Purple Turtle

Current dates available for May 2011 as of 1:23 PM: 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

:rofl: :rofl: This gave me my early morning laugh! I agree with the poster though. She can actually wait until the medical's done or when she steps foot in the USA.

A non issue.. unless she has one on her neck that says USA Sux

i initially scheduled for May 13 yesterday, but then saw it was a Friday, so i called back, and asked for May 17 instead. "Rescheduled due to superstitious reasons." Good luck on getting your interview date.

Oh wow I just realized that now

would you know the number to call USEM so i could check if they have encoded my case to their system already? thanks!

Have you tried scheduling an interview via USTraveldocs? I tested it before and found out my case number wasn't encoded yet through a system error. If you have tried that, you can call these numbers and ask/inquire (02) 982-5555 or (02) 902-8930

9 slots left - that's a number I can live with haha Good luck to us!

I've read this article a few days ago. I've met a few vain guys here in Manila but I wouldn't really generalize that all Filipino men are vain strutting peacocks

Awesome! Thanks M&M! Great to hear there's a May 13 slot available

Wokey dokey I'll keep you posted o(^__^ o) I've had my Interview Request for almost a week now but I couldn't schedule anything till I get my new passport (tomorrow, yay!). Dog chewed the old one.

I'm targeting May 13 too

thanks Purple Turtle (love the rhyme!)

i hope i can get a slot on that week. i'll look forward to your reply.

Thanks! Just to clarify - I'll be scheduling for a CR1 interview. Will I be viewing a different Availability Calendar or is it the same for K1 Interviews too? I hope my question doesn't sound too muddled

I'll be applying online for an interview schedule tomorrow. I'll see if I can get a look at the available dates.

One that's been prepared already or the one that's still in a tea sachet? I think it's better if it's in a sachet (did this once) and ask the FA for hot water

Thanks, Joyjohn! I think I learned a lot about taxes and the IRS doing research till 3 am. I'm hoping our explanation's clear and enough on the cover letter since I've inserted there specific IRS laws Good luck to your application too!

just too easy your mind some.......iam also ina different boat when it comes to the I-864 and IRS, i also will send a cover letter explain why i didnt have to file my income tax , plus the letters from irs explaining why in their tips, and also the forms from the other government departments why the money I receive from them is non-taxable, plus showing all my income which is well over the 125%.....the I-864 form mainly is just for people who get a w-2 or self-employed but their is a way to comply with it but it takes extra paper work.......so you see you arent the only one out their... one day they may expand question # 25 to include all sources of people.

Usually that's used by married women (maiden name) or those who legally changed their names but diff. from the BC. Will you be getting an updated and correct P.Certificate though?

My eyes are wonky now. But yes, you're right. Before March 23, 2010, he was still under the Dependent category as he was still a student. We'll cover all that on the letter you mentioned. Thanks so much for the helpful links you posted earlier.

Whew! OK! After spending the entire night online, I found our answers (wasn't easy since I have little IRS knowledge) and found out that he's exempted from filing tax returns (Foreign Income Exclusion plus the Filing Requirement for 2010)

No, our Joint sponsor is his father. My husband's the USC.

The instructions for the I-864 are clear. If the sponsor was not require to file a tax return then they submit a letter explaining why they were not required to file and cite the appropriate IRS rules. If they were required to file (on any income, not just US income) then a tax return needs to be filed.

A stipend is considered income. See here >>> http://www.irs.gov/govt/tribes/article/0,,id=185500,00.html

So we're going to convert his allowance from Peso to US dollars?

You stated that his father in law (that is your father) will be the joint sponsor. Is that correct?

1. So we're going to convert his allowance from Peso to US dollars?

2. Yup and since he and my Mother in law file under the Joint Tax, we made our Mom fill out the I-864A

Thanks for being online! I can't sleep with this thing gnawing my head at the moment.

Another one said that he's been here for 6 years 1/2 (6 of which he spent as a student under a ACR visa) and hasn't worked in the US, he'll have to leave the Tax portion out and to also just submit a cover letter. Any clarification regarding on this one is very much appreciated.

Hi Anh. Thanks for the info.

I just want to clarify something. He only receive a weekly stipend last year, March 2010, and it's not considered an income or a salary but an allowance. My interview's next month and I'm not sure if we're going to make it if we file this right now.

I'm getting some information as well that a cover letter will suffice. I'm pretty much confused and feeling a biiiit slow (12 midnight our time)

The US taxes on worldwide income. So all citizens and green card holders are required to file tax returns no matter where the income is earned. IRS Info for Citizens Living Abroad

If his income is/ has been below the minimum amount to file a return then he would submit a statement referring to the IRS guidelines about minimum income. See this link to determine if income was above or below filing requirement IRS Publication 501 Filing Requirements

Take time to read the I-864 instructions completely. They have a lot of great information.

Also these links can be helpful: I-864 FAQ Preparing I-864 Forms

My husband went here to the Philippines to study to become a Church Minister from 2004 until 2010. Now, he's a Church Minister and receive a weekly stipend from our Church in Philippine peso. His father in law will be our Joint Sponsor but since my husband will fill out a form too, my questions are the following:

1. He hasn't filed a tax return ever since 2004. Will we need a cover letter and include his Certification of Records certifying that he's been a student here since 2004?

2. Do we leave Part 6 empty since he's earning a foreign income?

3. We also receive a monthly allowance from his parents through his NFCU, do we list that down on Line 26 (My Assets)

Sorry for all these questions. This form is bloody confusing! Thank you so much in advance!!

I just want to share this personal story of mine. My husband and I met up with our choice of officiating minister. But before he approved our request, he made us take home an "assignment". For a whole week he told us to discuss a lot of topics and ask each other questions that will evolve around us once we're married. Ranging from our favorite food to what our reaction will be when we get home to find a very messy house - the sky was the limit. I thought the assignment was silly since I know my fiance like the back of my hand. Turns out, it was extremely helpful. It helped us open doors to new views and discussions.

I believe that the foundation of a good relationship is Communication. It's important to be in tuned with your partners' feelings especially if that person is joining you in a whole new world. There'll be misunderstandings, squabbles, and fights but that doesn't mean the whole relationship is a failure. It's only a failure when both people give up on it without putting up a fight to save it.

Ok...now I'm getting this error note:

Please Check your interview has been already scheduled OR your interview date is future date

Hullo! Any DCFers here who's trying to schedule their appointment via this website? I have tried so many times to Proceed but it keeps saying there are invalid characters in my chosen password. I've been using every symbols accepted but still - argh!! I'm ready to throw in the towel here!

I'm having some problems filling out the forms too since my husband has been a student for the past 5 years and graduated last year so yeah...I know he's not required to file taxes but I'm just bloody confused what to put in the annual income since he's getting a stipend weekly and a monthly allowance which is considered a Foreign Income... @_@

Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance: