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PD Aug.2014 DS-261 done and AOS fee paid..how long it takes IV fee will be invoiced..

and also can i need to submit police clearance for my documents..thanks

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base it on your tax transcript. Ur current total income. Ex. If u have the 2014 tax transcript the total income is what u have to put in there.

Twinkz, thanks for getting back to me. However, during my 2014 tax transcript, I was unemployed and was claimed by my daughter in her taxes. I currently work now full time. Should I use my current salary to calculate my current income? Edited by fatherofthree

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paystubs doesn't need to be original.

1040 is the income tax transcript, she can request it from IRS website and can be printed out online or have it send to her by mail, here's the:

link http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Proof of relationship: marriage certificate, pictures, remittance receipts and others that proof you can think of that shows your relationship

Here's a link that show what kind of documents you need to submit to NVC, for both petitioner and beneficiary

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html

Thank you for this.

Follow up questions hehe.

My wife started working per diem Aug 2013 and that's what we indicated in the I-130. Right now we're gathering docs for AOS and that includes the employment letter. Her employer indicated there she started May 2014 since that's when she got transferred to the department where she worked more hours (like 3-5x a week for 8hours). Would that be a problem in NVC? Do we have to put an explanation in the AOS package?

In the i-864EZ form, part 5 to be specific, there are fields there for the 3 most recent income tax returns, does that mean it is required for the petitioner to be working for 3 years? Do we just leave the other fields blank if she only worked for a year? If we leave it blank, do we have to provide an explanation for that as well?

Salamat mga kapatid hehe.

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Aug. 08, 2015 - Welcome Letter

Aug. 08, 2015 - AOS Invoiced and paid (120$)

Aug. 09, 2015 - AOS Fee Status 'In Progress'

Aug. 12, 2015 - AOS Fee Status 'Paid'

Aug. 29, 2015 - IV Invoiced and paid (325$)

Sep. 04, 2015 - Sent IV and AOS Docs

Sep. 05, 2015 - Completed DS-260

Sep. 09, 2015 - NVC received AOS/IV package

Oct. 09, 2015 - Case complete with no checklist

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Thank you for this.

Follow up questions hehe.

My wife started working per diem Aug 2013 and that's what we indicated in the I-130. Right now we're gathering docs for AOS and that includes the employment letter. Her employer indicated there she started May 2014 since that's when she got transferred to the department where she worked more hours (like 3-5x a week for 8hours). Would that be a problem in NVC? Do we have to put an explanation in the AOS package?

In the i-864EZ form, part 5 to be specific, there are fields there for the 3 most recent income tax returns, does that mean it is required for the petitioner to be working for 3 years? Do we just leave the other fields blank if she only worked for a year? If we leave it blank, do we have to provide an explanation for that as well?

Salamat mga kapatid hehe.

Regards,

Ron

It is not really necessary to include employment letter with your AOS, You just need to put your ITR, W2 and paystubs i think 3 months worth.. If you will include it and date is different with what you put on the papers you may have issues with it in the future. If it is possible to have another letter from her employer that states she already worked per diem since aug 2013, it would be great.

Do you mean your wife did not file income tax return few years back? if so, you may include letter of explanation stating she was unemployed between those date that is why she did not file itr. It is better to be overly prepared.

I hope i was able to help.

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3/19/16 - Biometric scheduled received by mail

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5/17/16 - AOS interview

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5/23/16 - Received AOS approval letter in the mail

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It is not really necessary to include employment letter with your AOS, You just need to put your ITR, W2 and paystubs i think 3 months worth.. If you will include it and date is different with what you put on the papers you may have issues with it in the future. If it is possible to have another letter from her employer that states she already worked per diem since aug 2013, it would be great.

Do you mean your wife did not file income tax return few years back? if so, you may include letter of explanation stating she was unemployed between those date that is why she did not file itr. It is better to be overly prepared.

I hope i was able to help.

Thank you for your response! We're including her employment letter since her salary last year is low and would not reach the income requirement in the poverty guidelines which is also reflected in the ITR and W2 if I'm not mistaken, do correct me if I'm wrong. This your though, she is already earning more than the income requirement and the only way to prove it is using the employment letter and the paystubs.

She did not file income tax return 2 years ago since her net income was very low (around 300$) since she was only per diem that time. We'll probably just include a letter of explanation for that. With that in mind, do we leave the fields blank in the I-864EZ part 5, numbers 6.b and 6.c? This is the part where total income as reported by federal income tax returns for the 3 most recent years should be placed. We can only fill up the most recent year and the income she got last year is less than the income requirement so should we also include that and also provide an explanation for it?

Regards,

Ron

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Oct. 03, 2014 - NOA1 - Priority Date

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Mar. 03, 2015 - NOA2 Hard-copy received

NVC

Aug. 08, 2015 - Welcome Letter

Aug. 08, 2015 - AOS Invoiced and paid (120$)

Aug. 09, 2015 - AOS Fee Status 'In Progress'

Aug. 12, 2015 - AOS Fee Status 'Paid'

Aug. 29, 2015 - IV Invoiced and paid (325$)

Sep. 04, 2015 - Sent IV and AOS Docs

Sep. 05, 2015 - Completed DS-260

Sep. 09, 2015 - NVC received AOS/IV package

Oct. 09, 2015 - Case complete with no checklist

Feb. 25, 2016 - Interview date scheduled

Mar. 08, 2016 - CEAC 'Ready'

Mar. 09, 2016 - SLEC Medical Day 1

Mar. 10, 2016 - SLEC Medical Day 2 Completed

U.S EMBASSY MANILA

Apr. 05, 2016 - Interview date - 221g because of missing NBI AKA

Apr. 05, 2016 - Got new NBI clearance with AKA and sent to USEM via 2go

Apr. 06, 2016 - USEM received NBI clearance

Apr. 07, 2016 - CEAC status touched but still AP.

Apr. 14, 2016 - Emailed USEM asking for update

Apr. 15, 2016 - USEM replied and acknowledge receipt of NBI clearance on Apr. 07.

Apr. 15, 2016 - CEAC status touched but still AP.

Apr. 22, 2016 - CEAC Updated to ISSUED at 02:00PM Manila Time

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Hello...

PD Aug.2014 DS-261 done and AOS fee paid..how long it takes IV fee will be invoiced..

and also can i need to submit police clearance for my documents..thanks

it took 1 wk before I was able to pay IV fee. My friend was able to pay both same day.. So It means it differs..I dont know why.. Police clearance with NBi.. check travel.state.gov its has a more detailed info.that can help you.
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it took 1 wk before I was able to pay IV fee. My friend was able to pay both same day.. So It means it differs..I dont know why.. Police clearance with NBi.. check travel.state.gov its has a more detailed info.that can help you.

thanks twinkz ?

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it took 1 wk before I was able to pay IV fee. My friend was able to pay both same day.. So It means it differs..I dont know why.. Police clearance with NBi.. check travel.state.gov its has a more detailed info.that can help you.

original copy ba i sa submit

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Yup.. police clearance and nbi must be original. All original papers will be returned during intrvw. W2 and recent pay stubs can be photocopy. send the original tax transctipt birth cert/marriage cert..Dont forget the original letter from employment stating the date you started working the salary.letter mustbinclude employers address and must be signed by whoever is incharge hr/manager.mostly its from the HR dept. Hope this help.. Edited by Twinkz
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Yup.. police clearance and nbi must be original. All original papers will be returned during intrvw. W2 and recent pay stubs can be photocopy. send the original tax transctipt birth cert/marriage cert..Dont forget the original letter from employment stating the date you started working the salary.letter mustbinclude employers address and must be signed by whoever is incharge hr/manager.mostly its from the HR dept. Hope this help..

thanks a lot ????

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Thank you for your response! We're including her employment letter since her salary last year is low and would not reach the income requirement in the poverty guidelines which is also reflected in the ITR and W2 if I'm not mistaken, do correct me if I'm wrong. This your though, she is already earning more than the income requirement and the only way to prove it is using the employment letter and the paystubs.

She did not file income tax return 2 years ago since her net income was very low (around 300$) since she was only per diem that time. We'll probably just include a letter of explanation for that. With that in mind, do we leave the fields blank in the I-864EZ part 5, numbers 6.b and 6.c? This is the part where total income as reported by federal income tax returns for the 3 most recent years should be placed. We can only fill up the most recent year and the income she got last year is less than the income requirement so should we also include that and also provide an explanation for it?

Regards,

Ron

You may include all the paystubs from the job she has now since she started this year and as you said she is already above the poverty line.

You don't have to explain that.

please check the instruction on how to fill up the form because i am not sure, I don't know if you have to put N/A or leave it blank when it is not applicable to you.

If her income doesn't suffice what they need, you and your wife may need to have a co-sponsor.

AOS Journey

1/31/16 - Got married

2/24/16 - AOS, EAD, AP packet sent

2/29/16 - Received Date

3/03/16 - Received text and email notification

3/04/16 - Check cashed

3/07/16 - I-797 hardcopy received

3/19/16 - Biometric scheduled received by mail

4/06/16 - I-485 online status changed to Ready to be Scheduled for Interview

4/15/16 - I-485 online status changed to INTERVIEW SCHEDULED

4/17/16 - Interview Notice hardcopy received

4/28/16 - AP & EAD approval date

5/02/16 - AP approval letter received

5/05/16 - EAD card received

5/17/16 - AOS interview

5/23/16 - Online status changed to CASE APPROVE dated 5/18/16

5/23/16 - Received AOS approval letter in the mail

5/23/16 - Online status changed to CARD WAS MAILED TO ME

5/24/16 - Card was picked-up by USPS (online status)

5/26/16 - Green Card on Hand!!! :goofy:

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base it on your tax transcript. Ur current total income. Ex. If u have the 2014 tax transcript the total income is what u have to put in there.

That is not correct

current income is the gross income you are expected to make for the year. total gross income from your tax transcript is what you actually did make for the year.the total income for tax return and current income will be diffrent because of time off or bonus or overtime pay or other pay and or deductions.

for most people to figure current income the formula is pay per hours x average hours work per week X 52 weeks in year =current income

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Service Center : Nebraska Service Center
Consulate : Manila, Philippines
Marriage (if applicable): 2014-05-20
I-130 Sent : 2014-10-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2014-10-09
I-130 RFE for NSO copy of marriage certificate: 2014-11-03
I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-11-18
I-130 Approved : 2014-12-07
NVC Received : 2014-12-23
NVC case number: 2015-02-04
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2015-02-04
Pay AOS Bill : 2015-02-05
Submit DS-261 : 2015-02-05
Sent AOS Package : 2015-02-09
Sent IV Package : 2015-02-09
Scan date : 2015-02-10
Receive IV Bill : 2015-03-03
Pay IV Bill : 2015-03-06
Submit DS-260: 2015-3-12
Case Completed at NVC : 2015-03-20
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter: 2015-3-27
Medical complete: 2015-04-08
Interview Date : 2015-05-08
Interview Result : Approved
Visa Received : 2015-05-13

Date of US Entry : 2015-06-09
 

Date of Social Security card receive : 06-2015

Date of Green Card received 07-2015

Date of ROC FILE 05-19-2017

 I-751 NOA Date 05-26-2017

   

http://jerryjja.wix.com/filipinasaswa?_ga=1.194674661.91538870.1441656248

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Thank you for your response! We're including her employment letter since her salary last year is low and would not reach the income requirement in the poverty guidelines which is also reflected in the ITR and W2 if I'm not mistaken, do correct me if I'm wrong. This your though, she is already earning more than the income requirement and the only way to prove it is using the employment letter and the paystubs.

She did not file income tax return 2 years ago since her net income was very low (around 300$) since she was only per diem that time. We'll probably just include a letter of explanation for that. With that in mind, do we leave the fields blank in the I-864EZ part 5, numbers 6.b and 6.c? This is the part where total income as reported by federal income tax returns for the 3 most recent years should be placed. We can only fill up the most recent year and the income she got last year is less than the income requirement so should we also include that and also provide an explanation for it?

Regards,

Ron

ROC
Service Center : Nebraska Service Center
Consulate : Manila, Philippines
Marriage (if applicable): 2014-05-20
I-130 Sent : 2014-10-06
I-130 NOA1 : 2014-10-09
I-130 RFE for NSO copy of marriage certificate: 2014-11-03
I-130 RFE Sent : 2014-11-18
I-130 Approved : 2014-12-07
NVC Received : 2014-12-23
NVC case number: 2015-02-04
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2015-02-04
Pay AOS Bill : 2015-02-05
Submit DS-261 : 2015-02-05
Sent AOS Package : 2015-02-09
Sent IV Package : 2015-02-09
Scan date : 2015-02-10
Receive IV Bill : 2015-03-03
Pay IV Bill : 2015-03-06
Submit DS-260: 2015-3-12
Case Completed at NVC : 2015-03-20
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter: 2015-3-27
Medical complete: 2015-04-08
Interview Date : 2015-05-08
Interview Result : Approved
Visa Received : 2015-05-13

Date of US Entry : 2015-06-09
 

Date of Social Security card receive : 06-2015

Date of Green Card received 07-2015

Date of ROC FILE 05-19-2017

 I-751 NOA Date 05-26-2017

   

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