grumpybrit

The flu shot is not required. Your doctor will have reviewed all your vaccination history, issued what you needed to make up any gaps, and then signed that you are all good. USCIS do not really check what's in your medical, just that you have had it done by an approved doctor and that it is current (no more than 1 year old).

come May 2017 when I file my petition, there will be just me (One)

So do you have any income other than your SSDI?

I'm in the same boat, with my SSDI, I'm at approx. $20100, and have $85k in the bank. Somebody else mentioned a "co-sponsor", im sure I can use a parent or step parent to help with this, but what is needed to show a co-sponsor, and is it needed when the I-129f is sent in, or afterwards?

How many people your household?

grumpybrit, a retiree no longer receives employment income, but a pension, does this mean the pension does not count, also, for the affidavit of support?

sorry if i ask this question here but it is relevant to the question and answers here, so please don't penalize me for asking this. just not sure which counts or not.

thanks

You can use employment or retirement income (pension) so long as it is not earned in a manner illegal in the USA.

Ok, but we can't change the last two. So you think they scheduled the interview because of that, thats fine. But it means that want to deny us based on our answers? (Nothing related to my overstay or his marriage was asked)

They were already suspicious and then you added to it with the mistakes when answering the questions. Previous marriage and petition are two of the biggest red flags going for any application, regardless of how genuine the current relationship is. Once the notice arrives let us all know what it says and I am sure we will be able to help. For now, focus on gathering all the evidence of your relationship:

• Written affidavits (friends, parents, co-workers, anyone who will put a pen to paper to say you two are the real thing)
• Credit reports (his and hers)
• Proof of cohabitation (do you rent or own?)
• Proof of joint finances
• Proof of joint insurance
• Receipts for any joint assets
• Wedding evidence (including receipts for photographer etc.)
• Any joint travel? Get tickets together and photos
• Photo album
• .....

Please I need help. My fiancée just submitted our k1 application and he is disable and receive SSD $US19,900 annually. Is this acceptable or same as employment income? He has no dependent

If it's not earned through employment it won't count. Does he have any savings?

Hi,

A money order was made payable to "United States Citizenship and Immigration Services" for an I-130 petition instead "U.S. Department of Homeland Security".

The fee paid was $420, as it was filed before the 23rd of December.

Could you please let me know if the I-130 petition would be rejected because of this.

Thanks in advance.

Chances are it will be rejected and you will have to resend with a correct check or money order with the new fee.

Once again, i didn't misinterpreted anything. What does it have to do with being a us citizen? Am i supposed to jump and smile like a trained seal in front of them just because i was born without some piece of paper? I did not talk back, but i expressed my anger, i have a right to do that, i am a human. They made a mistake. Few times, by the way, since they want to deny a legit case.

Oh, and I never said that i wasn't polite about it. Everything was fine.

PS. I don't want to fight with you guys, so lets just let it go. Since the fact that the officer personally doesn't like me (as i think) should not be affecting the decision, right.

Interestingly I was reading of someone else the other day that had issues after getting angry with a USCIS representative. Perhaps this has more of an impact than it really should. For my part, I suggest smiling and jumping like a trained seal until you get the piece of paper, that is what I fully intend to do. That piece of paper is not a right, it is a privilege that is earnt.

Yeah... thank you, it's hard for me to see those things because it involves me so i got some great points from you guys. Well he can prove when he moved out of their place and stuff like that, but shouldn't they have asked for the proof of it before...

Also, would there be a positive outcome of today's interview i wonder if we perfectly matched all the answers? They didn't give us a chance to explain and i heard they always do.

At a guess, I am thinking that his previous marriage, your time out of status and the dropped questions at the stokes are all adding up to an alarm bell for the case officer. Best of luck getting it all resolved, make sure you have all of the divorce paperwork to hand as a first step!

Hi guys, I know there is a new topic about this everyday, but I can't find the answer to my specific question, let me explain: My fiance (US Citizen) has been living in Spain (where I am from) since 2014, so she hasn't worked in the US. This is why one of her relatives is going to help us and is going to co-sponsor us. I know that both my fiance and her relative have to fill out the form I-134, and for sure her relative is going to show an employer letter stating her income, etc, and also her taxes from last year. My question is: does my fiance need to give any other document to support her form I-134 since she's been living abroad for more than 2 years?

If there's anything related to the form I-134 I'm missing I'd appreciate you could let me know. Thanks in advance!

As you fiancee is a US citizen abroad she would have filed tax returns with the US government so she will need to provide them. If she has not been filing her returns then she needs to do so immediately and then submit them with the form.

Get it done as soon as possible, you will always need to prove the relationship is above board regardless of how long you have need together. She will get a Green Card with restrictions, and then USCIS will need to see further evidence of a bona fide relationship in 2 years time to get the restrictions removed.

I am assuming she did got the F1 with the intent of marrying you, rather that you met after she started her studies?

I have the biometric appointment scheduled for next week and received RFE on I-485 application at the same time.

What is the current time to get the AP/EAD approved by the NBC, Missouri center?

90 days from Priority Date

You can open a case 75 days from the priority date should you wish to hurry things up!

SS is something you pay into. You know that section of your pay check that is deducted from every one of you paychecks since you started working? If they don't pay into it there is nothing to take out.

It's true they will have to pay into it over a certain amount of time. At their age them having only paid 10 years or less would not generate them a significant SS payment.

Exactly this, Social Security is a privilege you earn by paying into it, not a right that you get for being in the USA.

Right! The AOS is $1070 USD, correct?

I don't know how they expect you to pay for a wedding, pay for a honeymoon, & pay for the AOS within 90 days.

It is not realistic. Why should it cost so much to complete a form? The government really makes so much money.

Weddings and honeymoons can be done cheap, adjusting status cannot. This is one of those times where you may need to cut back on the unnecessary to accommodate the necessary.

Thanks guys! yeah it would be interesting to know how it works because im adjusting from B1, so i'm not sure. wasn't expecting to hear back either

Mine has been "Ready to schedule" since 12/7. Reading around it seems like it can remain in this state for months for non-K visas. I am getting dug in and ready for the long haul!

Under a different heading, I posted a message earlier today asking if my fiancee is required to get ANY vaccinations before she is issued a K1 visa, or whether she can get all the shots in the US from American doctors once she is here.

Someone replied that vaccinations before entering the US were mandatory, but I knew I'd seen something different from a State Department website. I found it again. It's at:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html#7

and is apparently up to date, because there's a footnote at the top dated 2016.

This is what it says under the header of Medical Examination and Vaccination Requirements:

K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants. Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.

That link takes you to another page that states the vaccinations required for IMMIGRANT applicants. Technically, K1 is a non-immigrant visa, even though the CEAC website lists it as Immigrant. I saw an explanation of this too on some Government website, but I forget where.

Does someone know the definitive answer to this? Either the State Department website is correct, or it needs to be changed.

Thanks.

As the vast majority of K1 applicants go on to immigrate they get the medical at the K1 stage as opposed to the AoS stage. So yes, vaccinations need to be done now.

I'm totally shocked

I had my first i-485 marriage interview on September 20. The interview went well and we were approved on the spot. IO stamped my application, made me sign and told us it would take 4 weeks for the card to be delivered.

After 4 weeks of nothing, I made an infopass appointment and the guy behind the counter informed us that our case was scheduled for a second interview. Me and my wife were so surprised, we told him that the officer already approved, how come do we have to go back to be interviewed again? He said maybe the IO forgot to ask us something at the first interview and told us to calm down.

3 days ago we received the letter from USCIS about the 2nd interview on January 20 and which "will be videotaped". It was addressed to both me and my wife. I really appreciate if anyone who has been in this "weird" situation can help us out.

Just treat it like the first interview. No need to panic, just answer everything honestly and it will be fine.

Center: NSC

Oct 2016: I-140 approved (EB1A)

Nov 17 2016: Packet sent (I-485, EAD, AP)

Nov 18 2016: Received Date

Dec 1 2016: Notice date (I 797)

Dec 5 2015: Check encashed

Awaiting Biometric letter. Should I call customer care after 30 days? 30 days of received date or notice date? Some people recommend calling. Others suggests to wait it out longer- NSC is slow...

It's the holidays, everything is slower at this time of year. I would recommend waiting. Have you tried checking your case status online?

I divorced my ex before migrating to the United States and I petitioned to adjust my status but immigration is saying my divorce to my ex about 4yrs ago is fraudulent! Which is not.... what is the next step to take to let them know my divorce from my country is authentic?

Do you have a certificate stating the marriage was annulled? It would need to be an original, certified by a judge or some other official.

Is this ban automatic in the system once day 181 hits and she has to be denied the visa or is it based on the interviewing officers discretion?

I'm feeling so sad for my friend she's in such a depressed state I'm trying to help her but don't have any experience on this issue. Thanks to all who's been giving their input so far

The ban is pretty much automatic. She will go to the interview, they will calculate the overstay and issue the ban. Only then can the appeal process begin (you cannot appeal a decision that has not yet been made).

Cash needs to be stockpiled and an attorney lined up!

Sebastianshaw.

Did you do your medical and send it in with the packet? If so who did you use in Minneapolis and what was the cost? Does medical aid cover any of this?

Thanks!

Medical aid does not apply here, nor insurance nor any other benefit. You just have to pay outright.

He said he only sees receipt number on the receipt he got from them and cannot see the case number. Are they the same thing?

Yes!

Yea, I am hoping to hear from USCIS before the week runs out. Hopefully.

I am headed out of town on Christmas Eve and won't be back until Jan 2nd so I am hoping to have something waiting in the post when i get back :-)

So has anyone had an EAD/AP in the post yet? By my reckoning people who filed early in the month should have had them by now.