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Apologies for the one part rant and one part actual curiosity in advance. Just very miffed but I do have questions. x_x

So I recently scheduled an appointment for the partial i693, having already done a medical exam in Canada. This second one to include with my DS 3025 from the first medical exam, apparently, is $425 in fees. Is this normal? My formerly-fiancee-now-wife is distressed over this sudden revelation of additional cost that isn't at all covered by my US health coverage.

I did ask why it was so much, and they said it was *because* the initial medical examination was done out of the country. At which I have to ask what the heck the point of the first one even was? Especially considering the comparable pricing. Yikes!

Good afternoon, everyone. I am helping a relative on their form I 864. He attended his interview in Qatar, and they have asked him how many live in his wife's household and he said, 6. We only put 3 on Part 5 of the original form. 1 for the immigrant 1 for her and 1 for her child. She will not be using the income from her parents but now they want her to submit a new I 864 because she did not include them on there. As far as I know it should be only 3 and not to include the household size unless we use their income. What should I do? Should I just submit I 864 again and add them on Part 5 #7 or should i also submit I 864 A because I am adding them on # 7. The note says to please submit new I 864 Form with accurate household info. Everyone in the house should be included. How can I do that? Your help is truly appreciated. Thank You.

So, USCIS started reviewing my case that was filed in May, 2024, to bring my mom to the US. I am a US Citizen. Today's update on the USCIS website stated that they have "...sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative". Do I wait until a paper mail arrive or is there a way of seeing an electronic request? If there is, I can't seem to find it on the website...Note: I had submitted initial evidence when I filed. My passport was renewed since, so I am sure that would be one of the requests. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

Hi guys!

I am the petitioner and my husband and I are almost to the end of our journey, we have been DQ on July 14th and are awaiting our interview letter. Just yesterday, I got a promotion at work. Same company, same job but with an upgraded title and will be getting a bigger salary.

Does my husband need to take a brand new and updated/signed affidavit of support to the interview? Or should he just take along the affidavit of support we submitted along with a new letter from my work stating my new title and pay? My husband also got a promotion with an upgraded title at his job as well - since he is the beneficiary, does he need to inform the consular officer at the interview or does that not matter much to them?

All our documents were approved and I already qualified as a sponsor based on my income and work history so the salary is not an issue, just wanted to make sure we have everything straight and didn t want there to be any issues. Thank you in advance!

Hello everyone,

I am in the process of working on my I-864 since we ve just got a welcome letter from NVC and paid the feee. My income for 2024 Tax Return is $27025. My income for 2023 is also around $27,000 while 2022 is $36,000.

My current income is $36,000/year as I started a new job in March. I know my income in my latest tax return meets the minimum 125% Requirement. However, I heard that even if the petitioner s income meet the minimum requirement,

NVC may requests additional documentation or request a joint sponsor later, which will delay the process.

Should this be an issue or should I get a joint sponsor for ease of mind? I don t want to delay the process and is asked to have a joint sponsor at the interview.

Thank you! I appreciate everyone s feedback.