Bino

Hope everyone is doing okay ! 

My question today is the following:

My husband returned to the US in March 2020 in order to do my papers. He’s now been working since April (1. Job April-June and now since June in another job) and he makes enough monthly to be my sponsor (annually would be more than $ 21,000). So my question is can he be my sole sponsor although he hasn’t worked in the companies for that long yet? We really don’t want to involve a joint sponsor... 

Thank you all!

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

He must explain why he was not required to file.  On the I-864, he can write "Income below reporting threshold"  if that is the reason he did not file.

And so we still would provide 2018,2017 and 2016 as the most recent years, with the indication that there was no need to file 2018 because “income below reporting threshold”. Correct? Thank you so much you guys are amazing 

25 minutes ago, kendelle said:

No you do not have to submit 2015 tax return. Since the filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. Therefore up until July 15th, 2020 (tax deadline), you can still use 2018 as the most recent tax year.  You can use 2016, 2017 and 2018 as the most recent year. However,  you should submit a letter of employment and pay stubs to show your income.

 

Keep in mind,  though: if you submit 2018 tax information as the most recent year and your interview is scheduled after July 15th, then 2020 tax information will likely be required at the interview. Hope that helps.

Hey! Thanks for your help  however, my concern is that my husband was only a part time student during the year of 2018, that’s why he didn’t file his taxes ... what would you suggest? ( If our interview is after July 15th )

Hey everyone, hope you are all well. 

My husband is preparing the most recent tax returns, however. He hasn't filed 2019 yet, because the Corona Virus had every office closed and everything is a mess generally. Also, he was a part time student only in 2018, so he did not work and did not file his taxes. I am aware that he might have to just include a letter that explains that he was a part time student. Generally, does that mean he would have to submit 2017,2016 and 2015? Thanks

Hi everyone!
 

I-130 NVC Stage: VJ lists that court records need to be submitted and/or brought to the interview.

If you have ever been a witness in court (not in person only on paper in form of an affidavit) in order to support someone in a case does this count and do I have to mention that? Name is listed on final verdict as witness  
 

thanks !

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

The lockboxes and service centers are still operational.

"Working normally" is pushing it. Many workers, depending on location, may be in shelter in place orders, or may be quarantined.

 

ASCs and field offices remain closed.

Hey! Well, I am still going to think positively and hope for the best.:) 

Hey guys! 
 

i just wanted to share the fact that we have received our NOA1 after a few days, meaning USCIS is working normally even during this situation. Which is something that might give someone else some hope. I know it is not that big of a deal and it’s just a reception note, the longest wait starts now, but for me this means hope ❤️ 

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

The attorney's people failed to send all the required documents to NVC (I believe), which caused us to receive an NVC checklist.  It took NVC 3 months to review the new documents........

I cannot believe this! That is a critical mistake..

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

It sucks......but a year or so has been the average for some time.  It took us 13 months from filing to "visa in hand" in 2017.  If our "brilliant" attorney had now screwed up, it would have been closer to 10 months......

A year is still okay for me... but I wouldn’t know how to cope with a timeline of more than 12 months ... 

Oh no! You pay an attorney to help you and then you have a 3 months delay? What happened if I may ask?

8 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

No worries.

 

Because of the corona virus closures I don't think you can compare your timeline anymore to the previous ones.

Usually it takes 12-18 months for the whole process but with this we never know... Hopefully somebody can chime in with recent timelines from Germany.

 

It is a long wait regardless. The best is to try to forget about it and live your life in the meantime.

 

Hey. Thanks for your reply! Wow, that does sound a little harsh because you are far away from your loved one  

But I guess that is the only thing one can do at the moment ... :’( 

Hi everyone!

im relatively new here  

has anybody else sent their I-130 Petition during this crisis? If yes, have you already received the NO1? My husband and I have recently sent it and now are waiting for our NOA1. 
 

regards!

Bino

1 minute ago, ineedadisplayname said:

Hallo mein Lieber!

Die Hauptsprache des Forums ist Englisch. Bitte poste auf Englisch, damit mehr Leute dir helfen können. Ansonsten gibt es das regionale Forum, in dem es in Ordnung ist, auf Deutsch zu posten.

Danke 😊



Freundliche Grüße,
Mein Deutsch ist schlecht

Oh gosh I am so sorry. I should have posted this in English !

Hi ihr lieben! 
 

Nun, ich bin relativ neu hier in diesem Forum, welches sehr informativ ist. 
 

wir haben bereits unsere Petition abgeschickt und warten momentan auf unsere NOA1, welche hoffentlich nächste oder übernächste Woche ankommen sollte 🙏🏻
 

Danach käme ja die NOA2. Wie lange hat die bei euch gebraucht? Kann mir vorstellen, dass durch die Corona Krise die Dinge eventuell länger dauern, was ich natürlich nicht hoffe ... 

Danke 😊 

Liebe Grüße, Bino. 

Just now, AnJay said:

Please stay home! 

Hey! How come? Of course I wouldn’t travel now during the crisis haha 

My husband is in the us and the US CITIZEN. We have recently submitted the I-130 and I am in my home country. My question is: does anybody know if it is okay for me to visit my husband while it’s processing

thank you!