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1 hour ago, Bajinga said:

you have already received good advise. one other thing to try if you have not already done so is to speak to the tier 2 officer at the USCIS. you can do that by reaching the USCIS helpline number and then asking the support person to speak with the tier 2 officer instead. they have usually been a lot more helpful than the USCIS misinformation line on tier 1 for scheduling and mailing related issues.

I tried asking for tier 2 agent several times, they refuse to transfer my call for some reason, last time I called tier 1 said that you can only get to speak with tier 2 if you request a call from them I'll try again, also will call the Senator's office.
Thank you for your advice!

is it even possible that they will reschedule my biometrics without me hiring a lawyer/calling Senator and asking for help? Isn't it, like, illegal not to do their job (especially considering the fact that I, as their customer, paid a reasonable amount of money)?

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

It’s their job to liaise with federal agencies (which USCIS is) on behalf of their constituents if the need arises and all avenues have been exhausted 

Interesting! I didn't know that. Way different from how it works in my home country 😅

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Actually they do.  They can contact USCIS and nudge them to re- schedule .  Your constant calling them hasn't produced any results.

I'll do that, won't hurt for sure. Would you say that it's better to call the senator's office, not email them?
Any ideas why USCIS is acting like this? I don't think I have any problems with my case, they never sent RFE or anything like that, so...

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

I guess you aren't helping by doing that.  Contact your Senator's office.  

Why? What will the Senator do? I know nothing about this, but i doubt that their office deals with immigration problems like that

Hi guys, I really need your advice.
I'm currently waiting for my work authorization and adjustment of status petitions, I filed both of them in May, there was barely any progress on both cases.
We moved to a different town in July, changed the address straight away, even got the CONFORMATION that it has been changed. In the end of September I suddenly get a message that i missed my biometrics appointment, and the notice has been returned back to USCIS because USPS "could not deliver it". I obviously called USCIS right after, I've been told that the address has not been changed at all and that I have to do it all over again in order to get my bio rescheduled. I did change it, with a conformation on the phone, after that I've been promised by several different USCIS representatives that I will be given a new biometrics date within a month. So, I did everything right on my part, but they still messed it up, and now I have to deal with this. I'm waiting for that reschedule since September. I call them like 10 times a month, constantly asking what the hell is going on, I always get the same response - "you have to wait for 30 days in order for us to schedule it. Can't help you right now, you have to wait"

I really don't know what to do. I cannot get my biometrics rescheduled since the end of September, and every single time i call USCIS they basically tell me to piss off. Have any of you guys had the same problem before? Is it even possible that I will get it rescheduled eventually or do I have to hire a lawyer or something to make these idiots do their job?


 

Some updates for you guys: 

My interview was on the 10th of Feb. my fiancé managed to find a better job a month before it, so we did pass the income requirements. 

The visa is approved, I’m currently waiting for my passport to be delivered (the CO told me that this time the results of the med ex will take longer for some reason, that’s why I’ll have to wait longer than a week to receive the passport). 

Anyways, I wanted to thank all of you for your support and advise! 

Hey guys! Another probably stupid question from me, lol 

So, as I told you guys before, my fiancé had a job and his annual income was about 23k a year, we had the employer letter and stuff. But the thing is, the place he has been working at is closed for a month or so, just to give some sort of a vacation to all of their employees, I guess. 

He’s just got a job offer with a much higher salary and benefits. But, his first day at the new job  is going to be on the 25th of Jan. I’m not sure when I’ll get the interview at the embassy date, but it might be a bit earlier than that, so we might won’t be able to provide pay stubs and the employer letter by that time. 

My question is, is it going to be okay from the CO’s perspective, since he’s not working for a month for the previous employer due to this monthly break (he’s not planning to return back, that employer doesn’t know about that), but he’s got a good job offer? 

16 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

MS degree is great 

and sounds like you have solid plans

you're gonna be in good shape

he should look into what he needs to do to provide the health care insurance and let you know

best to you both

Thanks for your help and advice! Best wishes! 

12 hours ago, Chauncey said:

Keep us updated on how your interview goes! Hopefully they get to other non-lawsuit participants soon as well!

Yep, i will post smth once I complete my interview and tell you guys how it was!

35 minutes ago, Mushulatubbe said:

You’ll definitely be fine. I didn’t have any income history to bring my husband over, only had proof of current income. I didn’t use a joint sponsor either. Hubby interviewed at the embassy in Moscow. Interview is very easy. They mostly just want to make sure your SO speaks English.

 

Your case was transferred because the embassy is the only one functioning since some time this month. 

 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

You just made my day! I really wanted to know if somebody had the same situation as I do and had an interview at the same embassy  Thank you so much! 
Also. The case was transferred because of the lawsuit that we joined to make them schedule my interview, so guess I'm going to be the only K1 there, lol  
Thanks again, I really really appreciate it! 

10 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

First relax

graduated?   high school or college?

College degree would show that he has potential for increasing income exponentially

and the embassy will look at many factors 

Like your education and ability to procure a decent job in the US?

will he be able to add you to health care insurance at his job?

and what plans have the 2 of you made like will you work or study or be a homemaker?

if he just graduated and started job this year,  the potential for income is much higher next

and too late now for a 2nd job as case is at embassy

you'll be ok 

don't stress over this

He graduated from college, actually, his Master’s program, so in that sense there is a potential in this. 

I will work right after I have my green card/work permit, so won’t have to rely on him completely.

i am not sure about the health care thing, but it might be possible. I’m planning to go to a med school after receiving a green card and work at the meantime.

anyway, thanks a lot. I just needed somebody to tell me that it’s not an issue  

Hi. Several months ago i've created a topic asking about low tax returns for the last year, people said that current income is a King. 
So, my question is, do you guys think that 23k (so low because he just graduated, it's not a SERIOUS job yet) a year will be enough for Moscow's consulate? I've heard that they are not that tough, but I've been really stressed out because of this lately. 
My fiance also is thinking about getting the second job, get the second letter of employment to show that there's an additional sourse of income. We can't get a co-sponsor. 
Do you think that the second temporary job will help or 23k will be enough? I know that only 17.500 is reqired, but still.

Thank you all in advance for help. I'm probably freaking out too much, but i am so worried for some reason, since the NVC transferred my case to the embassy and they told me that they will give me the date after the New Year holidays, so...

20 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Future income cannot be used to support you now. Neither can past income. They will care about current income first. At the time you present the I-134, it needs to show the petitioner's current income...that is how much they are earning at that time. The past income may be considered for the public charge piece as well, but current income is what is required.

 

If your current income meets the threshold for income required, then you should be fine. Bank savings would need to be 3:1 ratio for it to be considered. A letter from the employer stating the position and the income earnings for the current year is evidence that would go a long way. 

17 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

As stated above, Current income is king.  Past tax filing is used to determine financial stability.  Current annual income can be calculated as follows:

 

Current weekly income x 52 = Current Annual Income

Current Monthly income x 12 = Current Annual Income

Current Pay Period Income x Number of Pay Periods Per Year = Current Annual Income

 

 

Okay! We already did the I-134, the salary if multiplied by 12 looks far above the threshold! I just didn’t realize that the financial income requirements mostly based on the form, not the tax returns. 

Thank you very much guys, it was really helpful, now I am not really anxious about this problem 

Hi! So, my fiance was studying abroad for two years, and during these past two years he was only working for 4 months per year, so as you can imagine the tax return for the last year is too low. We do have enough money on the bank acc to cover up the difference, and also he does have a stable job now, and if hw works there for a whole year, the amount in tax returns will be more than enough.We were also planning to include tax returns for the past 3 years, to show that the income was stable and that it will grow in the perspective, also add a letter with the explanation about this whole tax returns situation. Do we have to worry about possibly being denied on this matter? 
Aaaand no, we couldn't get a co-sponsor. 

52 minutes ago, millefleur said:

You can try but from @MARIACom's answer it sounds like they are not really accepting transfers from Russia. Maybe try other Embassies?

Yeah, i know that they are doing the backlog right now, but they probably don't have that many applicants there, so it's not huge. If we wait for a bit, there might be a chance 
Kazakhstan seems like the best option here, tbh. Ukraine is closed for Russia still, there is a big line i assume, Georgia is also closed. Other countries that are nearby are not processing K1s yet, and Kazakhstan looks like they will start soon. 

Guys, do you think it's a good idea to transfer the case to Kazakhstan? They are doing at least something there, also started rescheduling visas for spouses, they will definitely open K1s before Moscow will. Maybe it will make sence, besides, the line won't be as bad as the line in Moscow when it reopens. 

5 minutes ago, Cheburashka34 said:

Check their website again. There was an update today 

I saw that obviously, i check their website every single day, but this doesn't have to do anything with visa services though. No dates, no new info about resuming anything at all 

I think Moscow is acting really weird right now. They didn't resume anything at all yet, even though a lot of countries have resumed K-1s and spousal visas. Any ideas what can we actually do here? Maybe, file a collective complaint or something? It seems like they don't have any good reasons to be closed, they are also ignoring every single call, don't update their websites... 

13 hours ago, zolotinka said:

I see, thank you. I don't want to be pessimistic but most likely during September Moscow is going to process just DV 2020 visas because of the lawsuit. Then the embassy can very easily shut down again after the lawsuit is over... 🙈 I really hope I'm wrong.

Yeah. They are kinda unpredictable tbh. Maybe we should start another lawsuit?
Maybe it'll make sense to transfer our cases to Kiev or Warsaw, if this with Moscow is still the same at the beggining of October. On the other hand though, both Ukraine and Poland do not let russian citizens in for now, if I'm not mistaken. 

9 hours ago, zolotinka said:

Do you have a possibility to talk to her again to learn was the interview scheduled or not?

I talk to her sometimes, she still hasn't got the date yet. I guess the embassy is just bullshitting everybody (like they've been doing for a pretty long time now), since there's still no official info about the reopening date... I regulary annoy them by sending e-mails asking to reopen finally. 
Kiev has been opened for k-1 recently, I guess that means that Moscow will open soon. 

Just now, Niia said:

The CR-1 and IR-1 is paid at NVC

Okay, i did not know that, no need to. But I specifically mentioned K-1

I believe you are mistaken here. 
There are no fees at the NVC stage. Only after these guys will mail the case to the embassy there will be a consulate fee, that you have to pay in order to get the appointment. Otherwise, without the transaction number, you won't be able to make it. 
I am only talking about k-1 visa here, but I assume that it's pretty much the same mechanism for the spousal visa as well. 
 

I've recently talked to a woman, who just paid the consulate fee for her interview in Moscow. She told me that her attorney called the embassy asking what's the deal with the k-1 visa being the high priority now (the notice on the USCIS website), and they said that the consulate fee must be paid now and after that she will have her interview. She paid for it and got this message: 


Any ideas? Can we count it as good news? 
I assume that this means that they have started working with the backlog, cases that have been at the embassy when everything closed. 

Just now, Jorgedig said:

If your petition isn't even approved, you will not immigrate 'soon.'   K interviews are not even happening yet.

The petition was approved in april. I am only waiting for the embassy to reopen. 

Just now, Jorgedig said:

I'm assuming you're the USC?  "Stuck in Russia" is obviously a choice you've made.  Like any other USC, you are absolutely allowed to return to the US and work.

he is returning in two weeks. He was in Russia to support me financially. I, on the other hand,  am stuck in Russia, because the embassy is still closed and i can't get my k-1 visa and go to the US.

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

EVERYONE thinks their case should be put at the front of the line....It is a normal part of the process now, it seems.  Let us know how it works out.  In your case, is there some reason you can't return to the US and establish domicile while the normal K-1 process continues?

My fiance is returning to the US in two weeks so he can work and earn money. He is, in fact, going to "establish domicile" in the US. He already has one. Does it make you feel good to behave in a pretentious manner on internet forums, when I never even suggested that my case was more important than anyone else's?

We do have financial hardships because my fiance stayed here with me to assist financially, because I lost my job due to COVID (and can't work now because no one will hire someone who will immigrate soon, in Russia), and couldn't return to the US in a comfortable timeframe, due to no information at all from the NVC after we received our NOA2. He's only returning now because his visa is expiring and he needs to work to keep us above 100% of the federal poverty guidelines.