Documentarily Qualified but does not meet the minimum requirement

[princesstammy 6]

Hi everyone, I applied for my mother's petition and it got approved by USCIS March 27,2021. I sent all the docs and paid all the NVC fees. Last night i got an email to check my CEAC acct and the first message says i was Documentarily Qualified but I also received a message with exact same date and time that my income does not meet the minimum requirement. I attached my  i485a with my documents and also under the Affidavit of support . The i485a i sent with my documents were accepted while the one under my husband's says "submitted". I am so confused. I know for sure that we are over 125% poverty guideline . What do they need more from me?  and also I got an email saying that they will send my case to the US embassy to be lined up for interview, does it mean my mom is getting her interview appointment soon? is Manila U.S embassy open yet for that kind of visa? (ir5)? Please enlighten me. Thank you so much.

[angeljolie 188]

Yes your mom's case is now in the queue for interview scheduling. IR5 is now being processed by the US embassy in Manila. https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/ There is about a month wait to receive an interview appointment.

 

The note about the minimum income requirements just means that the NVC thinks your income may not be enough to sponsor your mom. But the consular officer will decide on that at the interview. NVC sends this note so you can prepare a joint sponsor if the need arises. Apparently, earning 125% or above isn't the only criterion. The sponsor must demonstrate that he/she has sustained and can sustain the income requirement.