maybe that would count as proof of it. (I'm just brainstorming here. )

I think we should have this covered with the worksheet, the bank statements, and the divorce decree. Just bundle it all up, include it the copies with your tax transcripts in the backup for the I-134 and I think you're good to go.

Yeah its not taxable income but I do have the divorce decree and the support is direct deposited into my checking so maybe include bank statements too? Would be really good to have amounts outlined just to be on the safe side.

I'm so glad I found this site!!! Really helps to have support from others going through the same things. Funny how I found out about it was through my ex-husband who is here too! Lol

lol...I forgot who had asked the original question when I said check your regional! I can't remember...are you going to Vancouver or Montreal? I think your bank statements should be enough. It's crazy how picky the Canadian consulates are! I've seen people from other countries who say the officer barely looked at the financial documents.

Lol... Vancouver. Levi lives not far from Winnipeg. Are they pretty picky? Hadn't heard alot about that whole financial part.

I knew that! I've heard that they want three years of IRS transcripts to prove income. However, they'll accept a letter from your employer if you've been there that long. Basically they want three years of financial records from the USC.

Gosh! I'm away one afternoon and there are two more pages to read!!


That's so great! I'd love to see them live too. Like you, i'm still stuck on the last albums, not the new ones.



Everything should be fine if you have everything in order. For the "should I be with her for the interview?", ask yourself what is best in the long term aspect. of course, it would be help your fiance feel better, and you would be with her family one last time before she leaves them, but if you end up losing your job or if you don't get your degree at the university then it might not be the best option. On the opposite, I know that for some embassies it really helps if the US citizen is here. Only you can decide what you should do.


Rachel, the first time I read your comment about the teddybear, it didn't seem rude to me. I can understand how someone for whom that teddybear carries an important memory could find it rude though. But you couldn't know, it's not your fault.

Sorry Rachel, I just had to reply on that just now.



Hmm guess I'm the one who gets the fight now then lol... oh well, it can't bother me at all lol.

I started this thread on my birthday back in February when I was 30 days after filing and feeling that I was going nowhere fast. With approvals starting over on the VSC side I really felt alone and left out of the excitement. I never imagined that we'd hit the 100 page mark when this started, but when I look back over the last 2.5 months I really see the sense of community and support that makes this website worthwhile. Now this thing has a true life of its own and I'm just happy to contribute. If it wasn't for you fellow journeyers I don't know how I would have made it this far in one piece. What a great birthday present!

I wonder what you do if you had a joint return within those past three years????

I don't think they're going to care...I'm not really clear on why they want three years of tax history. What if you've only been working for the last one? As long as you have the proper paperwork to prove the divorce is final, you should be fine.

Aw! Very well said, Blake - I feel the same way. I really hope this month can end with your and other January filers' approvals.

Alex's dad has agreed to be a co-sponsor and Alex is sending me the affidavit of support next week. I've read in the UK forum that often the embassy schedules dates according to when you plan to leave the UK - so, for example, if I say I am leaving in December they may give me a later interview appointment than someone who is perhaps approved after me but planning to leave sooner. I think that's quite a sensible way of doing things myself, although I also sort of wish I could have an earlier interview so I'm then not having to worry about that.

Ya know, Rachel, being the older guy on this thread I have a certain perspective on "timing". I know you want to stay a bit longer to get things cleaned up at home before you come over, and that you want everything to be "right." I've learned however, there is no "right" or perfect time. There will always be bills to pay, things to set right, and work to do. What doesn't come back is the time that we could be with the ones we love but are not. I'd vote for you coming here as quickly as you can - the bills will still be paid, if a bit later, the work authorization will still take 3-4 months, but you'll be with Alex in August and not in December. Besides, all it does in the winter is rain in California anyway.

If you say so... I don't think that's the case though. We're just all getting excited with those approvals happening and getting closer. Thanks for keeping the list, Blake

Could I get some info on the co-sponser thing? Just want all my bases covered.

Well, because I gave my two week notice, and because the sun is shining, and because I'm feeling particularly lazy this afternoon I'm heading out of the office a little early. Why not - the gardens are calling demanding my efforts be focused on them and I really don't feel like being here right now as well. I hope everyone has a great weekend, that a bunch more approvals come through in the mail, and that the following list is quickly made obsolete:

Remaining 70.4%......... Approved 29.6%

Name……………. Filing Date
Remaining
1 Raghu & Swathi* 01-01
2 Ayako & Nathan 01-01
3 Belen & Tim 01-02
4 Ten & DJ 01-03
5 Thanh & Cao 01-04
6 Yanny & Karmen 01-04
7 Lili & Matt 01-05
8 PT & J 01-07
9 Ajay & Komal 01-07
10 Hazel & Ben 01-07
11 Matt & Robin 01-08
12 Maria Ameliza & Eric 01-09
13 Judee Anne & Reynaldo 01-09
14 Irina & Zubzare 01-10
15 Sarah & Rudi 01-12
16 Bruno & Carol 01-12
17 Russell & Dakotah 01-14
18 jj & sh 01-15
19 Elena & Sergey 01-15
20 Liberty & Phillip 01-15
21 jen & jay 01-16
22 Hilda & Chris 01-16
23 Mitchell & Joy 01-16
24 Steph & Gareth 01-17
25 Myriam & Gary 01-17
26 Oscar & Joselyn 01-17
27 Marina & Eugene 01-17
28 Agatha & Robert 01-17
29 VRP & SK 01-18
30 Levi & Heather 01-19
31 gabbie & erv 01-22
32 Busch & Eric 01-22
33 Chris & Therese 01-23
34 nr123 & nm123 01-23
35 Laura & Scott 01-23
36 Joanna & Dale 01-23
37 Lean & Emil 01-23
38 Nick & Sarah 01-23
39 yan & isa 01-24
40 a & o 01-24
41 Greivin & Courtney 01-24
42 Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
43 Lucie & Damon 01-24
44 Olga & Blake 01-25
45 Lea & Ron 01-25
46 jennie & matthew 01-25
47 Paul & Joanna 01-25
48 Rymma & Vadim 01-25
49 WE & CE 01-25
50 Supida & Supida 01-25
51 Lena & Val 01-29
52 Susan & Chris 01-30
53 Ersila & Ilir 01-30
54 Mary & Carl 01-30
55 Benny & Cassi 01-31
56 Ge & Haibo 01-31
57 Richel & Michael 01-31
*mailed in Dec.
Approved
1 Gerald & Vinera__________01-04----04-22
2 Bing & John______________01-12----05-02
3 Shirley & Steven__________01-07----05-02
4 J & Paulie________________01-04----05-02
5 Rosi & Chuck____________01-04----05-02
6 Hesham & Tanya__________01-14----05-02
7 Pamela & Joshua__________01-11----05-05
8 Eliciana & Benjamin_______01-11----05-05
9 Robe & Victoria__________01-09----05-06
10 Wayne & Nueng*_________01-01----05-06
11 Yuliya & Brian___________01-03----05-10
12 Rachel & Alex____________01-11----05-07
13 Relyn & Patrick*__________01-01----05-06
14 Plami & Krasi____________01-01----05-07
15 WW & MM______________01-12----05-07
16 Paola & Chris_____________01-04----05-06
17 Zrinka & Eric_____________01-05----05-07
18 Badr & Aimee*___________01-01----05-08
19 Stacy & Jonathan*_________01-01----05-09
20 Erica & Scott_____________01-12----05-12
21 Cecile & Bryan___________01-02----05-13
22 Portia & Tony*___________01-01----05-14
23 Bryant & Aliona*__________01-01----05-14
24 Stephan & Alissa__________01-04----05-13

Have a wonderful weekend!

Quite simply, if your income levels do not exceed the 125% of the poverty level (and you don't have a lot of assets) then you will need to get an individual who will also fill out an I-134 to sponsor your fiancee for the first three years. Usually it is parents or siblings that fill this role, but it can be from anyone. It happens more frequently than you might suppose, so there's no stigma attached at all. In effect, the sponsor stands alongside of you (you both have to complete the affidavits of support) in guaranteeing that your fiancee will not become an economic burden on the state.

I'm curious about this too. I'll be going to the Montreal embassy. Do you know if they want three years as well here?

Thanks for putting us back in the list, Blake. You have a great weekend too!

I think so, but I'm not sure. I wish I had more details...it doesn't say it's required in packet 3 (which I think is completely unfair! What if you aren't part of a community like VJ?) but I've heard of people being told to get it. Apparently it's easy to request a transcript from the IRS. Hopefully it is fast, too because I haven't requested mine yet!