KikydeUS

Hello Guys,

Another chapter has now just started; my fiancee and son entered the US on November 15 , we are planning to get married within 90 days according to the law and I wanted to apply for their social security cards so that I can be able to claim them in my tax return. I reported to SSA this morning and they have told me that I have to provide the form i94 for my fiancee and i765 (Employment Authorization card ) for my son who is just 9 months old.

My question is to know if I will be able to claim them in my tax return without SSNs? on the i765 form , they are asking for A# but I think no A# had been given to my son (k2); so where am I going to find that number from to be able to apply for the EAC?

Also, my plan is to marry my fiancee within 90 days and delay the adjustment of status until I am ready financially (to pay the fees to adjust their status). I have called the USCIS and they told me there is no deadline as to when the adjustment of status has to take place; can anyone share his/her experience about this ?

Please, What can I do if I want to claim my dependents in my tax return without social security numbers? the EAC is more than 360$ for a baby of 9 months old; I read somewhere and advised to apply for ITIN; how does it work? Please guys, share your own experience of just a piece of advice with me. I thought the stress was over!

Hello guys,

Just wanted to give you an update about my case. Visas were issued to my family (fiancee and son) this morning; and I would like to say thanks for your guidance and advice! 

Again, thanks a lot guys and good luck to those that still in the process!

5 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

Do you have the divorce decree?  I think that is more critical than the proof of relationship.  

Yes , I do. I also made 5 copies that I have notarized just in case I lose the orginal. And I will be sending the original and one notarized copy!

20 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

Just give them what they ask for, dont question it.  Just do it.  The fact that you are questioning it make me and possible others here wondering what you are trying to hide.  It was a simple request so do it.  If you smile and give them what they ask for you should be fine.

There is nothing to hide! Maybe you guys do not really get my frustration. Everything time they were emailing from the past three weeks, they have never mentioned the original copy of divorce degree for example. I have received 5 emails in total and my interview date changed twice. For the Affidavit of support even though they previously told me that I did not have to submit that but 3 days before the interview , they said now we think we need it and please use DHL to send to us. I just chose to fax it that is why it was rejected!! That is very frustrating all this!

6 minutes ago, LionessDeon said:

Evidence for ROC and evidence for a K1 are two completely different things.

Why are you so confused??  The IO is asking for more evidence because he wants more evidence.  End of story.  The why is irrelevant at this point.  Do you want them to get approved or not??  I'll assume that answer is yes...so just do what is asked of you.  Yes we can all understand your frustration but it seems you are adding to it.  I would seriously try to find.add some new items the IO hasn't seen already.  Maybe there is something new since the interview or something you haven't thought of to add.  Simply submitting the exact same evidence will be very unimpressive to the IO.

Ummmm having your son with a prostitute is not evidence of a bonafide relationship so you've just answered your own question with that remark.  Now do you see why the IO wants more evidence??

You are starting to take this way too personal.  

It means give them whatever they ask for without question as to why.   They were quoting an old saying that means don't ask questions just comply with what is needed.  It doesn't seem you are aware of what is going on because you are not comprehending the advice given here, just keep ranting about the why behind it.  Who cares just do it for Godsake.  For two years my then fiance (now husband) and I jumped through whatever hoops we had to to get him here and it was worth it.  Did we get frustrated? Of course.

I have spent my entire day yesterday gathering all the paperwork! I have submitted pictures of us together from 2010 but they want more I get it.  Yesterday, I have printed over 30 pictures of our engagement party from April 2017. I also have printed 300 papers of our phone logs from March 2016 to August 2017. I will be printing western union transactions , and all the original boarding passes (I had submitted copies) from my visit this year. Thank you guys , I am not trying to be stubborn or something like that. And I have decided to send to the Embassy directly instead of thru my fiancee (do not know if it the right way to do it)

11 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

Me thinks thou dost protest too much.... What are you hiding?  We can help you but you are keeping some key information from us.  We want you to be together.  We are not against you but something doesn't sound right.  Let us try to help.

I have spent my entire day yesterday gathering all the paperwork! I have submitted pictures of us together from 2010 but they want more I get it.  Yesterday, I have printed over 30 pictures of our engagement party from April 2017. I also have printed 300 papers of our phone logs from March 2016 to August 2017. I will be printing western union transactions , and all the original boarding passes (I had submitted copies) from my visit this year. Thank you guys , I am not trying to be stubborn or something like that. And I have decided to send to the Embassy directly instead of thru my fiancee (do not know if it the right way to do it)

8 minutes ago, Boiler said:

They say jump, you say how high, you said you were in the Army, you should know how that goes. 

What are you talking about? ...

10 hours ago, ch3john said:

Why is he not eligible? How long have you been a USC?

Are you reading the other replies? It's been stated many times you need to present more evidence of a relationship than just having a child together. A lot of children have been born out of non bona fide relationships. 

 

Stop and take a minute to read the entire thread.

I am aware of what is going because I have created this thread! I know how CRBA works! And again my son is not eligible for it! What would make a difference being born out or in a bona fide relationship? A child is a child as long as the DNA reveals partenity! I have gained my citizenship thru the US. Army and CRBA requires me to be here at least 5 years so I have missed it by a year! But nevertheless, my son is my son it does not matter if I had him with a prostitute !!

10 hours ago, Suss&Camm said:

I want to stress that the relationship requirement for the K1 is to have met within the last 2 years. Pictures can have been taken at any time. You didn't mention an tickets and boarding passes. This is primary evidence and the pictures are supportive. You can also send bank statement of using a card in that country at that time?  this would be strengthened again by photos connected to that use. Pictures by themselves are not evidence of meeting within the last 2 years.

I have kept a submitted any little piece of paper like boarding passes , tickets ... I have been a member of VJ since 2013. I know these small things were important. We submitted even papers from western union showing financial support from me... Passport stamps ... I am really confused why he is asking for more evidence!... This is very frustrating!! I will be submitting the same exact things again plus the original of the Affidavit of Support!

2 hours ago, ch3john said:

Does the embassy know he's your biological son? If so, I'm surprised they didn't tell you to file CRBA as he is a USC and not eligible for a visa. 

My son is coming as a Rider because he was not eligible for CRBA. I know people are saying here that having a son does not prove anything to the Embassy; But how could we determine that a relationship is true? A baby in relationship is a big proof!!

16 minutes ago, Shiobhan said:

Arrogance will cause you to get a hard time, you want to be in the US (a privilege not a right) USCIS

wants more proof. matters not if already provided, its in your best interest to send it ASAP...go

getting marry will still require you getting all the dos to them . While in AP you are not yet denied

saying you both have a kid makes no difference...do you know they can ask for DNA

It is not a matter of being arrogant!... I serve this country and have been deployed twice! So having my family here it's not a privilege for me!... I will provide them with they are asking! But it's sad because they have never mentioned some of the documents until today even though we sent emails back and forth for 3 weeks! Anyone in this situation would be frustrated !

Thank you guys! The sad part is I could not find anywhere on VJ a forum specific to US Embassy in Congo-Brazzaville , and I don't think it is a high fraud country!... For the pics , the one that were submitted to USCIS were taken on my first trip last year to meet with her and those taken on my last trip are from the traditional engagement party! Now that they want more pics , I don't have a choice other than submitting all of them (traditional engagement party) because I have tons. I don't know what they are gonna say about them but it was not a traditional marriage! I am really frustrated because I have been emailing the Embassy back and forth for almost three weeks about what documents to submit and the dates were changed from Aug2 to Aug16 just because we missed a few documents and they had never mentioned about "original copy of divorce degree" ; it is like a slap on my face! ...But I am gonna do exactly what you guys have suggested! ( giving tehm what they want) Thank you!

I planning on printing the full history phone logs of our relationship from 2015 to today just maybe I will not be able to afford DHL but I am doing that!! Thank you guys for the inputs! I will just do what you are suggesting! Again thank you!

The divorce degree was among the documents that we submitted at the USCIS. Please read my post before answering! The USCIS approved my case 2 months ago. The case is now at the Embassy. The USCIS knew when my fiancee was 6 months pregnant until the day she gave birth! And they had told me what to do for my son. What about having met with her twice in 10 months?? Is not enough as proof of relationship? The original copies of Affidavit of suppory makes sense because I had faxed them to the embassy. But more proofs of relationship does not make any sense to me.

Now, all the documents we submit with the I-134 application are all forwarded to the NVC and then to the Embassy. But why are they asking about that divorce decree now?!!

Why marrying her? All the proofs submitted were not enough! My son was not enough for them. Why marrying her would change something?

I mean they were given administrative processing... But why are they asking for divorcece decree? All the documents were submitted with my I-134 package. They should normally have it with them.

Hello guys,

My fiancee and my (biological) son had their K1 visa interview this morning and they have been denied.

The reasons: Original copies of Affidavit of Support, More proof of relationship and copie of divorce decree.

I am confused! I have been communicating with the Embassy for a month about what documents to submit and they have never mentioned "copy of divorce decree" even the affidavit of support was mentioned a week before the interview just because I kept asking them if I had to submit that and they told me NO at the beginning!!

I have visited my fiancee twice in less than 10 months. I have even traditionally engaged her and organized a party for that. Pictures were submitted! Plus we have a son together!! But they are asking for the proof of relationship!

Please guys, help me! What can I do ? What type of proof will be more than a son , engagement party with a turnout of  almost 60 people and proofs of meeting twice in person for less than 10 months plus copies of financial support thru western union can I submit?

Am I missing something apart from the original copies of Affidavit of Support? I would like to add that 2 days before the interview, I scanned the Affidavit of Support and asked if they were accepted and if we were good to go for the interview and they said yes! But surprisingly everything has changed at the last minute! Please help me with your ideas guys!! I am really disappointed right now!

Hello guys,

I have just read something on the USCIS.gov website and it is a bit confusing.

First I would like to inform you all that our case was already forwarded to the Embassy and now we are waiting for the next step. 

At this time I am trying to gather all the paper work and just have read this :

"If your relative is either a K-1 .... You do not need to submit an affidavit of support at the time.... Instead , you should submit an affidavit of support at the time that your fiancee adjusts status to permanent resident after coming to the US."

What does it mean? I am trying to fill up the form i-134 and also trying to find a co-sponsor and reading this is really confusing! Can anyone give me a technical explanation for this? I can't find any previous experience with the Congo-Brazzaville Embassy anywhere!!

Does it mean the form i-134 is not needed?

Please your inputs will be much appreciated!!

Anyway, her birth certificate is not needed right now. And when answering to an RFE , make sure you provide exactly what they are asking you! DO NOT include your fiancee's BC because it is not needed. Everything they need is specifically said in the RFE. Failing to provide what they have asked you can result into a denial of your case!

By the way, all translated documents must be certified!! If she has translated that by herself, it means that she has to sign it right? Then the doc will be rejected because it will be violating the USCIS rules.

Hope this input helps!

Thank you Ben&Zian for your answe!

I had tried CRBA but did not qualify since I have been in the USA for less than 5 years!  I have been calling the USCIS about this situation but they were telling me to wait until I hear about the result of my I-129F then I would proceed about my son's case.

But today I have talked with then again, they have called me twice but no real answer was given.They have just said it is a complex situation and they will escalate the call and get back to me; now the day is over and still don't hear from them!

As for the job, do you think her visa will be approved just with co-sponsors alone? I can fight to find 2 or 3 co-sponsors; but do you think if myself the sponsor don't work the visa will be issued? I am part time in the US National Guard but that does not even cover all my bills. The Congo accepts co-sponsors!

Hello guys,

After replying to the RFE almost 2 weeks ago, I finally got a mail today saying my case was approved! ✌

I just have a few questions and guidance I would like to ask you guys.

The first thing is the notification says the approval has a validy of 4 months.  what does it mean?  they have told me to allow at least 30 days before contacting the NVC and there is already an A-number for her in the approval letter. So I would like to know why I have to contact the NVC? 

And I have lost my job a month ago, I am really trying my best to find another job. I would like to know what would happen if I am still unemployed by the time she is ready to take her interview? if there is someone who was in this situation before. Please tell what to do (a part from looking for a job of course...) to respond to this situation so that my fiancee doesn't get denied because of my unemployment. Any ideas and guidance will be much appreciated!

And finally, what is she going to bring on the day of her interview? We now have a 2 months old baby together.

Thanks.

Hello guys,

I had submitted my petition I-129F since December 19 , 2016. And I have then received an NOA1 in January. When my son was born on March 25 , 2017, I called the USCIS to inform and learn about what to do to  insert him in the process so that I cannot be delayed when his mom gets the visa. And the USCIS officer emailed California service center where my case currently is to ask for it to be expedited. But today after getting home from the airport coming from overseas to see my son, I found an RFE notification saying:

"You are seeking to classify the beneficiary as the fiancee of the US citizen...Additional evidence is required to establish the qualifying relationship."

Also : Name change

I had answered the question of providing any other names used (on the I-129F form) by providing a nickname I had used overseas. It was just a nickname not a legal name. Now they need me to provide a documentation that legally changed my nickname to my real name.

How can I proceed? What do they really want? Do they need more evidence of our relationship plus name change? Or just the proof of Name change? And since I have never legally used that nickname, how can I answer that RFE?

Please guys help me.

Here the question is simple. Let us not overthink. The purpose for this question is first for the correspondence between you guys and the USCIS. Which address will be used to forward your mails? Secondly which is really really rare the USCIS can decide to come in house and confirm if really you guys live together as lovers as you are pretending and so for that , they would like to know your physical address. And also to abide by the law; every green card holder has to report his address change every time he/she is moving around the US. To easily be tracked. Put any address in the US but make sure you are in contact with you relatives for the mails.

No. I haven't applied any other visa for her yet. So there is nothing I can do for my to be born baby even though I am an American Citizen?

Hello guys,

Does anyone know how the process of bringing someone to the US thru CRBA work?

I filed a K-1 visa for my fiancee which is being processed (just have received NOA1); and my fiancee is giving birth in less than 2 months. Some people told me about applying CRBA for the baby and bring her here as a US citizen instead of K-2 visa but some other said that I have to be a US citizen for a certain period of time to be able to use the CRBA benefits.

I obtained my US citizenship through the US Army and have been living in the US for less than 3 years. What am I gonna do? Will CRBA work in my case or K-2 (for thre baby to be born)?

Also , what is the process to invite my fiancee and the baby to the US before the K-1 process is completed? 

Hello guys,

I have received NOA1 (called form I-797C) . The received date is December 19th, 2016 (I am assuming is the priority date correct?)

I live in Maryland but my package was transferred to California.

There is also a receipt #. Can I use that nr to track the progress of my case?