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27 minutes ago, MariaR323 said:

If you are using a co-sponsor, I'm almost positive you also have to submit tax returns/transcripts for the sponsor as well.

 

You didn't keep a copy of the packet you sent in? My number one piece of advice is ALWAYS keep an exact copy of what you send in.

We had an electronic copy, but the co-sponsors tax info wasn't backed up at her request. (Doesn't trust the security of our PC etc etc)

We'll collect all of her tax info again + IRS Transcript. Hopefully USCIS will accept it haha. 

No we didn't. We didn't want to damage or deface them in case it invalidates them. We put them in their own plastic envelope with a label attached saying what they were, but we didn't write any of that.

Hey all,

So the wife and I got a bit of a shock in the mail a few days ago. 

We received an RFE for our I-485 because we supposedly didn't send in tax returns, however this is confusing because we did send in tax returns.

The exact wording on the RFE is "The petitioning sponsor on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, must submit a complete Federal income tax return submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the most recent tax year"

Did USCIS just lose my wifes tax return? We know for a fact that we sent in the past three years of 1040s W-2s and 8615s. 

Is it possible they're asking for my mother-in-laws tax returns? She is a joint sponsor (using form I-864a) and we can't remember exactly what we gave USCIS for her. 

We're planning on sending all the tax documents we can gather (1040s, W-2s and 8615s along with an IRS Tax Transcript) just to make sure we cover all our bases and don't miss anything. 

Is there something we're missing? Has anyone else here dealt with a similar issue? 

Any help/advice would be seriously appreciated. 

It's also note worthy that on her (wife) tax info she doesn't qualify to be the sole sponsor, however she since got a new job 7+ months ago and is earning more than enough to be the sole sponsor. We gave in pay stubs and letters from her employer to confirm this.

This is a great guide. Reminded me of a lot of important things that I still need to get done before I leave in a month. 

Thanks!

Just now, brandonflude1 said:

Yep - just looked at this exact flight. This is actually amazing helpful - I can just stay in a hotel for the price difference and be closer to Gatwick. Thank you!

Glad I could be of help!  I've flown with them twice before, both were easy experiences. Hope it all goes well for you!

1 minute ago, brandonflude1 said:

From Heathrow? And what's the price with luggage? Usually those flights have a catch to them! You're the 2nd person who's mentioned his to me!

Not Heathrow, but Gatwick. But I mean, why stress about where the airport is if you can save yourself the worry with potential AOS issues? Plus it's the cheapest by far! 

Flight, meal and one checked bag is £299.90 on the third of June for example.

Why not just fly direct one-way with Norwegian? The flights are less than 300 pounds.  It's who I'll be flying with when I move in June.

Visa just arrived! We're both on top of the world right now!!  Couldn't have done it without this amazing community of support here. 

See you guys in SSN/Adjustment of Status threads!

Just now, GemmaBruce99 said:

mine hasnt even changed to issued yet lol so confusing

Ahh, my mistake! Hopefully today  

Just now, GemmaBruce99 said:

i still havent had an update :(:(:(:(

Contact DX! It's what I did before the email

Update: 

Just got the email from the embassy now!

FYI to UK people that had their Visa's issued last week like me. If you didn't get a tracking number, contact DX via their online chat https://www.dxdelivery.com/contact/ - I had no idea my visa was due to arrive tomorrow until I asked if they had it! Gave me the tracking number that I was supposed to receive. 

Just now, Greenbaum said:

 

 

I have seen them issued in ONE hour. Yes I did say ONE hour. Just adding a little life to the 5 O'clock drinking hour.

Jeez! Now THAT's insane haha.

4 minutes ago, GemmaBruce99 said:

Whatttt lol

Congratulations 

But I'm seriously jealous. Its crazy how they can vary so much

I know! It's insane, I wasn't expecting anything until mid next week! I'm sure yours will update soon  Keep an eye out!

"NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
Administrative Processing"

Woohoo!

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Million $$$$ question. Are you in "immigrant" status or "non-immigrant". That will tell us more.

 

And here is why:

 

When the Embassy is ready to issue a visa, it will change to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"; at that time, you will know that you are a few days away from getting the visa. It will go from "Immigrant Visa Application" to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" status and then your visa changes to "Ready" ==> "Administrative Processing" ==>> "Issued" status as well. These steps sometimes transpire over a day or even a few days. Some smaller Embassy's it happens within hours.

 

Sometimes, it might skip "Administrative Processing" and go from "Ready" to "Issued".

Still says Immigrant, but hey It's only been a few hours!

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Don't be so sure. You don't have the visa in your hands, and you have not checked it over for errors. Just saying.

Yeah, I know what you mean. Consider me cautiously optimistic

So, what's the next status that i should expect on CEAC? It still says READY for me, but it was updated today and my case number has " 01 LND " added on the end of it now. Should I expect it to change to Administrative Processing or Issued?

1 hour ago, Drenimarcus said:

Congratulations 🍾🎊 

39 minutes ago, Joyoussinger said:

Yay! Congratulations!

 

Thank you  It's an unreal feeling, finally everything is done and there are no more worries. All I have to do now is get over there!

Just got out of the interview and they didn't ask for any proof at all. You'll be fine. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go freak out because I got approved!! 

1 hour ago, ourjourney_pc said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok so after quoting everyone that said it doesnt need to be included, i would like to ask you all, i mean no disrespect, im just curious on how did the non frontloading went with your embassy interview? Did they asked you evidence of on going relationship? Thanks 

My interview is tomorrow, but if I remember I'll let you know. However, like Wuozopo said. London doesn't ask for proof of relationship.

10 minutes ago, Seanandrach said:

i haven't done the medical as i wasn't sure how to schedule it without the letter with instructions. i'm just getting my vaccines done at my GP to save money and time at the medical. Are the any documents i can go ahead and get ready now? 

You can book your medical just fine if you have anything that says your visa type and your embassy case number (starts with LND). We just printed off a PDF Letter that the NVC sent us when we were told about our packet being sent to London.

However, I would advise against scheduling your interview before your medical. Get that done first, then schedule your interview.

1 minute ago, Seanandrach said:

It says ready and case last updated on 18th April but i haven't received anything by post. Should i wait for the letter or could i try scheduling now? 

If you've done your medical already, and you've received all the supporting financial evidence from your US fiance(e) already. There's no reason not to schedule! The letter they send you isn't used for anything anyway, it just tells you to do things that we here have known for months haha. 

Mine is tomorrow too! See ya there! Hehe (You're not the only one losing their mind, don't worry!)