evalili

Given the fact that your friend has worked with a fake SSN might be a possibility of not being approved. The immigration officer (who look at your friend's I-601) might feel that your friend has 'claimed US Citizen' when he/she isn't one. I was made to file for an I-601 solely due to an F-1 overstay, but I have never worked under a fake SSN.

I would highly recommend you to hire an attorney because an I-601 is a serious matter and has a complicated process. If not enough information given, your friend might not get approved even with strong evidence of hardship on USC.

I know that I-601 can be DIY, but I would highly advise you to hire an attorney, because an I-601 is very serious, so necessary professional help should require.

When my husband filed for me, all we provided were our marriage certificate, both of our G325 and two 2x2" photo for ourselves and we got approved.

I just means that the fees have been received by the NVC.

From what I can tell, you are petitioning for your husband to immigrate to the US, and that your dad is joint sponsor.

You should find someone else to help and file for an I-864.

However, if you are using assets, then you can let the CO know during the interview that you are using assets, since the NVC doesn't look at your assets.

Since you didn't file taxes, you should provide a written statement in regards to why you haven't filed taxes, which is you were going to college and didn't have a job.

My attorney just got back to me, his mother's case would help, because my husband can prove that he will experience financial hardship if I don't come back!!

The USCIS has record that he wasn't in the US for three years because he was here.

well, he is also providing financial care for her too, because his dad is in prison, so if he can prove that he will suffer financial hardship if I am made inadmissible, then the USCIS will consider that?

I am also guessing that her medical reports and care are necessary, then I should also submit it along with my I-601?

15 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

How are those proving hardship?

 

a lawyer may be the way to go

My husband currently is living with his mother, and she has just gotten cancer treatment, so the proof would be that I will need to be around her all the time to provide care. She is also indicating that she will need my help to take care of her 2 children who are under 18, because she can't take care of herself well enough.

My husband is also providing a letter saying that he needs me there to be with him, because he is concern about the political issues that he experience while he lived in Hong Kong with me, as well as other reasons.

Yes I know. the I-601 form, a letter from my husband, a birth certificate from him proving relationship with his mother, his mother's doctors' notes and a letter from her too.

True. I will call an attorney during open hours.

Ok. I really think that she was pissed off and she wanted to go for lunch.

The person whom she interviewed before me had illegally presented in the US for 5 years, became a prostitute and got convicted twice, and the girl yelled at the interviewer too.

Should I contact an Immigration attorney for this? I am thinking I should.

I fell out of status... I have to file for an I-601. The person who got interviewed right before me pissed her off quite a bit, so I ended up taking a hit for it.

So I went for my interview today, and because I have overstayed my F-1 status before, I was asked to file for an I-601. My husband and I have plenty of reasons to give to the USCIS for extreme hardship, but I would just like to ask, is my husband (the USC) the one who write the letter?

6 minutes ago, 0725 said:

Yes, my dad has 3 dependants. (My mom and 2 younger siblings). 

your dad will have to make enough for a household of 4 plus the total number of your household size.

His household size is 4 because it includes himself and his 3 dependents. The government want to make sure that the sponsor have enough to support him/herself before sponsoring another immigrant family.

I think if you include your own savings on top of your father's savings, you might just have enough.

before I tell you that you certainly have enough, I have to ask, does your dad have any dependents?

3 minutes ago, mallafri76 said:

What country was the interview? On the app, so can't see that.

 

Whose assets are you using, yours, your mum's or the foreign spouse's? 

 

We used only assets to meet the financial requirements. All assets were in my name and in my home country Sweden. We had to show bank statements and stock portfolio analysis going back a year, to show that the assets had been in my possession for at least a year. We also included a letter from my bank manager. 

 

Not sure how a retirement account works in the US, can you choose to withdraw the entire amount in one go or is it a certain amount on a regular basis?

If I'm using cash in bank as an assets, does the money have to been in my account for at least a year? My interview is on January 10, so I would just like to ask before I go in.

13 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

http://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/using-assets-meet-income-requirements.html

 

this site explains it and it ts the difference between income and 5x the needed income amount

this explains what assests and why main redisence is not used as people still need place to live (so to speak)

 

Well, what he is saying is that he is the intending immigrant, so his assets needs to be x3 only, and that he has more than enough, despite the assets is x3 or x5. He has his cash in bank and his pension.

5 minutes ago, Sunnybeach7 said:

We already had the interview and they wouldn't consider the assets at all. That's why I was wondering, if legally they had to consider them. Since we were not approved, I guess not. I was hoping someone knew something that I don't. We are just unlucky I think.

What!? I think they legally have to consider your assets. you should talk to an immigration attorney.

10 hours ago, S and A said:

thanks for replies! @evalili can you post your timeline from applying starting NOA1 if you don't mind. Did it took you almost 1 year from the date of applying for CR-1

my application only take 9 months.

Here's my timeline:

USCIS

I-130 Sent : 2016-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2016-05-11

Approved : 2016-08-24

NVC

NVC Received : 2016-10-03

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-10-15

Send AOS Package : 2016-11-01

Submit DS-261 : 2016-10-15

Receive IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Pay IV Bill : 2016-10-18

Send IV Package : 2016-11-01

Case Completed at NVC : 2016-11-04

NVC Left : 2016-11-11

US Embassy

Consulate Received : 2016-11-11

Interview Date : 2017-01-10

10 hours ago, Sunnybeach7 said:

We have enough, to make up the difference in assets (cash, retirement account) x8 (I know we only have to have x3).. but it seems they won't consider our assets at all. I did send them a year worth of proof for everything. Also I own the house, but I figured they wouldn't use it anyway since we live in it, so I don't count it in estimation for assets.

They will consider it at the interview. The NVC only looks at income. Like my case, my husband doesn't make enough due to the fact that he has only went back to the states and worked for 2 months when he filed petition for me, we are using assets, so when the NVC informed me that my husband doesn't make enough income, I should look for joint sponsor, I called them and asked about that and told them that we have enough assets. The officer told me that the consulate will do the calculation and put our assets into consideration.

16 hours ago, Sunnybeach7 said:

I wish I could. My father and all of his family is dead except one uncle who lived in another state last I heard about 10 years ago. My mother who is sponsoring with me is retired. I'm an only child, and the few of mom's relatives that there are are also retired, so if they won't let us use our assets, I'm sure they wouldn't let them use theirs either.

Don't worry. If your cash in bank, stock and bonds are enough (minimum minus income, then multiplied by 3), then that would work.

If you get a co sponsor, then their assets will have to be the difference multiplied by 5.

it wouldn't have a negative affect. my husband did the same thing for me, after he filed for an I-130 for me and have received a NOA1, he sent out an I-129 for a K-3 for me. They sent back a NOA1 for the I-129 and said that they won't process it, since they have received an I-130 for an IR-1. That happened back in May 2016, and at this moment, I'm waiting for my interview on the 10th January.

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

Hey guys, so happy to say that our interview has been scheduled for 3rd February 2017. Feels like wait is almost over. ????

Does anyone know how long does it take to receive appointment letter from NVC?

If you have provided an email address on you I-130, the NVC should send you an email within 2 to 3 business days.