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Hi Guys,

I am new to this visa thing. I am compiling all my requirements now.

I got married to my wife, just last month. Now, i am getting everything ready.

Situation is, that I worked back in the Philippines for two years, but made below, 9000 usd. Which i think is below the amount you have to file for taxes.

Now, I am currently employed in the US, and have my tax returns for the first time.

It seems though, they are asking for the last 3, I dont have 3, I only have 1. Wil this be an issue? How will i go about this? Do i have to declare my previous employment abroad. Thank you.

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02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
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03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

09/16/2013 - Case Complete

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

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Posted

Hi Guys,

I am new to this visa thing. I am compiling all my requirements now.

I got married to my wife, just last month. Now, i am getting everything ready.

Situation is, that I worked back in the Philippines for two years, but made below, 9000 usd. Which i think is below the amount you have to file for taxes.

Now, I am currently employed in the US, and have my tax returns for the first time.

It seems though, they are asking for the last 3, I dont have 3, I only have 1. Wil this be an issue? How will i go about this? Do i have to declare my previous employment abroad. Thank you.

You may try to find a co-sponsor for your case.

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You may try to find a co-sponsor for your case.

Great. Should I write in the application that I was employed abroad? Will they be asking for documents to prove this?

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage:
02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

09/16/2013 - Case Complete

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

Posted

No, they wont require any doc for your abroad job.

For your case, you must find a co-sponsor.

Can my cosponsor be my brother or my father? The problem is that they are both deployed abroad, in the military.

Or can it be a cousin? Thank you

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage:
02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

09/16/2013 - Case Complete

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

Posted (edited)

Can my cosponsor be my brother or my father? The problem is that they are both deployed abroad, in the military.

Or can it be a cousin? Thank you

It can be anyone, related to you or not, who makes over the amount required for their own household plus you and your wife and anyone else they agreed to sponsor. So say you know a couple who have four kids and have already sponsored the husband's father, and they also agree to be co-sponsors for your case. That means they have a household size of nine (two plus four kids plus one immigrant plus you and your wife) to consider. The co-sponsor must also be over 18 and a USC or permanent resident.

Edited by speedwell

I'm a dual US/Hungarian citizen (both by birth; Hungarian citizenship verification TBA), and my husband is a dual British/Irish citizen (by treaty) from Northern Ireland. We are atheists.

All advice is given pursuant to the Disclaimer that you may read at the bottom of each forum page.

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07 Aug 2013: Green Card received

27 Feb 2014: Whoa, life happened. Planning move "back home" together to Republic of Ireland by end of April.

29 Apr 2014: POE Dublin through Heathrow

15 May 2014: Received formal residency/work permission (GNIB card with Stamp 4, one year renewable) for the ROI

For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.


For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love. (Carl Sagan)

Posted

Co-sponsor can be anyone who is a USC or Permanent Resident in USA.

Read from the state department website:

A sponsor must be at least 18 years old and either an American citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.

Will my brother, still be considered domicile in the US even if he will be deployed in Japan with his family for 3 years?

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage:
02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

09/16/2013 - Case Complete

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

Posted

Read from the state department website:

A sponsor must be at least 18 years old and either an American citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR). The sponsor must also have a domicile (residence) in the United States.

Will my brother, still be considered domicile in the US even if he will be deployed in Japan with his family for 3 years?

Will he maintain a home in the US for those three years?

I'm a dual US/Hungarian citizen (both by birth; Hungarian citizenship verification TBA), and my husband is a dual British/Irish citizen (by treaty) from Northern Ireland. We are atheists.

All advice is given pursuant to the Disclaimer that you may read at the bottom of each forum page.

LATEST STEPS:

28 Jun 2013: POE Houston

08 Jul 2013: SSN received (at SSA office)

07 Aug 2013: Green Card received

27 Feb 2014: Whoa, life happened. Planning move "back home" together to Republic of Ireland by end of April.

29 Apr 2014: POE Dublin through Heathrow

15 May 2014: Received formal residency/work permission (GNIB card with Stamp 4, one year renewable) for the ROI

For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.


For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love. (Carl Sagan)

Posted

Will he maintain a home in the US for those three years?

Yes, indeed. He will still keep his home in the US. But him an dhis family will have to move to Japan for three years or more.

Our Time Line
---------------------------
CR-1/CR-2
---------------------------

USCIS Stage:
02/26/2013 - Sent I130 to Phoenix
02/27/2013 - Delivered to Phoenix
03/01/2013 - NOA1 by Text/Email Sent to NBC
03/04/2013 - Check for I130 Cashed.
03/06/2013 - Received Hard Copy of NOA1

04/08/2013 - Transferred to Local Office (San Diego, CA)

05/21/2013 - NOA2 (Online)

05/25/2013 - NOA2 Hard Copy

07/02/2013 - Received Case Number NVC (Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill)

07/07/2013 - Paid I-864

07/08/2013 - Sent DS-3032

07/09/2013 - Received Payment

07/22/2013 - Sent I-864 Package

07/22/2013 - Resent DS-3032 (ATTN: supervisor)

07/22/2013 - Received DS-3032

07/23/2013 - IV invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Invoiced

07/23/2013 - DS-3032 Paid

07/25/2013 - IV payment recieved/coversheet available

07/26/2013 - I864 Delivered

07/26/2013 - IV Sent

07/29/2013 - IV Delievered

08/16/2013 - Recieved Checklist for I-864

08/20/2013 - NVC recieved Checklist for I-864

08/23/2013 - Recieved False Checklist for (DS-3032, waiting for changes in I-864)

09/16/2013 - Case Complete

11/07/2013 - Interview

12/02/2013 - Visa Issued

Posted (edited)

Yes, indeed. He will still keep his home in the US. But him an dhis family will have to move to Japan for three years or more.

Then he will maintain domicile, and he should be OK. You should find out whether his stay in Japan has a firm end date, or whether it is indefinite, as an indefinite stay could result in him being judged to have abandoned his domicile in the US. Same thing if he decides to sell his home in the US. The basic idea is that his stay in Japan is temporary and he intends to return to his US residence. He will probably get more favorable consideration as he is in the US military and therefore has closer ties to the US than to Japan.

Edited by speedwell

I'm a dual US/Hungarian citizen (both by birth; Hungarian citizenship verification TBA), and my husband is a dual British/Irish citizen (by treaty) from Northern Ireland. We are atheists.

All advice is given pursuant to the Disclaimer that you may read at the bottom of each forum page.

LATEST STEPS:

28 Jun 2013: POE Houston

08 Jul 2013: SSN received (at SSA office)

07 Aug 2013: Green Card received

27 Feb 2014: Whoa, life happened. Planning move "back home" together to Republic of Ireland by end of April.

29 Apr 2014: POE Dublin through Heathrow

15 May 2014: Received formal residency/work permission (GNIB card with Stamp 4, one year renewable) for the ROI

For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.


For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love. (Carl Sagan)

 
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