nickalc

I only submitted one copy of the first few pages of my most recent CitiBank bank statement; these pages show the balances and past month activities.

The OP has not stated what browser she is using so I'm not sure where your assumption is? I've read through it several times.

You should always try to use Internet Explorer for government websites.

It's either a browser (temporary files/cookies) problem or web site problem. The latter is relatively rarer; and the fact that it lasted two days makes it even unlikely to be a government web site problem.

So, I assumed she's not too good with computer, then it would be highly possible that she's using the default browser; and since PC is way more common than Mac or Unix, then I assumed she's using a Windows OS, and the default browser is IE.

Then again, because of its popularity, IE is more vulnerable to hacker attacks. That's why I don't recommend IE or IE-based browsers to non tech-savvy.

It's just my assumption, and it definitely could be wrong.

I agree that "You should always try to use Internet Explorer for government websites." But if IE already had problems and you don't know how to fix it, it's time to embrace another browser.

Do not under any circumstances avoid IE. ALL US GOVERNMENT WEBSITES ARE MADE TO WORK ONLY WITH IE. My husband works for the government and has for the last 10 years. (8 in the military and 2 for the FAA.)

If you are having issues, use IE first.

The reasons that I suggest to avoid IE-based browser are based on two of my assumptions, 1) Marie-Eve is not a computer expert, and 2) she used IE and had problem now.

If she don't know how to clear temperory files / cookies, and then she download another browser, but IE-based, something like Maxthon, SlimBrowser, etc. Then this different IE-based browser means absolutely nothing! Cuz these IE-based browsers are most likely using the same temporary files and cookies which caused the auto log-off problem.

So if she had problem with IE, and get another IE-based browser on the same user account on the same device, it doesn't help at all.

I just realized that I forget the user account part.

So, 3) should be log in with a different user account, and 4) be use a different device.

Wow, you guys are all lucky.

When I tried to call NVC months before for more than 10 times in different days with more than 4 different phones, they always gave me a reply of something like 'Please call back later.'

1) Clear browser temperary files / history / cookies if you know what to do.

2) If not, download a different browser, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Opera; avoid IE-based browsers.

3) If you don't know what I'm talking in 2), use a different device, such as another computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone.

Some forms has something like "all previous legal names used."

If the one you filed has that, complete a new one with all names he used before.

If not, write a cover letter explaining the matter.

We aslo had the 'correction' problem, but my wife eventually got her visa last Friday.

Our story is little different, cuz the correction they asked for doesn't exist in any of the documents I submitted. But NVC also asked the documents be brought by my wife to the interview instead of sending it to NVC back then.

1. AVOID I-864EZ if you filed that before, and complete a new I-864 for the consul.

2. Provide year-to-date payroll or assets if they nag about your income.

You can read my story here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/524908-helpadvice-needed-what-to-do-now/

I'm glad that it all got sorted and she's got her visa.

Don't know what to tell you about the I-864EZ vs the I-864, except the income 'type' is different on each form.

when's the planned pond jump into the USA?

My family owe you a debt of gratitude for your help.

I just got my ticket going back to China next Sunday ($888, a good deal), and coming back to the States with my family on March 10.

Really odd since we used the i-864ez with zero issues but I'm happy you finally were able to appease the consulate and get the visa!

Then, maybe it's the Guangzhou consulate or that particular consul handling my wife's interview?

Don't know. But I'd suggest everyone to avoid I-864EZ.

i suggest you make and complete a new I-864, showing stuff current as of this week,

then get it to your wife, where she will submit it via CITIC BANK for Guangzhou IV,

with a cover letter to the IV Unit going over the ASSETS and CURRENT ANNUAL INCOME and PRIOR YEARS.

IMO, the Vice-Consul that interviewed her, reviewed the I-864, got something a little bit wrong.

Here's the followup.

I followed your advice and submitted a new I-864 form and now my wife got her visa.

Altogether, I've submitted like four or five I-864ez before; 2 or 3 for National Visa Center, and 2 more after my wife's failed visa interview.

So, apparently, the culprit was the I-864ez form.

All I can say is what the ####! If I-864ez is not acceptable, why do they provide that and mislead people?

i suggest you make and complete a new I-864, showing stuff current as of this week,

then get it to your wife, where she will submit it via CITIC BANK for Guangzhou IV,

with a cover letter to the IV Unit going over the ASSETS and CURRENT ANNUAL INCOME and PRIOR YEARS.

IMO, the Vice-Consul that interviewed her, reviewed the I-864, got something a little bit wrong.

Thank you for your help!

I'd definitely try what you taught me, complete a new I-864 and gather most up-to-date financial documents, and write another cover letter explaining everything.

You know what, I do believe they make a mistake, but apparently they don't care and put the burden on me.

It wasn't a pleasant experience ever since National Visa Center. They asked me for AoS again and again which I did resubmitted and resubmitted, and they accused me of submitting an improper/incomplete unknown form, which just turned out to be that they are not talking about my application forms, cuz the item number and questions they stated does not even match the I-864 form.

One more question, is the official reviewing my documents the same one who interviewed my wife? If that's the same guy, I see a reason, some people just never admit their mistakes.

Did you present assets to make up the difference ? If you fail to satisfy that requirement she will not get a visa. You would have to try again when you can afford her.

I don't own a house or any property.

I did attach a bank statement during my last attempt, but it is a mere 15 grands back then.

Now my bank balance would be like 20 grands (didn't wire any money to my wife these two months). I'm afraid that won't make much difference.

You can buy a joint sponsor?

As stated in OP, I only found one offer of 12 grands, which is too hefty for me.

I filed IR1 to get my wife into USA. I've met the 125% poverty guideline requirement. But the immigration officer still required another AOS from relative(s)/friend(s).

I wrote them explaining that I have a average income of $3,000 per month for the last few years. On 2011 and 2012, I visisted China only once a year to meet with my kid (US citizen) and my wife, for about two months, and my income for the two years was about $30,000. On 2013, I went to China twice for about four month in total, cuz my daughter was so adorable and growing fast that I really wanna spend some time with her; so my year 2013 income was only about $25,500, which still meets the 125% minimum for family size of 3. And this year, because of the denial of my wife's visa, I didn't visit China at all and I have made over $30,000 when I wrote to consular office last month; I mailed the year-to-date payroll to them as evidance.

Yet, apparently, the officer didn't care and still demanded a co-sponser.

I did try some relatives and friends, but people are either unable to help or unwilling to help.

I also checked out some immigration attorney/consultant offices, only one offered help, but asking $12,000 for a purchase of AOS, which is too much for me.

I've met the AOS minimum; I believed I had a valid reason for a lower income last year and that's the only year, and I showed them what I made this year. But the immigration office still demanded another AOS, which I can't get from real relatives/friends and can't afford to purchase from a fake friend.

Somebody please help/advice, what can I do now, and what should I do?