Getting worried and Impatient..I-29F questions!

[Amanda Cozart 1]

Hi everyone...Okay, so.. I'm now starting to get really worried about our approval. I guess I'm just racking my brains with everything that could go wrong, rather than finding comfort in the fact that we did our very best at making our package as legit and perfect as possible, with everything needed(proof of meeting,my birth certificate, all the forms etc etc)But now I'm wondering...Number one, Why have we not heard anything yet? It's now been almost 5 months (in 2 weeks) and nothing..the uscis website still says ''Initial Review'', We're going through the Texas service center so I figured it wouldn't be this long before we heard something..Secondly, Will my financial situation have an effect with him getting approved? (I'm from U.S, He's from Denmark) I'm 22 and am not currently employed, I've been here in Denmark with him for almost a year now, and He's a teacher. I do not own my own home back in the states, we are planning on taking over my mothers house as she is looking to move to New York. I'm just worried sick that they'll look and see that I'm not really financially stable as an independent, but my Fiancé is. Thanks in advance for any help

[sheepp 2]

I have read you can have a co sponsor if you are not currently employed. Maybe your mom could be the co sponsor...

Luck!!

[missicy 87]

You are still within normal processing time. It can take as long as 7 months before you hear from them.

If you don't have an income, you will definitely need a co-sponsor. A co-sponsor can be any LPR or USC with adequate income (or assets).

[Amanda Cozart 1]

Oh okay, this I did not know...But if that information, about the co.sponsor something that I can give to them at a later time? because I did not fill anything out about a co sponsor....and I thank you both so much for the replys...It's also nice to know that we are still in normal

processing times

[missicy 87]

Yes, Affidavit of support is needed at the interview. You as a primary sponsor (even though you don't have an income) will sign an Affidavit of Support and your co-sponsor will do the same.

[Amanda Cozart 1]

Oh thank goodness!, lol..I was so worried our package will be returned because it's not in there...lol. So he can just take that information with him to the interview? Will I need to attend this interview with him? and...last question of the day, I promise!! But after he gets ''granted'' into the us, how long will we have to leave DK before it expires? Thank you so much!

[Amanda Cozart 1]

And..lol, I know I promised last question earlier..but..lol....Can anyone co-sponsor? Like my Mother, or my father? And what proof will be need of income? Like bank staements? or what?, I want to try to gather all of the infor He'll need now, so we'll have it ready

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Visa is usually valid for 6 months.

Any greencard holder or US citizen living in the USA can co-sponsor, they need not be family. They will need the same as the primary sponsor- 3 years tax info, a few paystubs, and ideally a letter from the employer. You can add bank statements if you like.

I strongly suggest you read the Guides on VJ (link at the top of the page) and read through the forums, you seem quite unclear on the process.

[clarence954 20]

the normal processing time is 5 months. i called them about 2 weeks ago and the rep told me I have to wait until 5 months before I can call back and she gave me the exact day. so you are over call them tomorrow to find out what's going on.

[Amanda Cozart 1]

Thanks again you guys..and yes, I am a bit unclear on the entire process it's self...But I was unaware that I would need a co-sponsor if I was unemployed...we looked on the uscis webpage about all the guidelines before we sent off our package and we never noticed anything about me (or a co sponsor) needing a proof of income...Why is that? just curious..and is it okay that he gives them the info at the time of the interview, that we will have a co-sponsor?...since it was obviously not included in our package and I am listed as his sole sponsor?

[missicy 87]

Before a visa will be issued to him, you have to show and prove that you can financially support him and he won't become public burden. You do so by signing Affidavit of Support and proving your income. Since you don't have any income and therefore can't financially support him, you will need a co-sponsor who can guarantee that he won't become public burden (again, by signing Affidavit of Support and proving their income). You have to prove everything in this process, they won't just take your word and co-sponsor's income is one of the things that you have to show and prove.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

FYI, you're not going through the Texas Service Center. That's just where all petitions are initially sent, only two service centers actually process them, and that's either Vermont or California. If your case number starts with WAC, your petition is in California. If it's EAC, you're in Vermont. You can check Igor's list to see what each service center is currently processing. 5 months is absolutely normal though.

[Ning 619]

Thanks again you guys..and yes, I am a bit unclear on the entire process it's self...But I was unaware that I would need a co-sponsor if I was unemployed...we looked on the uscis webpage about all the guidelines before we sent off our package and we never noticed anything about me (or a co sponsor) needing a proof of income...Why is that? just curious..and is it okay that he gives them the info at the time of the interview, that we will have a co-sponsor?...since it was obviously not included in our package and I am listed as his sole sponsor?

Its a good idea to get clear on the support aspect because it will become the driving factor soon. It will be required just prior to the interview. Check Packet 3 info on your embassies web site.

You will submit the 134 with an explanation of why you dont have income. I would include a letter explaining your plans to obtain work once in the USA & what that income would be.

You should check with the embassy to make sure they allow the use of cosponsors for your case.

The cosponsor will fill out the form & submit it. Its a good idea to submit the tax transcripts as well.

[mike42979 57]

Thanks again you guys..and yes, I am a bit unclear on the entire process it's self...But I was unaware that I would need a co-sponsor if I was unemployed...we looked on the uscis webpage about all the guidelines before we sent off our package and we never noticed anything about me (or a co sponsor) needing a proof of income...Why is that? just curious..and is it okay that he gives them the info at the time of the interview, that we will have a co-sponsor?...since it was obviously not included in our package and I am listed as his sole sponsor?

You will need a co sponsor for sure and they have to meet the guidelines for the poverty level which is 125% see here http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf They will either need to fill out the I-134 or I-164 depending on your local embassy. Also note they need to meet the poverty line for the household size + the person they are sponsoring; example if they have no dependents in the house living with them then the household size would be 3, your Mom, your Dad and your Fiancee.

[Amanda Cozart 1]

Sigh....I obviously need to do much more reserch on all of this...Like I said, we never noticed that we would be needing a cosponsor due to me being unemployed...I just figured that since my Fiancé is pretty well off, and will be selling his apartment here in Denmark and taking the money back to the states with him, and also me starting back to work once we get to the states would be enough to show that he will be of no financial burden once there. Urgh, but It's okay...we'll do it this way, whatever works I'll take! So, where do I need to go exactly (website) to find the information needed for my mother to fill out,(forms,directions etc) so we can get started on that pronto...You guys have been such a help, I really appreciate all the comments and help!