JandK24

Try doing it Sacramento County. We got married last April at the county clerk office in downtown Sac. We made an appointment about a week prior, it wasn't hard to get one. The whole process was really fast. From registration, filing some paperwork, the actual ceremony, and receiving the marriage certificate, everything was done in about an hour or so.

Just send exactly what's asked on the RFE letter, new completed and signed i-864 form, tax information from the most recent tax year (2020 federal tax return and supporting documents or tax transcripts), and proof of current income (6 months pay stubs and letter from employer). That's it, don't overwhelm them with unnecessary paperwork. Good luck. 

11 hours ago, Penguinlalala said:

Did you get a lawyer after getting the RFE? Is it possible for you to share a complete list of all the documents that you sent just so I can base ours? Also thanks for the Goodluck! I hope everything goes well for you as well!

- Original RFE letter

- RFE cover letter

For petitioning sponsor & joint sponsor:

- new completed I-864 form

- proof of US citizenship (birth certificate)

- 2020 federal tax return with all W-2s, 1099s and schedules

- pay stubs from the last six months 

- letter from employer

We did get help but she wasn’t a lawyer. 

3 hours ago, Penguinlalala said:

Hello, I was hoping I can get some answers here:

 

We received an RFE for my adjustment of status recently.

One of my questions is, my husband is currently unemployed and I’m not sure what documents we need to provide for him since he is the petitioner.

In the RFE it says:

Based on the documents submitted, we could not determine that the petitioning sponsor, <husband>, on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is qualified. In order to be a qualified sponsor, the petitioning sponsor's Form I-864 must be properly completed and signed, and the supporting documents must establish that the petitioning sponsor's income meets 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline for the sponsor’s household size. See Form I-864P for information on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

 

If the petitioning sponsor's income does not meet 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline for their household size, you must obtain a qualifying joint sponsor who demonstrates the ability to support you or submit evidence of assets. See Form I-864 Instructions for more information. If you decide to obtain a different joint sponsor, you will need to:

-Submit a completed and signed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, from the joint sponsor. All pages must be present and of the latest edition date.

-Provide the joint sponsor's Social Security Number on Form I-864.

-Provide a complete and correctly calculated household size on Form I-864.

-Submit a complete copy of the joint sponsor's Federal income tax return and all supporting tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and tax schedules) for the most recent tax year.

-Submit evidence of the joint sponsor's status as a United States citizen, United States National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

 

We also have his dad as our joint sponsor but is retired and owns the house that we are currently living in— we provided all IRS documents w2s, 1040 sr, 1099-r, 8867, 8879, ssa-1099 but it says on the RFE that we need to send them all of these documentation again. They also asked us to include his dads SSN which we did when we filed so I’m a bit confused on out current situation. Any advice or help would be appreciated.

 

Last thing they added was: You have submitted Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and ALL pages of the form are not present or of the same edition date (which in my defense I made sure that everything is properly answered and even put N/A on blanks.

 

I apologize if this too long but I am in need of assisstance.

 

I got the same RFE as you, I know the letter sounded so vague, so you have to really double check everything. I have a PDF file of the forms that I initially submitted, and realized that I made a couple of mistake. First, for my joint sponsor, under the "current individual annual income" section we put the "total income" number on the federal tax return that he filed jointly with his wife. After doing some research, the "current individual annual income" means the amount you're making individually for the current calendar year that you are filing, so we put the number that match the salary on the employment letter. We also updated paystubs from the last six months. Second mistake was not sending a complete tax return, we only submitted 1040 forms and his W-2s. We later found out that if your joint sponsor filed taxes jointly with their spouse, you have submit all W-2s, 1099s, and schedules that are related to the tax return, even if you're only using the income from one person. Good luck!

6 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Thanks!

 

And sorry I meant the "Timeline" function on Visa Journey. For example if you click on my name and scroll to the bottom there's a link that says "Timeline". Not sure if you know about that?

I created my timeline finally!

5 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Hey! I remember we have similar timelines. My PD is 9/15. My case number is IOE0913498XXX, but no action for nearby cases. Wondering what yours is after 134ABXXX, ie A and B? 

 

Also it'd be great if you can add your info to the timeline function so it helps others know where your field office is 😅

I'm in Sacramento, CA

Case number: IOE0913454XXX

Timeline:

Sept 13: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Sept 15: NOAs via text

Sept 16: Checks cashed 

Sept 20: NOAs in the mail

Sept 24: Biometrics scheduled 

Oct 4: Biometrics appointment notice in the mail. 

Oct 22: Biometrics appointment 

Oct 23: case is being actively reviewed by USCIS (I-485, I-765)

Oct 27: Request for initial evidence 

USCIS sent me RFIE for i-864, even though I already submitted it and it's correct. In my online account, they didn't upload the i-864 form, only the supporting document. Maybe they lost it? So I talked to a lawyer, she said it's mostly USCIS mistake and told me to resubmit the i-864 form again with same supporting tax documents but with updated pay stubs. Little bit annoyed but whatever, gonna resubmit it again soon.

Glad so many folks here are getting their biometrics scheduled. I had my biometrics done last Friday. It was slow and the line was long. Their system had a hard time reading people’s fingerprints. I had multiple attempts until they finally accepted my fingerprints. The next day status changed to “case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” for I-485 and I-765.

5 minutes ago, ltlbnna said:

Oooohhhhhh i have a plan… lol 

i will submit my medical even if its not been requested yet - this is to prompt them to open my case, maybe they will be more inclined to work on it… lol 

i don’t know if it will work but hey, better i send ahead vs. Getting rfe for it right?? 
lol

Don't send anything unless they ask you to. If you're case is marriage I-485, you will get a deficiency notice for your medical, not an RFE. You have to bring your medical to the interview. 

38 minutes ago, agataa said:

Hey guys, a quick question: how long did you have to wait between seeing on the website that your biometrics appointment has been scheduled and getting the notice in the mail? I’m an over-worrier and I just don’t want to accidentally miss it!

I was scheduled on the Sept 24 and received the letter in the mail on October 4, so ten days. 

3 minutes ago, The.locd.doc said:

hey @JandK24what's your current timeline look like if you don't mind me asking?

My timeline:

AOS (adjusting from F1 visa, spouse of USC)

Sept 13: Package delivered at Chicago Lockbox

Sept 15: NOAs via text

Sept 16: Checks cashed 

Sept 20: NOAs in the mail

Sept 24: Biometrics scheduled 

October 4: Biometrics appointment notice in the mail, scheduled for Oct 22.

8 hours ago, Onelife786 said:

OMG! just check and guess what

I they sent Biometrics letter already, on 2nd Oct. but I have not received it yet.

How long did it take for you to receive it, please?

 

 

I was scheduled for biometrics on September 24 and received the appointment notice letter in the mail on October 4.

8 minutes ago, gamma50g said:

Who usually gets the sms acknowledgment from USCIS? Is it the petitioner (US Citizen) or the beneficiary (person who needs a Green Card)?

If you filed form G-1145, they will notify you via text/email that you provided on the form. 

7 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

I was able to access my biometrics letter this evening. Guess it takes a while to populate in their system. 

 

9/13/21: shipped via FedEx

9/15/21: delivered and signed for

9/17/21: 4 text messages with IOE receipt numbers received at 8:45pm

9/24/21: Received 4 receipt notices in the mail and online access code

9/25/21: Biometrics scheduled for Philadelphia, ASC
10/18/21: Biometrics appointment for I-485 and I-765 (Code 3)

 

See you all in 3 weeks or so, and hoping those who haven't got their NOAs or biometrics get it soon! 🤞

Hey, I just checked my online account too. I was able to access my biometrics appointment notice. I’m scheduled for October 22!

1 minute ago, Pizookie said:

I know! I hope things move faster even after biometrics 🤞. Like they say about the stock market, "past performance is no guarantee of future results" lol.
Are you able to access your notice on the website under your "Documents" tab? I can see it but when I try to open it, it doesn't load.

Can’t access it yet, it says error. Hopefully soon! 

I also just received a notification that my biometrics appointment was scheduled (PD Sept 13, 2021). Waiting for the NOA to arrive in the mail. Glad that everything’s moving quickly so far for us September filers. 

3 minutes ago, Pizookie said:

Update:

 

9/13/21: shipped via FedEx

9/15/21: delivered and signed for

9/17/21: 4 text messages with IOE receipt numbers received at 8:45pm

9/24/21: Received 4 receipt notices in the mail (sent on 9/20) and one online access code for me (sent on 9/21). No access code for spouse yet. PD is 9/15.

 

I see on the myUSCIS website that my I-485 case has some of my paper-filed case scanned and uploaded, but not all of it. I mainly see my entire I-485 form, copies of my passport, and some I-130 evidence. My I-765 and I-131 don't show any file though.

Same thing with me. Under the I-485 section, there so many missing important documents, such as me and my husband’s birth certificates, marriage certificate, I-94, etc. I was reading through July 2021 filers thread, so many folks got RFEs for documents that they already submitted. But you can upload missing documents on their website. 

Just now, Onelife786 said:

How does it work? you book appointment by yourself? or USCIS will be sending letter with instruction that where and how to book doctor appointment? please (newbie here)

You have to make an appointment. Bring the I-693 form at the appointment, you and the doctor have to sign and fill the the form. Don’t fill and sign anything unless instructed by your doctor. 
 

https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor

37 minutes ago, ltlbnna said:

Yeah we have separate ones  

Ok, thanks

57 minutes ago, ltlbnna said:

Sent all forms together, got receipts last week and online auth code for me(beneficiary) and my husb got his auth code today via mail. Our forms were received 9/13.

Hi, I also received NOA in the mail today with online access code for my hubby (the petitioner, I-130). Do you and your spouse use the same or separate online USCIS account?

15 minutes ago, Onelife786 said:

I am sending my pack tomorrow!

 

Those who did cuncorrent filing as spouse of USC

 

Is I-693 suppose to go as well?

 

According to this thread it is not?

 

 

You can send the I-693 now or bring it to the interview later. 

Just now, Onelife786 said:

Nice to know, you see I am totaly avoiding lawyers fees lol so know limited about these.

Sorry, i promise it is last one

So, there is not fee for travel authorisation/advance parole?

 

Thanks in advance

 Correct. 

23 minutes ago, Onelife786 said:

Many thanks for reply

 

So two cheques: one for $535 and second $1225 thats all? no fees for any other forms? i.e. employment authorisation or travel authorisation or medical records or fingerprints/biometrics etc?

The work permit fee is waived when you file together with I-130 and I-485. The biometric fee is already included in the $1225, I-485 payment. 

5 minutes ago, Onelife786 said:

Hello Guys!

 

About to send my pack on Friday 24th, Just final checks, if you can confirm please 

Trying dodge lawyers fees, so applying by myself

I am applying as spouse and my wife is USC

 

Sending:

i-130 = main petition
I-130A= beneficiary info
I-864 = affidavit of support
i-485 = adjustment of status
i-765 = employment
i-131 = travel authorisation
I- 693 = medical records 
G-1145 = notification

 

Q1: Is there anything missing? i.e. any I-xyz

Q2: Considering my I-XYZs above, how many photos should I include, please?

Q3: How much money should be in total, please?

Q4: The cheques should be seperate or one big combine cheque of total amount?

 

Many thanks in advance

1. Everything’s correct. 
2. 2 passport photos of US citizen petitioner, 6 passport photos of the applicant/beneficiary 

3. $1225 for the I-485, $535 for the I-130. 
4. Should be two separate checks, payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

6 minutes ago, The.locd.doc said:

So I saw earlier someone had an RFE for an expired I-864. Mine was valid until September 30 2021 (current edition). I shouldn’t have any issues seeing as my packet was mailed and delivered before then correct? 

It’s the current form according to USCIS’ website, so you should be good.