JoJoJoJo

3 minutes ago, EvieMN said:

Fingers crossed! What did you send them?

They wanted to see 12 months of bank statements because we are using assets for I-864.

9 minutes ago, SamSam85 said:

Hi Friend, I know you from the October filers. I didn't know you get an RFE, what is the problem? did you answer their questions?

Hello

They wanted to see 12 months of bank statements because we are using assets for I-864, which were delivered today.

Any news about your case?

Guys, my reply to USCIS's RFIE was delivered just now

Hope they will be happy with our reply!

If EAD approval were based on AOS, then that means once one receives the EAD, this person will not receive any RFE for AOS.

However, apparently you can receive RFE for AOS anytime, even after you receive EAD. This means even if there is something wrong with AOS, you still can get EAD.

1 hour ago, Throwaway3882828 said:

We sent just more evidence of income like W2's this May. Nothing complicated, just that. Should we be worried? It's been a while and when we check our status it said that they received our response and that they're going to start working on it...

Was it a request for initial evidence or just request for evidence?

43 minutes ago, cd37 said:

I think its closed for cashback checking account not for online saving account. Anyways try charles schwab, they r good too. 

CS looks like a great deal!

Thanks!

8 minutes ago, cd37 said:

Dude that is just new feature coming soon. You can open checking or saving account now.

Thanks! Just gave Discover a call. The application for checking accounts is closed until December 1. Yeah, they are currently working on the new feature

31 minutes ago, iamdegie said:

My husband and I opened ours with Bank of America, they were really inmigrant friendly but the only thing is that it can only be done in person.

Thanks! That can be our last resort

10 minutes ago, cd37 said:

Try Discover. They only need primary acct holder to be PR or citizen.

Thanks. But is it available yet?

Coming soon!

Earn 1% cash back on up to $3,000 in
debit card purchases each month. 

Hello, we are still in the process of adding my new spouse to my checking account. It has been over a month and we are still at nowhere. So instead of pulling our hair off, we decided to open a new one.

Anyone knows any checking account that are for a joint account between a US citizen and a non-US citizen, AND allows us to open the account online so that we do not have to make a trip? We both have SSN already.

We tried to Capital One and Ally. But they require both to be US citizens.

9 hours ago, EvieMN said:

I would advise you to wait until you get both.

They are one of the most important things you need and you'll get RFIE which defeats the purpose of you rushing to send them in now.

Breathe and wait a couple more days

 

Agreed. Otherwise if you got an RFIE, you would waste more time.

1 minute ago, shakeyy said:

hi guys, when did you start seeing your case online? I have received my mail but its still not showing

Thank you

I received letter after I saw my case online. But someone else was the opposite.

17 minutes ago, Steve & Ligia said:

Hello,

 

We were married via K1 on 9/30, still working on AOS, EAD, etc.  Is my wife considered out of status because we haven't filed yet? Is there a timing we need to file by?

My understanding is that you have to check the date on the stamp next to the K-1 visa on your wife's passport. One should get married and file AOS before that date.

BTW, I have mailed our reply to USCIS's RFIE back using USPS priority mail with flat rate.

Here is some lesson that I learned:

I ordered the priority envelop and postage online thinking that there would be a tracking label. No, there is not. I had order a label separately!

Later I ordered some labels for tracking purposes, but it has been a few days and they still had not arrived.

My reply to USCIS was ready for a few days. After talking to our postmaster, I was convinced that it should be all right with or without the tracking label. So I mailed it without label.

Hopefully USCIS will updated the online tracker when they receive my reply!

1 hour ago, Clara Monteiro said:

Speaking about EAD/AP. The Uscis processing times chart has been updated an its showing that às of Sep 30 they were processing i131 from sept 8th and i765 from sept 15th. THERE IS HOPE!

 

p.s. Maybe they put the wrong date. 

I hope they did not put wrong dates for both EAD and AP.

If that were not a mistake, I would give them a thumb up.

45 minutes ago, JeffJZuk said:

Hopefully, this isn't some sick joke haha or the worlds worst mess up but this is on the processing times chart for NBC! 

Great news from September filter thread above!

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We got RFIE, but it says

RE: I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

with the case number of my I-485 ONLY.

The letter does not mention I-765 or its own case number. So I assume the RFIE would not reset my clock for I-765?

32 minutes ago, JeffJZuk said:

Hopefully, this isn't some sick joke haha or the worlds worst mess up but this is on the processing times chart for NBC! 

We got RFIE, but it says

RE: I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

with the case number of my I-485 ONLY.

The letter does not mention I-765 or its own case number. So I assume the RFIE would not reset my clock for I-765?

That is great news!

BTW, I remembered that when doing the finger printing, I was able to see the computer screen. Some of the figures were printed multiple times because of errors. I now remembered that for one of the finger print, it said "Error" or something with a red cross. All other figures were with "OK" and a green check. I did not say anything to the staff because I was a bit nervous, but now I am wondering if the finger printing was eventually accepted by the USCIS HQ... Anyone had similar experiences?

15 minutes ago, J&A10 said:

The petitioner's income has been above poverty level for all of 2017, as well as 2014 and 2015, so that's what we've been basing it on. We attached 2017 pay stubs and an employment verification letter when originally submitting the I-485, but didn't give explanation when filing about why 2016 was low. 

 

I am not sure whether it is helpful, but we have a cover letter explaining some general background (just like how you share your situation here on VJ) and what every piece of evidence is for. If we make a claim, we quote their instructions. We even put a square sticker on each of the evidence, explaining what that evidence is used to prove. Otherwise, if we dump a lot of evidence to USCIS, they will have to figure out what is going on, and they might misunderstand what is for what. Just thought it would make it convenient for USCIS to easily make a decision with all the information you intend to show without misunderstanding.

 

We will include the petitioner's bank statements for the past 12 months when we provide additional evidence, which is what they ask for in the request for initial evidence.. these statements will show deposits that are above poverty level, when all totaled together. We hope that will help.

 

If you used deposits, the 12 monthly savings are averaged  and not totaled as the RFIE requires. Also, it has to be three times the difference between the poverty line and your income.

 

 

Employee of a company since the beginning of 2017. We submitted an employment verification letter and some pay stubs. We're going to include bank statements for the past 12 months for when we give additional evidence, and will give 2014 and 2015 tax returns, to show that the petitioner's income has always been way above poverty level (except for in 2016). 

My replies are in blue above

6 minutes ago, J&A10 said:

Received RFIE letter in the mail today.
Similar to this letter  

 

 

We believe we got this because the 2016 tax return income was only $10,000, due to unemployment for some of the year because of attending school. We did not explain that in the package.

Since the beginning of 2017, the annual income is now over $30,000. We are now collecting everything and writing a letter to explain the 2016 situation. 
Any suggesting or tips? 

We got exactly the same thing! The same two items with the same wording. No tips, only sympathy...

What you plan to do makes a lot of sense to me. But it is not what was requested if you read the letter word by word... Maybe we have to read between the lines.

Hopefully someone else can provide some experience.

46 minutes ago, Emmz said:

hey guys just want to ask if in a check i will write 1,225$ or need 2 check?

We used only one check and it was not a problem.

33 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

It was a little bit fear mongering on PP's part.  You'll likely be given another chance and if all else fails, you can file another adjustment of status petition with a joint sponsor or income on the part of the USC.   Don't worry, there are always other ways to get something done, especially in this type of situation.

4 minutes ago, Clara Monteiro said:

I don't want you to be nervous. But we never know what course of action the USCIS will take. They can accept your docs, give you another RFE or deny it. If they deny you can fill another AOS. And pay for it again. 

Thanks guys! Fingers crossed!!!

5 hours ago, Clara Monteiro said:

I really recommend you asking for professional advice. I've been reading about couples that were denied because the USCIS did not accept what they sent for the RFE. Also, when you go to the interview they might ask why you transfered so much money and they might imply that it was a pay off and the marriage is not bona fide. And for that it would be good to have a professional help as well.

I'm not sure about the taxes, but I think if you were not married yet when the money was transfered it would be subject to gift tax charge. And I think USCIS shares info with the IRS. So you can get in trouble with them. But if you transfered the money this year you only have to file it with the IRS next year.

 

Wishing everything goes well!

Dang, I am getting a little nervous. Will USCIS give us another chance if they were still not happy enough?

32 minutes ago, iamdegie said:

hey @JoJoJoJo - sorry to hear about your rfie. unfortunately i don't have any good advise for you as your case seems to be unique. did you find any good option from the comments in your thread though?

Hi @iamdegie, thanks and that is not a problem

We plan to show our bank statements of ALL our accounts (both US and foreign) for the past 12 months. That should establish that the fund is not somehow borrowed from someone and is not only temporary.

Guys, forgot to update: I had biometrics yesterday.