~Alessa~

What’s kind of bothersome is they will apply this to citizenship applications and potentially bar anyone who earns under a certain amount from becoming a citizen. It seems ethically questionable since if an immigrant hasn’t used any government handouts and worked hard in the US, but incidentally doesn’t earn above a certain threshold, does that mean they are not good enough to be a citizen? 

250% seems way too high...I feel like most of us on here (and most americans) dont make that kind of money. I am grateful I am just waiting for my interview now...I hope some of these rules are reduced in the next couple of months. 

If I write that my teacher of English was offspring of “real American” ancestors will I have a better chance?😜😜

Why won't they divide income by state, some states are so much more affordable to live than others

Finally, a comment on this thread that I can actually agree with.  We received a K1 visa because I (the sponsor) make over the 125% poverty guideline.  I'm a couple thousand dollars off of the 250% guideline which means if I applied for this later,  we  wouldn't have gotten the visa.  This is insane to me, since we are living with no issue on my below 250% salary.  It is just a way to keep more people out of this country and I am amazed to see so many supportive comments on an IMMIGRATION forum.  Immigration is already expensive and hard enough, I am totally against making it EVEN harder for people who are working their ### off for this already.
 
 

I thought that the whole point of affidavit of support was to ensure that immigrants don’t become public charges. All they really need to do is to make sure that sponsors are legally compelled to support those they sponsored. If a wealthy individual decided to sponsor a poor spouse/parent/sibling from overseas for example, they shouldn’t be penalized just because the applicant is poor. The sponsor should just be made to carry the consequences of their decision - if the immigrant becomes a liability, then said immigrant becomes the burden of the sponsor and not the government. By barring the immigrant entry based on how much he or she makes, they are essentially punishing both and USC and the immigrant for an unforeseeable potential outcome. 

Thank you for reply! Yes I will take all my documents for the biometrics. I just never went to DMV, had my green card and SSN card showed to employer and that was enough. Also I don't drive so I felt like I will suffer through DMV's rude people for nothing.
I will going to make a trip to the local DMV tomorrow will take all my docs with me, hopefully in the next couple weeks will get state ID.

The fact that the letter says that it "extends your conditional resident status for one year" is not clear at all.
It could be "extends... for one year from the date of this letter" or "extends... for one year from the expiration date of your permanent resident card" - it would read the same. They made it vague and never bothered to fix it, it's on them.
 
From a personal standpoint, I got multiple different answers. CBP stamped my passport when I entered saying my extension was valid until one year after the date on the letter. A Tier 2 IO told me it was the green card date. An IO at an InfoPass agreed. Another, when I got my stamp, disagreed and said it was the letter.
 
Stop acting like you know the answer when even USCIS doesn't.

The issue here is that the answer to this question has not always been applied consistently.  I truly believe that the I-797C letter extends your conditional status for a period of one year - so if your GC expires on July 16, 2016, you have until July 16, 2017.
 
But various DMVs across the US have interpreted the letter differently.  And USCIS has never come out and clarified the answer.
 
It's also obvious that ROCs have not, historically, taken so long for this question to come into play as much as it is right now.
 
Our paranoia and our panic lead us to explanations that are not really true - but we worry about them anyway.
 
Also - if every ROC extension letter holder would BELIEVE that is the GC Date that is extended and not the Letter date, and would stand up for that date when questioned by DMV, HR, or other employees, we'd get a lot further.
 
Good luck to ALL of us.  VSC is currently taking about 15 months for the GC.  We applied April 26th.  I expect my spouse's Green Card on May 28th-ish.
 
Sukie in NY

You know, it's ignorant answers like this that make people hesitant to ask questions on here.  Why is it necessary to make someone feel like a jerk because they are not clear on an issue?  Are you that perfect that you know EVERYTHING without any doubts?  Have you ever been nervous about a VERY IMPORTANT subject and possibly question your own understanding?  I feel sorry for you and anyone else that lives in your perfect world.  Please, if you can't be sensitive, don't say anything at all!

thank you for reply! 
I am easily get into a panic mode.
I still planing on going to DMV  to get non-driver license (I don't drive yet lol keep delaying inevitable 😁).

Hello everyone! I just got a biometrics appointment letter (8 months after initial I-751 filing). I have my conditional green card (expired in April) and letter of extension (for 18 mons) and passport from my original country with my old last name (maiden name) and of course marriage license to prove I changed my last name to husband's. I don't have state ID or driver's license. 
Would expired green card and letter of extension be enough for that appointment?
Also, am I going to have a problem to enter the building? I don't remember if guards checking ID's.

Very normal. California is running 9-12 months after submission for biometrics lately.  Vermont is prompt.  Other service centers are in between.

Is your A number clear? It is above your name in both the Petitioner and Beneficiary fields.
If it is clear, there should be no problems.

I know people who got the 'you don't need to do new biometrics' letter 6 months after filing the I-751. They're so immensely backlogged that even this takes way longer than it should
 
About the smudged middle name, I don't think it'll be a problem. If you're that worried, just call USCIS on Monday to ask your question. That might give you more peace of mind 

Bio can happen any time in the process or they can say they don’t need it from you. I would not be worried about that. 

Your bank has an internal system that tells them whether or not a cashier's check has been presented back to them for payment. 
 
That probably isn't something you would have access to, but you could call them and inquire about your specific item. 
 
As for your original question, I agree with the others who said it doesn't matter who the payment is from.
 
Good luck!

Just looked it up, can't believe such thing is existing with USPS! Will sign up for it!

it wouldn't matter who's name is the payer. I used a lawyer years ago and they use their own check to track when the check was cashed. They deposited my personal check into the law firms account and used a company check to pay for my application 

Lol! Our office has basically been turned into the same over the last couple years! Every time it's come time to prepare for the next step, papers have been strewn all over the floor and all available surfaces for at least a week  Getting it organized and managed into a filing cabinet definitely relieved a bit of my OCD and anxiety, for sure. But come ROC time, I know we will be dragging it all out again  At least we know where it is!

I sent every month's worth of utility(water/electric) since our wedding in 2015. I didn't send the gas/cable bills as they were only in my name 

For proof like this that just shows evidence of cohabitation, I'd even go with once every 6 months.   That should be more than enough.

Usual advice is at least one per quarter, covering the whole time frame from marrying to filing the I-751

You could file "joint" return or do a separate filing. It does not matter and it's up to each couple. USCIS is looking for your filing status - married, not single. But joint or separate - it's irrelevant. 
 
And no, you won't get denial because of income

No they wont you are passed that 
they want you to send did you file together the taxes its a proof you guys are married for love