Dachande

I'm so glad I don't have to do anything else now till lifting the conditions in 2 years time. Well, anything with the USCIS anyway.

It was a surprise that I didn't have to interview but im not complaining

Ill get right on my time line and write a detailed post about all that has happened, so maybe my story will be of help to anyone else out there preparing to go through the whole process.

Congrats =)

My wife and I have had so much bad luck with problems and delays getting the K1 visa. Then her losing her job and me finding it difficult to even get an interview for work.

Then today this falls in my inbox...

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: *************

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident.

On November 24, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later. If you move before you get your new card call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status and Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

It finally looks like things are turning around after a very rough 18 months. We only filed for AOS at the begining of August so this email was a big supprise.

This will be my first thanks giving and no doubt the most memorable

Bump..... Anyone?

Hello all,

I have a few queries about form I-864 which I hope some of you guys could help me with. Sorry if these have been answered a million times.

Here's a bit of background info just so you know me particular situation :-

I came here on a K1 visa 2 months ago and we are now married and ready to sort out the Ajustment of Status part. My wife is self employed but doesn't meet the poverty line requirements to sponsor so her parents are co-sponsoring us.

We don't live with my wifes parents as her mum owns another house which we are renting from her so as I understand it my wife and her parents both have to fill in a I-864.

Both of my wifes parents could individually co-sponsor us because both of them earn way over the poverty guidlines. Does only one need to fill out a I-864 even though during the K1 visa application they both co-sponsored us?

On Part 1 ( Question 1, is check box E only used if there are 2 co-sponsors + the petitioning sponsor?

On Part 3 Question 8, does both the sponsor and co-sponsor tick the box for "I am sponsoring the principal immigrant names in Part 2 above" and also tick the Yes box? am I correct in that ticking No is only for when muliple co-sponsors are also sponsoring relatives of the immigrant?

Also on Part 5 (Sponsors household size) as me and my wife live seperatly from her parents (co-sponsors) do the totals of Question 21h for household size when the co-sponsors fill out the I-864 include us all?

Im sorry if this seems like a jumbled mess but these forms get confusing when multiple people are involved in the whole process.

Thanks for your help

Paul

As it happens, just this morning I applied for my SSN in Augusta GA. I took my Passport with the I-94 in it and VISA.

I also took my marriage license and some docs printed from this site incase I needed them, which I didn't

Everything went smoothly with them only asking for my passport as ID

Good Luck

thanks everyone a problem is i dont have a job at the moment =/ i have plenty of money saved up from my last job to cover the visits though, so its not a problem, and i dont really have time to get a job as me and my dad are selling our house and hes ill so i have to take care of him all the time. is a bank statement considered proof? or references from past jobs?

I went to visit my fiance over christmas for a 3 week stay, I took a recent bank statement and a letter from my employer stating I was a permenant employee and when they expected me back. I just got asked the normal questions like have you visited the US before, what was the purpose of my stay.. that type of thing. I didn't get asked to show evidence that I wouldn't stay in the US.

Don't worry about it, you will be fine

If im understanding correctly you rec'd a copy of your original application packet? These forms you mentioned would be the originals filed at application time, they would be with the original filing. you would or could have a copy just for your benefit to study and know what was filed but those two are to be left originals with the packet, at interview stage it is suggest you have available (other) originals if asked to produce them (why the white outs and resigning)

The copies she made before sending out were photocopies of the forms already filled in and by our understanding you cant use any forms with photocopied signatures which is why she blanked the signature and re signed the forms

Hi,

My fiance back in the US has just posted out a copy or the original package that she sent to the USCIS to me after receiving NOA2. The thing is the I-129f and her G-235A are photocopied from the originals with the dates and signatures white out then re-signed and dated on todays date. (blanked out before photocopying then copied and resigned)

Will this be ok when i show them at the interview stage or will it be a problem and should she re-write them from scratch, dated the old date and signed?

Cheers,

Paul

Hi,

Myself and my fiance are just about to start the K1 visa process but one part is particularly bothering me. When it comes to the Affidavit of Support form, my fiance (who is American) is under the stated poverty level because she only works part time so I guess we would need to get a co-sponsor. She works as a nanny looking after a couple of families kids but she gets paid under the table, would this completely mess up our application assuming it gets to that point in the petition? and if so what would the best course of action for us now if that was the case bearing in mind that we would most likely have quite a few months before even getting to that stage in the petition?

Your help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers,

Paul

It would probably be best if she finds work where her income is reported and can earn above the poverty level on her own. But if nessary she can use a co-sponsor. Although the I-134 (used for the interview) is not legally binding, the I-864 (used with AOS) is. If you have a co-sponsor, they are legally obligated to support you until certain conditions are met. You can use a co-sponsor at the interview stage, to give your finacee time to meet the requirement on her own, to sponsor you at the AOS stage.

Is the I-134 just basically used for the 90 visa then afterwards the same sponsor or a co-sponsor would be used after marriage for the AOS ? sorry if im sounding a little clueless im not too good at these things

Your fiance is not reporting all of her taxable income which is illegal. Has she filed a tax return with some income or not filed at all? She will be required, at a minimum, to provide her most recent tax return. She could be required to provide 3 years of tax returns. Your fiance could have problems from not reporting income to the IRS but I don't how that effects applications with USCIS.

Im kind of confused about it all because a couple of months ago she did do her taxes. Are there different sorts or am I just being dumb ?

When one files US Federal income tax returns, they are required to report all income. Since you said she being paid, "under the table" the concern is that she didn't report ALL her income. Since she'll be providing tax returns with the I-134, she cannot claim more income for last year than what shows on her tax return.

The illegality of filing a false tax return is a separate issue. It is important that you, as a couple, have a workable plan for not becoming a public charge. If you do, then implementing and documenting it will take care of your "sponsorship". "For the short term, it looks like you'll need an additional sponsor. If there is enough time between now and the interview, perhaps your fiancee can find a real job (paid over the table instead of under) that brings in enough money to meet the requirement. Then she can annualize the income from the new job and state it as her current income. Documentation in the form of pay stubs and/or employer letter would be required in order to go this route.

She has stated to me before that she did have the option of going on the books but decided not to, this was way before I met her (she has been with these families for a number of years) So maybe she could alter her job status. Maybe filling the rest of her time with another part time job, I dont know though, thats something that we would both have to discuss. I would prefer it that way even though both of her parents are high income earners and could possibly co-sponsor us. But if we have no choice other than co-sponsorship to enable us to be together and her parents gave us that amazing gift then I would reluctantly take it.

Your fiance is not reporting all of her taxable income which is illegal. Has she filed a tax return with some income or not filed at all? She will be required, at a minimum, to provide her most recent tax return. She could be required to provide 3 years of tax returns. Your fiance could have problems from not reporting income to the IRS but I don't how that effects applications with USCIS.

Im kind of confused about it all because a couple of months ago she did do her taxes. Are there different sorts or am I just being dumb ?

Hi,

Myself and my fiance are just about to start the K1 visa process but one part is particularly bothering me. When it comes to the Affidavit of Support form, my fiance (who is American) is under the stated poverty level because she only works part time so I guess we would need to get a co-sponsor. She works as a nanny looking after a couple of families kids but she gets paid under the table, would this completely mess up our application assuming it gets to that point in the petition? and if so what would the best course of action for us now if that was the case bearing in mind that we would most likely have quite a few months before even getting to that stage in the petition?

Your help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers,

Paul

I should be able to sort out something without resorting to having the car repossessed. I just wanted some info incase my worst case scenario happened. I've been told from a friend that I cant legally sell the car then pay the debt off because technically the finance company still owns it. I dont know how true that is but ill be making enquiries with them tomorrow.

Cheers for the fast replies

Paul

Well here goes... I am in the process of applying for a K1 Visa to allow me to enter the US to marry my fiancé. I am making payments to my car through a finance company on a 5 year deal. So far I’m into my 4th year of payments but now seeing as I’m planning to move country I may need to make arrangements for them to repossess the car as I cannot realistically take it with me. I guess this will totally mess up my credit so I was wondering whether this would have any bearing on my Visa application?

Any info would be much appreciated

Paul