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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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I am preparing aos i864 , i have couple of questions hope u help me in them .

We r using a joint sponsor since we are filling from abroad , this joint sponsor is retired from couple of years but his income exceeds poverty lines . Shall i send the i864 , copy of his us passport and tax returns for the previous 3 years only ?

My husband the petitioner will fill form i 864 too but since we are abroad , he doesn't have tax returns for the previous years , what shall we send with his i864 ? and what shall he write in his income part ?

Also in Q#21 , shall he write 1 in the box beside married ?? although it was already counted in line 10 ( as the immigrant in line no 10 is me his wife ) .

Appreciate your help , thanks alot

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2


NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned

05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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You are correct on the co-sponsor.

Did your husband work? If so, he was supposed to have filed taxes with the IRS even if abroad. He will need to back-file for the last three years at least.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Posted

No he wasnt working , he was abroad for personal issues and family issues. now he started a new one in usa from couple of months . so what shall we send ?

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2


NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned

05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

Posted

For question 21 if you are already counted then NO he will not count you again under married/spouse. But if your joint sponsor is he would then count his wife, him, and you which is done automatically.

Petitioner: Zandra (USA born)
Relationship:

03/??/2009 - Met on game called SecondLife

03/18/2012 - Became a couple
11/16/2012 - Got Married in Ohio
11/29/2012 - Husband went back to England

02/05/2016 - Our first baby together is due
USCIS: 39 Days
01/17/2013 - I-130 Visa Packet sent to Chicago Lockbox
01/24/2013 - NOA1 Received-MSC# (got text message and letter in mail)
03/04/2013 - NOA2 Received (got letter in mail)
NVC: 50 Days
03/08/2013 - Case arrived @ NVC
03/22/2013 - Case # and IIN assigned
03/22/2013 - DS-3032 Sent (04/02/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted)
03/27/2013 - AOS bill invoice (03/29/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID)
03/29/2013 - AOS Packet Sent (04/01/2013 - AOS Packet arrives at NVC)
04/12/2013 - AOS checklist-needed to submit bank statement (04/16/2013 - checklist items arrives at NVC)
04/26/2013 - AOS Approved
04/02/2013 - IV bill invoiced (04/04/2012 - IV bill appears as PAID)
04/02/2013 - IV Package sent (04/03/2013 - IV Package arrives at NVC)
04/16/2013 - IV checklist-need to submit "proper" agency Police cert. (04/30/2013 - checklist items arrives at NVC)
05/10/2013 - IV Package Approved
05/10/2013 - Case Complete
US Consulate London: 141 Days from NOA1 to approval
05/17/2013 - Embassy received
06/04/2013 - Medical-APPROVED
06/14/2013 - Interview-APPROVED
06/19/2013 - Visa in hand
POE:
06/28/2013 - Chicago (fast and easy)
ROC: (90 days and counting...)
04/10/2015 - I-751 Packet mailed to California
05/05/2015 - NOA
05/13/2015 - Biometrics in Columbus, Ohio
??/??/2015 - Approved & Conditions Removed
??/??/2015 - 10 year Green card received

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Hi Mady,

I am also preparing AOS i-864. We also are using a joint sponsor and filing from abroad. I'm currently living in Egypt with my husband (I am the petitioner). I didn't work for 2010 or 2011 and in 2012 I just worked for three months part time in a seasonal job. So I will put in the blank for income for 2010 and 2011-0 and then for 2012 I will put the little amount that I made. Also since I didn't have to file tax returns for 2010 and 2011 and I was exempt from filing for 2012 because my income was too low, I will attach a signed note from me saying this and the reason. I will also staple this note to a page of the IRS publication that shows proof that I am exempt from filing taxes. I attached that document here. It is in the part "Who Must File Taxes" in the 6th paragraph I am pretty sure. Just highlight the part that shows you don't have to file taxes if your income is too low or non-existent . :) I hope this helps!! I was stressing out about it too for so long and then realized it is so easy!

-Marisa

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Hi Mady,

I am also preparing AOS i-864. We also are using a joint sponsor and filing from abroad. I'm currently living in Egypt with my husband (I am the petitioner). I didn't work for 2010 or 2011 and in 2012 I just worked for three months part time in a seasonal job. So I will put in the blank for income for 2010 and 2011-0 and then for 2012 I will put the little amount that I made. Also since I didn't have to file tax returns for 2010 and 2011 and I was exempt from filing for 2012 because my income was too low, I will attach a signed note from me saying this and the reason. I will also staple this note to a page of the IRS publication that shows proof that I am exempt from filing taxes. I attached that document here. It is in the part "Who Must File Taxes" in the 6th paragraph I am pretty sure. Just highlight the part that shows you don't have to file taxes if your income is too low or non-existent . :) I hope this helps!! I was stressing out about it too for so long and then realized it is so easy!

-Marisa

Ohh thanks alot , i really appreciate ur help . did u send proof of domicile as well ?? is job offer in the usa plus copy of driving licence sufficient ?? shall we send too a copy of us credit card for example ?

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2


NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned

05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Hi Mady!! I was just looking at your timeline and your I-130 got approved so fast!!! :) Do you know any reason it took so short? I sent mine in in August and now its been more than 7 months of waiting!! But hopefully it will come soon! :) This is the link for the IRS publication. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf I don't think it showed up in the last thread! My internet is so slow today, I think in Egypt in general! :(

Anyways, even though my I-130 isn't approved yet, I'm just preparing for the next step already! I am just going to put for proof of domicile that I have a mailing address there, my bank account there, driving license, and maybe show classes I'm enrolled in at the college. That is really all I have. But for sure a job offer would be good proof and a copy of the U.S Credit card. Just anything that could show proof I would think! I'm not an expert on this topic though! The more the better of course! :)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Hi Mady!! I was just looking at your timeline and your I-130 got approved so fast!!! :) Do you know any reason it took so short? I sent mine in in August and now its been more than 7 months of waiting!! But hopefully it will come soon! :) This is the link for the IRS publication. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf I don't think it showed up in the last thread! My internet is so slow today, I think in Egypt in general! :(

Anyways, even though my I-130 isn't approved yet, I'm just preparing for the next step already! I am just going to put for proof of domicile that I have a mailing address there, my bank account there, driving license, and maybe show classes I'm enrolled in at the college. That is really all I have. But for sure a job offer would be good proof and a copy of the U.S Credit card. Just anything that could show proof I would think! I'm not an expert on this topic though! The more the better of course! :)

I think it was approved fast as we sent our Egypt addresses ( both petitioner and beneficiary ) , we are both actually from Egypt plus we do have 2 kids ( Both acquired citizenship through their father (Born to a US citizen) , And maybe cuz we have been married for 3 years .. that's all what i can think of

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2


NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned

05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

Posted

What I send for proof for domicile are:

1. US bankstatement

2. Pre- register my son to school

3. A least agreement from my mom-in-law where we intent to live.

Ohh thanks alot , i really appreciate ur help . did u send proof of domicile as well ?? is job offer in the usa plus copy of driving licence sufficient ?? shall we send too a copy of us credit card for example ?

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Posted

Mady, I saw you were asking about the proof of domicile! Here is the letter I prepared when I was getting things ready! I prepared it all! I hope it helps you! I also have many cover letters prepared! I will love to help u if you need help!

Proof of US Domicile

Name: XXXXXXX

Social Security Number: XXXXXXXX

Form I-864

No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXXXXXXX, am currently residing in Egypt with my husband. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX debit card registered in the US with a US address

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US address

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXXX bank

• Maintained my XX drivers license

• Maintained my US Federal Tax Returns through my US bank account

• Maintained my XXXXXX State University Student Identification Card

• Maintained my classes at XXXXXX State University for Spring 2013

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• XXXXX Debit Card Statement showing permanent US address

• XXXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXXX Checking Account Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) showing us address. .

• XXXXX State University letter from Administration showing impending graduate.

• XXXXX State University statement showing current class schedule

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted several real estate agencies concerning renting an apartment and submitted application.

• Booked a flight back to the USA on March XXX, 2013.

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Email from leasing specialist confirming my application for apartment status

• Email from the reservation department at an apartment compound in the US confirming my request to hold an apartment for a move-in date of March XXXX, 2013.

• Itinerary from XXXXXX Airlines confirming my flight on March XXXX, 2013 from Cairo, Egypt to XXXXXXXX.

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of my husband’s admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature Date

_____________________________________________________________

NAME

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

USCIS:
10.24.2012 - I-130 Sent
10.29.2012 - NOA1 Received (By email)
11.01.2012 - Check cashed
12.28.2012 - Online status says "RFE"
01.28.2013 - FINALLY got the RFE letter
01.30.2013 - Sent out the RFE response
02.15.2013 - NOA2

NVC
03.11.13: NVC Received
03.25.13: Case/IIN Received
03.25.13: DS-3032 sent (Supervisor Review)
03.26.13: Expedite Request sent (via Congressman)
03.26.13: Expedite Request forwarded to Embassy in Cairo
03.28.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.28.13: AOS bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay AOS bill
04.07.13: AOS bill shows PAID
03.29.13: IV bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay IV bill
04.07.13: IV bill shows PAID
04.11.13: AOS package sent
04.12.13: AOS package received
04.11.13: IV package sent
04.12.13: IV package received

04.24.13: Case complete
04.29.13: Interview scheduled

05.02.13: Medical Exam

05.03.13: Earlier Interview Request sent

05.06.13: Case left NVC

05.08.13: Case arrived at embassy

05.27.13: Interview - EGYPT - APPROVED ALHUMDUALLAH!


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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Hi Mady,

I am also preparing AOS i-864. We also are using a joint sponsor and filing from abroad. I'm currently living in Egypt with my husband (I am the petitioner). I didn't work for 2010 or 2011 and in 2012 I just worked for three months part time in a seasonal job. So I will put in the blank for income for 2010 and 2011-0 and then for 2012 I will put the little amount that I made. Also since I didn't have to file tax returns for 2010 and 2011 and I was exempt from filing for 2012 because my income was too low, I will attach a signed note from me saying this and the reason. I will also staple this note to a page of the IRS publication that shows proof that I am exempt from filing taxes. I attached that document here. It is in the part "Who Must File Taxes" in the 6th paragraph I am pretty sure. Just highlight the part that shows you don't have to file taxes if your income is too low or non-existent . :) I hope this helps!! I was stressing out about it too for so long and then realized it is so easy!

-Marisa

Marisa, I would not recommend leaving the income for 2010 and 2011 blank! Put zero as an answer because that could be an excuses for them to give you a checklist! They want to see everything complete. If you don't have income, put zero. It won't matter if it's zero or not cause you already have a co-sponsor! they just want to see that you filled everything in! :) Good luck!

USCIS:
10.24.2012 - I-130 Sent
10.29.2012 - NOA1 Received (By email)
11.01.2012 - Check cashed
12.28.2012 - Online status says "RFE"
01.28.2013 - FINALLY got the RFE letter
01.30.2013 - Sent out the RFE response
02.15.2013 - NOA2

NVC
03.11.13: NVC Received
03.25.13: Case/IIN Received
03.25.13: DS-3032 sent (Supervisor Review)
03.26.13: Expedite Request sent (via Congressman)
03.26.13: Expedite Request forwarded to Embassy in Cairo
03.28.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.28.13: AOS bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay AOS bill
04.07.13: AOS bill shows PAID
03.29.13: IV bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay IV bill
04.07.13: IV bill shows PAID
04.11.13: AOS package sent
04.12.13: AOS package received
04.11.13: IV package sent
04.12.13: IV package received

04.24.13: Case complete
04.29.13: Interview scheduled

05.02.13: Medical Exam

05.03.13: Earlier Interview Request sent

05.06.13: Case left NVC

05.08.13: Case arrived at embassy

05.27.13: Interview - EGYPT - APPROVED ALHUMDUALLAH!


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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Marisa, I would not recommend leaving the income for 2010 and 2011 blank! Put zero as an answer because that could be an excuses for them to give you a checklist! They want to see everything complete. If you don't have income, put zero. It won't matter if it's zero or not cause you already have a co-sponsor! they just want to see that you filled everything in! :) Good luck!

Thanks , so do u recommend the petitioner write 0 in all 3 years income plus sending a cover letter stating that he was in Egypt for family issues and wasn't working during this time ( he didn't file taxes for 2009,2010,2011,2012) . we are confused and we dont need any RFS

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2


NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned

05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Marisa, I would not recommend leaving the income for 2010 and 2011 blank! Put zero as an answer because that could be an excuses for them to give you a checklist! They want to see everything complete. If you don't have income, put zero. It won't matter if it's zero or not cause you already have a co-sponsor! they just want to see that you filled everything in! :) Good luck!

Hi Sarsoor,

Thank you! I meant in the blank next to the question to put 0 but I didn't make that clear!!! Glad you cleared that up :) That would be horrible to get an RFE for that! :)

Thanks , so do u recommend the petitioner write 0 in all 3 years income plus sending a cover letter stating that he was in Egypt for family issues and wasn't working during this time ( he didn't file taxes for 2009,2010,2011,2012) . we are confused and we dont need any RFS

I think that would be a good idea! As long as you state a reason and sign it, then attach it to the IRS publication :)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
Timeline
Posted

Thanks , so do u recommend the petitioner write 0 in all 3 years income plus sending a cover letter stating that he was in Egypt for family issues and wasn't working during this time ( he didn't file taxes for 2009,2010,2011,2012) . we are confused and we dont need any RFS

Yes! Go ahead and write ZERO for the three years! Include a letter along with you I-864 saying that your husband did not work from 2009 to 2012 because of family issues and therefore, his income is ZERO. Therefore, he is not expected to file taxes for those years because he did not meet the minimum income requirements to file. That should be enough :)

USCIS:
10.24.2012 - I-130 Sent
10.29.2012 - NOA1 Received (By email)
11.01.2012 - Check cashed
12.28.2012 - Online status says "RFE"
01.28.2013 - FINALLY got the RFE letter
01.30.2013 - Sent out the RFE response
02.15.2013 - NOA2

NVC
03.11.13: NVC Received
03.25.13: Case/IIN Received
03.25.13: DS-3032 sent (Supervisor Review)
03.26.13: Expedite Request sent (via Congressman)
03.26.13: Expedite Request forwarded to Embassy in Cairo
03.28.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.28.13: AOS bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay AOS bill
04.07.13: AOS bill shows PAID
03.29.13: IV bill invoiced
03.29.13: Pay IV bill
04.07.13: IV bill shows PAID
04.11.13: AOS package sent
04.12.13: AOS package received
04.11.13: IV package sent
04.12.13: IV package received

04.24.13: Case complete
04.29.13: Interview scheduled

05.02.13: Medical Exam

05.03.13: Earlier Interview Request sent

05.06.13: Case left NVC

05.08.13: Case arrived at embassy

05.27.13: Interview - EGYPT - APPROVED ALHUMDUALLAH!


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