RFE

[LiszyandKenny 5]

I just got my RFE letter and it says we don't meet the 125 % of the poverty guideline...

it is not true because we are way above it...

I am confused and getting in a panic mode here.

Has it happened to somebody ? Maybe they are just wanting something else ? We sent the I-864 along with the 2005 taxes and pay stubs. Maybe they are wanting employer letter or something ? heeeeeeeeelpppppp

[Miranda&James 8]

What did the RFE specifically say? Who knows with them, they like to make our lives more confusing, so even if you are over the level maybe they just want more evidence. Did you send in every single piece of evidence you could (W-2s, letters, paystubs, etc etc) or only some of it?

[LiszyandKenny 5]

hi

we just sent the form, the last year tax return and the last month pay stub...

[ninamyers 0]

Hi, don't panic, we got an RFE for the same thing. The letter seems to be very general and has loads of different options and I think you just have to pick which one applies to you... If I were you, I would just send more evidence proving that you earn over the poverty limit, this seemed to work for us. Ed didn't even have tax returns or W-2s, so we had to think of other ways to prove it. We sent

- Letter from employer (University of Southern California) stating how much he earns, how long he has been employed, how long he will be employed for

- About a years worth of bank statements (copies)

- A few pay stubs which we found in the pile of rubbish in the corner of our room

Hmm I think that was it actually (I really should make copies of whatever I send to USCIS...)

Anyway, don't worry, just concentrate on getting some more stuff together and you;'ll be fine. Good luck!

[LiszyandKenny 5]

ok.. here is what is in the letter

Based on the documents submitted with form I-864 affidavit of suport and the information provided on form I-864, the petitioner's or substitute sponsor's income for the last tax year and /or current income does not meet

125 % of the poverty line for the household size calculated on form I-864. Submit proof that the petitioner's household income meets or exceeds 125 % of the federal poverty line for the household size provided on form I-864.

[Miranda&James 8]

hi

we just sent the form, the last year tax return and the last month pay stub...

Yeah, I can see why they sent you an RFE. Send them exactly what they are asking for on your RFE and you should be fine. The I-864 asks for 3 years of tax returns, 6 months of paystubs, an employer letter. I know it says you "may" send those things, but we also didn't send them every single thing and got an RFE so I think that may is really a must. I'd read of the I864 and be sure you are sending them every piece of evidence you possibly can and, assuming they are above the 125% level (which you say they are), then you should be ok.

Edited January 30, 2007 by Miranda&James

[LiszyandKenny 5]

I really hope that is it, nina... why do they do it ? geez.. My heart is completely crushed here

I will try to don't panic and send them the employer letter.. maybe we should file the 2006 tax return and send it instead of the 2005 too...

hi Miranda

I didn't know they were asking for 6 months of pay stubs and 3 last years tax returns.. thanks for the info...

I really hope we can fix it up because we surely are above the 125 %

[athena_ny 1]

What if you don't HAVE six months of paystubs? I have my W2s, employer letter, tax returns for 2004 and 2005 (didn't file 2003, wasn't working) and well, my mom is going to be a joint sponsor.

hi

we just sent the form, the last year tax return and the last month pay stub...

Yeah, I can see why they sent you an RFE. Send them exactly what they are asking for on your RFE and you should be fine. The I-864 asks for 3 years of tax returns, 6 months of paystubs, an employer letter. I know it says you "may" send those things, but we also didn't send them every single thing and got an RFE so I think that may is really a must. I'd read of the I864 and be sure you are sending them every piece of evidence you possibly can and, assuming they are above the 125% level (which you say they are), then you should be ok.

[ninamyers 0]

What if you don't HAVE six months of paystubs? I have my W2s, employer letter, tax returns for 2004 and 2005 (didn't file 2003, wasn't working) and well, my mom is going to be a joint sponsor.

hi

we just sent the form, the last year tax return and the last month pay stub...

Yeah, I can see why they sent you an RFE. Send them exactly what they are asking for on your RFE and you should be fine. The I-864 asks for 3 years of tax returns, 6 months of paystubs, an employer letter. I know it says you "may" send those things, but we also didn't send them every single thing and got an RFE so I think that may is really a must. I'd read of the I864 and be sure you are sending them every piece of evidence you possibly can and, assuming they are above the 125% level (which you say they are), then you should be ok.

Ed didn't have ANY tax returns for the last three years becuase he was in England not earning any money and spending too much. He also 'couldn't find' his W-2s (useless men) so we just had to improvise. WE didn't get an RFE for the RFE and I have my interview at the beginning of March, so I think it's ok

[Miranda&James 8]

What if you don't HAVE six months of paystubs? I have my W2s, employer letter, tax returns for 2004 and 2005 (didn't file 2003, wasn't working) and well, my mom is going to be a joint sponsor.

Should be ok, you obviously can't send what you don't have I only advised that to them since that is what the I-864 says to send, so in my opinion it's best to send everything you can (especially to prove their case of being over 125%). I'd just be sure you note that you didn't file in 2003 and get as much of everything that you can

Ed didn't have ANY tax returns for the last three years becuase he was in England not earning any money and spending too much. He also 'couldn't find' his W-2s (useless men) so we just had to improvise. WE didn't get an RFE for the RFE and I have my interview at the beginning of March, so I think it's ok

Glad it worked out for you How did you improvise? I'm just curious to know. Did you have a joint sponsor? We sent them everything they could want (except forgot my dads BC) but they still asked for it again, so I like I said before I advise sending everything you can to try to cover your bases.

Edited January 30, 2007 by Miranda&James

[Miranda&James 8]

Ed didn't have ANY tax returns for the last three years becuase he was in England not earning any money and spending too much. He also 'couldn't find' his W-2s (useless men) so we just had to improvise. WE didn't get an RFE for the RFE and I have my interview at the beginning of March, so I think it's ok

O, and is your nickname anything to do with 24? If so, then awesome

[ninamyers 0]

What if you don't HAVE six months of paystubs? I have my W2s, employer letter, tax returns for 2004 and 2005 (didn't file 2003, wasn't working) and well, my mom is going to be a joint sponsor.

Should be ok, you obviously can't send what you don't have I only advised that to them since that is what the I-864 says to send, so in my opinion it's best to send everything you can (especially to prove their case of being over 125%). I'd just be sure you note that you didn't file in 2003 and get as much of everything that you can

Ed didn't have ANY tax returns for the last three years becuase he was in England not earning any money and spending too much. He also 'couldn't find' his W-2s (useless men) so we just had to improvise. WE didn't get an RFE for the RFE and I have my interview at the beginning of March, so I think it's ok

Glad it worked out for you How did you improvise? I'm just curious to know. Did you have a joint sponsor? We sent them everything they could want (except forgot my dads BC) but they still asked for it again, so I like I said before I advise sending everything you can to try to cover your bases.

To be honest it seems like they almost always send an RFE for the I-864 (mainly because they're incompetent). In the first instance we just sent in Ed's contracts and one pay stub (Hmmm I wonder why we got an a RFE...), so then we sent in 2 of his contracts, and everything else I said in my post above. It isn't ideal not having tax returns, but if you have a reason (we also included a letter explaining why he had no tax returns) they can't expect you to conjure them out from thin air!

Ed didn't have ANY tax returns for the last three years becuase he was in England not earning any money and spending too much. He also 'couldn't find' his W-2s (useless men) so we just had to improvise. WE didn't get an RFE for the RFE and I have my interview at the beginning of March, so I think it's ok

O, and is your nickname anything to do with 24? If so, then awesome

Hahah yes!!! I thought no one got it, I was really upet... My name isn't really Nina Myers, although that would be so cool! She's my favourite character...

[LiszyandKenny 5]

ok. guys... thanks for all that answered here..

I need to start thinking of all that I can send...

[Miranda&James 8]

Hahah yes!!! I thought no one got it, I was really upet... My name isn't really Nina Myers, although that would be so cool! She's my favourite character...

Well I actually looked at your timeline to see if it said your name was really Nina so I didn't look silly! James and I love 24, we're watching season 4 now to get caught up. Sorry to take your post off topic Liszy, I'll stop now!

Edited January 30, 2007 by Miranda&James

[seldi 1]

Actually they only ask for last year's taxes, everything else is optional. Sending all 3 years is only an option if it'll help your case...in my case it wont, since I was a poor college student 3 years ago. Augh, I wish they would make up their mind!

Edited January 30, 2007 by seldi