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27 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

In the queue for an interview.  At least, that wording means your I-864 will not delay you getting in the queue.  There's no reason to submit two new affidavits between now and the interview.  One, once you have the relocation letter will do just fine.

Got it.  Thanks buddy. 

I'll touch base with this thread in a couple of months to give an update considering the Jerusalem embassy is only doing emergency requests at this time.

On 12/18/2020 at 7:31 PM, carmel34 said:

if the USC moves to the US and starts working before the pending immigrant's visa interview, then take current pay stubs, W2s, etc. to the interview.  

Thanks but this will most definitely NOT happen considering I am living in Israel with my wife for the past 5 years and will only move together(obviously when she is granted the IR1 visa).

On 12/19/2020 at 1:37 AM, pushbrk said:

The wording of your notice indicates you are in the queue.  If you'll have the relocation letter soon, I would wait for it, then replace your affidavit of support and supporting documents with a new one.  All the past tax return information should be $0.  That's just informational and not a problem, once you properly state and document your current income.  Your relocation letter, should show what your income will be in the US.  That is your "current income" in this context.  Adding and documenting liquid assets is a bonus.

Thank you pushbrk although by queue I am not sure which one?  NVC did not yet send to the embassy according to the file although i will call this week to double check.  So you are saying regardless of assets which i posses to cover in a new form, I should wait for this official relocation letter regardless?  

Cheers!

On 12/18/2020 at 11:45 PM, Cyberfx1024 said:

This is actually wrong sir. You will be fine for sponsorship purposes with foreign income. I did this back a couple years back when I petitioned my wife while working in Afghanistan. But do not be surprised if you or your wife are asked what you plan to do when you move back to the USA. 

So apparently the NVC didn't like it even though now they are also asking for current paystubs and proof of current employment letter.  I guess we shall see who is correct. 🤪

On 12/18/2020 at 7:49 PM, NikLR said:

Current income for the OP is only going to matter if the income will continue once they move to the USA.  As the OP has stated there is a relocation letter in the works, then they can provide that, however if this income is not continuing, then it cannot be used. 

So with so many moving parts here, I am wondering what will come first - my relocation letter, the visa interview, the vaccine etc...  I am fairly certain the consular officer will understand especially if i show another i864 proving assets over the amount for a household of two...

The whole situation seems ridiculous and I'd like to assume the interviewer will use common sense based on my background. 

15 minutes ago, angeljolie said:

Also, I have read this here many times -- current income is "king." So it would be beneficial if you can provide them with current pay stubs.

Good point.  I'll provide all current employment information and proof to the NVC and for the interview itself actual hard copies.

Thanks!

5 minutes ago, angeljolie said:

"For purposes of this affidavit, the line for Total Income on IRS Forms 1040 and 1040A will be considered when determining income. For persons filing IRS Form 1040 EZ, the line for adjusted gross income will be considered."

 

Good point.  I put the actual income which is close to 100K USD while the AGI due to the foreign earned income exclusion is actually 0. 

So in short - they take the zero.

Bummer - should i  resubmit and add my cash assets/accounts to cover that 20K minimum?

Hi All,

This forum has been super helpful and has a treasure trove of good information.  Of course, everybody's case is slightly different so it can be a bit confusing at times.

Currently at the NVC stage submitting the AOS documentation, i864 form etc before sending to the consulate(ISRAEL) for interviewing scheduling.

After fixing my domicile status to USA and providing all of the evidence, I resubmitted the documents, I now got this reply:

"SPONSOR_NAME does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants for this case. 
The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview. 

So my main questions are:

1. Assuming my income reported for the last 3 years abroad is foreign, regardless of the amount being way above and beyond the requirements - due to income exclusion on my 1040 reported on my taxes - it is ZERO as far as the NVC is concerned?
2. Can you request to resubmit my i864 again and should I add cash assets here abroad which can also cover the requirement?  Is it even worth it?
3. NVC requested proof of current employment which i can easily provide although once again - I do not have an "official" relocation letter from my company just yet until 2021...

I am trying to understand will the consular officer understand my current financial status if I provide all bank account statements, paystubs for the last 12 months etc.. 

35 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

Question about all of the quick approvals (we filed in January 2020 and got Nebraska): 

 

(1) Are all of you who got the quick approvals filing from inside of the US or via Consular Processing?

 

(2) Will this now cause a backlog for the in-person component (the medical, the interview, biometrics, etc.) since none of that can be completed until the offices re-open?

 

Thanks!

1 - outside the US online.

2 - no idea.

1 hour ago, darth vader said:

Hi folks @onek, @T&S_MTL, @Xyrstine, @lilyl82 - A few quick questions I hope fellow online filers can help me with:

 

1. I remember that a couple of months back some online filers were getting RFEs and being asked to upload page 9 of the I-130 form with petitioner's singnature. I wonder if that has happened to a lot of people?

 

2. What documents need a signature before upload? We singed the following:

• I-130A page 3 (beneficiary signed, and selected date from calendar)
• I-130A addendum for additional address history etc. (beneficiary signed and dated each page)
• I-130 addendum for additional information (petitioner singed and dated each page)
• Cover letter (not required, but petitioner signed and dated)

Any other last minute checks before sending that I should be doing?

I filed online and didn't have any RFE's or any special signature request except for at the end IIRC.  Its a digital signature so you don't need to worry about formatting errors.

Hi All,

Just logged in to check and it was approved after being sent to Nebraska!  I filed online Feb 2020.  Is this the actual approval aka NOA2?  

I am so surprised and ecstatic.  Truly surreal after reading so much information explaining how approvals are only going to happen in 12 months++

Thanks all!  Unknown it is for now.

😁😁

OOPS!  Can be moved to under 'procedures'.  🤐

Hi all,

Recently married.   I apparently have some good timing considering I live in israel and can now submit our i-130/i-130a online as of Nov 2019. 

What should be my USCIS processing office?  I read it it was the Texas office for although not sure for the online process if its relevant anymore?

Thanks!