~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[tucson_chick 0]

welcome back, gillian!

we just got our NOAs in the mail, so that's a good thing! it's gonna be a busy weekend for us, so there is no time for homesickness.

Yay! Gratzies on the NOAs Have updated AOS spreadsheet accordingly Can't remember the date of your "legal paperwork BS" wedding though

Tell me - did you get as excited about those NOAs as you did about your NOA1/2 during K-1?!

the visa-paperwork- BS wedding was february 12th. :)

well, i actually don't even check the mailbox on a daily basis. i alway go and look if the others in the AOS-february-group got mail. and when they get mail, i somehow get mail, too . so turns out, i'm not as excited. the thought of a job excites me much more.

and after the K1-paperwork the AOS seems to be pretty much straight forward.

it is troublesome to call the uscis-panel-physicians and to aks them how much they charge for the vaccination-paper, but that's about it.

how's "married life", mrs. redinger?

[Jeraly 4]

Haha - well married life would be better if I were with my man but I am sure you can relate to that!! I find it really funny that we have both kinda done the same thing and have the same feelings about the "paperwork" wedding we are going to have!!!

Have updated AOS spreadsheet with the "technicality"

AOS seems straightforward from what I have read - you pretty much send off the forms and you're away - just a waiting game I think NOA1/2 during K-1 are that much more exciting because they are milestones to being together and not just some notification that some paperwork is in an office somewhere Tbh I am looking forward to getting out there and putting my feet up for a bit!! Won't be going through JFK at least it is very unlikely so I will be a kept woman until about... Sept/Oct/Nov My BS paperwork-visa-####### is going to be in August

[tucson_chick 0]

Haha - well married life would be better if I were with my man but I am sure you can relate to that!! I find it really funny that we have both kinda done the same thing and have the same feelings about the "paperwork" wedding we are going to have!!!

Have updated AOS spreadsheet with the "technicality"

AOS seems straightforward from what I have read - you pretty much send off the forms and you're away - just a waiting game I think NOA1/2 during K-1 are that much more exciting because they are milestones to being together and not just some notification that some paperwork is in an office somewhere Tbh I am looking forward to getting out there and putting my feet up for a bit!! Won't be going through JFK at least it is very unlikely so I will be a kept woman until about... Sept/Oct/Nov My BS paperwork-visa-####### is going to be in August

well - for me it is a financial matter that i need to find a somewhat decent job ASAP. plus - sitting at home all day does NOT make me happy. but that's just me

[weedebz 0]

can't believe I head out in 10 days. I need some gadget that shrinks possesions and clothing down or a bottomless suitcase something like mary poppins' carpet bag!!!! Definatly not going to be able to take everything I wanted too.

[Jeraly 4]

Did you consider getting those storage things where you pack all your stuff in them then hook up the vacuum to it then it sucks out all the air?! It would save on space but might make it a bit heavier

I am soooo excited for you!! I can't wait to hear all about it - make sure you post lots of photos everywhere so I can stare at them enviously

[CBR 0]

I'm so bad at keeping up with the posts here. I just checked out your pics Aly...Beautiful!! Congratulations You both look so happy and make a cute couple.

I'm so happy that I can now read this thread without having the sad feelings attached (pre-noa2 blues gone!). It's going to be so exciting to hear more and more interview stories and POE stories and wedding stories It's just amazing to finally be heading out of CSC finally. I really thought it would never happen, seriously NEVER.

We had discussed our wedding plans over the months, but now I have to move soon and am having a hard time finding a place to go. It's going to occupy my time at least and before I know it I'll be rushing off to Montreal to bring my honey home!

Right now I'm working on the I-134 stuff and still kinda confused on what I all need. Mostly the tax stuff has me confused. I want to get a transcript and just send that, but it takes 10 days. I want to get this pack out to my fiance this week if possible so I could just make copies of the 1040 and my w-2's right? Someone somewhere mentions also sending a 1099. What's that? Does everybody have one? I looked it up and there's like 20 different 1099's out there (with different letters attached). None of them sound like anything that pertains to me. Also, I was married a couple years ago so I have to send my ex's w-2 also?

For the letter from my employer, can my supervisor just write it on letterhead or does it need to come from the HR dept?

How much over poverty lvl is safe to not have to send asset info? I'm more than twice that amount and I included my 2 kids and fiance. Am I safe with just income?

I should probably be posting this elsewhere but I did and only some of my questions were answered. I know we have some excellent experts on this thread

[Jeraly 4]

Right now I'm working on the I-134 stuff and still kinda confused on what I all need. Mostly the tax stuff has me confused. I want to get a transcript and just send that, but it takes 10 days. I want to get this pack out to my fiance this week if possible so I could just make copies of the 1040 and my w-2's right? Someone somewhere mentions also sending a 1099. What's that? Does everybody have one? I looked it up and there's like 20 different 1099's out there (with different letters attached). None of them sound like anything that pertains to me. Also, I was married a couple years ago so I have to send my ex's w-2 also?

I'm not too sure as it is a US thing but I know that Jeremy called some IRS automated service for them to send his tax returns for the past three years - the originals he found say "Form W-2" on them if that helps at all..?!

For the letter from my employer, can my supervisor just write it on letterhead or does it need to come from the HR dept?

I don't know if it matters tbh - Jeremy got his from the HR department but I am sure if it contained the same info and was on headed paper then it might be ok - don't quote me on that though...

How much over poverty lvl is safe to not have to send asset info? I'm more than twice that amount and I included my 2 kids and fiance. Am I safe with just income?

If you're double the poverty level and accounting for your two kids in that then you don't need to worry about assets. You are only required to make 125% of the poverty level - if you were below that then they might need to consider assets but you should be fine Also - I want your job

I should probably be posting this elsewhere but I did and only some of my questions were answered. I know we have some excellent experts on this thread

I do the same - I am fed up of posting elsewhere and getting people being either a) totally unhelpful and sarcastic or B) ignoring posts completely

[bakofoil 27]

Right now I'm working on the I-134 stuff and still kinda confused on what I all need. Mostly the tax stuff has me confused. I want to get a transcript and just send that, but it takes 10 days. I want to get this pack out to my fiance this week if possible so I could just make copies of the 1040 and my w-2's right? Someone somewhere mentions also sending a 1099. What's that? Does everybody have one? I looked it up and there's like 20 different 1099's out there (with different letters attached). None of them sound like anything that pertains to me. Also, I was married a couple years ago so I have to send my ex's w-2 also?

Sorry, like Aly I'm Briddish and don't have a clue about US tax thingies. I wouldn't have thought you'd need your ex's w-2's though. They are mostly interested in what your current income is and although 3 years worth is asked for I doubt it would matter if your earned nothing 3 years ago if the past 2 years you've been receiving a good income.

I'm just guessing on that though

For the letter from my employer, can my supervisor just write it on letterhead or does it need to come from the HR dept?

My (future ! )mother-in-law had a terrible time getting a letter from the HR dept. They would do it but wanted to send it direct to the consulate or a lawyer rather than me, so in the end, after taking advice, we got a supervisor to write all the info on a company letterhead and sign it.

How much over poverty lvl is safe to not have to send asset info? I'm more than twice that amount and I included my 2 kids and fiance. Am I safe with just income?

Like Aly said - you're safe. J's mom earns more than twice the amount too so we didn't send asset info. It's really not required unless you're borderline.

[bakofoil 27]

I do the same - I am fed up of posting elsewhere and getting people being either a) totally unhelpful and sarcastic or B) ignoring posts completely

Ha! It's not just me that experiences this then. Sometimes it takes a while before someone really helpful spots those questions.

[CBR 0]

Thanks you guys! Yea, the tax part is what's really confusing me. I'll probably just call for the transcripts tomorrow and wait for them. Maybe they won't take the full 10 days. I figured they'd need my ex's w-2 because he's on the taxes from 2006 and 2005. I have been working at my job for 11 years and my income is about the same since 2005 so that's not a problem. So glad I don't have to deal with assets bc frankly I have none lol. The divorce kinda took care of that.

Babblesgirl, I just noticed how fast your petition is zipping along!! I've been studying people's signatures & timelines now that i have the noa2 to see how long the next few steps take and it seems so fast! I"m so excited!!

[a-jeanne 2]

It's great to hear that things are moving right along for you CBR. I am so happy for you! I worked on the I-134 when Phil was here but I had a lot of it filled out last November. I understood that you only need the tax forms if you are self employed. Maybe I'm wrong and we may have problems at the Embassy, but I didn't include them. Because I was over the poverty level, and had the letter from my bank and employer I didn't think I needed them.

I have been calling the Embassy in hopes to get the interview date. Phil has already booked a ticket for another visit on March 13th. I am looking forward to seeing him again. We have been very fortunate to have spent so much time together during this process - which still SUCKS by the way. As long as you get away from the USCIS, it's much better. I checked on line and according to the USCIS site, our petition is still pending.

Good Luck to everyone!

[CBR 0]

Hmm, I'm thinking you do need to send the past 3 years of tax returns & w-2's OR a tax transcript. You may want to look into that a little more. Has Phil sent packet 3 back yet?

Maybe you can get them to him quick?

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Good Evening.

[DanielParul 50]

Hey everybody... been following this thread. Finally wanted to add meslf to the list of posters.. Wish me luck!!

Daniel's here.. Interview's tomorrow and I am fed up with the preparation now. Just want to get it over with so we can relax..

Have a good feeling about it though.. Mum and dad's 32nd anniversary and my interview on the same day.. Maybe a sign of good things to come

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Good Luck Parul! I'm sure you'll do just fine