checklist from NVC regarding AOS

[bjp_23 1]

Hello,

I have received checklist from NVC regarding AOS. It says following.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants. To view the current poverty guidelines, visit http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf.

My yearly income is below poverty line. But I have more than enough assets in checking account to cover five times the difference between poverty line and yearly income. I did not get co-sponsor because according to I 864 instructions I met income requirement by adding my assets to my annual income. I called NVC and they told me that assets are not taken into account at NVC stage and consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview.

Did consular officer consider your assets with your income? Please share your experience.

Some members here think that this is a false checklist. What do you think?

Thank you in advance.

[NikLR 13,227]

I remember saying it was a false checklist, but i did not read it appropriately. It is asking for you to get a joint sponsor. How well documented are your assets? Are they foreign or domestic?

[bjp_23 1]

Thanks,

Do you think this is real or false?

My assets are well documented and domestic. I have provided 12 months worth of statements and bank letters.

I am self-employed and working on contract.

My yearly income is below poverty line by few thousands. But I have more than enough assets in checking account to cover five times the difference between poverty line and yearly income.

[bjp_23 1]

Friends,

Any inputs?

[NikLR 13,227]

Not sure, you'll have to call the NVC on Monday and ask to speak to a supervisor.

[sakurasaku 0]

I received a similar email and I am in a similar situation.

Are you going to get a joint sponsor or just proceed with interview?

Please let me know your updates.

[mofatsd 127]

I'm going to follow this thread also - we have well over the minimum requirements in assets and income but they are both foreign - I think we are going to go ahead and proceed to the interview as we also have a job offer in hand for when we get state side. Let us know how it goes and what you decide!

[mattawara 19]

I'm still following in on this, but will share my experience - though it is not yet over.

We got two separate checklists on our AOS:

1 - wanting proof of employment.

2 - exactly as OP.

I found checklist 1 odd as we are qualifying on assets alone because we are currently living in Australia. We recorded the Australian job, but didn't record any income from it... But the operator said it was just "protocol". And once received the app would go onto the consulate who would make the decision on if assets are good enough. The assets better be good enough otherwise we might just settle in this country.

Like everyone else here, sick of this immigration dance. Getting old quick.

[mofatsd 127]

I'm still following in on this, but will share my experience - though it is not yet over.

We got two separate checklists on our AOS:

1 - wanting proof of employment.

2 - exactly as OP.

I found checklist 1 odd as we are qualifying on assets alone because we are currently living in Australia. We recorded the Australian job, but didn't record any income from it... But the operator said it was just "protocol". And once received the app would go onto the consulate who would make the decision on if assets are good enough. The assets better be good enough otherwise we might just settle in this country.

Like everyone else here, sick of this immigration dance. Getting old quick.

Thanks mattawara, So you are saying when you filled out the AOS you did not put your income from your 'foreign' job? We were planning on putting that information into the AOS - so you are saying we should put it on there. And what would 'proof' be considered as?

I am for once quite surprised by the lack of 'wanting' people to migrate to the US, especially if they have the funds to sustain them (and job offers) -- you'd think they would prefer more people coming and paying taxes and paying visa/GC bills. Amazed that they make this so hard to do.

No wonder when I was in the consulate in Bern to get my kids US passport there were more Americans giving up their citizenship rather than people applying for them.

[mattawara 19]

Thanks mattawara, So you are saying when you filled out the AOS you did not put your income from your 'foreign' job? We were planning on putting that information into the AOS - so you are saying we should put it on there. And what would 'proof' be considered as?

I am for once quite surprised by the lack of 'wanting' people to migrate to the US, especially if they have the funds to sustain them (and job offers) -- you'd think they would prefer more people coming and paying taxes and paying visa/GC bills. Amazed that they make this so hard to do.

No wonder when I was in the consulate in Bern to get my kids US passport there were more Americans giving up their citizenship rather than people applying for them.

we didn't include the aussie income as it will not continue once we move back and the instructions said to only include income that will continue. The proof they were looking for was pay slips - sent those a few days ago, so will know it's all good in another 4+ weeks...

When completing the AOS we did fill in my wife's job (she's the citizen) where it asked for current employment - the only income we included was from dividends. All her aussie income was however in the tax return (but not on the AOS).

Hoping this is all over soon.

It's all pretty silly really, I'm a kiwi who used to live in Canada, and was just back there on holiday - while there was talking to two friends who were in the process (equally long) of trying to give up their US citizenship... nothing is ever as simple as it ought to be.

[Dairen30 0]

I received also that before when our case is on process. What I call asked about it and they will tell you then. No worries

[mofatsd 127]

we didn't include the aussie income as it will not continue once we move back and the instructions said to only include income that will continue. The proof they were looking for was pay slips - sent those a few days ago, so will know it's all good in another 4+ weeks...

When completing the AOS we did fill in my wife's job (she's the citizen) where it asked for current employment - the only income we included was from dividends. All her aussie income was however in the tax return (but not on the AOS).

Hoping this is all over soon.

It's all pretty silly really, I'm a kiwi who used to live in Canada, and was just back there on holiday - while there was talking to two friends who were in the process (equally long) of trying to give up their US citizenship... nothing is ever as simple as it ought to be.

Oh wow - cannot thank you enough for this information - it could save ourselves a checklist when we are ready to submit - we entered his income on the trial run of the paperwork...

But let me get this straight...payslips for the non US job? Even if they aren't going to continue or are they asking for the payslips of your wifes to confirm the whole taxation of the foreign income? Sorry, you'd really be helping me if I can avoid this...sucks that you got one for something so small...

And they've just raised the price tag to give up US citizenship too - apparently to go to the US and leave the US for good is costly...Apparently they've built the great wall of China around their borders and who ever is in stays in and whoever is out, well better stay out unless any of them have a big tall ladder...

Such a shame, but we really don't feel settled here (even though how wonderful it is)...looks like we are hauling the ladder...

[mattawara 19]

Oh wow - cannot thank you enough for this information - it could save ourselves a checklist when we are ready to submit - we entered his income on the trial run of the paperwork...

But let me get this straight...payslips for the non US job? Even if they aren't going to continue or are they asking for the payslips of your wifes to confirm the whole taxation of the foreign income? Sorry, you'd really be helping me if I can avoid this...sucks that you got one for something so small...

And they've just raised the price tag to give up US citizenship too - apparently to go to the US and leave the US for good is costly...Apparently they've built the great wall of China around their borders and who ever is in stays in and whoever is out, well better stay out unless any of them have a big tall ladder...

Such a shame, but we really don't feel settled here (even though how wonderful it is)...looks like we are hauling the ladder...

The payslips that the NVC want are for the Australian job. Although this income will cease when we depart Australia, as we listed this job on the I-864 in Part 6 as the Current Employer, the NCV needs some evidence.

I don't think the NVC cares about ensuring the tax was paid appropriately - that would be too much work for them.