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i am living in peru with my wife and have been for 7 months.

we want to move back to the states

how can i get a job before i go there???

shall i have my mother "sponsor" my since my mom has a job and owns a home?

the whole purpose of me coming here was so that we would NOT have to live apart (she was denied tourist visa prior to wedding, of course).

now folks "go home, egt ob, then she follows you."

huh?!?!?!

theres gotta be an easier way.

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Unfortunately ... the process is far from easy and not for the faint of heart (F)

I-130

2011-08-20 Posted

2011-08-31 NOA1

2011-09-03 Touch

2011-11-18 Sent Expedite Request to USCIS

2011-12-09 Response Received for Exepedite Request

"Wait your turn" in a nutshell

2011-12-02 Sent Expedite Request to US Representative Ed Royce

2012-01-27 Sent Expedite Request to Immigration Ombudsman

2012-02-02 Sent Expedite Request to Senator Barbara Boxer

2012-02-02 Sent Expedite Request to Senator Dianne Feinstein

2012-03-08 Case transferred to field office for additional processing

2012-03-23 Now being processed at a USCIS office

2012-05-10 Transferred to another office for processing

2012-05-14 Now being processed at a USCIS office

2012-06-05 Approved NOA2

2012-07-17 NVC Case/Invoice # Received

Petitioner: US Born Citizen (Wife)

Beneficiary: British Born Citizen (Husband)

Your I-130 was approved in 279 days from your NOA1 date

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i am living in peru with my wife and have been for 7 months.

we want to move back to the states

how can i get a job before i go there???

shall i have my mother "sponsor" my since my mom has a job and owns a home?

the whole purpose of me coming here was so that we would NOT have to live apart (she was denied tourist visa prior to wedding, of course).

now folks "go home, egt ob, then she follows you."

huh?!?!?!

theres gotta be an easier way.

"go home, egt ob (get a job), then she follows you." My personal recommended way but I'm weird that wany in that I like being responsible for my own actions.

In case that you have your Mum sponsor her, then make sure that she understadns the full implication of the I-864.

Depending on your industry and your skill level you should be able to get job leads on Monster.Com, CareerBuilder.Com, etc though direct employer websites works best for me personally.

Good luck.

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Sorry...my original question sounded weird.

My question IS NOT about supporting my spouse.

I am confident I will get income in my trades (certified teacher with tons of experience, performing musician, or bartender at the very least).

That isnt my worry.

This isn't an economic question.

My question is about filling out the paperwork in a manner that will get a visa without problems.

1) If I apply as sponsor WITHOUT a job in the states will she get her visa?

2) Is there some trick or red flag to simply having my mother or sister be the sponsor? Is this something that historically occurs?

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Sorry...my original question sounded weird.

My question IS NOT about supporting my spouse.

I am confident I will get income in my trades (certified teacher with tons of experience, performing musician, or bartender at the very least).

That isnt my worry.

This isn't an economic question.

My question is about filling out the paperwork in a manner that will get a visa without problems.

1) If I apply as sponsor WITHOUT a job in the states will she get her visa?

2) Is there some trick or red flag to simply having my mother or sister be the sponsor? Is this something that historically occurs?

Click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here, to start learning about the process.

Regardless of whether you're worried about finances, part of the "paperwork" is an affidavit of support from you and if you are not currently a qualified sponsor, another affidavit from a qualified sponsor. Sponsorship question = economic question.

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Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

A promise of a job is not sufficient. Your cash gig proposal won't work for immigration purposes. If you do not have a US based job that meets the income guidelines then you will need a joint sponsor. Any US citizen or green card holder can be a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor's income would have to meet the requirement for their household plus the intending immigrant(s).

These FAQ from the State Dept. website may be helpful to you >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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A promise of a job is not sufficient. Your cash gig proposal won't work for immigration purposes. If you do not have a US based job that meets the income guidelines then you will need a joint sponsor. Any US citizen or green card holder can be a joint sponsor. The joint sponsor's income would have to meet the requirement for their household plus the intending immigrant(s).

These FAQ from the State Dept. website may be helpful to you >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html

Thank you VERY much!

Do you know where I can find income requirements?

Basically, what is it? Do they just want to be sure that the sponsor is not below the poverty level?

My mother has a steady job and lives alone in her condo. She's not rich with tons of money in the bank, but she's not in poverty either.

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Thanks. I did read that.

It said: In addition to having a US domicile/reestablishing domicile the US Citizen must either have employment that will continue (from the same source) when they move/return to the US, or, per the instructions on the I-864, the US Citizen and their spouse may use assets to qualify if the income requirement is not met. In many cases however a couple may need to get a joint sponsor to successfully fulfill the requirements on the I-864.

So...back to my search here for experience and knowledge.

Do you think I can say that my job will be as a self-employed performing musician (paid cash)?

Should I have Joe Blow the tavern owner claim I am going to bartend for him?

Would things simply be a hell of a lot easier if I simply had a sister or mother be the sponsor?

I dont expect everyone here to have answers...but those that do, please share. :-)

You either come back and get an actual job, as in "employment" or you use a joint sponsor who DOES qualify.

Thank you VERY much!

Do you know where I can find income requirements?

Basically, what is it? Do they just want to be sure that the sponsor is not below the poverty level?

My mother has a steady job and lives alone in her condo. She's not rich with tons of money in the bank, but she's not in poverty either.

Google I-864p

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Where can I learn about the income requirement?

Click the link below in my signature for the I-864P Poverty Guidelines. The 125% amount is what is needed.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from K3 Process & Procedures to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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darn...the link doesnt seem to be working for me.

not sure if its my browser or a dead link.

Google "I-864p". This is not rocket science.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

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