Jared&Roxy

On 9/16/2021 at 5:16 PM, Allaboutwaiting said:

You can go to the SSA office to check if your number is being processed.

The sooner you get it, the better. 

Do they know something that the SAVE Case Check wouldn't? Thanks!

On 9/16/2021 at 6:41 PM, K1visaHopeful said:

Did you receive your GC?

Production of the GC initiates production of the new I485 requested SSN.

Yes! Almost 2 weeks ago. How do I know if the production has been initiated?

3 hours ago, RamonGomez said:

Our local office was able to see over the phone that a request was never put in for an SSN, despite checking the correct box. 

 

Definitely call your local office first to see what is the situation.

Thank you!

During my AOS interview, the interviewer checkmarked something on his computer that asked whether I am requesting an SSN. My I-131 and I-765 forms were closed by USCIS because "the applicant or petitioner received a status or benefit through other means".

Inputting my alien number on the SAVE Case Check website returns "No cases found that match the search criteria." so I believe the SSA offices haven't accessed my case.

So, should I just wait to see whether I get my SSN in the mail? Or should I contact the SSA office? 

It's okay if you don't have an SSN. They will fill out a checkbox during your interview that you want/need one.

Your relationship proof is solid, especially the health insurance and lease. You could try to get your name on the utility bills but not necessary.

I put N/A only in parts relevant to me and asked to be filled out. If I was skipping it from the form instructions, I just left it blank.

There's no problem about the photos looking "staged" if your relationship is bona fide and valid. 

Can you match dates on her I-94 with her using her card in your city?

14 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Sometimes those RFEs are sort of generic and very vague, but I’d say it’s going to be your tax returns, your sponsor’s pay stubs, and a letter of employment. 

I think we would have all those in a few months. Thanks again!

9 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Deportation proceedings? Nah. Worst outcome would be a RFE, but if you follow my advice and prepare a joint sponsor just in case, they will not send you a RFE.

We are on the fence about getting a joint sponsor due to family stuff that's going on... 

If we get an RFE, would it be just to submit the 2020 tax documents once we have them? Do you know how long they take to review that stuff?

Thanks for your help.

Just now, ThomasNC1988 said:

If they say "your income doesn't seem to meet the requirements" that's your time to throw out everything you have to get across that hurdle. Just let them lead rather than go in trying to explain something they haven't asked about. The main thing is to just relax, they will help you and tell you exactly what you need. Worst outcome would be your GC is delayed until you sort it all out.

So they look at the supporting documents and through the pages when you give it to them? I remember at my K1 interview in Canada they didn't look at anything during the interview haha.

So the worst outcome is RFE or administrative processing? A couple of the people on FB are scaring me talking about deportation proceedings...

32 minutes ago, ThomasNC1988 said:

You said he was unemployed when he filed his 2019 taxes but not that he didn't make any money in 2019, was his income from 2019 0 or close to 0? Anyway, no big mystery how this made it to interview without and RFE because as you stated he was earning enough at the time he filed to qualify and his 2020 taxes wouldn't have been do at that time. So he qualifies and included the required documents, what would they request. Don't be surprised if you go in and get the rubber stamp treatment and they don't even bring this up, but be prepared with all the documents you have. If he were to efile now he should have his transcript in ample time but I wouldn't do that. I would take the information you currently have the proves his ability to sponsor you and proof he has an extension on filing his 2020 taxes and only offer it if they ask for it. Otherwise, sit down, shut up, and answer the questions they ask about if you are a terrorist and what not. 

 

Ohh I think I might have been mixed up on when he was unemployed. If he was unemployed when he filed that is a little confusing unless the assets were sufficient. 

He was employed when he filed his 2019 taxes. He was unemployed when we sent off our AOS package, but he had made well enough over the minimum by that time and we also used our account balances as assets. 

He hasn't filed his 2020 taxes because I don't have an SSN and it's needed if you're filing married instead of single, so we thought better wait until I get an SSN. We were expecting I'd get my I-131/I-765 card before the AOS interview.

As for the interview - let's say they ask for the I-864 and supporting documents. Should I just hand it over orrrrrr should I say we didn't file his 2020 taxes yet?

5 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Please update your timeline to indicate your filing status.

It states you are still filing K1 while your post states AOS hence where all of the misguided advice is coming from.

Done, thank you!

55 minutes ago, Russel1995 said:

I would bring what you have.

 

If he was unemployed in 2019, did you guys also fill out the information in the i864 for assets?

 

If his assets and possibly your foreign assets meet the requirements to make up for the lack of income.. You should be good.

 

I'd bring a letter showing proof of none-filining of the 2020 return (can be printed from your IRS account) along with he other documents you mentioned.

 

If you used the assets, you should be good with the documents you provided in the i864.

 

Obviously bring a copy of everything for If it's needed.

Yes, we included our checking and savings (separate) accounts information on the I-864. We put his current income on that I-864 at the amount he had made to that date in 2020 with a note on the last page.

6 hours ago, Mike E said:

That’s surprising.  I would think by now you would have received an RFE since his current income  at the time was zero.  
But maybe USCIS hasn’t looked at the file yet.  

 

Does his current income exceed the required amount?

 

He should file his 2020 taxes as married filing separately. He mail the tax return and for the place where your SSN / ITIN goes he can enter NRA. 

Possibly.  
 

It depends where you are now in the process, and what his current income is.  And what his current income will be when you have the AOS interview 

We put his current income at the amount he had made in 2020 to that date and put a note on the last page of the form explaining it. We also included printouts of his and mine separate checking and savings account balances. 

Regardless, we will be completing a new I-864 for the interview. Yes, he makes well over the income requirement and we will include our account balances too.

Considering the interview is in less than a month, do you think we should still file them? 

We submitted AOS package in september 2020, with my husband as the only sponsor. We used 2019 tax returns. He was unemployed at that time but this didn't seem to be a problem.

He's been working for 5 months now at a large telecommunications company. He is a contract worker hired by a temp agency for them and his boss submitted the paperwork for him to become full-time but HR takes a while, so we don't know if he'll become full-time before the interview.

He got an extension on his 2020 taxes. We didn't file because I don't have an SSN. I requested an ITIN on the extension application.

Would 2020 W2s (he made about 50k) 2019 tax documents + current job paystubs + current bank info + temp agency contract be enough?

Would the above plus MAYBE full-time contract and/or MAYBE employment verification letter be enough?

Do we need a joint sponsor? We could maybe ask one of his parents but would seriously prefer not to.

Find your state senator and state delegates by inputting your location here and then email them for assistance and explain the urgency: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ 

1 hour ago, MarioBG said:

Thanks a lot for this information, this is very useful! However, I have concerns that the USCIS may suspect on our decision to have a confidential marriage license (in this case, the only motive would merely to accelerate the process and avoid hitting the K1 visa limit period). I've been researching a bit further on this but I can't find any evidence or requirement from the USCIS that the marriage needs to be done through a Public (and not Confidential) marriage license.

Do you know if this would be accepted or rejected by the USCIS? The latest thing we want is an unexpected delay of the visa process or even a denial when submitting the AOS later on.

I'm sorry, I'm not sure as I only saw people on Facebook saying that they went that route. We went the email legislators route and it worked out for us so I recommend that.

Find your state senator and state delegates by inputting your location here and then email them for marriage license assistance: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ 

I believe California is state which allows notaries to issue confidential marriage licenses (https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/news/law-updates/ca-assembly-bill-1102) which is another avenue you can look into, such as this guy (first Google result for "notary marriage license california"): https://www.jacobmarries.com/license.html

Find your state senator and state delegates by inputting your location here and then email them: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

I got my revised visa! Moving in less than a month!

I spoke to my manager today and he wants me to stay on as an employee or a contractor if possible, at least during the transition time. I will speak with HR soon and maybe legal, but I feel like this is one of those cases where not many people know.

It is a Canadian company that has locations internationally. It's an acquisition-based company and my department/division are in Canada and I would be helping them out only. 

(I am asking this in the Canada discussion board since it is a Canadian employer but I understand if it has to be moved to a better area)

I GOT MY REVISED VISA

Below info is for reference, if anyone else finds themselves in a similar situation.

Update: I got the Canada Post email, so the revised visa shipped today or will ship today (February 4).

17 hours ago, Nsk1433 said:

Do we still line up outside?

Also anyone can explain the process 

And how to make a folder i mean how to organize documents to save time 

 

And last thing form for affidavit of support where supporter sign n date do we need this 1 page orignal or signed printed page works ? Or we have have to have orignal inked sign page

Yes

You line up outside, people from a certain time block get called in, you go through a security screening like at the airport, then you go up to the interview room

I don't recommend any specific organization other than to get an accordion file folder and organize based on how you like/remember, that way you'll have everything quickly regardless of what order the officer asks in

Scanned and printed pages of affidavit work

Are you a Canadian citizen or were you born in another country? Have you had any travel to high fraud countries?

Update: My CEAC status changed to administrative processing today and the last updated date is February 3 (today). I got an email from Montreal saying that the case is under final review and I'll get a courier email when it's been shipped out for return.

What did you send initially?

3 hours ago, travisgarretson11 said:

but how will USCIS find our profile if I didnt write our social media handles on the i-129f form?

 

lets say my name is John smith. do you know how many John smiths there are in the USA? millions. how will they find it?

Every social media profile has a unique handle, and I assume they expect your handles instead of your names. So you would give your Instagram link which has your Instagram username, or your Facebook link which has your unique Facebook identifier.