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4 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Sorry i don’t see an answer to my question. Let my try again:
 

The employment letter says you earn X dollars per year.

 

One W-2  says you earned A dollars in 2022

 

Another W-2  says you earned B dollars in 2022

 

Which is true:

 

1. A+B = X

2. A+B < X

3. A+B > X

 

?

 

 

I was able to get this question clarified through an attorney, who clarified that I should attach the W2s, and then also provide an explanation to avoid further confusion. 

36 minutes ago, Mike E said:

How does that work?

 

You earned X dollars per year before and now your income from W-2 A + income from W-2 B = X/2 ?

Because it changes the name, so it says that old company I made this much, new company I made this much, so it could be easily mis-communicated that its two different companies. Even though my transcript shows I made well over the amount required. Easy way to understand is that 1 W2 shows for all the months leading up to the acquisition, 2nd W2 shows remaining months but under new company name. I didn't switch jobs though, and my old company just changed its after acquisition. 

I have tax transcripts showing my income, but my question is: My company position was part of an acquisition by its primary company, and I still work for the same company, but I got 2 W2s, 1 with old  company name, and the 2nd with the new company name. The problem is that it cuts my income in half, even though my employer letter states I make more than enough to sponsor my wife.  

Do I send in just the tax transcript, paystubs, employer verification stating I still work with the same company, 1040 without the w2s, or should I send in w2s from the old company and new w2 with the new company name? 

3 hours ago, Jgill said:

I am just beginning this process and I have a couple of questions. I am engaged to a woman from Thailand and I think we are pretty straight forward on getting this all done smoothly. My big question is I am filling out the I-129F form and I am filling it out where I live now but I am hoping to be moving soon. I am not sure where I will be living when my fiance comes over here. Can I fill it out now or do I have to move first. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Jim

You just update your address as you go along. It won't interfere with the process, it'll just change where mail gets delivered from USCIS.

4 hours ago, Aliciawrfc said:

Maybe before it would only take a month tops. But there’s another couple in the same situation as me. Theirs was sent back in November. They still don’t have an update. 

When did this happen to you? 

Last year, had the same spill about things taking 180 days, but it was like a month. The good thing is that USCIS will expedite the case, and it will go a lot faster on the second go around.

On 2/14/2022 at 9:57 AM, Aliciawrfc said:

Quick update:

 

Just spoke to USCIS. They said it was sent back for review due to a couple of review sections not being completed. So I said "Okay so what you're telling me is that our officer forgot to check off a couple of review sections?" She said it seems that way. So I then said "So what you're saying is this is USCIS error?". She got very quiet and didn't speak for a second then said yes lol.

She then proceeded to say it can take up to 180 days for resolution etc.  I said nope, I'm not doing that. Already waited a year and this is USCIS error so I will be putting in an expedite request.

It won't take 180 days, they just say that at USCIS, it will be a quick process, usually a month tops.

On 2/12/2022 at 8:51 PM, Aliciawrfc said:

Our K1 was approved on January 4th. Received NOA2 in the mail just a few days later. Then on January 20th our case was approved again and received another NOA2.  No idea why. 
 

NVC received our petition on January 26th. I called again this past Monday to see if it had been put in the system yet. That’s when I was informed that NVC had to send my case back to USCIS on February 3rd. He said my case wasn’t put in the system so they didn’t know why. He also said it’s been happening a lot lately where they’ve had to send them back to USCIS for certain errors etc. 
 

USCIS just received it yesterday so now my status says that the department of state has sent it back for further review. 
 

Has anyone had this happen? Or know why or what could cause this to happen?

 

I’m just waiting patiently now for the notice in the mail to find out what the heck is going on. If this is a USCIS error, this is criteria for an expedite, correct? 

My case was sent to USCIS, then sent back, had to make corrections. More than likely, USCIS forgot to do something on their end.

My fiance's k1-visa case has been approved and the visa was issued. I'm not aware if this question has been posted before, how long does it take to actually recieve the package? Is their any specific thing you do when you receive the visa in the mail. She got her visa approved by the Sydney U.S consulate, visa was issued on the 16th.

36 minutes ago, ketbc said:

If a petitioner has a juvenile record for intent to distribute, (first time offense for anything) that is 20 years old, would that destroy chances for sponsoring a K-1 visa Canadian?  Only other violations were things like failure to yield right of way, speeding, and improper backing from being a driver that should always wear glasses. (each of those fines were paid on time including drivers education classes).  The state has no record of the arrest, nor does the city or county but I know the FBI is different.  If I order an FBI report would I see everything immigration sees? I am afraid to exclude the information and get denied but also I am afraid to include it because no paperwork exists.  I even tried looking up my old probation officer and can't find her!  

When it comes to legal matters like this, consult with an immigration attorney. You also don't want to not include it, since the department of state will find it.

5 hours ago, Sharmarine said:

My interview lasted between 10 - 15 minutes, I would say (there was no way to know what the time was). My interview appointment was for 10.30am, I left the consulate at about 12pm. Majority of that time was spent waiting. 

 

As I did not have my partner's original divorce decrees, my application could not be processed here in Melbourne. I was given a yellow 221g form with instructions to obtain the original decrees, and to then send them, along with the rest of my documents, to the Sydney Consulate. My case will be processed there,

 

Hopefully it will be a smoother process for you. Best of luck! 

Thanks for the update!

3 hours ago, JustineC85 said:

My fiancé was approved pending medical in Melbourne.

 

He said they told him his medical would be sent to Melbourne and they would process it there and mail it to him. 
 

Told him it would be about 2 weeks.

Oh, thats great! It means it won't take that long.

Fiancé went to interview, she was told that her valid medical would expire in short time, and she wasn't ready to leave just yet. She has to go get a new medical done, and then she'll get her visa. How long does this process take at the Sydney consulate?

8 hours ago, Sharmarine said:

I had my interview this morning at the Melbourne Consulate. I used two manila folders to hold all of my documents...one for the required documents and the other for relationship evidence. Both myself and others who were also there for interviews at the time, were allowed to take their folders upstairs. 

 

I used paperclips to keep the different sections of my documents together. 

 

Best of luck for your interview! 👍

Was the interview long and did they process your interview in Melbourne?

Also do you carry all your visa paperwork by hand to the interview or place it in a a folder?

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Yes she needs to do one.  

Alright, thanks for the information.

Just now, Mike E said:

Do you need to provide any additional evidence of ongoing relationship, due to covid, me and my fiancé could not see each other in person? I can provide chat logs, shared images, and things I've sent her during covid. I don't see it being listed as a required documents, just on the travel.state website for required documents. 
 

Additional evidence is strongly advised. Table stakes are current statements of intent to marry within 90 days of POE from each future spouse. 

I did a Letter of Intent for the re-validation letter, your saying she should do one also?

I have my k1 visa interview coming up in Melbourne Australia, I have a few questions.

• -When a case is done at another consulate, do they send the entire petition with all documents and attachments?

• -Do you need to provide any additional evidence of ongoing relationship, due to covid, me and my fiancé could not see each other in person? I can provide chat logs, shared images, and things I've sent her during covid. I don't see it being listed as a required documents, just on the travel.state website for required documents. 

• -Does my fiancé have to do another medical, the Sydney consulate claims that medicals are good for 3-6 months?

• Does my fiancé need passport original passport photos from me? I've given her a copy of my birth certificate, even though one was already included with petition?

My fiancé has an interview in Melbourne Aus for the K1visa, I've been working at my new job for 90 days. I make 45,000 a year before passive income. My question is, since I don't have tax documents for my new job, can I use paystubs? I also have a co-sponsor as well, but I make more than them.  Can I include my passive income, if it comes from the military, with the passive income, I would be over 50,000 a year.

11 hours ago, marthaduran96 said:

HELLO EVERYBODY,

I hope someone can help me, me and my fiance are doing the k1 visa and in the criminal section we answer yes to if you ever been arrested or cited bla bla for any crime.

My fiance has 2 low level offenses 1 for public intoxication and the other for posession of a marijuana pipe with almost nothing on it. He was never arrested, but cited.

The thing is that this year there was a misunderstanding, he was looking for house with a free sing to pick up things from this home but he went to the wrong house and a neighbour saw him

suspicious. He did not took anything from the house he realized it was not the one, how ever the neighbour call the police and the next day he was cited to appear in court for attempt of theft. This case took place this year and he already had 2 hearings, his third one in november but we want   to submit the k1 visa by the end of august or mid september, as soon as possible.

 

What should we do? wait until he got dismissed by judge? or we can sent the packet and explain what's going on and tell them? 

In the us we are innocent until the countrary is proved

 

Thank you.

You'd get an RFE, but in your situation, I would recommend that you tell USCIS, so you don't get hit with delays.  A lot of vagueness, but if you file before the 2nd case has been settled, the CO will ask about it. USCIS does a federal background check, if it comes up, and you haven't explained, you'll get an RFE to explain. 

Every case is different, I can bet, you're not the first person that has had to deal with this type of situation/scenario. 

I started a new job, making around 40k, not including my other income, I have a co-sponsor (whose been working for the past few years) who makes around 40k. Can I just use my income, or should I also use my co-sponsor for my AOS? I'm currently waiting to get a interview reschedule due to lockdowns. Also to add, interview will be in Sydney, Australia. 

3 hours ago, Sharmarine said:

Did your fiancé respond to the email that was received about the cancellation?  The Consulate will have asked your fiancé to inform them if they would like to either request a rescheduled interview or if they would prefer to arrange an interview at a later date. So, if your fiancé requested a rescheduled interview, then a new interview date will be given by the Sydney Consulate after the current lockdown has ended. 

Yeah I managed to find the email they sent, and they'll be giving us a new date once the lockdown ends. 

Sydney consulate is in lockdown, they canceled my fiancé's k1 visa interview, what do we have to do to get a new appointment or do they automatically reschedule?

26 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I doubt it.   Sydney is not a high fraud consulate.   The interviewing officer will be well aware of the unique covid situation in Australia, such as citizens being unable to leave the country without a waiver.   You could always bring chat/phone records to the interview, but my guess is they will not be needed.

 

You should both rewrite and date new letters of intent to marry each other though.

 

Good luck!

Thanks for your response!

My fiancé's interview is coming up soon, my question is in regards to additional evidence. Since covid, we haven't been able to see each other. Do we need to provide additional evidence at the Sydney consulate, and if so what kind of additional evidence? The Sydney consulate already has our petition and all the original evidence.

13 hours ago, VJ0 said:

I know Code Number 35 says it is for 'Overseas Visa', however I've continually read on VJ it's best to get the Code 33.

I don't remember why exactly. Perhaps because it includes fingerprints. Maybe someone else can clarify that. But there are more recent threads on VJ about this. 

 

 

 

 

I just consulted with some legal help, and they clarified it for me. Thanks for your response.