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I returned to the US after 2 years abroad a few months ago. After handling some family affairs and settling back in the US I am now starting a new job this week.

 

Our petition is at the embassy and I am guessing our interview will be sometime in the next 1-3 months. I will be making well over (+2x) the Federal Poverty Guidelines starting this week. I have no tax returns for the last 2 filing years as I wasn't required to file. I have a joint sponsor lined up but I can't seem to find an answer as to whether or not I will actually need a joint sponsor now that I am working. Can I sponsor my fiance by myself or do I still need a joint sponsor?

02/24/2020 - K1 I-129F Sent via DHL from Cambodia to Lewisville

02/27/2020 - K1 I-129F Package Received & Signed For in Lewisville

03/04/2020 - Credit Card Charged for Processing Fee

03/05/2020 - NOA1

10/03/2020 - Outside Normal Processing Time Inquiry Request Submitted

10/14/2020 - NOA2

10/16/2020 - Outside Normal Processing Time Inquiry Request Responded To (reflected NOA2)

11/10/2020 - Received K1 FTP

11/10/2020 - In Transit to Embassy

11/15/2020 - Arrival at Embassy

12/05/2020 - Filed DS-160

12/15/2020 - Embassy Issues Appointment Date

01/29/2021 - Interview & Approval

02/05/2021 - K1 Visa In Hand

03/06/2021 - Arrival in US POE

04/19/2021 - Marriage

05/11/2021 - AOS/EAD/AP Packet Sent

05/12/2021 - Packet Received @ Chicago Lockbox

05/22/2021 - AOS/EAD NOA1 Received

08/14/2021 - AOS & EAD Biometrics Notice

09/07/2021 - AOS & EAD Biometrics Appointment Completed

09/11/2021 - AP Biometrics Notice

09/21/2021 - AOS Interview Appointment Notice

10/04/2021 - AP Biometrics Appointment Completed

10/29/2021 - AOS Interview & Approval

11/06/2021 - Greencard Received via USPS

 

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aaron2020   11,651

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The US Embassy looks at a totality of circumstances.  How much do you make.  How long have you been making it.  You have no tax returns for the last 2 years so your income was less than the amount requiring you to file.  You're good on having a good income for 1-3 months, but weak in showing that you had a good income for the last 3 years.  That's not good overall.  

Better to get a Joint Sponsor and not need one, rather than not submitting a Joint Sponsor and needing one.   If you don't submit a Joint Sponsor and one is needed, it will delay your case.  

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I would imagine if the interview is in 3 months then you will not need one, are they scheduling K1's at your Consulate?

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1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I would imagine if the interview is in 3 months then you will not need one, are they scheduling K1's at your Consulate?

Yes, they are doing interviews.

02/24/2020 - K1 I-129F Sent via DHL from Cambodia to Lewisville

02/27/2020 - K1 I-129F Package Received & Signed For in Lewisville

03/04/2020 - Credit Card Charged for Processing Fee

03/05/2020 - NOA1

10/03/2020 - Outside Normal Processing Time Inquiry Request Submitted

10/14/2020 - NOA2

10/16/2020 - Outside Normal Processing Time Inquiry Request Responded To (reflected NOA2)

11/10/2020 - Received K1 FTP

11/10/2020 - In Transit to Embassy

11/15/2020 - Arrival at Embassy

12/05/2020 - Filed DS-160

12/15/2020 - Embassy Issues Appointment Date

01/29/2021 - Interview & Approval

02/05/2021 - K1 Visa In Hand

03/06/2021 - Arrival in US POE

04/19/2021 - Marriage

05/11/2021 - AOS/EAD/AP Packet Sent

05/12/2021 - Packet Received @ Chicago Lockbox

05/22/2021 - AOS/EAD NOA1 Received

08/14/2021 - AOS & EAD Biometrics Notice

09/07/2021 - AOS & EAD Biometrics Appointment Completed

09/11/2021 - AP Biometrics Notice

09/21/2021 - AOS Interview Appointment Notice

10/04/2021 - AP Biometrics Appointment Completed

10/29/2021 - AOS Interview & Approval

11/06/2021 - Greencard Received via USPS

 

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13 hours ago, APA said:

I returned to the US after 2 years abroad a few months ago. After handling some family affairs and settling back in the US I am now starting a new job this week.

 

Our petition is at the embassy and I am guessing our interview will be sometime in the next 1-3 months. I will be making well over (+2x) the Federal Poverty Guidelines starting this week. I have no tax returns for the last 2 filing years as I wasn't required to file. I have a joint sponsor lined up but I can't seem to find an answer as to whether or not I will actually need a joint sponsor now that I am working. Can I sponsor my fiance by myself or do I still need a joint sponsor?

They are only concerned with current income. With your income as high as it is, then you will not need a sponsor. If the CO request one, it's still their prerogative, then they will issue a g221(g) Request for Evidence (RFE) for those documents that will substantiate your claim and or a sponsor. I think you will be find considering you are not interviewing in a difficult embassy.

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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