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I just want to double check that the path we chose will work.

We got an RFE for my I-864, stating I do not earn enough to sponsor, and we need to find a joint sponsor for my husband, who is here on a K-1 visa, filing for AOS. We have had a hell of a time finding a joint sponsor, so, long story short, we decided to keep it in our hands and not get a joint sponsor, but for me to get a part time job.

We have until about July 15th to return the RFE. I start my second job tomorrow. My plan is to get 1-2 paystubs from this new job, plus a letter from them stating my position, what I make, and that it is permanent, plus all updated information from my main, full time job (6 months of paystubs, and letter), sent out by July 1st.

Does this sound like it will satisfy the requirements, even though we're not sending in a joint sponsor? I'm just wanting to double and triple check. We don't want to chance a denial. It's been a very stressful time trying to figure it out.

Thanks for your tips, advice, well-wishes...

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Ebunoluwa   6,136

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They usually like to see at least 4-6 month of pay stubs but if you don't have it then you don't have it.
If you still can't find a sponsor then you don't have any other choice but to send it in and hope for the best.

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I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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I just want to double check that the path we chose will work.

We got an RFE for my I-864, stating I do not earn enough to sponsor, and we need to find a joint sponsor for my husband, who is here on a K-1 visa, filing for AOS. We have had a hell of a time finding a joint sponsor, so, long story short, we decided to keep it in our hands and not get a joint sponsor, but for me to get a part time job.

We have until about July 15th to return the RFE. I start my second job tomorrow. My plan is to get 1-2 paystubs from this new job, plus a letter from them stating my position, what I make, and that it is permanent, plus all updated information from my main, full time job (6 months of paystubs, and letter), sent out by July 1st.

Does this sound like it will satisfy the requirements, even though we're not sending in a joint sponsor? I'm just wanting to double and triple check. We don't want to chance a denial. It's been a very stressful time trying to figure it out.

Thanks for your tips, advice, well-wishes...

This will not guarantee approval.

Its a part time job that you JUST started; which means that you can as easily quit the part time job right after your approval, putting you under the poverty line and in the same boat that the USCIS sent you the RFE for.

I just want to double check that the path we chose will work.

We got an RFE for my I-864, stating I do not earn enough to sponsor, and we need to find a joint sponsor for my husband, who is here on a K-1 visa, filing for AOS. We have had a hell of a time finding a joint sponsor, so, long story short, we decided to keep it in our hands and not get a joint sponsor, but for me to get a part time job.

We have until about July 15th to return the RFE. I start my second job tomorrow. My plan is to get 1-2 paystubs from this new job, plus a letter from them stating my position, what I make, and that it is permanent, plus all updated information from my main, full time job (6 months of paystubs, and letter), sent out by July 1st.

Does this sound like it will satisfy the requirements, even though we're not sending in a joint sponsor? I'm just wanting to double and triple check. We don't want to chance a denial. It's been a very stressful time trying to figure it out.

Thanks for your tips, advice, well-wishes...

This will not guarantee approval.

Its a part time job that you JUST started; which means that you can as easily quit the part time job right after your approval, putting you under the poverty line and in the same boat that the USCIS sent you the RFE for.

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Ash.1101 Experienced

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Always be careful, just because you meet the requirement doesn't mean they can't use their discretion and say no. We experienced this first hand with the K1 visa from when I was unemployed at the time, our cosponsor for the I-134 made 6k more than the requirement, we were asked to provide a SECOND cosponsor. Even with the original cosponsor working her job for 3 years, proving tax return, w2, and employer letter, it wasn't good enough. It's ALWAYS at the discretion of the person approving the paperwork.

There's a very good chance they won't take your part time job as a couple of weeks of having it isn't considered a stable job.


Plan to need a joint sponsor.

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*More detailed timeline in profile!*
 
Relationship:     Friends since 2010, Together since 2013

 K-1:   2015 Done in 208 days - 212g for Second Cosponsor    

Spoiler

04/27/15- NOA1 Recieved                                                    
06/02/15 - NOA2 Recieved
09/22/15 - Interview       (221g for more documents (a SECOND cosponsor), see profile for more details!)                                            
11/09/15 -  ISSUED!!                                                              
11/10/15 - Passport received                                                
02/20/16 - Wedding!              

                                         
 AOS:   2016 Done in 77 days - No RFE, No Interview                                                                    

Spoiler

04/08/16 - I-485, I-765, I-131 AOS Application recieved by USCIS
04/12/16 - 3 NOA1's received in mail
05/14/16 - Biometrics for AOS and EAD
06/27/16 - I-485 Case to changed to "New Card being produced"  (Day 77)
06/27/16 - I-485 Case changed to Approved! (Day 77)
06/30/16 - I-485 Case changed to "My Card has been mailed to me!"
07/05/16 - Green Card received in mail! 
 


ROC:   2018 - 2019 Done in 326 days - No RFE, No Interview

Spoiler

 

05/09/18 - Mailed out ROC to CSC

05/10/18 - CSC Signed and received ROC package
06/07/28 - NOA1 

06/11/18 - Check cashed

06/15/18 - NOA received in the mail
08/27/18 - 18 month extension received (Courtesy Copy)

09/18/18 - Request for official 18 month extension
10/22/18 - Official 18 month extension received 

02/27/19 - Biometrics waived 

04/29/19 - New card being produced!
05/09/19 - USPS delivered green card! In hand now!

 

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Ebunoluwa   6,136

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Not exactly what I was wanting to hear, but thank you for the info.

If they don't accept it will they send another RFE, or deny it? Im assuming a denial comes next.

Depends on the IO, some send another RFE, some deny.

Spoiler

 

I-129F Sent : 3-31-2014, NOA2: 4-6-2014

NVC Received : some dinkelsberry yehoo in the house of clingons send our petition to the wrong consulate.

Consulate Received : July 30,2014 Transfer to right embassy complete.

Interview Date : Oct 22, 2014

Interview Result : AP , requesting another PC (not expired) and certified divorce decree (was submitted)Stokes interview via phone for petitioner 4 hrs after interview.

Oct 23 email notification visa approved.
Visa Received : Nov. 3 , 2014 VISA IN HAND.

US Entry : Nov. 21, 2014

Marriage : Dec 27, 2014

AOS send : May 12, 2015, received May 14, 2015 USPS priority

Email &text : May 18, 2015, check cashed May 19,2015, return receipt May 21, 2015 stamped USCIS Lockbox, NOA1 (3x) May 22,2015

Biometrics : June 1, 2015 letter received for appointment June 8, 2015, successful walk-in June 1, 2015

RFE : June 12, 2015 for income not meeting guideline. Income does ( ! ) exceed guideline.

RFE response : June 26, 2015 returned with a boat load full of financial evidence.

UPDATE: July 5, 2015 updated on all 3 cases, RFE received June 30, 2015.

Service request : Aug 12, 2015, letter received that it will be processed within 90 days from receipt of RFE.

UPDATE: Aug 24, 2015, EAD card being produced/ordered. ( 102 days from AOS receipt day and 55 days from RFE response received.) Thank you Jesus !

Emails : Aug 24, 2015, EAD approved, EAD card ordered.

I-797 EAD/AP approval notice received : Aug 27, 2015

EAD/AP combo card mailed : Aug 27, 2015, EAD/AP combo card received: Aug 31, 2015

Renewal application send for EAD/AP : May 31,2016 (AOS pending over 1 year). Received June 2, 2016,Notice date June7, 2016, emails,texts, NOA1 hard copy

Service request for pending AOS April 21, 2016, case not assigned yet.
Service request for pending AOS June 14, 2016, tier 2 said performing background checks.
Expedite request for EAD/AP Aug 3, 2016, Aug10 notification >request was received, assigned, completed. RFE letter requesting evidence for expedite, docs faxed Aug18

*Service request for I-485 Aug 3, 2016, Aug11 notification> request was assigned. Service request Dec 2, 2016.
AOS Interview letter received Aug 12, 2016

AOS Interview September 21, 2016.

Second Biometrics appointment letters received for EAD and AOS on Aug 15, 2016 for Aug 17 ( 2 day notice).

Second Biometrics completed Aug 17, 2016

Third Biometrics appointment letter received Aug 19, 2016 for Sept. 1, 2016. WTH ?!

EAD/AP (renewal) approval Aug 22, 2016, NOA2 received Aug 25, 2016

Renewal EAD in production notification text and online, expedite successful 4 days after RFE request response was faxed, Aug25mailed,Aug29received.

Sept. 21 Interview, 2 hour interview, we were separated and asked about 50 questions each for an hour each. IO was firm but professional, some smiles.
Several service requests made, contacted Senator and Ombudsman. Background checks still pending.
July 21, 2017 HOME VISIT.  Went well. Topic thread in AOS forum.
Waiting to skip ROC and get 10 yr GC due to over 2 year while pending AOS
AOS APPROVED Oct. 4, 2017 * Green card in hand Oct 13, 2017 !!!!!

First K1 denied after 16 month of AP. Refiled. We are a couple since 2009. Not a sprint but a matter of endurance.

 

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KayDeeCee   4,892

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Do you have your EAD and are working legally? Did you get documentation that your position will continue after you become a permanent resident?

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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I am the petitioner. I am trying to sponsor my husband. I've been at my full time job for almost 2 years. I just got a part time job, which brings me way over (my full time brings me JUST to the poverty line). I got an RFE saying I need a joint. I got a part time instead. I will get a letter stating my income and that it's a permanent job. My husband has not been approved yet for his EAD.

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KayDeeCee   4,892

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I am the petitioner. I am trying to sponsor my husband. I've been at my full time job for almost 2 years. I just got a part time job, which brings me way over (my full time brings me JUST to the poverty line). I got an RFE saying I need a joint. I got a part time instead. I will get a letter stating my income and that it's a permanent job. My husband has not been approved yet for his EAD.

Ok, gotcha. I was thinking you were the one applying and trying to add your income. If your part time job puts you over the requirement, then just list your total current annual income. List the full time as your main job and add a supplement to state you also have another job. Provide letters of employment and/or recent pay stubs from both jobs. Of course there is never a guarantee the USCIS will accept it, but since you are over the requirement, there is a fairly good chance they will, especially since you have had a steady full time job for 2 years. I think that part helps, even if the part time job is new.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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yutekao   43

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: South Korea
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We returned the RFE and so far he's been approved for travel and employment. No updates on the I-485.

I would like to know more detail as well....

what evidence did you end up sending?

05/23/2019 I-751 Package Sent Through Fedex

05/24/2019 Packet Delivered to USCIS (Lewisville, TX)

05/31/2019 NOA 1 Received

09/20/2019 Case Status Updated To "Fingerprint Review Was Completed"

09/27/2019 I-797C Hard Copy Received (Letter said no biometric appointment is needed)

11/08/2019 Biometrics Appointment Letter Received (11/19)

 

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