August filer with a Twist

[Fahad&Navin 0]

So here it goes, I (Navin) filed the petition for Hubby (Fahad) in August 2012 and received NOA1 around the same time (See Timeline). I have not yet received my NOA2 (Just like the rest of you lot). I came to Pakistan to be with my husband in October 2012 and currently living here. I check the case status daily but sigh!! no change. I have called customer service 3-4 times during the span and they tell me that I might have an interview in Houston (my residing city) by February 2013. The issue is that I am living in Pakistan and will not be able to make it back if they call me for an interview. I am stuck in a limbo also because if I make it to the interview they will ask about my pay stubs and prior employment which I don’t have since I quit my work and went to Pakistan. Either way they will delay my process since I am unemployed and wont be able to have a co-sponsor. What to do, What to do. Advice Please. Let the discussion Commence

[jdba 22]

So here it goes, I (Navin) filed the petition for Hubby (Fahad) in August 2012 and received NOA1 around the same time (See Timeline). I have not yet received my NOA2 (Just like the rest of you lot). I came to Pakistan to be with my husband in October 2012 and currently living here. I check the case status daily but sigh!! no change. I have called customer service 3-4 times during the span and they tell me that I might have an interview in Houston (my residing city) by February 2013. The issue is that I am living in Pakistan and will not be able to make it back if they call me for an interview. I am stuck in a limbo also because if I make it to the interview they will ask about my pay stubs and prior employment which I don’t have since I quit my work and went to Pakistan. Either way they will delay my process since I am unemployed and wont be able to have a co-sponsor. What to do, What to do. Advice Please. Let the discussion Commence

I don't know what to do about the interview but I am 99% sure you will have to have a Co-sponsor at the NVC stage.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Without either the primary sponsor (i.e. you) or a co-sponsor who makes over 125% of the poverty line for your appropriate family size then your application will be denied.

[Darnell 8,478]

i say get an ISO the next time you call, and ask for casefile status and location.

Then ask if you have been pegged for a local interview or not.

Then let us know !

ISO's are important, see ISO - http://www.dhs.gov/files/publications/gc_1305658440339.shtm

[Fahad&Navin 0]

Alright got that, but what if we dont have primary or joint sponsor and my wife is unable to travel at the current time. Is application denied completely or can you show that you have enough money to start your life in America, or will it be imperative for the wife to go back and work for a few months.

i say get an ISO the next time you call, and ask for casefile status and location.

Then ask if you have been pegged for a local interview or not.

Then let us know !

ISO's are important, see ISO - http://www.dhs.gov/files/publications/gc_1305658440339.shtm

Case file in Houston office, the ISO told the wife that she may or may not have an interview, was not direct.

[Darnell 8,478]

oh - but there is a primary sponser - that's the PETITIONER !

[Fahad&Navin 0]

oh - but there is a primary sponser - that's the PETITIONER !

Yes yes that, that's what i meant. sorry i kinda dint phrase it right

[Hypnos 6,576]

The petitioner is always the primary sponsor, but as I said above, if the petitioner does not make enough to meet the guidelines, and cannot provide a co-sponsor who does, then the application will be denied. The affidavit of support is not optional, it is a requirement.

[Fahad&Navin 0]

hmm ok. lets say we get the NOA2 tomorrow, how long can we take to go through the NVC process ? Hypothetically wife goes back lets say end of march, gets a job makes good enough (when she was working in america she was making well above the poverty line)... OR is there a specific time period that we have to submit the docs by lets say end of Feb or something ?

[The Mean Lady 604]

hmm ok. lets say we get the NOA2 tomorrow, how long can we take to go through the NVC process ? Hypothetically wife goes back lets say end of march, gets a job makes good enough (when she was working in america she was making well above the poverty line)... OR is there a specific time period that we have to submit the docs by lets say end of Feb or something ?

you have a year at nvc until you need to say something about keeping your petition open.

if wife gets job in march and you submit aos in june, could still get denied.

up to the discretion of the approving officer if they find a few months sufficient.

[Darnell 8,478]

hmm ok. lets say we get the NOA2 tomorrow, how long can we take to go through the NVC process ? Hypothetically wife goes back lets say end of march, gets a job makes good enough (when she was working in america she was making well above the poverty line)... OR is there a specific time period that we have to submit the docs by lets say end of Feb or something ?

technically, you have a year per thing (there are two things, AOS and IV)

at NVC.

Don't forget cash assets, aye? If the USCitizen Petitioner has about 65,000 usd in a USA savings account, that meets the requirements of the I-864.

[Fahad&Navin 0]

technically, you have a year per thing (there are two things, AOS and IV)

at NVC.

Don't forget cash assets, aye? If the USCitizen Petitioner has about 65,000 usd in a USA savings account, that meets the requirements of the I-864.

Interesting point on the cash assets, lets say we have somewhat 1/3rd of that and the wife is working. Ah well its gonna get too technical now. She has worked only 4 months in 2012 but regular before that plus we have someone money saved up, then what ?

Wait i am just figuring this out in my head, last 3 years that would be 2010,2011 and 2012. We have enough for 2010 and 11, and lets say some money required for 2012 and 4 months of work which would be good but not that close to the requirement of I864 for 2012. So if she works a few months and is good with 2012 and meets requirements after doing the math, do we get approved ?

Edited January 9, 2013 by Fahad&Navin

[Darnell 8,478]

you studying the I-864 instructions?

I-864 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html

[Fahad&Navin 0]

Yes i am, kinda confusing, sigh!! but still on the technicality is it gonna get confusing or will that work ?

[JBoss 12]

Hey! I got married on July 3rd, 2012 in Karachi Pakistan just a day before you. I also filed I-130 in August. I got my NOA1 a week late but Im still waiting for my NOA2. InshaAllah it will be approved and will arrive some time this month. I called them yesterday and talked to Vermont service center lady. She told me to wait another 30 days and I should get something