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Hi! Is anyone from this timeline still waiting on their updated GC? I'm still waiting on mine. I've seen some of you have success with just going for citizenship. I'm considering doing the same soon. 

Hey all. Texas service center here. Just got my greencard extension for 48 months letter.

Hello, I'm here to apply to the 48 month club! Filed in 2021, received 24 month extension letter, then received 48 month today. Good luck everyone. We'll get there in the end.

Hey all,

Another October filer here! Filed on 10/20/21 and received NOA on 10/28/21. 

Good luck everyone!

Hello everyone, thought I'd chime in letting you know my case has also been updated to ready to schedule interview.

Hope you all hear something soon and good luck for the interviews!

25 minutes ago, GeeRaf said:

Thank you for sharing this. Why did you take your marriage certificate?

I can't remember where we read it and/or saw it but it was online somewhere (my husband thinks he saw it on nolo and I think I watched a "what to expect at biometrics" video where she needed hers), so we took ours just in case! I actually took my birth certificate as well (not needed), but the marriage certificate was my proof of name change. The letter was addressed to my married name and my ID only shows my maiden. 

Hi! I had my biometrics appt today in Jacksonville, FL. We went through airport type security at the entrance, where I was asked for my appt letter and ID, and my husband was asked for his ID. We were directed to another room where at the desk I was asked for: Letter, ID and marriage certificate (the lady filled out the form, only asking my eye colour, weight and height). Brief wait (my husband waited in a separate area - they're right next to each other) and then photo, fingerprints and signature. It was approx 10 minutes from entry to exit - there were only two people ahead of me. Super easy, no stress at all.

Hello all, another July filer here.

Here are my dates so far: Filed on July 24th, was received July 26th, received NOA SMS 2nd August, 3 NOA letters on 5th August, Biometrics appointment letter received 12th August and scheduled for 20th August at 3pm.

I hope this journey goes well for everyone. Best of luck to you all!

I was also wondering this as mine ran out in February! No ESTA, vuhuu! 

Ooo, great write up! Amazing how fast that last window is! I think I'll get round to writing my medical and embassy review soon. They're so helpful!

9 minutes ago, GemmaBruce99 said:

Thank you so much. I feel sick lol feel like I'm forgetting something obvious but iv checked 1 million times lol

I think everyone on this forum at this stage has been there and can understand. I had a lot of help from @LukeU and I checked a million times or more, too! I took way more than I needed, originally because we didn't meet 100%, but then when we scraped it I kept it just in case. As for questions, I was asked: How did you meet? When and where did you first meet? How many months between meeting online and meeting in person? What does he do for work? How many visits since then? Did he always visit you? And then, at the end, whether my fiance went by his full name or a shortened version of it. The man asking these questions put me at complete ease. He was calm, asked them as though it was just a chat, and he was very friendly. It's always best to be doubly prepared, but this will be over before you know it. 

I had my interview at London yesterday and at the door I was asked for DS160 confirmation and passport, at the reception the DS160 confirmation again, and then during the interview: my passport,  US passport photos (I handed over 2), confirmation appt letter which showed my delivery choice, DS160 confirmation, birth certificate (original), police check (original), affidavit I-134, tax (ours was W2) and retirement letters (employment in your case). I offered more but was told it wasn't necessary, but I don't see anything wrong with taking it just in case. So, I think you're good but if not I'm sure someone else will chime in! Best of luck. ✨They were really friendly and calm, and it was over within about 15 minutes for me! 

I'd just like to update this and again say thank you to everyone that helped! By some sheer stroke of unbelievable luck, two days before my interview my fianceé's VA rating changed and we were put over the 100% poverty margin. So, unfortunately I can't offer any experience of going into the embassy without meeting the mark, because in the end all they asked for was W2 and retirement letters! 

Thank you for all your help!

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

There is no hard rules for the I-134 other than the CO needs to be convinced you will not become a public charge. London is easily convinced.

 

In general, the rule of thumb in my understanding is---

I-134 is 100%. The shortfall amount is from the 100% figure. 3x in assets for fiancé (not stated as such but follows what the I-864 requires so a rule of thumb.)

 

The hard fast rule of the I-864

125%. The shortfall is 3x for spouse. 5x if not spouse.

 

Quoted from I-864 instructions:

Total Value of Assets. In order to qualify based on the value of your assets, the total value of your assets must equal at least ve times the difference between your total household income and the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size. However, if you are a U.S. citizen and you are sponsoring your spouse or child age 18 years of age or older, the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference. If the intending immigrant is a foreign national orphan who will be adopted in the United States after he or she acquires legal permanent residence, and who will, as a result, acquire citizenship under section 320 of the INA, the total value of your assets need only equal the difference. 

Aaah seeing that actually rings a bell now from trying to prepare for future filing. Thank you so much for pulling that up for me and for your help with this current part of the process! Feeling a little less stressed about the interview now. Hopefully by I-864 we'll be in a better position financially. ✨

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

When it's a fiancé or spouse sponsoring, it's 3x the shortfall in income. Sounds like he has enough for London with just his savings. They aren't overly strict on this like the I-864 will be when you adjust status. Take proof of any savings you have as well to offer. 

Thank you so much for your reply! Can I just ask if it will be 3x the difference for the 125% or the 100%? If 125% I believe that's $23,223 we'd need to show in savings which we just scrape! I think I've read around the forum that some CO like to see you make the 125% even when applying for K1, is this accurate? I had thought we needed 5x for the 125% too so if it's 3x that puts us in a better position. Would you recommend a joint sponsor just to be safe?

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

London will allow you to use your savings.

 

I 864.

😂 Thank you! Need to keep on top of all these forms!

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

London allows you to self sponsor, issues may arise when you come to adjust and file the I 864 which has higher requirements and is enforceable.

 

Your primary residence is not counted.

I had read this about vehicles but was uncertain about property, it makes sense. We'll be up and sold soon so some of that equity will be in savings come I-184, which I understand is higher. Thank you for the heads up about self sponsoring! Do London not look at the petitioner's savings? In which case come the I-184 will they not care about savings then either, only income?

I think we might go with a joint sponsor to be safe. 

Thank you for such a fast reply! I will pass on this information to my fiancé. Do you think that the assets in terms of the house matter if we have the x5 amount in savings? If I've worked that out correctly.

Hey everyone,

At the end of February my fiancé was medically retired. Our original I-129F listed his employment, but the DS160 and I-134 reflect our current circumstances with him unemployed.

To meet 100% we need to make $19,460. My fiancé is currently on disability from the VA of $16,584 so we are off by $2,876 and we need this x 5 I believe (which is $14,480) to make up the difference. In his savings account he has $24,000. He also has $80,000 in equity of his home – this has been stated by a real estate agent as he actually just put the house on the market with intention to move mainland in the next couple of months. Is it enough to have a CMA from a real estate agent? Should I include evidence of the house being on the market? Will London take his savings and assets into account? I’m sorry for all the questions. Do you think we need a joint sponsor? If we need one he believes he can get one.

Thank you in advance.