Cndn

13 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Depends on the type of debt as well as repayment history.  There is an algorithm.  Apparently low credit score correlates with higher risk enough to be considered.

It’s just funny though because someone flat broke can have a great score if they spend and pay off a small amount of money each month. Doesn’t in any way mean they have the kind of resources to sponsor someone from another country. I get the logic behind it I just don’t think they should bother with people’s scores. It’s invasive and I don’t think it gives the full scope of someone’s finances at all. My husband for example used to have a poor score. He just isn’t techy so I set all his payments to auto for him. He always had the money but his ADHD makes being organized harder for him. I’ve been in the US for 2 years and I’ve had a credit card/score for about 9 months. My score is already ‘good.’ I’m a stay at home mom right now. 

3 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I wonder if anyone has been denied AOS due to factors related to education/potential employment, credit, banking history, etc?  In other words, how is USCIS using the info on the I-944?

And why does the I944 ask if someone has used pregnancy medicaid if that’s not supposed to be a factor in determining public charge risk? Does anyone have any insight on that? 
 

Edit: It also really amuses me that USCIS places any importance on a credit score. A credit score usually means someone has incurred debt, and has nothing to do with financial competence. 

16 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

I got downvoted all the way for saying coming to the US on a tourist visa to marry with no intent of staying was fine. I've steered clear since.

Don’t you love getting downvoted for providing information that can be confirmed with a quick google search? 

2 hours ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

You can file for her without issues at all. Also if I were you I would avoid the Reddit Immigration sub

I’m glad someone said this. I’ve seen the most inaccurate advice on that sub. 

I haven’t heard of any reschedulings so far (doesn’t mean they’re not happening) but I have seen some approvals without interview. Have you checked online with USCIS to see if the Fresno office has reopened? 

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Yes they are, but credit card accounts and other identifiers are used to confirm taxpayer identity online.

Yes, I figured out what he was saying in the subsequent posts. 

WA state. I opened a bank account with a major bank using my I-797 and my SSN. For K1s getting an SSN right away is essential. I used my certified marriage certificate which had my address on it for my driver’s license.  

7 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

In Seattle, our GC took 14 months.  This was pre-COVID.  

In Seattle too, and I’ve now been waiting 15 months since I filed my AOS petition. Status still says “interview ready to be scheduled.” Seattle is outrageous. 

The processing times for Seattle changed from 14 - 26 months, to then 17.5 - 26 months just last month, and just today it changed to 8 - 30 months. The receipt date for a case inquiry changed from April 2018 to December 2017, but the initial number decreased from 17.5 to 8 months.
 

I wouldn’t read too much into it. Just keep checking back. 

44 minutes ago, chris413 said:

The issue is that I don't have any of the accounts required to create an account. There are options like CC (non Amex), student loan account, mortgage account, etc.

 

I already filed my taxes but they weren't processed by the IRS yet so assuming they would not have the transcripts for 2019

Oh okay. So you’re unable to verify your identity to create the account? There’s no option to select “none of the above”? I would try calling them, otherwise they do send them by mail but goes without saying that causes delay and is more hassle. 

18 minutes ago, chris413 said:

I had a similar situation to OP, problem is I can't get the transcripts online since I don't have any of the accounts they are looking for. (I only have an AMEX credit card and those aren't accepted)

Also my 2019 taxes weren't even processed yet due to the COVID so I wouldn't be able to get the transcript. I think in this case they should accept the W2/Tax return

The transcripts are free.. you just need to create an account. 
 

Your 2019 taxes are not required to be filed until July but you can choose to file at any time. 

6 minutes ago, Calicolom said:

It amazes me that people don't go on the IRS website, and download the tax statement, designated  for Immigration.

I don’t think everyone knows. In all fairness the instructions state a return will suffice, it just appears that not everyone at USCIS is okay with just the return. 

You don’t need a joint sponsor. The same thing happened to me. My husband is self employed. They want the IRS transcript and not the tax return. You just download it off IRS after making an account. They send out a letter saying you don’t meet the income requirements and it is so confusing, but they’re only saying you don’t meet the income requirements because you haven’t sent in the right evidence they’re looking for and therefore haven’t provided evidence at all. It’s like they just completely disregard the return if that makes sense. I got the exact same letter and I sent in the transcript and that resolved it. 

11 minutes ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

Childbirth is considered an emergency for purposes of Emergency Medicaid, yes. Babies & women still do die in childbirth, sadly, although much less often than they did a 100 years ago.

And the US has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world so.. 

45 minutes ago, geowrian said:

It's not about whether it's an emergency per-se. It's whether coverage is under Emergency Medicaid, since the OP specifically mentioned Emergency Medicaid.

I don't know if their state covers pregnancy under EM, but I'm going to assume they looked into it already as it's not something one typically raises out of the blue. That's why I mentioned EM is not a public benefit for public charge purposes.

 

Example for Connecticut (easily accessible..I didn't lookup Ohio's plan, given the OPs' profile): https://uwc.211ct.org/emergency-medicaid/

 

It really depends on the state. WA for example covers all prenatal care. 

10 minutes ago, Duke & Marie said:

But is pregnancy considered as an emergency? Emergency C Section maybe but not regular birthing that’s planned.. 

Pregnancy Medicaid is not Emergency Medicaid. Two entirely different things. Both excluded from public charge considerations.  

4 hours ago, Cathi said:

Read the affidavit of support.

She’s talking about pregnancy Medicaid, which has both been excluded from public charge consideration and is normally state funded. 

How do you check if your office has opened? 

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

@Cndn, I also found this: "A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DHS component agencies, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sets out the division of responsibility for parole of each DHS agency.  While USCIS and ICE can authorize issuance of an advance parole document, CBP makes the actual decision whether to parole an individual when the individual arrives at the port of entry in the United States on a case-by-case basis." https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM020203.html

Yes it says on the document you get with your AP card that this does not guarantee admission into the US. 

You don’t need every single example of evidence there is you just need a decent amount that shows you are more than likely legitimately married. 

9 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

I don't think they'll go into much depth. 

When questioned, answer honestly, briefly and straight to the point. Do not offer information they do not require.

Absolutely, thank you! 

23 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

You shouldn't be denied if at the time of entry, the AP is still valid. 

You could be questioned more than normal because of the extended stay abroad.

I expect that. I have my reasons and I would not have normally stayed out this long if not for the pandemic. I will explain that. 
 

I was also very careful not to behave like a resident during my time here and have paid for every single medical appointment for my son privately, even though he is a dual citizen. I have the receipts. 

9 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Parolee and Resident are two very different things

I’m an immigration dummy. Does that mean that I, as a parolee, am not afforded the same rights a PR would be and might not be paroled in to see an IJ? Because I too was under the impression that leaving the US on AP is not considered a departure, although I am well aware that AP does not guarantee admission. 

1 minute ago, NancyNguyen said:

If so, your spouse will have to file I-130 for you. And you will have your spousal visa interview in your country.

 

Your spouse needs to prove income no matter what, if he doesn't meet the poverty guideline, a joint sponsor is needed. 

Ok thanks. So if denied entry by a CBP officer then I have no recourse? I can’t contact anyone like the Board of Immigration Appeals or anything? I don’t know a lot about all of this. 

3 minutes ago, NancyNguyen said:

Please don't assume anything, CBP and immigration will have some guideline about those who can't return due to the lockdown when everything is back to normal. 

I’m not assuming anything at all! I just want some advice about what would be best to do in worst case scenario.