RoseMalaysia

From your all your answers, there is no worries about deportation procedures whatsoever, right?

Do you guys advice me to hire a lawyer to help me fill out the application? how much a lawyer would charge me for this on average?

1 hour ago, igoyougoduke said:

you would need to i-485 again . it also means your i-864 has been filed incorrectly( you must have used a older version of the form) 

Thanks I go you go duke

I will submit a new i-485

51 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

Were you able to determine what the issue with the I-864 is? Did you use an old version, did you fill it out incorrectly, is it incomplete, were signatures missing?

 

Once you know for sure what the issue is, refile a I-485 as soon as possible. 

Could be one of the above, I will make sure to download the latest version from the USCIS website this time

Thanks Marieke H

32 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

It seems to me that the RFE wanted OP to submit an I-864 and supporting documentation from sponsor and a joint sponsor, but they sent only the documents from  the primary sponsor?  Correct? 

 

I am not an expert, but it seems the only options are to either refile with a proper I-485 package or file for re-consideration. 

I think that what happened

When I submitted the I-485 the 1st time & attached an I-864 for my co-sponsor (maybe that was too early)

& when they sent a RFE I submitted an I-864 for just myself (thinking that they already have the one for the co-sponsor)

Thanks Crazy Cat (you sure have a 6th sense  )

I will submit a new I-485

Dear Visa Journey members

I just received this denial letter in the mail for the application of my step daughter (I'm the US citizen and the main sponsor)

here some of what is in the letter:

NOTICE OF DECISION

Dear .... :

On June 30, 2022, you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

After a thorough review of your application and the record of evidence, we must inform you that we are denying your application.

To qualify for adjustment under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an applicant must:

• Be inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States;
• Be eligible to receive an immigrant visa;
• Be admissible to the United States for permanent residence; and
• Have an immigrant visa immediately available at the time the application is filed.

You must demonstrate that you are eligible to adjust status to a lawful permanent resident (LPR). See Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), section 245.1. Statement of Facts and Analysis, Including Reason(s) for Denial

You filed Form I-485 based on being admitted as the minor child of a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen whose parent subsequently married the U.S. citizen.

On December 19, 2022, USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) advising you that the evidence supporting the application was insufficient to establish your eligibility for adjustment at the time you filed the application. The RFE required you submit:

• A properly completed and signed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, from the petitioning sponsor listed on Form I-130 or Form I-129F with all pages present and of the latest edition date and a copy of the petitioning sponsor's Federal income tax return for the most recent tax year with all supporting tax documents.
• A properly completed and signed Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor with all pages present and all required documentation. For a sponsor to qualify based on the value of assets, submit evidence of assets that meet the requirements.

On February 13, 2023, you responded to the Request for Evidence. You submitted:

• A copy of the U.S. State Department Report of Medical Examination for the applicant.
• An unqualified Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, from the petitioning sponsor along with 2022 Federal and State Income Tax Returns and supporting documents.
• 2020 and 2021 Federal and State Income Tax Returns and supporting documents.

After reviewing the evidence, USCIS has concluded that you are not eligible to adjust status because you failed to submit:

• A properly completed and signed Form I-864 of the latest edition date from a qualifying joint sponsor with all pages present and all required documentation. For a sponsor to qualify based on the value of assets, submit evidence of assets that meet the requirements.

& the rest of the letter seems like standard reply

My concerns/questions: 

         - It says in the letter that we can't appeal! is that decision final?

"You may not appeal this decision. However, if you are issued a Notice to Appear, you will have an opportunity to renew your application for adjustment of status and/or to request any other relief that may be available in removal proceedings before an Immigration Judge. See Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (8 CFR), section 245.2(a)(5)(ii). Furthermore, this decision is without prejudice to future applications filed with the appropriate USCIS office."

         - Would hiring a lawyer to appeal this helps?

        - It also says the following at the end:

"You are not authorized to remain in the United States. If you fail to depart the United States within 33 days of the date of this letter, USCIS may issue you a Notice to Appear and commence removal proceedings against you with the immigration court. This may result in your being removed from the United States and found ineligible for a future visa or other U.S. immigration benefit. See sections 237(a) and 212(a)(9)(B) of the INA."

         - does this mean we should start arranging flight plans or my step daughter will be deported?

Me & my wife (the applicant's mother) are super worried and don't know what to do! anyone's advice is highly appreciated

In our case, AP was 2 weeks only

NOA1 = 12 Jan 2020

NOA2 = 05 Jun 2020

Left NVC = 02 Oct 2020

US embassy in Ankara recived it = 19 Oct 2020

US embassy in Ankara anoiunced starting to process k1 visa early Jan 2021

US embassy interview = 14 Jan 2021

Visa received = 09 Feb 2021

Entered USA = 02 Mar 2021 (because waiting for our son's CRBA and US passport)

Married in USA = 19 >ar 2021

Good luck to everyone and stay strong

15 minutes ago, HKS said:

Im happy for you. 
I wish you all the best. 

I don’t understand why some ppl get through fast like you and others very slow without any explanation. Its been over 2 years for us and we are already married. Still waiting. 

Thank you so much.

Will that sucks, I wish you guys get ur visa asap, get reunited and settled in America.

stay strong and keep us updated

10 hours ago, HKS said:

Did they give u DS-5535? All those questions are on DS-5535. 

No they didn’t give me anything at the interview, just received this as an email, replied back and got my visa 3 weeks later

2 hours ago, mrsasmaolarte said:

is your first time ? and they give you reason why ?

No this was the 2nd time and they asked me to go there to find out

23 minutes ago, mrsasmaolarte said:

hello , sorry for bother i have another question for i want know if you already received  your residence permit in turkey ?

It was unfortunatly rejected

9 hours ago, Maan_1980 said:

Hello,

Would you please inform us the date of receiving your DQ?

Many Thanks,

What’s a DQ?

33 minutes ago, wd250g said:

Your current situation is normal. It took me 55 days from Refused to AP after the replacement.

Thanks, actually they got back to me and scheduled a 2nd interview appointment

wish me luck 

On 1/28/2021 at 9:00 PM, RoseMalaysia said:

I have recived this email from the Embassy:

Dear *********

We kindly ask you to provide the information requested down below by keeping the questions and providing the answers following the questions. Please do not change the subject line of this email when responding.

 
1- Place(s) of residence since 2014 including dates of residence
2- International travel since 2014, with specific locations, dates of entry/departure, source of funds and travel purpose
3- Full legal name and any other names ever used, including nicknames, aliases, middle names, patronymics, titles, honorifics, etc.
4- Date of birth, place of birth, and all countries of citizenship ever held
5- All passport numbers and national IDs you have ever been issued
6- Please scan and send us a recent photo as an attachment within your email reply
7- Full name(s) and dates of birth of your parents (full, step) living or deceased

 

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

 

Does this mean that after this they will issue me the visa?

Any tips or ideas on how to answer these Qs or what to include in the reply?

Thanks guys

I have replied to this email last night (took me more than 4 hours to do so),

& I have got an email this morning with a new (2nd) interview appointment on the 8th of Feb

Wish me luck

11 hours ago, mrsasmaolarte said:

That's so good to read, and congrats on your successful interview! My DQ was on September 1, 2020, and I still haven't gotten my interview - I even sent inquiries to the embassy but never heard back from them. Did you get an expedite for your interview? I tried but was rejected unfortunately.

No, I haven't requested an expedited interview

I just have found out that the US embassy in Ankara started processing K1 visa (my application was sitting there since July 2020) so I scheduled an appointment (through a link on their website) and went to my interview, that simple

Just checked my visa status and it says:

Refused

Is this ok? does this mean that they are waiting for my reply and still processing my visa application?

Just checked my visa status and it says:

Refused

Is this ok? does this mean that they are waiting for my reply and still processing my visa application?

On 1/25/2021 at 4:20 PM, mrsasmaolarte said:

I've been a Turkish resident for 4-5 years. On November 2020, I renewed my residency but I have not received my new permit yet. Is it possible to still have my interview, or will this create an issue? (I have already gotten DQ on September 1st, 2020).

I'm in the same boat as you, I have submitted my residency renewal application and haven't heard back from them.  I went to my embassy interview (Jan 14) and haven't had any issue.

I have recived this email from the Embassy:

On 1/14/2021 at 7:33 PM, mrsasmaolarte said:

thank you so much and wish you good luck to you as well 😊

Check my timeline and flow my posts

Also check this topic:

8 minutes ago, Purcari1984 said:

The fact that they took your passport is good news.  My fiance also had her interview on the 14th and received her visa a week later.  You can check the status of your application anytime online here:  https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ by referencing your DS-160 confirmation number.

 

Our status showed administrative processing until yesterday, at which time it was updated to "Issued".  Unfortunately I'm told that there is no set timeline on how long this takes, but the fact that they took your passport during the interview is a good thing and likely means the interviewer anticipated your approval.  Hang in there, you're close!

Our status is showing

Ready

Hi guys,

My fiance went to her K1 visa interview on Jan 14 at the US embassy in Ankara, the counselor officer congratulated her, took her passport, and said that she will receive it in 7 days.

I emailed the embassy inquiring about the passport and got this reply:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Your application is undergoing required administrative processing. Unfortunately, we are unable to predict how long administrative processing will take for a given case, and we are unable to influence the completion of the process. We will send you a notification email as soon as the processing is completed.  

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy Ankara"

I don't get it, why are they saying this? 

Does this mean that her visa isn't approved? we have waited 368 days for this, how much longer we have to wait?

2 hours ago, Amhish said:

Hi, My fiance also applied for K1 visas but they are not working on K1 visas in My country Pakistan. Are they working in your country? Bcus i have heard they are not working on K1 anywhere in the world? If yes, when did you apply? 

https://tr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/

Check my timeline for all the dates

Do I need affidavit of support in my K-1 visa interview? Or is it just needed when I file for change of status when I’m in the USA?