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Hi!

This morning my RFIE came in. I'm resubmitting form I-864 but I have a question about the financial evidence needed because I think that's where I messed up last time.

 

The situation:

- My husband never filed until 2019 because he wasn't required to (not enough income, we are using a co-sponsor)

- He filed his 2019 taxes through mail (he can't create an online account because he doesn't have financial proof aka credit card, student loan, auto loan etc) in June, before the new COVID-19 deadline

- Since the IRS is so behind on everything he won't be able to get his transcript in time, so instead he wants to write a letter explaining why he didn't file in 2017 and 2018 and explain that he DID file in 2019 but that his transcript isn't available yet and that's why he's including his 1040 and W-2 instead

 

I'm also including a legitimate copy of my co-sponsor's birth certificate because I sent them a bad scan last time which wasn't accepted as stated in the RFIE.

 

Am I missing anything? Should I also include his W-2s for 2017 and 2018 even though he didn't file, to show that he didn't make enough to be able to file and do I have to attach paystubs?

 

Also, when resubmitting I-186, do I have to include everything I initially included in the package (husband's birth certificate etc) or just the form?

 

Thank you!

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For 2017 and 2018, he can simply write "Income below filing threshold" on the I-864 itself by the boxes for those years' income.  There is no need to submit W2, pay stubs, or any documents for those years.  For 2019, they want his complete tax return with all schedules, W-2s, etc.  

 

If you are using a joint sponsor, you will need his/her I-864, tax documents, and evidence for CURRENT annual income such as pay stubs, etc.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

For 2017 and 2018, he can simply write "Income below filing threshold" on the I-864 itself by the boxes for those years' income.  There is no need to submit W2, pay stubs, or any documents for those years.  For 2019, they want his complete tax return with all schedules, W-2s, etc.  

So what do I do if the tax return transcript is not available for 2019? Also, what do you mean by schedules? All he got was a W-2 from his employer and he saved a copy of the 1040 he submitted.

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2 minutes ago, Ieeeeeees said:

So what do I do if the return is not available for 2019? Also, what do you mean by schedules? All he got was a W-2 from his employer and he saved a copy of the 1040 he submitted.

Complete tax return means everything he sent/transmitted to the IRS...along with his W-2s.  Schedules are forms which accompany the 1040.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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They are asking for the tax return....not the transcript.  I would send them what they are asking for.

Edited by Lucky Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

Complete tax return means everything he sent/transmitted to the IRS...along with his W-2s.  Schedules are forms which accompany the 1040.

Oh gotcha! So in his case, his W-2 and 1040 (he didn't file any schedules as he works a simple delivery job and that's it) would be sufficient? Or should I also include paystubs/a letter of employment?

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7 minutes ago, Ieeeeeees said:

Oh gotcha! So in his case, his W-2 and 1040 (he didn't file any schedules as he works a simple delivery job and that's it) would be sufficient? Or should I also include paystubs/a letter of employment?

They have not asked for his current income or employment evidence .  I assume his income is too low to qualify since you indicate you are using a joint sponsor.  However, you must include that evidence (pay stubs, etc.) for the qualified joint sponsor to show his/her income is sufficient to sponsor a new immigrant.

Edited by Lucky Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

They have not asked for his current income or employment evidence .  I assume his income is too low to qualify since you indicate you are using a joint sponsor.  However, you must include that evidence (pay stubs, etc.) for the qualified joint sponsor to show his/her income is sufficient to sponsor a new immigrant.

Alright! I included all evidence for my co-sponsor and they didn't say anything about that in the RFIE so I think I'm good on that.

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6 minutes ago, Ieeeeeees said:

Alright! I included all evidence for my co-sponsor and they didn't say anything about that in the RFIE so I think I'm good on that.

Great!!!!  Good luck on your journey!!!!!

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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