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    calberry reacted to SalishSea in question about endorsed immigrant visa serving as temporary I-551   
    Hopefully the cards will be sent soon, but in the meantime, your 551 serves as the same thing.
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    calberry got a reaction from SalishSea in question about endorsed immigrant visa serving as temporary I-551   
    Yes, we paid the $220 x 2 = $440 more than 3 months ago


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    calberry reacted to JeanneAdil in How long from interview/approval to passport pickup   
    Go to your profile 
    hit the word timeline and create one
    OR hit the word timeline above 
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    calberry reacted to Dashinka in How long from interview/approval to passport pickup   
    No additional step assuming they were not given an RFE at the interview asking for more information.  All you can do is wait at this point and hopefully you will hear something soon.
     
    Good Luck!
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    calberry got a reaction from Mike E in How early should my parents arrive for their interview   
    My parents are scheduled for their IR5 interview in a few days! Anyone have thoughts on how early they should arrive at the embassy?  
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    calberry reacted to JeanneAdil in Updating DS-260 due to expiring passport   
    When it says to fill out new ds 260(s) it means to update them (all the info including recent travel)
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    calberry reacted to Vickys_Mom in How long are police clearance certificates valid for   
    Based on previous posts, OP's parents are interviewing in Kathmandu, Nepal.
     
    Regards,
    Vicky's Mom
     
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    calberry got a reaction from anaw in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    Yes, they're both DQ'ed -- see my post here. Still not confirmed my mom and dad will interview at the same time but I'm trying to make that happen
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    calberry reacted to Dewald & Brittney in Got conflicting Messages on https://ceac.state.gov/IV   
    Seems like a lot of people have been getting these messages. I also received a insufficient income notice and was DQed a few seconds later. What was mentioned to me was that my wife's tax transcripts did not meet the requirement (we lived in Thailand from 2019 to 2021 so her income wasn't enough), but her current work pays more than enough to cover the requirement (we submitted a paystub and work contract to prove this). The advice that I was given is to bring her W2 to the interview once I am able to get my hands on it. 
     
    Being DQed by NVC means that they will begin looking for an interview date. Just make sure your dad brings enough evidence to the interview that shows you meet the financial requirements. At the end of the day, the consulate has the final say. @pushbrk is the king of immigration information on here. Maybe he can help clarify this.
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    calberry reacted to pushbrk in Got conflicting Messages on https://ceac.state.gov/IV   
    I answer this a couple times a week.  Don't get a joint sponsor.  File the 2022 tax return ASAP and bring a complete copy including W2 to the interview along with a current pay stub.
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    calberry got a reaction from Ochanosono in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    I discussed the case with an immigration lawyer and this is the response we sent to NVC in case anyone needs a template for a similar situation in the future. I uploaded 5 separate files under "Other" with the following notes:
     
    Evidence of Income 1 of 5: Summary
     
    Evidence of Income 2 of 5: To show my 2021 income, attached are schedule E's for 2021 showing $A in profit from rental income from properties I manage and own as marital/community property of which 50 percent is mine.
     
    Evidence of Income 3 of 5: To show my current income, attached are profit and loss statements and deeds of my nine properties that generated $B in 2022 in rent with a profit of $C.
     
    Evidence of Income 4 of 5: To show current ownership and assessed values of my assets, attached are property tax statements of my 9 properties, which after subtracting amounts owed on mortgages, have a net equity value of $D and my brokerage statements that total $E.
     
    Evidence of Income 5 of 5: To show my recent monthly rental income, attached are the most recent bank statements of each of my nine properties which documents $F in monthly rental income in Dec 2022.
     
    We also used NVC Public Inquiry Form to send the following request. "I have uploaded the additional evidence of income per the Case FE Review note on 01-DEC-2022 for my dad. My mom (NVC Case# KDUXXXXXXXX) was recently documentarily qualified -- could we please consolidate the cases for my parents so they can interview on the same day together. Thank you"
     
     
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    calberry got a reaction from Lusha in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    I discussed the case with an immigration lawyer and this is the response we sent to NVC in case anyone needs a template for a similar situation in the future. I uploaded 5 separate files under "Other" with the following notes:
     
    Evidence of Income 1 of 5: Summary
     
    Evidence of Income 2 of 5: To show my 2021 income, attached are schedule E's for 2021 showing $A in profit from rental income from properties I manage and own as marital/community property of which 50 percent is mine.
     
    Evidence of Income 3 of 5: To show my current income, attached are profit and loss statements and deeds of my nine properties that generated $B in 2022 in rent with a profit of $C.
     
    Evidence of Income 4 of 5: To show current ownership and assessed values of my assets, attached are property tax statements of my 9 properties, which after subtracting amounts owed on mortgages, have a net equity value of $D and my brokerage statements that total $E.
     
    Evidence of Income 5 of 5: To show my recent monthly rental income, attached are the most recent bank statements of each of my nine properties which documents $F in monthly rental income in Dec 2022.
     
    We also used NVC Public Inquiry Form to send the following request. "I have uploaded the additional evidence of income per the Case FE Review note on 01-DEC-2022 for my dad. My mom (NVC Case# KDUXXXXXXXX) was recently documentarily qualified -- could we please consolidate the cases for my parents so they can interview on the same day together. Thank you"
     
     
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    calberry got a reaction from Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    I discussed the case with an immigration lawyer and this is the response we sent to NVC in case anyone needs a template for a similar situation in the future. I uploaded 5 separate files under "Other" with the following notes:
     
    Evidence of Income 1 of 5: Summary
     
    Evidence of Income 2 of 5: To show my 2021 income, attached are schedule E's for 2021 showing $A in profit from rental income from properties I manage and own as marital/community property of which 50 percent is mine.
     
    Evidence of Income 3 of 5: To show my current income, attached are profit and loss statements and deeds of my nine properties that generated $B in 2022 in rent with a profit of $C.
     
    Evidence of Income 4 of 5: To show current ownership and assessed values of my assets, attached are property tax statements of my 9 properties, which after subtracting amounts owed on mortgages, have a net equity value of $D and my brokerage statements that total $E.
     
    Evidence of Income 5 of 5: To show my recent monthly rental income, attached are the most recent bank statements of each of my nine properties which documents $F in monthly rental income in Dec 2022.
     
    We also used NVC Public Inquiry Form to send the following request. "I have uploaded the additional evidence of income per the Case FE Review note on 01-DEC-2022 for my dad. My mom (NVC Case# KDUXXXXXXXX) was recently documentarily qualified -- could we please consolidate the cases for my parents so they can interview on the same day together. Thank you"
     
     
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    calberry got a reaction from Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    Yes, the soonest appointment I could get for an immigration attorney was for Wed. Just trying to get my papers ready in anticipation and to possibly save time
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    calberry reacted to Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    Yes if that is what your lawyer tells you to do.  
    yes.  Your mom’s is done.  
     
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    calberry reacted to Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    $35K W-2 income has a high chance of producing a denial.  
     
    Clearly
     
    *  you should be doing an asset based I-864.  I would love to see a CO argue that you cannot afford to redeem  assets to support your father.  
     
    * with a net worth north of $5M, no need to do DIY.  Your next I-864 should be written by a skilled immigration attorney.  You are dealing with a bureaucrat with a sub 100 IQ. Why suffer this fool when you can afford to hire someone to deal with this fool?
     
    * getting a joint sponsor does not make any sense. Is the CO going to argue that people worth $5M and $200K annual income need to get joint  sponsors worth $50M / $2M annual income?
     
    That’s what I would do.  
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    calberry got a reaction from Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    Yes
     
    I file jointly with my wife. Our adjusted gross income is $224k of which "my" rental income is $189k and my wife's (W2 and 1099) income is $35k. We have one child. The $189k rental income portion of the $224k gross income is much lower than actual rental profit because this is after depreciation. I didn't include my wife's $35k because I thought $189k was sufficient and it seemed simpler to have just one person's income and affidavit. 
     
    Yes. Real estate assets minus loans are worth more than $5M and I have $150k in stocks/bonds/cash. I didn't include assets to supplement income in part 7 since it said it was optional and I assumed $189k was sufficient.
     
    I only submitted the required 2021 transcript. It's not exactly $189k but yes, rental income has been steady the past 3 years
     
    I guess I could just ask my wife to do the additional affidavit of support since she had $35k of W2/1099 income in 2021? That extra $35k is in our joint tax transcript anyway
     
     
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    calberry reacted to Mike E in Mom got DQ but Dad got RFE even though we submitted identical docs and at the same time   
    1. Two different people looking at the same data. Visa and Immigration officers mostly understand W-2 income.   
     
    2. The first RFE (wanting a joint sponsor) is because of the second (NVC claims you don’t have the income). How I would  proceed depends on …
     
    * Are the rental properties in the USA?
     
    * is the 189K taxable income or was rental income  reduced by deductions?
     
    * Do you have USA-based liquid assets that can be used in lieu of income? I would expect so given the income level and based on your post history this is just your income and not  your spouse’s, 
     
    * Do your past 3 years of tax transcripts show 189K income? 
     
    * Unless your close friend’s income can qualify based on W-2 income that’s just as likely to  run into similar problems. 
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    calberry reacted to NikoTaino in Where to respond/submit docs for a Case FE Review note   
    Remember to pick the right document type for every new document.
    And don't forget to click the submit button once documents are uploaded and ready. 
    You should see the “Submitted”.
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    calberry reacted to NikoTaino in Where to respond/submit docs for a Case FE Review note   
    Yes, it's ok.
     
    Well, once you submit new documents and you have an RFE, your profile is updated and put back in the line for the new revision.
     
     
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    calberry reacted to NikoTaino in Where to respond/submit docs for a Case FE Review note   
    You have to submit them as additional documents under the petitioner documents.
    Do you know how to do it? It's pretty simple. Just need to click the “Add document” button, pick a document type and upload it. Make sure you submit the 1040, W2/1099 plus any schedule form if needed.
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    calberry reacted to SusieQQQ in how long before submitting IR5 docs to approval/interview date?   
    You’ll probably hear back from NVC pretty soon 
     
    Current case review time: As of 12-Oct-22, we are reviewing documents submitted to us on 15-Aug-22.
    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html
     
    How long it takes between then and an actual interview date depends on the backlog at the embassy. 
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    calberry reacted to arken in quick question about "petitioner" definition   
    Yes you are the petitioner and petitioner's documents mean your documents.
     
    The applicant is your mom of course but she needs to upload some of your documents as mentioned.
     
     
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    calberry reacted to Crazy Cat in How to stall approved IR5 I-130 application for parents without abandonment   
    Do not pay the fees and/or submit required documents until ready to proceed with the cases.  Keep in contact with NVC.
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    calberry reacted to JeanneAdil in How to stall approved IR5 I-130 application for parents without abandonment   
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    send an e-mail to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov, call in the United States (603) 334-0700, or write to: 32 Rochester Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909.
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