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1 hour ago, britishandusa said:

Nope. They didn't look at a single document we brought. 

 

They only asked questions from the I-485 packet and that was it. Then we had a pleasant chat about tea vs coffee. 

Awesome!! Thank you so much! we have been worrying they they would tell us to redo that stupid medical even though we filed within one year of it I was scared they were gonna make us do it anyways! You saved our day! We werent even excited yesterday to see that we were scheduled for an interview Cause we were so sure they were gonna be ####### about it - much love!! :D 

On 3/17/2019 at 5:19 PM, britishandusa said:

Just received out green card as of yesterday! Orlando interview was super easy! They didn't evek ask for any documents!  

Did you receive an RFE for the medical? If so, what did they check? Was it as invasive as the first one over seas? 

On ‎11‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 2:06 PM, John & Rose said:

Congratulations!

Online the case status still just says ready for interview, maybe they still did it and didn't update it?

On ‎11‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 12:01 PM, GreatDane said:

You make enough annualized to pass this step of the process, but not necessarily enough to pass the additional income level requirement for AOS ($20,300). Your current net annualized puts you around 17,400-18460, depending on whether I used your current net in pay checks or the highest value of them ($710 bi-weekly, no time off). It might raise some questions with the officer. I would definitely recommend a co-sponsor given your situation, if that is an option.

They approved it no co sponser no problem!

On ‎11‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 1:41 PM, Daniel P said:

So your bi-weekly gross pay is $900 which roughly means $23400 a year. They mainly care about your current income, so the fact that your past income was low or you didn't have any income at all is not a big deal. It's advisable to have the last three years tax returns, but even if you don't have any, say because you weren't legally required to file (for low income, for example), then it'll be fine as long as you write a letter explaining so. In your case you have them, so you should be fine.

 

You also need a letter from your employer and a letter from your US bank, which you have, although given your current income they probably won't even care about any additional assets, but for sure it won't hurt to state them.

 

Finally, it's true that technically they only ask to reach the 100% of the poverty guideline at this stage, but it's highly advisable to get to the 125% because you're gonna have to get to it in a few months anyway and some embassies want to see it at this point.

 

Your fiancée should do fine at the interview given your financial situation and all the documentary proof you gathered, just make sure she doesn't  forget the other documents needed, like the Form DS-160 confirmation page and bar code, her passport, her original birth certificate, proofs showing an ongoing relationship, etc.

 

I hope I contributed at least a little to your peace of mind 

We got approved today!

On ‎11‎/‎15‎/‎2017 at 1:33 PM, John & Rose said:

I say just relax.  Ultimately it is the CO's decision but you appear to be on top of the situation and in decent shape overall.  It isn't worth the stress.  Relax and make sure she is relaxed too!  If you look at the big picture, it is what it is.  Both of you stressing about something that you have no control over right now will not help either of you.  Relax, get her to relax and trust that your love will be able to weather any storm.  Worst case scenario will either be a issued and RFE or they can request a co-sponsor.  I honestly believe that the interview and approval will go smoothly.  You meet the minimum requirement and you have proof of ongoing income.  

 

Tell her that you love her and just allow her to relax.  If the CO questions the income, tell her to just be honest with them.  I truly believe the question won't even be asked.  Now relax and get ready because she will be coming to you soon!

K1 got approved in 10 minutes!! SOOOO HAPPY

NOpeee No expenses No conditions

12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Just to clarify a few points...

1. The I-134 is only a tool to help the CO assess the visa applicant's risk of becoming a public charge. While the 100% of the poverty level is typically the minimum they go by, they look at the totality of the circumstances.
2. The I-864 for AOS will have a 125% minimum level. Again, they look at the totality of the circumstances.
3. For income, they care about current income. However, establishing your current income level is usually the question. That's why the paystubs plus an employment letter come in handy. Some COs like to see a tax return as well for the I-134 (especially for non-wage earnings like bonuses/commissions/tips since they are not consistent paycheck to paycheck).
   1. In this particular case, I'm uncertain they will count the commissions and bonuses as they have not been established long enough for a baseline. But the base pay is likely sufficient, IMO, for the K-1 visa. For AOS, you may have filed for 2017 taxes by then and that would show the additional income being included.

 

Many Americans do have a degree. A degree is not a guarantee of a job by any means.

Future employability may be part of the consideration for the public charge concern, but has no bearing on current income.

Sorry...this is a public forum so be ready for all of the following: optimistic, pessimistic, and realistic responses. And some wise cracks occasionally...

Ok so you would say that its likely that they will say Yes for the K1 

2 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

Yes - but they're not concerned about that. They focus on annual earnings meeting a benchmark. That's all. During the past 12 months, by your own account you've deposited $18,000 into your account (hopefully not including gifts). All the offer cares is that you exceed the requirement, not by how much. You should be okay.

They are not idiots they can do math I would assume. You said they are more concerned with what I make NOW, not over last year? And they will see a degree which many americans do not have, which means I can also get jobs easy? I wanted encouragement not pessimistic comments  haha I just want to marry her before Christmas

12 minutes ago, kris&me said:

Income is iffy

you may be asked for cosponsor

you wrote your own letter of proposed income / should have been letter from  employer

college degree and $11 an hour ?

sorry but it is 125% for the interview and visa

Letter is written by the HR Department from my job stating a 30k salary (My employer - they are the ones who pay me and they wrote and signed the letter) and I make 400+ a month in bonuses so like 2400 a month. And it is written VERY clearly in the info page of the embassy, the I-134 does not have the 125% requirement, for the K1 visa there is a 100% poverty income requirement and you must submit proof

4 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

You make enough annualized to pass this step of the process, but not necessarily enough to pass the additional income level requirement for AOS ($20,300). Your current net annualized puts you around 17,400-18460, depending on whether I used your current net in pay checks or the highest value of them ($710 bi-weekly, no time off). It might raise some questions with the officer. I would definitely recommend a co-sponsor given your situation, if that is an option.

My year to date pay is how much I have been payed SINCE febuary. It has not been a year yet, I still have almost 4 months to go before it is a whole year of pay... did you read that?

Just now, kris&me said:

Income is iffy

you may be asked for cosponsor

you wrote your own letter of proposed income / should have been letter from  employer

college degree and $11 an hour ?

It is a letter directly from my employer lol. How in the world is the income iffy? Tell me?

Just now, GreatDane said:

You make enough annualized to pass this step of the process, but not necessarily enough to pass the additional income level requirement for AOS ($20,300). Your current net annualized puts you around 17,400-18460, depending on whether I used your current net in pay checks or the highest value of them ($710 bi-weekly, no time off). It might raise some questions with the officer. I would definitely recommend a co-sponsor given your situation, if that is an option.

The income requirements are all gross pay

2 minutes ago, eastcoastgroove said:

I would just make sure your fiancée gives them your paystubs and letter from employer, even if they don't ask for it at first, and explain why. For my interview (in Canada) they only asked for my now- husband's tax form, they didn't care about the rest.  I'm not sure if they check right on the spot if it meets the requirement, or if they look at everything after the interview (that's why I would make sure they have the other info incase they look at it after, since in your case the tax return from last year doesn't meet the requirements).  I have seen from others posting in the past, that they are more concerned with what you make currently, so you should be good!!

All the things I listed in my post, she will give them in a packet. I don't have a tax return yet because I haven't been at my job a whole year yet. But they have good evidence that I make well over 16.4k because the K1 requirement is that you need to make more than 100% poverty. 125% is only for AOS but I also make more than 125%

5 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

What country is she from, how long have you been together, and how many times have you met in person?

I am only concered for my income. Everything else is a breeze, shes bringing photos of us together and everything

6 minutes ago, GreatDane said:

What country is she from, how long have you been together, and how many times have you met in person?

The Netherlands, We have been together in person for 7 months in total, 3 months last year 4 months this year, I also flew to her country and visited her family for two weeks with her.

Hello guys!!! I am writing this post just because I am going through what seems to be the worst anxiety of my entire life. It has been almost 8 months since we filed for our K1. I am the American and her interview is 11-21-17 (6 days away) and I can't sleep at night I sometimes feel extremely sick to my stomach in fear that they will deny my Love's K1. Here's my financial situation: I was a student last year, and only worked a part time job making 10k and that was my tax return. However, I earned my degree and got a full time job at BMW and Porsche on February 6th 2017, with $11 an hour base pay 40 hours a week min and a lot of bonuses and commissions on top of that. I got a letter from the HR department and they addressed it to the embassy and said I am a full time permanent employee and make a projected $30,000 salary. My last three paystubs only show $18,600 to date gross pay 14.5k net since my hire date. So that would be like 22.3k more realistically from what they will see, because something messed up and I get 4 months worth of bonus checks next month. These checks were all my base pay. Bi-weekly roughly $900 net gross check. 690-720 net. So they don't see my bonus checks. I have 6.5k in my bank account and have no trouble living with what I make. However I am deathly afraid that they will look at it and look at my last years tax return and say no kid. Someone pleaaaassseeee please please encourage me so I can sleep these coming nights.. I literally cannot imagine what would would happen if they said no   I just want sleep and peace of mind. A lot of people said theres no reason to worry and they I am better off than a lot of people who have gotten accepted but I don't feel that way. Here is everything I sent her to take to her interview:

3 Recent pay stubs averaging $900 gross $695-710 net bi weekly

Form I-134 with my combined accounts at$ 6.5k dollars

Bank account opening date and most recent statement from last month.

PDF Showing that I have deposited 18.3k net in my account within 365 days betweed 10/31/16-17

My last years 10,000 dollar tax return

A signed letter explaining I was in college and that I make a projected 30k now

A copy of the degree I earned at my school for proof

A signed letter from my HR department stating I make a 11/h base pay as well as bonuses and commissions and that I make a projected 30,000 per year

A new letter of intent to marry my fiancé within 90 days of entering

A copy of our I-129F

A copy of NOA2

A copy of my passport bio page

Please help guys I hate reading the horror stories on this website I would love to be at ease in my heart for this next week with hope. Please pray for us!!

9 hours ago, K-1Applicant2017 said:

I have heard that too.. the only reason I am filing a I-134  is because I have not filed tax yet. Ive been a student until recently and I have been in my current position for about 4 months now.

 

 

What do you mean by filed? I filled it out and sent it to her via mail with my evidence, you dont mail it to the embassy, your fiance brings hit to her interview with her

1 hour ago, K-1Applicant2017 said:

 

hello friends, 

I had a similar issue/question; I have a job (and proof of income) but i have not filed any taxes since i have not had any income since recently. Therefore, I plan on submitting all my financial proof PLUS a I-134 (brother) and his tax returns to support it. 

 

Do you  guys think that will be enough?

 

 

 

Yeah I think the only thing that matters them honestly is that you have a job with a high enough written salary (over 16.2k) I do know that they frown upon co sponsors though 

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

The CO is looking to see if the beneficiary may eventually become a burden to taxpayers. That is what they are trying to prevent. 

Ohhh Yeah Thats Why Im terrified that they will say No  But they will see my degree and that I was hired for 30k salary at only 20 years old 

34 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The minimum is $16,240 for 2.  The CO has a lot of control over the pass/fail.  It sounds like you are OK as long as the CO agrees.  You seem to be in control and they are more concerned about write offs, which you do not appear to be.  Just be honest and I think the CO should see that all is well.

What is a write off?

33 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The minimum is $16,240 for 2.  The CO has a lot of control over the pass/fail.  It sounds like you are OK as long as the CO agrees.  You seem to be in control and they are more concerned about write offs, which you do not appear to be.  Just be honest and I think the CO should see that all is well.

Well she Goes to the interview!! So all they have is the letter i sent explaining that I was a full time student and now am projected to make 30k, as Well as an official letter that says that I make a projected 30k 

34 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The minimum is $16,240 for 2.  The CO has a lot of control over the pass/fail.  It sounds like you are OK as long as the CO agrees.  You seem to be in control and they are more concerned about write offs, which you do not appear to be.  Just be honest and I think the CO should see that all is well.

What is a write off?

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I think you are good. If you made it this far with no RFE the interview should be a breeze!

Well my question is more of, is my financial situation ok? Cause last year I really didnt make much money as you can see lol 

11 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

I have one more question, and one laaaasst little worry. I sent her my I-134F and evidence I saw that the Tax Returns were not required for an I-134, only an I-875 or something like that, but this is everything I sent, do you think there will be problems?

I-129f copy

New letter of intention with signature

I-134

My passport bio page

Legal letter from my HR Department saying $30,000 projected salary stating I'm full time  (Haven't been there a year yet, only 9 months or so)

My last year's tax return (Only one I have I was a full time college student, it is only $10k)

A letter explaining why it is 10k and that I  was a full time college student earning a 2 year degree. (I am 20 years old)

A copy of the college degree I earned as proof and show of education

A PDF of how much money was put into my account in the past year from the date August 31 (18.3k net)

3 recent paystubs with year to date pay showing 19.7kgross

My total savings and checkings ($6.5K)

And showing when my account was opened

She will print more photo evidence

On ‎10‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 9:22 PM, David & Zoila said:

I would have to agree with you.  It would be nothing less of an early Christmas Miracle if your K-1 was approved in time.  Plan on several months.  Take a deep breath and relax.  Good luck and God Bless.

I got my early Christmas miracle  Her interview is November 21st

On ‎10‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 1:00 PM, John & Rose said:

Do you have the tracking number from NVC?  You will get the tracking number before the files are physically delivered to the embassy.  If you have the number you can schedule the interview.  There is generally some time (30 to 60 days) for the first available slot.  You can get the interview scheduled and the medical taken care of so you aren't just sitting and waiting.

My Christmas miracle happened!!! Her medical is on Monday and her interview is November 21st!!!

Everyone! My Fiance has her interview scheduled!! 21st November!! WE GET TO BE TOGETHER BEFORE CHRISTMAS MAYBE EVEN BEFORE DECEMBER AHHH