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Hey all - thank you for your help in advance. I couldn't have gotten this far without you!

I'm adjusting from a K-1 visa. Had my physical done in January of 2018, all approved and shots up to date. Mailed in my I-485/I-765/I-131 package earlier this month. Quintuple checked everything (if not more!!) Got the biometrics letter last week for my appointment tomorrow morning.

Today I got a "courtesy letter" stating the following:

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An initial review of evidence submitted with your Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status determined that the evidence submitted is not sufficient to complete adjudication for the following reasons:

• A completed and signed I-693 was not submitted.

You will be required to submit information and evidence to overcome the aforementioned deficiencies at a later date. Please follow these instructions:

• If you receive an interview notice in the mail, you must bring information to address these issues to your interview appointment.

 

One problem: I submitted my DS-3025. And from my understanding, I don't need to submit a I-693 when you have a valid and approved physical within a year (mine being only months ago), and you submit the DS-3025.

So what's going on here? What should I do? Bring another copy of my DS-3025 to my eventual interview?

18 hours ago, Dee elle said:

The i 864 instructions do not require 864a if the joint sponsor meets the requirements alone. Some vjers will encourage you to have it completed as well, but it is not required. If you get an RFE, then get it done. If you don t get an RFE, then all is good .

He needs to be included in her household size,  6.3  , as they file jointly, but not at 6.8, where it asks about if you are using other household members, which you are not . 

Thank you Dee elle, that's what I thought. It just doesn't make sense to have him file all this work when he really isn't a part of it at all. Appreciate the insight! You all have been so helpful throughout this whole process so far.

Thanks. Does anyone else have any experience with this sort of situation? Looking to get a couple perspectives if possible!

Thanks -- I will do my best! Good thing I keep all my emails!

Thanks. Any idea about the dates and their necessity, though? They're going to be difficult to determine.

Hey all.

Between school, a J-1 visa, returning back to Canada, moving, and now back to the US I have a few too many addresses (and employers to go with them!) for the I-485. I made up a supplemental sheet for my G-325a form that accompanied the K-1, but it only included months and years for dates, as that was what the G-325 asked for. Could I simply use this sheet for my supplemental info for the I-485? or am I forced to use that blank, unformatted space that they have included, along with guesswork for the exact dates?

Thanks!

Perfect!!!! Thank you so much for the quick response, glad to see I'm not the only one!

Hi all.

Just entered with my K-1 visa last week! We are getting married next week. I already have a SSN from a J-1 visa that I had two/three years ago. On my current SSN card, it says "valid for work only with DHS authorization" already.  I included my SSN on all documents during the K-1 application process.

I realize this may be a bit of a unique situation... Any suggestions here? Do I need to apply for a new SSN (doubt it), do I skip the application process and go straight to EAD? 

Thank you in advance!! You all have been so much help.

2 minutes ago, NikLR said:

1) your fiancee must always be the primary sponsor.  Her mother can be the co-sponsor for the I-134 and the joint sponsor for the I-864.

 

2) if her income is over the poverty guidelines for her, her spouse, any minor children, any dependents, and you, then she qualifies.  She can add assets as well if she doesn't meet the income guidelines but they must be 5x the dollar value difference.

 

3) the father should supply an I-864a to the mother's I-864 when you AOS or else use the full value and have the father also sign a completed I-134 with the mother's I-134.

 

It's not that irregular but you must consider how you two will live when neither of you make any money.  You cannot work, not even self employed work for about 4 months after sending off the AOS paperwork. 

Thanks. I have savings that I'm bringing with me (about $15K CAD) and she is in a low cost of living area where her loans are sufficient to pay all necessary expenses. I've been saving up for that waiting period and beyond even if there is difficulty in the process, or in finding work after I've got my AOS. 

Her mother lives with her husband who also has income. No other dependants there. 

So I'm gathering from this that her mother's income should be sufficient? Have her sign and complete the I-134 form with tax returns, income statement, letter from employer? Would assets even be required in this case or could that just be left blank?

And I'm assuming then that my fiancee's form is essentially just a formality?

Hey Everyone! I'm the beneficiary and we just got our NOA2 approval! We began working on the I-134 sheet early because of our situation and because you all advised us to be prepared.

Here's the background:

I am a self-employed fiance coming from Canada (born here). My fiancee is born US citizen and is currently in medical school in the US, so she doesn't have any income aside from her loans, which I assume obviously don't count for anything. She will be starting her residency two years from now when she will earn an income. Her mother is happy to sponsor me and earns above the AOS requirement of 1.5x the poverty line, which you advised shooting for.

A few questions:

- Does my fiancee have to apply to be the sponsor? Or can her mother be the only sponsor? 

- If it has to be a co sponsor, how exactly does this work and does it affect the necessary values?

- Her mother's assets are shared with her father. Should these assets be included on the form in full? Divided by two?

I'm not sure if it's an irregular case to have a fiancee that is a student - I can't imagine it's THAT irregular... just want some help as we don't want to mess it up and you all have been so helpful so far!

Happy to provide any more necessary info.

Thanks, and good luck to everyone else who is going through this!

11 minutes ago, smilei said:

Congrats! Do your DS-160 here: https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx

What exactly am I doing here? I never saw it mentioned elsewhere!

Still waiting to hear back! We are an NOA1 of May 2. Hoping to hear some good news soon! I think I might try to call in today and see if there is any update... a bit scared to do so though! What is the process for doing that?? Let me know if you have any tips and instructions