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bullfrog · February 14, 2014

Hi..

Do u know what other questions they asked ur wife regarding ur previous marriage? Did they ask her some dox like divorce paper and all? Thanks

They had all the original documents already at hand. Divorce, marriage and everything else original.

They asked:

What was her name, her full name. How did he get his GC. She told the officer through his previous marriage.

February 14, 2014

Visa was approved yesterday, I'm so happy, thanks to all on this forum for your help and good luck to all in your visa journey.

POZDRAVLYAEM!!!!

February 13, 2014

Hi. Please update your signature.

When did you pay the $165? Have you checked the ELIS and USCIS case status

ELIS website says Accepted. What does optimized mean?

February 13, 2014

Hi all, POE for my wife and son was on 31st JAN 2014. Since we planed to move to a new address my wife gave the immigration officer at POE our lawyer's address for SS and GC. Our son received his SS on Feb 9th at the lawyers. We are awaiting their GCs and wife's SS.

Thanks.

February 13, 2014

Yes, I did pay the $165 fees. I shall join that thread now :-) Thanks.

February 13, 2014

Hello all:

Sorry, We have been out of touch here for a while. My wife and son had their interview at Moscow embassy Jan 10th. Interview went really well and only took 10 minutes. They received their visas on Jan 15th.

Questions during interview:

How did you meet?

How did he enter US?

When did he propose you?

Lot of questions about my previous US marriage.

I am so glad that my family is with me here in the US. We have moved to a new place.

Few Questions:

How long does it take for the PR (Green Cards) and Social Security to come in the mail?

Does anyone know the procedures to change the legal name of my wife and son, so they can have my last name here in the US?

Many Thanks to all those that help here. I wish everyone here to be with their loved ones soon :-)

November 30, 2013

Hello all we got our I/L email today at 4:45 PM EST. It is a 5 page email. Our interview is on 10JAN2014 8:00am

Please update the list :-)

Congratulations to everyone here that got their I/Ls. And Good Luck to all that are waiting for CC or I/Ls.

November 25, 2013

Hello, I got the case complete email today, when my husband called last week they confirmed the case was completed on 19 th. I guess CC date is 19th not today, am I right?

Yes, according to the forum here your CC is the day it was actually completed and not the email referred date. You should be Ok for the Jan Interview :-)

November 22, 2013

Visa received:) thank you God! Thanks to visa journey and good luck to all:)

Please share your interview experience & Congratulations.

November 10, 2013

Yaaay Hopsoon did it Congrats. Lets pray for Dado Reem on his CC.

November 6, 2013

My lawyers told me to send the original to NVC i.e. Mine the petitioner, regardless of AOS status.

November 6, 2013

Hi Folks:

Our Case is Complete as of OCT 30th. Email Received for Case Complete NOV 5th.

Thanks.

We pray for you Dado Reem that you get your case complete as well.

November 2, 2013

A question folks on CO/Joint Sponsor who is not a household member:

When you get a joint sponsor that means that person shares the PG guidelines with you?

Example:

Primary Sponsor - Petitioner: Income = 11000
Joint Sponsor Non House Hold Member (A Friend): Income = 13000

PG Requirement for 3 Dependents = 24000

Is that how it works or the Joint Sponsor Must have above entire PG requirement of 24000?

Thanks,

November 2, 2013

There is NO suggestion. It is ALWAYS "up to" the consular officer to issue the visa or not and to accept assets or not. There is no guarantee they will accept your assets, they do not have to.

I DO NOT recommend taking chances. The "guidleines" are just that, they are not GOALlines" While Moscow has not been a difficult consulate in this regard and your assets seem well documented, if they decide to deny the visa, you start all over and that sucks. You are taking chances with someone that does not know you and spends a total of 4.6 seconds reviewing your submission before making a decision. Their decision means you get a visa...or months of hassle. Do YOU want to chance that?

Joint sponsors do not need to be "blood relatives" ANY US citizen or Permanent Resident can be a joint sponsor (be sure to attach proof of US citizenship or Residency)

Jojnt sponsors have no obligation under an I-864 UNLESS your spouse becaomes a public charge and YOU do not reimburse the government IF they try to collect from you. Their risk is miniscule.

The drawback of being self employed and legitmately deducting allowed expenses and costs from your income is that it reduces your personal income. That was your reasoning, remember? But when you need that personal income you "deducted it" to save on tax payments. This is a common problem for self employed people. Some have suggested NOT claiming legitimate deductions and raising income (and taxes), paying the additional taxes to show more income. I would consider that bordering the realm of "retarded". Better to claim all legitimate deductions, pay as little tax as possible and get a joint sponsor.

Good luck

Thanks a lot for a well elaborated reply. You said 'starting all over'.

If I am not mistaken CO can issue a 221-G and asking for a CO/Joint Sponsor. This should not be considered starting all over right? even though it will cause delays.

October 31, 2013

Hi guys I received another Checklist today. Reading the text of the Checklist it appears that they are giving us a choice/suggestion to have a joint sponsor. The first page of this checklist is standard language.

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************

We have reviewed the documents which you submitted in support of an application for an immigrant

visa. Please review the information listed under each applicant's name and provide any documents

which are indicated as missing or need additional information. You must submit the required

information. Failure to provide the requested information will delay your immigrant visa interview.

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to

the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support

information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum

income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor

the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make

a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In

order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of

Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa

Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants. To view the

current poverty guidelines, visit

http://www.uscis.gov...form/I-864P.pdf.

If you decide to use a Joint Sponsor to assist in sponsoring the intending

immigrants, please note that you the sponsor may not use Form I-864EZ

and will also need to submit Form I-864.

******************************************************************************************************************************************************************

Here is our situation. I work as a self employed private contractor. 2012 Tax return shows 11000 as an income. Household size is 3. I, Wife & Son. I filled out Asset portion of the I-864 and showed 6 figures in Stocks Holdings (stock brokerage statement sent to NVC). This is quiet sufficient considering the 5 times the difference requirement. Yet NVC is suggesting that its up to the Consular Officer if he/she accepts it. I do not have any blood relative in US. I would rather avoid having a CO/Joint Sponsor. Do you guys think we should take a chance and let the Consular officer decide during the interview? Or have a friend do a joint/CO Sponsorhip?

What is your experience with COs at the Moscow consulate are they lenient and considerate enough to look at my stock holdings that exceed the requirements?

I plan to discuss all this with lawyers soon. Meanwhile your insight is appreciated.

Thanks a bunch.

October 31, 2013

Here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/98-russia-ukraine-and-belarus/

Then click "Start New Topic".

Thank you Much :-)

October 31, 2013

How do i post my question in country specif section apple21? I am clicking on portal......then what do i need to do to post under Russia?

Thanks.

October 31, 2013

Thank you apple21 & Miacarmela for the reply.

The thing is Miacarmela that I am showing 25 times the difference, all of that has been in US for last 6 years or more and is verifiable. Perhaps that's why they are suggesting that it depends on the CO.

October 30, 2013