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44 minutes ago, fnkim said:

I filled Divoce but is not completed yet still in court, now I want to bring my girlfriend from Africa which I'm planning to marry after my Divoce went through. my question, Is can ok start process on filling  her as my Fiance or do I need to wait until my Divoce is completed? Please I need advice

Wait until your divorce is completed because you aren’t legally free to marry at this time. You will also need to include a copy of the divorce decree in your  petition 

7 hours ago, mam521 said:

Those children will never be permitted to enter the US with immigrant intent unless your fiancé has either court documents stating she has full custody or a letter notarized by a lawyer from the children's fathers stating he understands and approves the child leaving the home country permanently to immigrate to the United States.  Child custody and parental rights are not taken lightly by USCIS.  With all of this "fakeness", I wouldn't be at all surprised if USCIS demanded both the court order AND the notarized permission letter.  

 

Honestly, I'd be rethinking this whole scenario for the reasons others have listed above.  That's a whole lot of dishonesty from your partner.  What else is she telling partial truths about and what implications are those partial truths going to have on your future?  Are you her and her daughters' meal ticket to the US?  

While I agree with pretty much everything you’ve said my K2’s are here and we didn’t have any documents from their mother giving permission. Not even a hand written letter. My husband has always had full physical custody of the children but nothing ever legalized. They weren’t given a DNA test or anything. They just asked if their mother is aware they were moving and that was it. We are going to get something official just in case it comes up later though. I think it’s just at the discretion off the officer. 

1 hour ago, RT&MB said:

Hi Folks, has anyone experienced this scenario regarding the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines.

 

We have two K2 derivatives on our petition and they're included in the DS160. My Fiancé had to go through the sputum protocol. She received the results on August 25th and we just now received our rescheduled expedited interview for October 14th.

 

In the letter from the embassy they state:  No other applicants and no petitioners will be allowed entry.

 

Anyone have a similar experience? Did you bring the children?

I had to complete DS 160’s for each of  the K2’s as well and they scheduled the interviews all together at the same time

14 minutes ago, JoyK said:

Hi everyone,

 

I am wondering how the COVID situation is impacting the usual processing time of I-485, I-131, and I-765.

 

I submitted my applications in May, but I-485 was missing a document, which they received early August, and working on this application now (based on the status checked on the USCIS website).

 

Has anyone been contacted for a biometrics appointment yet during this COVID-time? If yes, what was your wait time like since you sent in your paper works?

 

Thank you in advance and hoping for everyone in the same boat to go through a smooth process!

 

 

It took close to 5 months for biometrics. Maybe they have sped up since last year but I doubt it. 

11 hours ago, Chane S Steele said:

Did the (change of) marriage status not restrict you to filing online ?

It’s probably because you have to enter the prior year agi to verify identity when you refile and and there isn’t a prior AGI on file  because they didn’t file taxes. This happened to me before. I had to file paper returns and then the next year no problem efiling 

51 minutes ago, MG1024 said:

I petitioned for my stepchildren and I was wondering if a DNA test is required for my husband and the kids.  Two of the kids have already been approved and are awaiting the interview date, but we have not received any communication from immigration regarding the DNA test.  Is this not required because I'm (stepmother) the petitioner? And if this is required, where in the process do we do this? 

 

Everyone that I know that has petitioned for their kids from DR had to get this test done. 

My husband is from Jamaica and he did not need one. However, he was  shocked because everyone he knows has had to have one done before the visa was approved. I’m not sure if it was because he has always had full custody of them so they didn’t bother but I believe they let you know at the interview if one is needed. 

5 hours ago, BaileyHunter said:

Thank you! It threw me when I was organising and copying documents for interview and didn't have that one. Seemed stupid to need both, but it was listed so I had a moment. LOL.

Maybe it is consulate specific or it’s possible they are using the same checklist for K1 and CR1 so the if applicable would apply. I sure hope someone who has been through that embassy responds so you can be certain. It wouldn’t hurt to take it if you have it readily available

38 minutes ago, BaileyHunter said:

Panic question for anyone previously married & completed the K1 interview. 

Did they need a copy of fiancé's marriage certificate when you had their divorce decree?

I have all his paperwork and even notarised legal property agreement documentation that lists his official marriage date, but not his actual marriage certificate. I'm panicking now. Only missing piece.

 

Interview at US Consulate Montreal November 23rd.

They only asked for a certified copy of the divorce decree not the marriage certificate.

2 hours ago, Paul Hanaki said:

My wife got her notice today that her EAD was approved and the card would be coming in a separate mail. We didn't get a notice for the kids that are under 12. Has anyone here applied  I-765 based for children. Did you get the approval notice at the same time as the adult? Just wondering if the are issues since I figured they would get at the same time as everything was filed at the same time and the biometrics were the same time too.

My husband received his EAD on sept 28th but no decision has been made on my 2 children. I keep checking daily and no news yet. I’m hoping to at least get them by years end So they can have socials. Fingers crossed! 

22 minutes ago, cbro20 said:

The same thing happened to me. 

We postmarked (i.e. filed) on February 22nd without the I-944, as stated by the USCIS rule. 

We received an RFE in June for the I-944 and an updated I-485. 

The RFE was sent because USCIS didn't mark the package as "received" until February 28th. Super annoying. 

We spent a month preparing the I-944 documents and sent it a few weeks ago. 

Now this confusing injunction comes down. 

I don't know whether I-944's that have already been filed with applications are still being considered, or whether the injunction applies only to applications made on/after July 29th. In other words, if you already filed for AOS with I-944, is USCIS discarding your I-944 in adjudicating your case?

 

It would be weird to have to respond to an RFE for the I-944 if it's not being considered.

 

USCIS/USPS/the US government in general is moronic. We followed the rules and filed before I-944 was required, got an RFE anyway, and spent a month replying to that RFE only for the form requested to be tossed out by the courts. Could be worse, I guess.

 

I saw somewhere that USCIS made errors in regards to this situation and were supposed to be sending letters out with instructions if this happened to you and the file was indeed sent before the February deadline. Unfortunately most people have already corrected the Rejections etc and refiled with the new form and I944.. I would be upset if I fell into this category. Wasted time and effort😔

We had our expedite granted because I was scheduled for hernia surgery. I just had to submit a letter from my doctor verifying my diagnosis and that I needed to have surgery as soon as possible. It took about 2 weeks to approve. 

10 hours ago, Kini said:

Hello! My wife and I have a little problem. Well, months ago we were not able to have a joint account because my wife does not have a state ID and the bank does not accept her passport. Fast forward to today, her passport is expired, she used to have an appointment last March and April for passport renewal at her embassy but due to the corona virus, it was cancelled. Now we have a stimulus check, and we cannot cash or deposit it because her passport is expired. Are there any other ways to cash the check? Replies would be appreciated! 

Capitol one will allow you to open a joint bank account online. You do not need an id but you both will need a social. 

45 minutes ago, gralha said:

I understood that, but i don't have documents to show. The only thing that I have is child support coming out of my wife's paycheck. On the N-400 is asking for evidence. She doesn't have his birth certificate because it's with his father. The divorce ended badly, I don't even know how to ask her ex-husband for the birth certificate. Should I just write a document in word, attach on the evidences and  explain?

She’s on the birth certificate I would assume so she can go to the courthouse and pay $25 and receive a copy directly through them  without going though the ex husband. Some states will even allow you to order online

2 hours ago, Livmor said:

no I just checked, all the forms are the current versions and not out of date

C09, I'm pretty sure that's the right one?

The old forms hadn’t expired either but they came out with a new form and the expiration date was 10/31/2020 I think. I would check because I had preprinted my forms but I had to throw them out for the newest version even though the date was still good. 

10 minutes ago, George Judea said:

Hello everyone! My husband and I sent in our AOS application and it was returned back to us because it was missing two forms; I-944 and I-864EZ...I do not understand the process of the I-944...I want to understand very clearly that everything they are asking about is it for the Petitioner (US Citizen) or Beneficiary (Spouse Seeking the GC)...i.e, the credit history, health insurance, use of public benefits etc...I know the form is very new so we are all trying to figure it out but I know some are further along than others. So pls, those who FOR SURE know this form and how to do it pls let me know so we can move forward with our process

Everything should be for the beneficiary who is now the actual petitioner. If the petitioner is a new immigrant they may not have credit history or anything but you have to try to get a letter from the credit bureau that says he doesn’t have a credit file. The only thing that’s really about the US citizen is the I-864. The US citizen fills that out and attaches the supporting documents(tax return transcripts, w-2’s, pay check stubs, letter of employment etc to establish that they meet the 125% poverty level.

16 minutes ago, imminewbie said:

I should have been more clear. January 2019 is when I moved out. The timeline I wrote in the first post is roughly approximate. I’ve been with my girlfriend for a little over a year. 
 

My wife and I don’t have a lot on the way of assets. I don’t need or want any of it. I live in TX. 

Texas=no alimony and you can finalize the divorce 60 days after filing and can be remarried 30 days after the divorce is final. So roughly a little over 3 months. I would get it on it and file as soon as possible so the clock can start ticking.

13 hours ago, vinkay said:

My tax guy told me the system did not allow him to do that 

You will need to mail in the return. You can’t file electronically unless your spouse has a SSN

21 hours ago, Ohmohm said:

There's an oval stamp, with her date of entry stamped and IR5 written by hand. She can use it for entry? The visa itself has already expired - they gave her pretty short notice for the initial entry.

 

But what about this yellow envelope? Why they gave it back? What to do with it?

This happened to my husband. They didn’t take his packet in Houston. After going back to the airport and calling around,  We had to go back up to the CBP office located right outside of the airport. They opened it checked the stamp and had us search the I-94 to make sure the entry was officially recorded. Then they said we were good and they would put it in the next batch to be sent to USCIS. We took it back about 2 weeks after he was here.

9 hours ago, smbathan said:

Hey guys. Me and my boyfriend are currently trying to start a k1 petition but we’re kinda stuck with the question “where is your beneficiary going to stay in the united states”. He’s in the military and staying in the barracks and housing office wont give you a house until after marriage. What can we put in that question? Also, he’s born in Germany inside a military base and we’re not sure if his birth certificate will be applicable for his proof of citizenship. Thank you in advance for all your help! ☺️

I was born in Japan and I have a US consular report of Birth Abroad that I used as proof of US Citizenship. On the question where the asked how did I acquire citizenship I selected through US citizen parents as this is what USCIS advised me to do.

On 2/17/2020 at 3:42 PM, pushbrk said:

Note that there are several kinds of "tax transcripts".  What is needed are tax RETURN transcripts.

I am aware of that. You may select from RETURN transcripts, wages and Income transcripts as well as Account transcripts. I utilize the online system frequently.

5 hours ago, Mishakhan said:

What if I don’t have it and since I’m abroad I wouldn’t be able to get those?

You can request tax transcripts online and print them yourself

13 minutes ago, markandoliv said:

Hi all, 

We know we need the turbotax deluxe version with federal and state in order to complete our tax returns and we planned on buying the desktop version.  

However ive just realised that the desktop mac version has system requirements which my wifes macbook doesnt have.  Its from 2009 and runs os el capitan, a version not supported by turbotax apparently, and her laptops that old we cant update the software to a more up to date version supported by turbotax.  

 

So can we use turbotax online if we buy the deluxe version?  

Do we have to pay extra to file the state tax return as well or is it included?

 

Using the online version, can we still complete the questions as usual, then have the option to print off the completed tax forms and the  completed form 2555, after which we would mail those forms  in to the irs with the election statement?

 

Thanks

 

Not sure about the form but you can complete the deluxe version online and it will ask the same questions and give you the option to complete state tax as well. When you finish it will give the efile of mail in option. Just pick mail in and it will transfer the return to a PDF file that you can print and should include the address to mail in as well.

37 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

Hope that was just a joke. She will be under oath and I am not a woman and dont want to say what to feel or not but in biology class we all learned that a mom will feel the baby's kicks only after 5-6 months of pregnancy. School was a long time ago so I might be wrong. 

 

Beside that sure u can mention it, if u have pregnancy care documents/ultrasound u can add it as an evidence if you wish. 

 

It should not be weighted more, but as others said might change the interviewers behaviour since we are all just humans. 

 

Congrats!

I felt my second baby at 3 months and I was huge😩

1 hour ago, Mrs. Garcia said:

Hello,

I just want to ask if anyone knows why the visa type  changed from Immigrant to Non Immigrant , during the AP.

My Fiancee attended his interview in Oct 01, 2019 at the consulate Rio de Janeiro  and he received 226g yellow slip for a incorrect document. He submitted the document in Oct 10 and since then, our case has been in AP.

He was asked to submit completed Form 5535 on Oct 21, which he submitted on Oct 22.

Since then our case had a few updates:

- Dec.05 - Case Created ( changed from IV to NIV)

-Dec. 05 - Case status "Application received"

-Dec. 06 - NIV status updated "Administrative Processing"

-Dec. 20 updated Date on status but still AP for NON immigrant visa

I feel really confused about these changes, they don't give me a clear answer, so i wanted to know if anyone else experienced this.

Please share your opinions and thank you!

 

In my experience it usually changes to non immigrant shortly before the visa is issued

22 hours ago, jdprhu said:

that's help me a lot. Did you used them for three years back as they required and no tax transcript at all?

i turned in 3 yrs of wages and income along with 1 yr of W2’s, 3 of the most current paycheck stubs and an employment letter