chrisnjill

Because I didn't meet the income requirements, I asked a few people to cosponsor. They said no, for their own reasons, so I found employment and went back to work. I don't have anyone who can/will cosponsor so I'm working to support my own family.

Hello,

We submitted additional documents to US Embassy in TT. They call my wife saying we need a joint sponsor. She tells them I am employed  earning the required income. Embassy tells her it doesn't matter because they asked for a joint sponsor when requesting the additional documents and "we can't go changing their rules." I was solely dependent on my SSD but came home to the states and started back to work. First of January I start a new job with the USPS making an additional $10k but my employment doesn't seem to matter to TT. If I earn the income to support my family, I don not need a joint sponsor. Can they tell us we need one? 

Thanks,

Chris & Jill

I've relocated myself to Pittsburgh, PA and currently working two full-time jobs to meet financial requirements. Looking for house/apartment, submitting all required documents (domicile, income, etc) and bringing my family home to the USA!

I am back in the States. I've asked everyone I know for help but no one will do it. I have no assets to claim. Although on disability, I'm going to try working for extra income. I can't afford an attorney either. 

My wife had her interview last month. She was asked of additional documents they didn't ask her to bring to the interview. But bottom line,  said I need a joint sponsor. I talked with a friend about doing it. He was willing to do it and asked what I needed of him to do. Unfortunately, all his income goes towards taxes on properties and long mixed up situation. 

I've called someone twice now, but they've said "No" by not returning my call.

Are there any other options getting around the joint sponsor block? I want my family in the States. What can I do????

Social Security gives me the option what they call TWP (Trial Work Period) If I can find a job I can do, I can work for max of nine months, earning unlimited income without it affecting my SSDI check. So I'll be contacting temp agencies until I find work. In the meantime, I'll be sending off the documents they requested without the AOS from a Joint Sponsor.

Now, my stepdaughter's case was approved and I got the letter. I have to start processing that when I can pay the AOS Fee.

Thanks for the info. At least not a total loss. Sponsor (Brother) said he can't do it. 

Next dilemma is not meeting financial income to sponsor. No joint sponsor available after agreeing to do so. My wife's interview is next month. What can be done?

OK. What if I paid the $120 fee THEN chose my agent (myself)? Which is what I just did. I read it says if you get the notice to pay fees, not to pay the same fee twice.

Thanks of your help!

Thanks for the 'Congrats' and the link.

We just got our NVC Welcome Letter (PAOSF)

​Lists following steps:

Please take the following actions: To begin processing your immigrant visa appliation, go to our website nvc.state.gov for English or nvc.state.gov/espanol for Spanish. There, you can read detailed instructions on the six steps you are required to take:

thank you

Hi all. Our case was approved for I-130. What's next for us?

Thanks in advance for info

Chris & Jill

Hi Everyone,

We got a letter asking for the G-325A Bio Info on each of us, but only asked for a photo of me, Petitioner. We're going to send one of my wife, too even though they don't ask of it.
Also, we filed for her daughter (13yo) last week and will be getting the two cases together. Will they be requesting form G325A for her as well?
Thanks, in adavance,

Chris & Jill

Yes, I'm USC. Thanks for commenting.

Hello Everyone,

I filed the I-130 Form for my Alien Spouse, and listed her daughter as additional relative. Before filing, I scheduled an interview at the USCIS NYC Office to make sure I had everything in order. I was told the child (under 21) can be put on and NOT need a separate form filed. Our case has been accepted and when talking with USCIS I'm told I may need to file a separate I-130 for the child, but depending who interviews, they may accept as is. Will I need to file for my step child? Thanks for any helpful info!

Thanks.

Hi,

I want to file form I-130 for my wife and stepdaughter. I have only a po box in US because I am residing in Trinidad temporarily. Can I use my T&T address on form I-130? I've tried reaching the US Embassy, but getting no answer. I've searched all over the net going in circles.

Thanks,

Chris

Thanks Jawaree.

She has more ties to TT than the US.

Well I called the embassy earlier and got sent in circles on recordings. no options to speak to a live human. I'll keep trying.

thanks

Looking at the site again on types of visas, the B2 is the one she was interviewed for. I remember doing the application online with her. We marked the 'Tourism & visit (B2)' option in the drop down box

Her interviewer told her being married to a US Born Citizen, she has too strong a tie with the US. She told him I'm US-Born after he asked if I had my Green Card. Said that's why he denied her the Visa

Boiler,

(And I hope this post will clear up any confusion with everyone else, here. I've had time to clear my mind and I'm not as frustrated as th day I first posted my topic.)

What we had wanted was basically, she & I come to the US for a vacation together (2-3 weeks) so she can see NYC and some of the mid-west. Places I grew up and lived, then we were going to bring her daughter, also for vacation then return to TT waiting for:

1) Her job contract to end. (She has another 3 years under contract employment)

2) Give her time to finish with school and get her degree. (She could transfer to US, but more red tape)

3) Wait for her daughter to finish the current school year she would be in after her mom's contract was up.

We would then immigrate into the US together. Well, now that we're married, they are both restricted from even vacationing in the US. That is, until I can provide the proper income.

I hope this clears some of our situation up, and is better understood. I've talked to another friend I have, and thinking maybe I can talk to him about being a joint sponsor when I see him this Summer during my visit. It's a huge responsibility to put on someone, so I say maybe.

Jawawee,

This is the first post I've seen from you, so the moderators must have nothing better to do than remove posts, or maybe they misread you? At any rate, the only mention she made of being married to a US Born Citizen was at her interview for a Non-Immigrant Visa.

During the interview, she was asked about finances etc and then asked if I (her husband) had my green card. Well she told him I'm a US Born citizen. He stopped the interview then. Pushed a paper at her and said he can not answer any more questions and told her she had to leave.

We were under the impression, she was available for the NON-Immigrant Visa for these reasons:

1) She was going strictly for vacation (2-3weeks)

2) The US Embassy website said nothing about her status (married to US Citizen) will disqualify her for the Non-Immigrant Visa. It said PAY YOUR FEES ($160 USD) BEFORE YOU CAN GET AN INTERVIEW.

3) I called the US Embassy myself and asked questions on how my WIFE can apply for a visa to travel with me to VISIT the US. I told her I'm a US Born Citizen, and we married here in TT. I was told she had to go to the website and apply for the NON-IMMIGRANT VISA!!!

What's NOT unfair about this? We were misinformed by the people in charge of the Visas.

Thanks, everyone, for your input.

can't answer....don't comment. Stay off my thread. ILLEGALS are getting EVERYTHING from welfare to housing and jobs. that's UNFAIR!

san diego,

You've misunderstood, because you didn't read the thread and my other posts.

What I find 'unfair' is this: I can easily come here to her country and apply for TT residency. (Currently pending) But the US will not even allow her into my country without jumping through the many hoops and red tape.

We have talked about her working, if it came to that. I just wouldn't feel comfortable doing it. I would feel lazy and useless to her. And no, nothing was mentioned about bringing her there to collect welfare.

I'm deciding whether I would want someone to commit to the huge responsibility of being a joint sponsor. Again, I would be uncomfortable with it because because I am responsible for my family. Not someone else, including the govt.

Thanks!

raven52,

I've applied for my TT residency for that purpose: So we can be together until I can bring her & her daughter to the US. Even if it's for them to visit awhile. I said earlier, we'll decide where we'll finally reside.

Thanks!

Hardfacts123,

I agree 50%. It's both: Some people and some of the system.

There are of course, those who cheat the system and sometimes the system cheats to help some people. (friend or relative)

It helps when you know someone. Whether it's a company, a union or even a restaurant. If you know the right person, you can get in.

Thanks again.