RFE on second filing of I-485

[ImNotGoodatMath 15]

apparently I don't make enough money as a disabled veteran to meet the 125% above poverty guidelines OR the evaluating officer just wants a peek-see at bank account for the last year. Either way this is complete rubbish in my opinion.
I included the IRS publication outlining why I don't need to pay taxes on my VA compensation, a letter from the VA stating my monthly income(over the poverty guidelines for the year), the last 3 years of tax returns as they ask for on the form, a copy of my passport bio page, my birth certificate and a copy of my Social Security Card.

Everything I read in the RFE was centered around the I-864 and their opinion that I dont make enough money for the liking or something like that.  Even though I do.  This was the last thing I wanted to see after being denied our previous green card application after waiting 1 year.  Congrats to everyone that has such an easy time submitting the paper work  i'm thinking of just leaving the country with my wife and abandoning this money grabbing exploitative bureaucratic process 

[K1visaHopeful 2,702]

Did you write a signed formal statement as to why you don't have to FILE taxes because you don't meet the minimum earning threshold to file as outlined in the instructions when you submitted initially??

[OldUser 5,215]

Thank you for your service. Sorry to hear you're going through this. I think the easiest and most reliable way of solving it is to get a qualifying co-sponsor. You'll be the main sponsor still. Otherwise you may lose a lot of time trying to convince USCIS your income is sufficient for sponsoring.

[Mike E 11,730]

36 minutes ago, ImNotGoodatMath said:

work  i'm thinking of just leaving the country with my wife and abandoning this money grabbing exploitative bureaucratic process 

It’s probably cheaper to hire an immigration journey who understands I-864 issues than it is to leave the country.  
 

I know there are people who have successfully navigated I-864 with VA compensation and expect they will be replying to your post shortly. 
 

Generally I advise those who didn’t have to file tax returns to file regardless if they want to petition  relative for a green card as this is less taxing of the minds of ISOs examining your petition.  
 

Hang in there.  I leave you with this: consider that by definition, 50 percent of the population has an IQ under 100.  Have you ever wondered  where they are? Because I don’t encounter them from day to day.   I believe a large segment of them work at USCIS. 

[Family 3,587]

1 hour ago, ImNotGoodatMath said:

apparently I don't make enough money as a disabled veteran to meet the 125% above poverty guidelines OR the evaluating officer just wants a peek-see at bank account for the last year. Either way this is complete rubbish in my opinion.
I included the IRS publication outlining why I don't need to pay taxes on my VA compensation, a letter from the VA stating my monthly income(over the poverty guidelines for the year), the last 3 years of tax returns as they ask for on the form, a copy of my passport bio page, my birth certificate and a copy of my Social Security Card.

Everything I read in the RFE was centered around the I-864 and their opinion that I dont make enough money for the liking or something like that.  Even though I do.  This was the last thing I wanted to see after being denied our previous green card application after waiting 1 year.  Congrats to everyone that has such an easy time submitting the paper work  i'm thinking of just leaving the country with my wife and abandoning this money grabbing exploitative bureaucratic process 

You can respond to the RFE by stating: 

 

1. the annual  $$ is Tax Exempt and shows up on line xx of 1040 Tax Return

2. include  at least 3 months bank statements to show monthly direct deposit 

3. MUST include a copy of the VA Disability Award/ Determination that shows it is a LIFETIME benefit

‘**and spell out these three points in your response letter to RFE’*****

 

 

[Family 3,587]

On 12/30/2022 at 9:44 AM, Mike E said:

 Have you ever wondered  where they are

Permission to misquote @Boiler , but it’s always an issue of presentation

 

. And in OPs case as in any disability income , proving the source is permanent/lifetime and showing the actual bank statement for the direct deposit evidence was/is OPs burden of proof. ..not USCIS failure.

I appreciate @Mike E ‘s most encouraging words and hopefully OP doesn’t give up.

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