Mister Jones

Alright guys, 

Our Adjustment of Status interview is in two weeks. I did my biometrics back in December and at last the final interview is nearly here. On the checklist for the interview it says we need a completed medical examination (I-693) and vaccination supplement (unless already submitted). I have my vaccination card from when I did the medical last July overseas before I came to the states. I also have some sealed document from the hospital I received my medical that I have never opened. Is this what they are talking about???? Or do I need to go see a civil surgeon? Please help!

13 minutes ago, Scandi said:

I suggest you fill out your timeline so we know when you filed etc, makes it so much easier to answer your questions. If you filed for AOS before you filed the taxes this year then I would fill out a new i-864 with the most recent tax year (2016) on it, and bring the tax return transcript for 2016 as well.  If you filed for AOS later then maybe you already sent that info in your package.

Applied for AOS in november, did biometrics in December, got an RFE, then received Interview date in March but rescheduled interview, then received interview date last week saying my green card interview is in mid june

sorry guys. i meant certificate not license. thank you for your replies. what did guys do about the Affidavit of Support (i864)? did you submit one in the initial application? if so, did you take another one to the green card interview? the requirements say, if one is already submitted, then no need to..

3 minutes ago, junaidjackie2016 said:

Thank you!!! I'll be bringing in another letter from my employer. It IS a little confusing but I guess we should air on the side of bringing too much rather than not bringing enough.

It really is confusing. You're right! I'll do the same! Thanks

1 minute ago, junaidjackie2016 said:

Bring the marriage liscence itself. Good luck!! Ours is in a few weeks as well!! Very exciting!!!!

That's awesome! Thank you and good luck! Also, will you be taking in another i864 Affidavit of Support or you already submitted one in the i485 application?

Hi guys, 

Our green card interview is in 2 weeks! We completed the biometrics interview a few months ago. On our most recent i797c notice of action for our scheduled interview, it states that we should bring along a certified copy of the marriage license. Does this mean we need to bring in the marriage license itself, a photocopy of the marriage license, or actually order a $15 or so certified copy of the license? It's a bit confusing. Please let me know at your earliest convenience!

Awesome! Thanks for your help guys!

Hi guys, 

At last, our green card interview is in 3 weeks! We have already completed biometrics and we submitted an i864 Affidavit of Support in the initial i485 adjustment of status application. On our most recent i797c notice of action for our scheduled interview, it states that we dont have to bring an i864 Affidavit of Support if one has already been submitted. Does this mean we don't need to do the form again for the interview? Please help! 

Hi ladies and gentlemen,

As the title says, my wife who is American is about to file taxes. We want to know if we should file together as Married Filing Jointly. I haven't worked at all as you all can guess. How do we go about to solve this? I earned nothing last year because I was home with my aging parents and not working. 

Thanks!

59 minutes ago, EmilyW said:

You would have had to declare the offence during your visa application as they want both spent and unspent offences, even if they no longer show up on a criminal records check.

 

As others have advised, just cop to it.  Say 'I made a bad choice but I learned from it and I've never re-offended'.  Having the self-awareness to admit wrong-doing and to move on productively: that in itself a skill set good employers should seek to get in their employees.  It means the employer can trust you to do the right thing and no history of re-offending affirms that you made a commitment and stuck to it.  Honestly, I'd rather have someone with a conviction who was honest, transparent and who was insightful, than someone who lies.

Thank you for dropping some knowledge. That sounds good and is a very valid point. I will be transparent and honest!

10 hours ago, caliliving said:

honestly, i have never had a job that required a background check... find out if it is still on your auz file.. also, i am thinking it would be a US background check... i would think it would depend on the job.  

Oh okay.  Hopefully I won't be asked then 

9 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

First, was this civil or criminal in Australia?  Not all shoplifting incidents are criminal.  Sometimes, it's just a civil fine.  Check on this. 

 

Second, your shoplifting will never show up in a local or FBI background check.

 

Third, answer truthfully on any job application since a lie is a reason to terminate the employee once hired.  

 

 

It was a criminal and it was a misdemeanor. Really?  Where do they store that information then if it won't show up there? That's true,  honesty has gotten me far

14 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

Were you considered a minor in Australia, and the record sealed? 

If that is the case then no you do not have to disclose it. 

USCIS will not be giving any employer that information. 

 

 

Yes,  I was and there's something called the spent conviction scheme which you don't have to mention the conviction after 5 years has passed.  However I did inform immigration about the conviction in order to get my visa to move here

14 hours ago, Kevin&Kanyanat said:

Some states 17 is considered an adult as it pertains to criminal matters. 

Youve been honest and informed the government I would continue to do so. If you lie or omit this on a job application you could be terminated for that. The offense may not have kept you from gaining employment but the dishonesty could cause you to lose it. 

It depends what type of background is run. It's on record with immigration and you sign a release it can be found. Especially with computers. 

I encourage you to be completely honest and forthcoming. I would skip the "young silly" adjectives and be matter of fact. When I was 17 I made a rotten choice and realized that wasn't what I want for my life and my future.  That has a much better ring to it. It shows maturity and honesty. 

Just my 2 cents mate. 

 

Cheers

I see.  Thanks for the advice buddy! I appreciate it! 

Hi guys,

When I was a young silly 17 year old, I was convicted for shoplifting goods under $150 and I paid a $300 fine for this charge in Australia. I am now 26 and I haven't re-offended since then. US Immigration approved my visa and AOS even though I informed them about it. I now live in the USA. Now what I want to know is, will this conviction show in an employment background check? Do I have to say that I have been convicted of a crime before even though I was under 18 and it was overseas? Will it show in a local police check or rather an FBI background check? Please let me know if you know the answer! I would really appreciate it!

Thanks

I have another question. For Part 6 (Sponsor's Employment and Income) in question 3, does my wife's aunt have to include me in the persons? She is not receiving any income from me or vice versa.

Thanks

Wow thank you very much for the speedy response! I appreciate it!!

For the last one, was just checking if we could use the same evidence we used for the I-130 but instead use it for the i-864. I guess we can!

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I arrived in USA a month ago and my wife(petitioner) and I just got married last week Friday! We have begun the Adjustment of Status process. We have completed the rest of the required forms (EAD, G25A etc) except the Affidavit of Support (i-864). My wife is a student undertaking her doctorate degree so she has no time to work. As a result of this, we are both unemployed. Her aunt (who joint sponsored her for the i-130 Affidavit of Support for me to come to USA) earns high income and is willing to joint sponsor her again for the i-864 Affidavit of Support. Below are the questions I have. If there is anyone who knows the answers to these questions or can offer some help, that would be super kind of you and greatly appreciated! This is the link to the form (https://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864.pdf) to make it easier to answer!

1. My wife as the petitioner is my primary sponsor and has to do the i-864. Does her aunt have to do the i-864 or i-864a? I'm assuming just the i-864 because she doesn't require anyone else in her immediate family to assist her as a joint sponsor.
2. In Part 5 (Sponsor's Household Size) how many people does her aunt need to put? Her aunt has no dependent children and she is not married. She lives in her own home by herself. Does she need to include my wife? How would she do that?
3. In Part 5 (Sponsor's Household Size) when my wife added the answer to 1, 2 and 3, according to number 8 that would equal 3 people for our Household Size but there are only two of us (my wife and I). Can someone clarify this please?
4. Can we use the same supporting documents (W2, 1840s, Employment Letter, Bank Letter) we used for i-130 Affidavit of Support for i-1864 Affidavit of Support?

Thank you in Advance!