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5 hours ago, Pedro@9876 said:

You do know you have to wait 3 weeks before you get the second dose. which means they will put your case on hold. And if you take the dose or he takes the dose before time they wont validate the second one 

 

Which is why we had him do the janssen one. It’s a single dose. 

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

My 86 year old Mom, who is in an early stage of renal failure and has had a replacement heart valve, has had 3 doses of the Pfizer vaccine...... No adverse side effects. 

I’m very glad for that. Thank you for sharing. 
He got vaccinated yesterday since we are short on time. Interview is Nov 22. The pfizer I believe is a two dose. 

50 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Ok...

 

Due to his health condition and medical community recommendations, please check into booster shots after he arrives in the US.  

 

Good luck!

Thank you 🙏🏽 We most definitely will. 

2 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Hello, I would contact the panel physician.  They should be able to determine if the vaccine poses a risk due to his condition(s) and therefore if he can be exempt. 

 

From a few medical websites including the national kidney foundation, it seems the vaccine is recommended for dialysis and even transplant patients. 

 

https://www.kidney.org/coronavirus/vaccines-kidney-disease

 

Actually, they recommend the booster those for people in that group, especially those taking immunosuppressants after transplants.

 

On the other hand, getting the covid disease poses a higher risk of serious illness for those with kidney diseases.

Yeah we spoke to them today and that’s exactly what they said. At this point our only option is Johnson&Johnson since it’s single does 

Hello. Please I need help ASAP!!

My husband got his appointment letter for Nov 22, 2021. 
my husband does not have the vaccine. We were holding off because we were really worried it will affect his sickeness. My husband has kidney disease as well as a hereditary disease. We really didn’t want him to get vaccinated for personal reasons. Simply because we don’t want his kidneys to be affected which can- we have heard cases. 
Now, we’re rushing to figure this out. Otherwise his medical exam won’t pass causing his visa to be denied. 
 

At this point we’re rushing to figure out which vaccine will get him approved by the medical examiner in Ciudad Juarez. 
And does he be need to complete the serious or shots before his exam? 
I’m sorry if my questions are everywhere but we are now limited on time and we’ve waited for this for 7 years since started this and now we’re here. 

Please help!!!

47 minutes ago, ibulp said:

That is all what they asked me for, I quit my other job 2 years ago.

Okay thank you for that information. I will definitely be prepared with the transcript just in case. Better to be over prepared for any scenario. 

5 hours ago, ibulp said:

AWe had a visa interview and I changed my job but got a better one, they didn't ask for a new AOS, however they asked for new tax transcripts. May be it is different for you.

Though my tax transcript wouldn’t  show my current employer?

1 hour ago, TWISTIE said:

 

I am really so sorry for his medical condition. He has diabetes? My sister in law has the same medical condition. She is born with only one kidney and that kidney has also gone 98% for the last 5 yrs...Every doctor advised her to do kidney transplant which she was about to do it anyway until they found out some good news from somewhere about some herbal medicine for kidney in India. For the last 5 yrs she is taking those herbal stuffs and referred many. Her kidney didn’t get better but it didn’t go worse as well. She is feeling better everyday with those herbal treatment along with some dietary precautions. I asked her why she didn’t do kidney transplant especially when her mother was willing to give her kidney to her. She said that it costs so much in India to do kidney transplant. Secondly, sometime kidney doesn’t match. Thirdly, even if it does get matched, it gets failed. So, it was and is a very sad situation. I hope and pray that your husband would get better soon, you both to be together soon as a family. And I am sure you know that we have better medical treatments in the US especially when it comes to severe medical conditions.

 

Always stay on top of things, that’s what I do. Not only for this process, but in every walk of life...On his medical treatment, you please stay on the top of that too. Don’t take any answer for no from any senior or well-known doctor too...and don’t believe blindly on these doctors...Just do your homework on anything they say and then make wise decision for him or mutually decide. I pray for both of you....

Thank you so much for your kind words. My family and I appreciate it Very much. Like many others, it’s been an emotional roller coaster. But we are very grateful with this approval. 
I simply hope and pray when we’re there for the interview everything goes as hoped. 

40 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Looks like OP's husband is currently in the US. He filed Form I-601A which limits the time outside US. https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/provisional-unlawful-presence-waivers "...apply for that waiver in the United States before they depart for their immigrant visa interview." Some cases just spend 2 to 3 weeks outside the US. Other cases end-up spending months outside the US before returning with Immigrant Visa.

Correct. ☺️

5 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

Don’t submit anything nor your husband should voluntarily give anything to the consular officer during his interview. If consular officer would object anything to your previously submitted I-864 or reject it then your husband should hand it over your newly filed I-864 with new job with all supporting documents....and if officer would have problem with your newly filed I-864 as well then only he should hand it over a I-864 from a joint sponsor with all supporting documents- such as employer letter, pay-stubs, tax transcripts (not tax returns because if tax returns would be given then it would go with all the other documents with it. Thus, tax transcripts are better. And be ready for tax returns for the last 3 yrs of joint sponsor), proof of US citizen or LPR for joint sponsor, and if joint sponsor is married and filing tax returns with his/her spouse then you would need another I-864A filed by his/her spouse.

 

By the way, what was the ground that his case was approved for expedited interview? What kind of illness or medical condition? Are you planning on attending interview with him? If I were you, I would.

Thank you.  Very informative. 
Yes I plan to go with him,tho I am aware I’m not allowed in the building. 

The expedite is due to his illness, My husband has stage 3 chronic kidney disease and we are currently starting the kidney transplant process. He was diagnosed January 2020. 
I got a hold of our state Senator and we communicated back and forth. I sent her all his information so she can submit in our behalf’s, I was very on top of things that I didn’t hear anything from the NVC so i sent out another email to the the NVC after waiting 2 months with ALL his doctor forms and diagnoses and letters, we finally got notice of approval yesterday. We started this expedite in April of this year. 

26 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

Some consular officers don’t accept I-864 when petitioner’s job is new or not for long enough. Because then they don’t find it to determine a financial stability. And then they want I-864 from a joint sponsor. Your new I-864 would be based on new job then no one could say how consular officer would take it...Thus, its better to be ready with a new I-864 from a  joint sponsor... Immigration laws give a lots of discretionary power to consular/immigration officers to decide how to weigh the financial situations of petitioner, and some officers are really tough ones...Thus, be ready for plan B...

Yeah I had a feeling. 
Must I have it ready in my packet or submit it?? 
we are pretty much waiting on his expedited interview 

29 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

No, its the same form- I-864 that you have filed and would file...Its just that a new form would be filed by another person who would be called as a joint sponsor. The reason for me to ask you to have another I-864 form from a joint sponsor ready is if consular officer wouldn’t accept your new job or current income into consideration to issue immigrant visa to your husband then at least you could produce a whole new and completed form I-864 from another person (joint sponsor). This way your husband would be able to get visa than delaying and rejecting his application. 

Thank you so much for clarifying. We will get a joint sponser just in case. I did advise my husband to not

Mention anything unless asked. But if they do, we’ll have the new i864 ready 

21 minutes ago, TWISTIE said:

Yes, you should fill out a new I-864 to bring it to the interview with the info about your income from CURRENT job along with paystubs, employer letter. And if I were you, I would have another I-864 from a joint sponsor ready in case consular wouldn’t accept your current income on the ground that your job doesn’t seem permanent because of pandemic or whatever...But you will definately need another I-864 with your current income. Also, if possible, try to be at his interview with him.

It’s a different form for joint sponsee correct? 

32 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

The best to you both (should say all 3)

and the embassy may say get a joint sponsor

sometimes they take into consideration that the beneficary can  work  as soon as POE when its for a spouse visa / not quite the same when on a K1 the immigirant has to go thru all the AOS here 

Thanks for your reply. 
yes it’s a spouse visa. 
I will go back to work ASAP and get a new i864 with the current employer along with paystub copies just in case they ask and will advice my husband to only mention it if asked. But I’ll have it just I case. That’s all I can think of. 
it’s been a long road and don’t want to see his case be denied only because pandemic caused job loss for me but since my husband is essential he never stopped working, only when he got covid. 

35 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

As expected.  I would submit an updated I-864 with new employment information and a pay stub from the new job.

can I fill a new one out and bring it to the interview?

1 minute ago, pushbrk said:

It will be an issue if asked about current employment.  Just tell the truth.  Is this a visa case with interview in Cuidad Juarez or is it adjusting status within the USA?

Hi pushbrk

this is for interview in Ciudad Juarez. We received an email today saying his case has been approved for expedite due to his chronic illness, not sure if you remember but you suggested to contact the Senator of my state a few months back- I did that and it was successful, we’ve been waiting since April for a yes or no answer. 
Because of the pandemic (im a dental assistant) so when the pandemic first hit in March 2020 my employer closed the office then it lead to schools being closed, then it became online only meaning I had to be home with our 5 year old. Now that she started 1st grade yesterday, I am now able to return to work. 

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Juarez with an approved I-601A:

Yes. I’m just so worried now. I don’t want to mess this up because I wasn’t able to work. 

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

Then his income cannot be used on I-864 since he doesn't have USCIS work authorization.

Okay, so since our daughter is finally back to school, I’m going back to work but it’s not the same place from my AOS. Will that be an issue? 

3 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Which category is on his EAD? https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/information-for-employers-and-employees/employer-information/employment-authorization

No, he uses Itin…

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

If he is currently in the US then does he have an EAD? https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/8/213a.1 "Household income means the income used to determine whether the sponsor meets the minimum income requirements under sections 213A(f)(1)(E), 213A(f)(3), or 213A(f)(5) of the Act. It includes the income of the sponsor, and of the sponsor's spouse and any other person included in determining the sponsor's household size, if the spouse or other person is at least 18 years old and has signed the form designated by USCIS for this purpose, on behalf of the sponsor and intending immigrants. The “household income” may not, however, include the income of an intending immigrant, unless the intending immigrant is either the sponsor's spouse or has the same principal residence as the sponsor and the preponderance of the evidence shows that the intending immigrant's income results from the intending immigrant's lawful employment in the United States or from some other lawful source that will continue to be available to the intending immigrant after he or she acquires permanent resident status. The prospect of employment in the United States that has not yet actually begun will not be sufficient to meet this requirement."

 

~~moved to IR1/CR1 process and procedures from DCF.  OP is not doing direct consular filing~~

Yes, he lives with me in the US. So if I understood correctly we should be fine?… his income should be enough? 

Hi VJfamily. 
 

So I’m wondering if I need a new AOS if I’m no longer employed at the place I had originally filed. 
We finally received notice my husbands case has been expedited and I want to make sure I have all documents when it’s time for his interview in Ciudad Juarez. 
 

ive been unemployed due to the pandemic, my husband continued to work. He makes good money on his own. Is there something I should do as in updating AOS??

17 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Your daughter's In-person learning has nothing to do with the case

 I was out of work due to schools being closed in my state and not being able to do child care. So, if that means I need a joint sponser than I will get one. I’m simply asking for a suggestion. 
thanks for your input. 
Have a blessed day. 

On 4/12/2021 at 11:08 PM, TBoneTX said:

Be sure to let us know what happens, please.

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Hi TboneTX. 
I have an update. I did start a new topic. If you have time, please read and if you have any suggestions I will appreciate it. 🙂

Hello VJ family. 
 

After 2 years of waiting for an interview- and 5 months waiting on an approval or denial for expedite, We finally received approval for my husbands case to be expedited due to his chronic illness. 
 

we are extremely happy. We needed good news in our life’s. 
 

now, we’re simply waiting for an interview date. Just the fact that it’s been approved fill us with so much happiness and we thank God. 
 

I know I have to get some paperwork ready for the interview, if you guys can give me some insight on what not to leave out- that will be much appreciated. 
Due to the pandemic I had to stop working, I am the petitioner to my husband, our 6 yr daughter finally went back to in Person learning yesterday- I’m worried this will be a direct denial. My husbands earns good money on his own. We also are in process in starting our own business, just waiting on business license approval from the Secretary of State. 

Now, if anyone can give me some advice on my current situation I will appreciate it so much. thank you. 

2 hours ago, UnaMexicana said:

I can't offer advice on that, but I can certainly offer to keep your family in my prayers. God Bless you both.

 

UnaMexicana

Thank you. Your prayers are more than accepted with lots of gratitude. Prayers move mountains and I have faith. 

12 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Be sure to let us know what happens, please.

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Yes, will do. 

15 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Excellent!  I really hope they will be able to offer some help.

Yes, me too. All I can do is pray.