J&A10

14 minutes ago, Suudsu said:

From the I-864 instructions:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

The emphasis is mine. If the petitioner's income is above the poverty level, and that is the basis upon which you intend to qualify, I would recommend including pay stubs for the previous six months (to establish the rate of pay) and a letter from the petitioner's employer. There are lots of example letters online.

 

Otherwise, USCIS is suggesting that you use assets to make up the difference, or a joint sponsor.

The petitioner's income has been above poverty level for all of 2017, as well as 2014 and 2015, so that's what we've been basing it on. We attached 2017 pay stubs and an employment verification letter when originally submitting the I-485, but didn't give explanation when filing about why 2016 was low. 

11 minutes ago, JoJoJoJo said:

We got exactly the same thing! The same two items with the same wording. No tips, only sympathy...

 

What you plan to do makes a lot of sense to me. But it is not what was requested if you read the letter word by word... Maybe we have to read between the lines.

 

Hopefully someone else can provide some experience.

 

 

 

We will include the petitioner's bank statements for the past 12 months when we provide additional evidence, which is what they ask for in the request for initial evidence.. these statements will show deposits that are above poverty level, when all totaled together. We hope that will help.

1 minute ago, Ebunoluwa said:

No, it's not about the 2016 income.
What did you submit to prove your current income ?
Self empolyed or employee ?

Employee of a company since the beginning of 2017. We submitted an employment verification letter and some pay stubs. We're going to include bank statements for the past 12 months for when we give additional evidence, and will give 2014 and 2015 tax returns, to show that the petitioner's income has always been way above poverty level (except for in 2016). 

bad update..  Received RFIE letter in the mail today.

Received RFIE letter in the mail today.
Similar to this letter  

We believe we got this because the 2016 tax return income was only $10,000, due to unemployment for some of the year because of attending school. We did not explain that in the package.

Since the beginning of 2017, the annual income is now over $30,000. We are now collecting everything and writing a letter to explain the 2016 situation. 
Any suggesting or tips? 

41 minutes ago, Queen30 said:

Received my Receipt Notice Today (3) Total  . Does anyone have a clue how long the biometrics appt. letter takes to send out? 

Maybe a week to a month depending on your area (Local Office). I received the letter today after 13 days from NOA texts. 

1 hour ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

Thank you very much... was the process long or simple? And how much did it cost? 

You're welcome. In my case it was simple because I went in for a renewal, due to that I had a US license before .. it was just filling a form and taking my picture. It cost me $25.75 for a renewal.

In your case being in Florida.. a new driver license costs $48 and the process will take a bit longer because you will take a 50 questions (multiple choice) writing exam after you provide them your documents..  After you pass the writing exam, they might schedule you an appointment for the driving test, or you might have to make one. Be aware that failing the writing exam will cost $10 to re-take and failing the driving test is $20 fee to re-take it (as it states here: https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/).
Best advice is to study well.

Bonus: The writing exam questions will be based on information found in here: http://www.flhsmv.gov/handbooks/EnglishDriverHandbook.pdf 

28 minutes ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

Anyone went to the dmv yet to get their drivers license? What was the process and what was needed? 

Here in Ohio I only needed my passport, I94, social security number, AOS NOA and proof of residential. Also if you have your name changed then take your marriage certificate with you. Even though every state is different some similar, you need to check Florida DMV website.. just in case I missed something.
https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/what-to-bring/immigrant/

8 hours ago, HisForeverWife said:

Did you file a I-130 as well?

No i have not. I filed for a K1 visa "I-129F" before, as the timeline in my signature. Now i'm filing for adjustments of status "I-485" along with employment authorization document "I-765". 

Checking-in,, Today I have received NOA hard copy. Hope for you all to have a fast and smooth process.

Timeline~

Oct/07/17.... AOS mailed to Chicago, IL.

Oct/09/17....Delivered at Chicago Lockbox - USPS.

Oct/10/17....Package Received.

Oct/13/17....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to MSC. (3 Days)

Oct/19/17....NOA1 Hard Copy Received. (9 Days)

Hello

I have an expired Ohio driver license from when I was on F1 visa.

it did expired 4 months ago and read that "A driver license that is current or expired less than six months can be renewed"
but!

my question is can I renew it with my K1 visa now ? or do I need to have my Green Card or EAD ? 

Just now, Scandi said:

You need the DS-3025 no matter if you needed shots or not. The DS-3025 should show all required vaccinations you have had in your life, not just the ones you got at the medical (if any). It's an important paper to have, you'll need it for your AOS.

Thank you for your respond!
hmmm they don't have any history of my life .. so I don't know if they will fill the form or no.
I guess I'll have to go back to them to check

Thank you

Hello,

Do I need DS-3025 form for the interview and when I go to the US ? 

Because today I had my medical check but they didn't gave me any shots..  I even asked them do I need the shots they told me no?.?

4 minutes ago, hy2016 said:

 

 

so when you both were checking your case status on the website it never said  approved?

 yeah,,  for me it's still saying "Case Was Received" ,,  i believe they forgot to enter data to the tracker or their system has something. 

No, they don't need it now..  form I-134 affidavit of support and the support documents for it .. only needed to bring for the interview after the approval.

• Employment letter ( petitioner and co-sponsor )
• 3-6 pay stubs ( petitioner and co-sponsor )
• 3 years Tax returns and W2's 2013 - 2014 - 2015  ... or 2016 instead of 2013 if you have it ( petitioner and co-sponsor )

and maybe a bank statement ( petitioner and co-sponsor ) . i have heard "bank statements generally aren't needed if you have sufficient income. Bank statements usually are used if you're using assets to off set income; but doesn't hurt to supply them of course. The more the better some times."

2 minutes ago, MsV said:

Thanks for replying

 

But its been more than 6 weeks since they received my package from NVC.

 

Just worried cause my approval is about to expire.

You're welcome 

I would like to help more but i'm lack of informations sorry... Hope other members helps by giving more informations.

If you didn't find answers.. I would say try to send an email to the embassy questioning them..

No idea, but as of the information provided in here embassy Info  "approximately 3-6 weeks"

Thank you!

2 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

Try to add 1-2 more paystubs, shows good consistency of income.

 

Also, if available, provide the 2016 W2 at least. I just was using 3 years of W2's.

 

If using a co-sponsor, they need to provide all of the above as well.

 

Note: not sure on Saudi, but bank statements generally aren't needed if you have sufficient income. Bank statements usually are used if you're using assets to off set income; but doesn't hurt to supply them of course. The more the better some times.

 

Thank you for the respond 

2 hours ago, LionessDeon said:

What about W2s?  Are you sending the tax returns or tax transcripts?

 

The year tax return will depend on your interview date and if the USC has filed 2016 at that point.  If not then 2013, 2014, 2015 will be needed.  

If they have filed 2016 by the time of interview then send 2014, 2015, 2016.

Thank you for the respond 

we went to IRS website and requested 3 years of IRS transcript to be send by mail .. is that it what we will need.. is it enough? or we need to provide W2s also?

and i'm confuse here in the picture under "Note" is this what we need to fill not IRS transcript? 

Hello!

I want to make sure if this is all the documents is needed to support I-134 form.

• I-134 form
• Employment letter 
• Bank letters
• 2 pay stubs
• 3 years Tax returns 2013 - 2014 - 2015  ... or do i need 2016 not 2013?

and if we needed a co-sponsor does he/she need to provide all the above as well? or there is different or extra documents?

On 12/31/2016 at 4:07 PM, J&A10 said:

We Sent ours on Dec19.. Delivered at Dallas lockbox on Dec21 via USPS still no NOA1 

Finally!!!! we received NOA1 Today January 5! 

We Sent ours on Dec19.. Delivered at Dallas lockbox on Dec21 via USPS still no NOA1