Both Affidavit of Support Fee and IV fee shows "Pay Now." Every time "Pay Now" is clicked, I get the error message shown below. DS-261 has been completed (and status indicates "completed") yesterday. I have tried Mozilla, IE, and Chrome to no avail.

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Thank you for replying! Would below be good to include also? It is on Dominican Cupid's Terms of Use.

4.13 Mail Order Bride Marriages

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You acknowledge that the jurisdiction in which you reside may prohibit the advertisement of marriage-matching services or the solicitation of persons to partake in marriages.

If you reside in the Philippines, Belarus or any such jurisdiction that prohibits marriage-matching services to its residents, you hereby warrant, represent and covenant that you will not use the Service or the Website for any purpose in breach of any legislation prohibiting marriage-matching.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that it is your sole responsibility to ensure that you do not breach any prohibition on marriage-matching, and further hereby acknowledge and agree that the indemnity contained in clause 18 will apply to your breach of any legislation prohibiting marriage-matching.

Dear member,

Thank you for contacting us.

Please be advised that section 4 (B) (ii) of IMBRA exempts dating companies

whose principal business is not to provide dating services between US

citizens and foreign nationals so long as it charges comparable rates and

offers comparable services to all individuals regardless of gender or

country of citizenship. Consequently our company is exempt as it falls

within this exemption (as do many other large dating companies).

However, as a service to our members, we provide an optional form to all

our websites for US residents to complete the required IMBRA background

information. The completed form may be printed from our website if

desired. This ensures we are complying with the legislation and will also

assist our members who wish to apply for USA K non-immigrant visa in future.

Full information regarding IMBRA can be found at

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/images/IMBRA2005.pdf

This is the reply from Dominican Cupid. I understand that others have had luck sending in a statement from companies stating they are not an IMB. What is the best option?

June 26, 2015: Interview date. Beneficiary was asked to submit more proof of relationship. Phone bills/records and money transfer receipt did not satisfy the consul. She was asked to submit Facebook (they met on FB) instant messaging logs with date stamps from September 2014 (when they met).

July 6, 2015: Was only able to print Facebook chat logs from January 2015 to present time. Facebook messages logs do not show anything before January of this year. She printed every FB chat logs they had from January (spent all day printing, equaled to 2 thick books) 2015 to present. Petitioner's local bank in the US let him add her on his bank account. He also gathered notarized letters from his pastor and 4 other close friends attesting to the relationship. He was able to get a letter from his insurance agent who stated that they cannot add her on his policy at this time since she is not a legal resident of the U.S. (duh!). These documents (FB chat logs, notarized letters from friends, bank form, insurance letter) were received by the embassy on July 6th.

July 8, 2015: CEAC shows "Administrative Processing" and July 8, 2015 as "status update date" and May 12, 2015 as "case creation date."

August 11, 2015: CEAC shows "READY...Your case is open. Please check your status after two business days via the CEAC launch page at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/." August 11, 2015 is both "case creation date and status update date."

I understand that CEAC status can change back to "AP" from "READY" and then "ISSUED." The petitioner's house burned down from Sunday night's terrible storm (Fire Department thinks it got hit by lightning). He really needs good news at the moment.

Am I correct to assume that soon his CEAC status will change to AP again, then to issued? Have you seen 221g cases on AP then to READY then to REFUSED?

So, my neighbor checked "No" on question 35 but included in his cover letter that he met his fiancee through Dominican Cupid. He received an RFE for this. I know it would have been a good idea to just say "We met online." What should he do now?

Thanks!

This was a K1 interview. Interview went well, except that the consul was not very happy that beneficiary only had 5 pictures of her and the petitioner to show. (Yes, both are camera shy.) Another trigger was that beneficiary was not able to satisfy the consul with her answer to this question: What are your fiance's hobbies? Beneficiary replied with "fishing, hunting, and camping," to which the consul followed with "What does he hunt and how many?" Beneficiary was very nervous and replied with "I don't know." The consul remarked "How come you don't know, he is your fiancee?" The consul asked for more evidence of relationship, specifically facebook logs with date stamps going back to their first meeting, will/insurance policy/checking accounts indicating beneficiary's name was added (this is kind of impossible since beneficiary is not here in the US. They submitted phone bills (up to hundreds monthly) and money transfer receipts (the consul did not accept the receipts) to show evidence of a bonafide relationship. Anyhow the following is what they will submit to the embassy:

1. Bank application form showing beneficiary was added to his checking and savings accounts.(Benefits of living in a small town. Of course his insurance company would not add an alien without proper documentation to his policy.)

2. Printed facebook logs with dates. (Contains no lengthy conversation as they communicated over the phone 98% of the time.)

3. Affidavits from his pastor and four U.S. based friends.

Any other ideas? How long does it normally take to get an answer after a 221g?

AGI was what, after the COL for 2014?

Not sure what COL stands for but his adjusted gross income, line 37, meets the income requirement for his household size.

Well you seem to have it under control then (?)Not sure if you just wanted confirmation on what you intend to do then? You can do it. As everyone has stated results and experiences vary.

FYI theres an active thread currently from a well versed in immigration matters member who also utilizes sched C and has 3 years of returns all above poverty line that just got an RFE for income. So results vary/

I posted this question hoping I would hear from someone who had a similar experience. We were hoping that he could just turn in his 2014 tax returns as it is with a notarized letter from his CPA explaining his income. I have searched here and in other sites. I keep hearing what I already know: "The embassy will look at line 22."

And there is a chance the CO will not ask for any tax information.

Was this a personal experience? I have never heard of the embassy not asking for tax returns unless other proof of income was submitted.

Hmm, it seems the bit about padding the income rubbed you the wrong way? Sometimes I use words that are unintentionally too blunt or literal because I accept most at face value so I dunno (?) but feel free to insert whatever other appropriate verb of your choosing. If 'padding' is too harsh then its not reflecting it accurately- because a loss can not simply vanish and not be reflected anywhere. That is not an accurate representation of the true stability and profit/loss of the business. I understand your point of- it was not part of the 14 numbers and they are only asking for 14.

Well yeah, now... But come AOS time you do realize that 3 years of returns are necessary? If there was a loss in 13 or 12 that caused this carry over into 14 it will still be an issue.

USCIS and the COs/ NVC etc etc only ask for tax returns (in general) as the main form of proof of income because it is the easiest way to verify income. Yes, as you stated, they are not CPAs. They assume everyone turns in a return with the most deductions they can because its to their advantage but not all business owners do. Some leave off deductions and expenses from their taxes (and roll over losses) because it makes their bottom line look better) and helps them get loans and other benefits as a lot of places have a we only go by the number 22 on tax forms and dont dig any deeper mindset.

But cutting the crud- we both know line 22 is not accurate if you not reporting everything AND while the embassy level may allow through a corrected returns for the K visa showing good income on line 22 and not probe further- come AOS time- there may be further probing.

What is the plan then?

You mentioned in the original post- carry over loss. Im not a CPA and in no way claiming to be a tax professional. But I know a bit about sched Cs and the what nots and carry over losses are not really a do it yourself or un-do-it yourself (lol) type of thing. There are very specific rules to qualify to use it and to 'undo' it can and will impact future returns. But if you are saying it will total out to 1300 bucks--- well I hope that figure was calculated by a tax professional and not your friend and the tax implications were reviewed by a tax professional. Because tax codes are quite complex.

Since you are posting this for a 3rd party - the info is going to be dilluted, but carry over loss generally implies it had been reported on a previous years return and wiped out that years income totally and there was loss left over that you "carried into" next year. This would mean potentially 13s returns are ZEROS.

How will that work for AOS?

Unless he is of the mindset to just get his girl over here and not file AOS?

You really would have to provide the specific numbers (or close estimations) like 24k for 2014 for the last 3 tax years for better advice.../

It's hard when you are just reading a response because you do not see the other person's emotion. No, it didn't rub me the wrong way. The capslock was meant to use as an emphasis. You were saying that he wasn't claiming deductions to make his income look good, however, that is not the case. Yes, I know that adjustment of status will require the last three years of tax returns. I have personally seen adjustment of status being approved (without problems) with just the most recent year's income meeting the income requirement. No, the information I am giving is not diluted, as I have with me his 2014 returns. If you google what the tax is for a taxable income of $12K for a single person, you will see that $1300 is accurate. If he does get it amended, his tax man (a professional) will do it for him. And yes his tax man verified that $1300 tax on top of what he's paying now is correct.

As close as the interview date is, there isn't much he can do now, or would want to do (Damara lays that argument out nicely).

Couple of things he can do.... he can find a co-sponsor and bring the paperwork to his interview, but with the understanding it may or may not help his cause as USEM does not accept too many K1's with a co-sponsor.

Second, he can take his return and see where that will take him with the likelihood that he will be denied but maybe, they will consider the entire tax return knowing that he had "one bad year". If this was the case for the OP then bringing two prior tax returns years with him to the interview would show that more times then not he can support her but just had bad luck for 2014.

The last thing is if he is denied the k-1 then he marries her in the Phil and starts a new petition, a CR-1. USEM then has to except a co-sponsor, she gets approved and she is on her way to the USofA.

2014 IS the good year. He reported a net income. However, claiming a net loss from last year as a deduction brought his personal taxable income down to a negative number.

Hi when it comes to the IRS THEY ARE IN NO HURRY TO HELP YOU amending the previous tax losses is only going to slow you down cuz they won't have the newest ones in time for her interview so be prepared for a 221 i know it sucks this late into your journey , but i think if you go into the irs office they might be able to help you faster if you explain your situation to them so give it a try, good luck

If he amends his tax return, his fiancee would be bringing the amended return to the embassy.

wow. I want you to pause a second and really understand what you are suggesting here. Not everyone may be aware of schedule C and line 21/22 but I know what you are talking about and the numbers here are not peanuts.

So you are stating the 2014 return is good- its around the 24k mark. So lets leave that alone.

Previous years show a negative number on line 22. Some may not realize this is possible, but if you have a business it is possible to show a loss as income on that line. Your schedule C would show (at the top) all the money you took in (so Im going to make up numbers here) like 50k and then you wouldve listed over 50K in expenses like 55K making your LOSS 5K reflected as -5,000 on line 22.

What you are suggesting is he ammends his taxes and takes away ALL the deductions (in that situation above) all 55K of what I assume to be legitimate deductions and pay tax on the whole 50k in expenses. Or maybe take away half the deductions and make his income 24k- to be at the poverty line to be approved for immigration purposes.

NOW THIS IS NOT ILLEGAL in anyway. Just because you can deduct something doesnt mean you must. However this is going to cause significant tax ripples. One- a huge tax bill will probably be generated once the new figures are calculated. Two- red flags will most likely be slapped on with the IRS- because this is a most awkward thing to do. They dont know if you are having second thoughts and realizing you didnt have proof for some deductions and trying to take them back before getting caught, attempting to pad your income for benefits and misrepresent it, or what you can be involved in. So they will be looking at future returns as what just occurred was quite unusual from a tax benefit perspective. Any future deductions your friend must be sure they have proof of and keep the records of and are filed properly.

While its a personal choice and a tough one- because it is an emotional crunch when the visa date comes near, I would think hard about stirring one agencies waters to appease another one. Is there truly no co-sponsor?

A co-sponsor is TRULY not an option. Believe me, I have presented these scenarios to him. You are way off on your calculation though. After deducting all business expenses, he reported a net income of $24K for 2014. He is paying self-employment tax on the $24K. When he claimed a net operating loss (NOL) from last year, it brought his personal taxable income to a negative number. If he files an amendment and un-claim his NOL from last year, he will have a taxable income of around $12K (the tax for this is about $1300). He is NOT padding his income in any way. He is just not taking the loss from last year as a deduction.

They are not tax consultants at the embassy, so they will only look at line 22 of the 1040 for GROSS income. Dean will have to find a close family member to be a co-sponsor, USEM won't even consider a co-sponsor with the K-1 unless it is a close relative (sibling, parents, etc). USEM will accept a co-sponsor with the K-1, they just very picky when doing so.

Philippines forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Finding a co-sponsor isn't an option for him. Her interview is in two weeks. Amending his tax returns and not claiming previous years' net operating loss would show an adjusted gross income that is above the poverty guideline. It seems like it is the only option for him.

I am really hoping to get more information about this matter. The only reason Dean's tax returns shows a negative income is because he claimed net operating loss from previous years. His schedule C shows he indeed made money last year. The amount meets the income requirement. However, I do understand that consular officers are not tax experts. Would sending a notarize letter from his accountant explaining his income help? Should he re-file his taxes and not claim net operating loss from previous years?

Time and again, I have read that the embassy in Manila does not accept a joint sponsor for the I-134. Is this still correct?

Hello! I am posting this question for a friend (Dean). His fiancee is going to her interview at the embassy in Manila for a K-1 visa. Dean is self-employed. For his 2014 tax returns, he claimed a net income of $24,053 (this is above the poverty guideline for his household size). This amount is shown on his form 1040, line 12. He also reported carry over net loss from previous years and the amount is reported on line 21. As a result, his adjusted gross income is negative. Is this a problem? His gross receipts, expenses, and net income are itemized in an attached Schedule C. Thanks in advance!