Abby-Ron

Hello everyone

I just received my AOS fee papers for all 4 of my family members, (Wife and her 3 kids) they are all filipino.

my question is about the fees and also because I am useing a joint sponsor, Do I and my joint sponsor need to send I864;s for each of my family members? and do I need to pay the AOS fee of 88.00 USD for each or just for the principal immagrant? (my wife) her kids are all under 21 years of age.

thank you everyone.

Copied and pasted from http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#8

Does each accompanying family member need separate documents if they are traveling with the principal applicant?

No, however, dependents immigrating with the principal applicant must have a signed original or a photocopy of the principal applicant's Form I-864, and I-864A if applicable. Copies may only be used by dependents named on the principal applicant's original forms.

[/url]Do family members following to join the principal applicant need separate Affidavits of Support and supporting documents?

Family members who immigrate later (follow-to-join) must have one complete set of the principal applicant's I-864 and supporting documents. Each arriving immigrant must present an I-864 Affidavit of Support with original signatures.

What do family members need if they have separate visa petitions?

Each family member with a separate visa petition must submit a signed Form I-864 with supporting documents from the petitioner/sponsor and Form I-864As with supporting documents from the joint sponsor(s) if applicable.

Is one joint sponsor allowed to sponsor only some of the applicants while the other applicants are sponsored by another joint sponsor on the same petition?

Yes, but only under certain circumstances. Two joint sponsors can be used per family unit applying to immigrate under the same petition. If two joint sponsors are used, each joint sponsor is responsible only for the intending immigrant(s) listed on the joint sponsor’s Form I-864. Every joint sponsor must meet the minimum income requirement, citizenship, residence and age requirements.

I understand that. I've been waiting more than 7 months now, though. And since the processing time-frame is listed as beyond the date on which I received my NOA1 (I received NOA1 on 6/27, and they're now looking at July 2nd), can I now go ahead and put in for a service request?

Compare first the NOA2 for your NOA1 dates on the timeline and see how many people have NOA2 dates already.

I sent my I-129F petition to USCIS, and it went to the Vermont Service Center. I got my NOA1 on June 27th, but haven't received NOA2. I've been checking their processing times on the website, and they just recently updated their dates - the processing timeframe is listed as July 2nd! Did my application get lost / overlooked? Or is my NOA2 possibly en route? I signed up for electronic notification, and nothing so far. Any help / tips would be appreciated, I'm kind of freaking out ...

NOA2 is the long wait like 6 months.. really. So you should be getting your's anytime soon. Check other people timelines from date submitted on their NOA1 and you will see many don't have their NOA2 yet.

Just wait, til they call you back in.

Belinda63 is correct. As long as you are married prior to Jan 1, 2013, you can put your spouse on your tax return and claim joint marriage for filing taxes.

Uh. just wait. Calling USCIS is very pointless at any point unless your case has not been touched 30 days after the current processing times. Since your case is moving, just WAIT!.

Probably a dumb question but I will ask it. My better half is scheduled for her interview Jan 28th, 2013. When would it be good to get the employment letter. Should I get it now or wait till we are closer to the interview date. I will have no problem at all getting the letter since I work for a major university.

As long as you have a recent one.

No it isn't, please stop posting bunk information like this.

Entering on a nonimmigrant visa (such as a tourist visa) and then adjusting status following a change in circumstances is perfectly legal and thousands of people do it every year.

Entering the US on a nonimmigrant visa with the preconceived intent to remain is immigration fraud.

The two are not the same thing.

Just because thousands of people do it DOES NOT MAKE IT LEGAL!!!

Its Immigration Fraud. PERIOD! Its people and cases like this that make the whole entire IMMIGRATION process such a red tape.

I filed I-864EZ as well even if I filed jointly with my husband. Just remember that her income needs to support not just her mother and herself. You and your kids (if any) are counted in her household size even if you have a job as well and doesn't depend on her income.

I got my IRS transcript for 2011 (recent year) but it states its Married-Joint and does not specify individual income but the total income declared. So how does NVC know how much income is hers when only using just the IRS transcript (as I hear this is the preferred method), or should W-2 also be included? Thank you for any help provided.

I recently mailed I-130 for my mother. What is the next step to this? Is it the I-485 before she comes over here? And I only work part time, can both me and my husband do the Affidavit of Support? Thanks

You have a long waiting time about 4 months or so before approval/denial of the application. Next step (where I am) is in the NVC (National Visa Center). Once your packet arrives in the NVC (somewhere in New Hampshire, you apply for AOS (Affidavit of Support) for your mother. You pay the $88, for the fee, the submit the AOS packet (all emailed regarding what to do) once received and done, you check your status in NVC website (again all info is provided in your email). Then you pay for the Visa processing which is $230 or so to start the processing of your Visa for your mother and fill up DS-230 Parts I & II forms. Once everything is in place, the packet then is sent to Manila Embassy. You get emailed again regarding medical exam for your mother, and then finally the interview and issuance of the Visa.

Its stated on the green card, says Date Issued, as previously mentioned above. Its not the date that you enter the US. My spouse entered the US on March 2007, but her date on the green card is marked Jan 2008, so they use the date that you become officially a green card holder (after AOS status).

No I don't have one, as Canadians do not need a Visa to visit..

So then whats the problem? You can freely visit US, just don't overstay.

Hi thanks but am I allowed to visit US while awaiting approval?

As long as you have a current US visa you can go to the US.

HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.

So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?

We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.

We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry

Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!

5 months processing for K-1 Visa, then processing time at your local embassy in Canada. Just apply for K-1 visa, most petitions are done and enjoying marriage within a year after the petition has started. That's my 2 cents.

My wife will be petitioning her mother to come to the US. My spouse and I have filed tax returns jointly for the past 4 years since we've been married. Now, my wife only wants to be the sole sponsor for her mom, will she qualify for the I-864EZ form? Basically we are confused with question 2 of the qualifications of I-864EZ form. If we file jointly on our taxes (which we have for the past 3 years), can she still use I-864EZ? We are not doing the joint-sponsor and she has enough income to support herself and her mother on this petition.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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We are petitioning my mother-in-law in the Philippines..

Question 11.. really simple, if this is your first time applying you answer NO as you never applied before.

Your visa is the visa you got to the US... If you got to the US on a F1 then that is your visa... If you got to the US via a petition from your fiance then that would be a K1 visa.

No form stapling..

Yes, put N/A where not applicable this tell them you answered the form and not just ignored it.

Hi all, I've become a permanent resident in the us via marriage at the end of July. I was wondering if anyone has any information on when you can obtain dual citizenship? I've read that after 5 years you can apply for it an you automatically get it via naturalization. Is there a way to go write the test any earlier for dual?

Thanks for the help!

K

You can apply for US Citizenship after 3 years of permanent resident as you are getting citizenship through marriage. For dual, you'd have to consult whatever the requirements as through your secondary (Canadian) citizenship.

I am getting very worried now, reading how others got an RFE and how I have similar evidence to send in.

First - we have no joint utilities.

We live with my mom in the house I grew up in and everything is in her name or my dad's name (he passed away in March 2009). I had her get a notarized affidavit, but do you think I should include printouts of the cashed checks from my bank online account as more proof?

We only got a joint checking account for the purpose of paying rent in the beginning of 2010. Before that the checks would only have my name.

We opened our joint savings account in November 2008 shortly after we got married but I can't find any of the mailed statements from that far back.

Also, I have not changed my last name to his and I am hoping this does not look bad for us. It is just my personal preference for certain reasons, but I may choose to change it in the future.

I feel sometimes like I am overthinking things, but I don't know.

This is a list of everything we have:

Removal of Conditions

- Form I-751

- Check for $590 ($505 filing fee + $85 biometrics fee)

- Copy of Resident Alien Card (front & back)

Supporting Documents

- Copy of 2010 Federal & NJ e-file 1040 from tax prep group (Married Filing Jointly) with copies of both Robert Lastname's and Sarah Lastname's W-2s

- Tax Transcript for 2009 (Married Filing Jointly)

- Tax Transcript for 2008 (Married Filing Jointly)

- Copy of Sarah's Pension & Life Insurance Beneficiary pages from State of NJ online system showing Robert as Primary Beneficiary

- Copy of Sarah's Health Benefits page from State of NJ online system showing Robert as spouse & showing they had seen proof of marriage.

- Copies of Health Insurance Cards for Robert Lastname & Sarah Lastname showing same ID #s

- Copies of Dental Insurance applications from Sarah's place of employment listing Robert as spouse

- Copies of Sarah Lastname's NJ Driver License & Robert Lastname's NJ State ID showing same address

- Copy of car title showing joint ownership

- Copies of Account Summary for Joint Savings Account & Joint Checking Account from Peapack-Gladstone Bank Online Account showing both names and opening dates

- Copy of a Savings Account statement & Copy of a Checking Account Statement both mailed from Peapack-Gladstone Bank

- Notarized Affidavit from Janet Lastname with whom Sarah & Robert reside (in lieu of lease or rent agreement)

- Notarized Affidavit from Stephen & Jessica Lastname (brother & sister-in-law)

- Notarized Affidavit from Misty Lastname (friend)

- Photographs of Sarah & Robert documenting various times together since they were married on October 31, 2008

What do you all think? Any advice for additional evidence we could provide?

You dont need letters notarized.. you dont even need any letters.. you have way too much supporting documents as is.. you'l be fine. Sorry, I didn't bother reading all the other posts, coz its just way too long...

This is what we sent as documents:

joint tax return

life insurance

car insurance with registration

phone bills

electric bills

bank statement

6 pictures with friends and family

lease

...

thats it..

Hey everyone,

I am curious as to how recent K-1 applicants who had their visa's approved interviews went. Anything specific did the CO ask? I know most people have different things that the CO asks but I'm just looking for some experiences because me and my fiance are a little nervous about the interview. Don't know what they will ask or how they will judge us, so anything would be helpful. Thanks

Just tell the truth, and you'll be fine.. You really cant prepare for something that you should already know. They'll ask how you met, so answer it.. They will ask where your fiance works, lives, etc.. all basic information that you should already know. Remember the CO are just trying to prove that you two are really in love (and know each other well enough) and plan to get married in the US and not just so you can go to the US to get a visa...

Also, if you prepare your evidences neatly in a folder with tabs, most likely they wont even ask you anything regarding the evidences. I took my interview and basically just ask simple questions like where we met, and where my fiance works.. and then jumped to what I do for a living in the Philippines. After about 3 questions, I was so at ease, coz it felt like just making conversation..

Hey all

Question, say after I send in my IV documents and later they tell me some documents are missing for example ,,, the marriage certificate was not found,,,, and I know that I sent all of them items requested.....do they really expect me to believe that??? ... and request another copy and might I say ``ORIGINAL`` copy I mean that would be impossible .....???? getting another copy will at least take me a year..???

You should of done your part and photocopied what you sent, this way you can assure what you sent to them is what you also have... also it states to send original copy of marriage certificate. Did you not read the instructions?

March 3rd 2011! I finally stopped calling and just decided to wait for the email, and today i get home from work and there it is! I cant believe it! Im soo excited right now, i hope everyones cases are moving along smoothly, Thanks for the support VJ'ers

Thats how it normally is.. when you stop worrying bout it, its right there in your face.. good luck by the way....

Why would I call the NVC if the documents went straight to the consulate? No offense, but that does not make any sense.

No offense, but your original post doesn't make sense. You are already implying that consulate should be the one to answer your status, yet when someone gives advice that you can call NVC for updates, you retort back with a question like its the wrong answer. Dude, just call NVC, they will tell you on of the two things, either they know your status or the consulate knows your status. Then you wouldn't have to post this question of yours..