Island parents

8 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

Why does she need to find another sponsor? You already said her husband earns enough to support a household if 3.

 

Who is paying the lawyer fees? If it's the mother/husband, you may want to consider pulling out as a sponsor for the child, which would result in the child's AOS being denied, and then the mother and son can refile as her spouse as the sole sponsor, as you said he earns enough to support a household of 3. It's the cost of getting a lawyer to fix this, versus just paying to refile everything again. 

 

Not an easy decision to make, but as you are already sponsoring your own family and say you can't afford to add 2 more, you have to think about how this will effect your future. 

I truly appreciate you and Boiler’s feedback.
I too, can’t understand why her or the lawyer would tell her that she needs a cosponsor when her spouse makes enough? Maybe that is what’s causing all this chaos. Because when I filled out the affidavit she told me to select the option that I’m the only joint sponsor and I only added the child name as the principal immigrant in part 3 on the affidavit form. Now that I’m reviewing the form, it’s her who’s the primary who’s information I should’ve entered in this section. Then  I would select option 2 in part 4 and list the child as family member 1 who’s I’m sponsoring… hmm 🤔
I’ll past on all this info to and  see how I can help her to get through this. I understand it’s a difficult situation for her. 

28 minutes ago, smilingstone said:

 

Hoping you have both now learnt that isn't possible as a K1/K2 combo.

Yes. That’s what she asked for when she got the RFE, and instructed me how to fill out the affidavit form as a cosponsor. I gave all supporting documents to her and she submitted them. 
the lawyer is very costly and if she can refile without using a lawyer that would be be very helpful. 
I don’t know what to do now because I signed as the cosponsor for the child but clearly she needs to be sponsored too and I cannot sponsor two more people 😭 unless she can find another sponsor and they fill out the affidavit for her and the child, the k1/k2? 

22 minutes ago, smilingstone said:

 

Clearly you didn't as the letter specifically states that you didn't.

 

 

Best to consult an immigration attorney on that.

 

 

Then why did you sponsor?

 

 

Again, so why did you sponsor?

 

 

As I said above, best to consult an immigration attorney on that. If they're knowledgeable and the above is correct, it looks like you're locked in for sponsoring the child and will therefore be required to sponsor the mother.

 

This is a prime example of ensuring you are fully capable and committed to sponsoring intending immigrants.

Correct. Thank you. Because initially she wanted a sponsor to support just the child and I can do that. 

On 7/8/2025 at 6:22 PM, smilingstone said:

Also, looking back on the letter, it sounds as if you also did not provide USCIS with:

• Properly completed I-864 (reads as if you missed pages, did not sign, and perhaps to do with you incorrectly attempting to sponsor a K2 separate from the K1).
• Your own most recent federal tax return and proof of income.
• Your own documentation evidencing your status, as joint sponsor, either as LPR or citizen.

I signed and submitted all necessary form as the sponsor for the child.
 

she has this question:

“If my case got denied and my son case is still pending, should I refile for him?Should I still submit a the affidavit with him on it ”
 

My question is, she’s going to refile but said that because I am the sponsor for the child, I need to act as her sponsor as well. She said that her spouse makes over $28,122 per the poverty guidelines; That is enough to sponsor 3 people, right? Hence, she doesn’t need me as a cosponsor.
I am also filing for my family. I cannot increase my household size by sponsoring both her and her son (my Godson). Please let me know and thank you. All the info will help.

P.s. this is a quote from a lawyer she said that she spoke with 

“Spoke to a different lawyer today and asked about the affidavit, and they say that being that my son case is still pending, i have to use you as the joint sponsor just incase its just on hold. Because they are gonna make reference to the previous cause I am also sending in the denial letter.”

On 7/8/2025 at 3:47 PM, smilingstone said:

 

It's her that is petitioning both herself and her son for AOS. Her son is her dependent, so therefore they are not separable in this context. You can't have 1 person sponsor one, and another sponsor for their dependent. You, as joint sponsor, should be evidencing that you can support the intending immigrant family unit (both mother *and* son).

 

There is no motion to file as the mistake is your own, not USCIS.

 

She will need to refile for AOS, EAD and AP as they have all now been denied.

Hi there Smilingstone! Thank you for the detail response. I forwarded this information to her. 

Hi everyone.🫠

I am asking my friend (BENEFICIARY) her and her son arrived in the US on a K-1/K-2 visa. She got married right away and filed for AOS. She got her travel EAD and AP. 

She received an RFE which she responded to and submitted the documents. However, the denial letter I attached states

"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, Affidavit of Support, from a qualifying joint sponsor with all pages present and of the latest edition date, a copy of the joint sponsor's Federal income tax return for the most recent tax year with all supporting tax documents, and proof of the joint sponsor's status as a United States citizen, United States national, or Lawful Permanent Resident. You have not established that you are eligible for adjustment under INA 245. Therefore, USCIS must deny your Form 1-485. See 8 CFR, sections 103.2(b)(11) and (12).

Her spouse (SPONSOR) only makes the required household income for 2 people. Therefore, she needed a joint sponsor for her son. I signed the requested forms and gave her all the supporting documents. Her question is, when I filled out the affidavit of support as the joint sponsor, I only included her son and not her as her spouse "qualified" to sponsor her. Should I have included both her and her son in the form?

She doesn't know exactly how to proceed. Should she file the motion or reconsider or what? 

She made an appointment to meet with an immigration lawyer as well. 

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you all! 

48 minutes ago, Neriah said:

No interview date yet

47 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Is your consulate Kingston too?  As said above, the wait for an IL really varies depending on the location. Some (London, Hong Kong, Paris, etc) are quick and only a month or two, others (Islamabad, Lagos, Montreal) are much longer and 1-2 years. 

 

 

Yes. Kingston embassy. At this point, one of the best things can happened is that both parents get schedule on the same day. 🙏 

On 5/17/2025 at 5:19 PM, appleblossom said:

The end is in sight though! Just checked for you and assuming Kingston consulate, looks like they’re currently scheduling interviews for those DQ’ed in February, so approx 3 months wait for the IL as a very rough guide. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html
 

So hopefully interview around Sept time.
 

Good luck! 

Thank you so much for all the info. Will keep waiting. ❤️ 

On 5/8/2025 at 2:32 PM, Neriah said:

How is everyone having the "original documents" presented to parents to take for the interview? My mom just had her documents accepted, so I am waiting for the interview date, but I wanted to get her documents ready. Any tips or suggestions are welcome! For instance, I would have to send my tax filing via email to be printed out, right?

23 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

If you were only DQ'ed a couple of weeks ago it's probably just too early. Even the quickest consulates are 1-2 months for the IL usually. 

Aww man! lol. Ok. Thank you 😊 Will just relax and wait. 

On 5/3/2025 at 12:01 AM, Neriah said:

What day did you submit the documents? I am in the waiting game right now....

Does it say the case has moved from NVC?

 

 

Hey 😃 Did you get an interview date as yet. I’m still waiting. Hopefully they are trying to schedule both parents for the same day! 

6 hours ago, Neriah said:

How is everyone having the "original documents" presented to parents to take for the interview? My mom just had her documents accepted, so I am waiting for the interview date, but I wanted to get her documents ready. Any tips or suggestions are welcome! For instance, I would have to send my tax filing via email to be printed out, right?

I’m not sending the document that I submitted with the affidavit of support. There was a section that said those documents doesn’t have to be submitted to the embassy. You can still send them, it doesn’t hurt to do so but with all this identity theft and all, I’m not sending my documents for my parents to print at a random cafe (they don’t have printer at home). If the embassy ask for the fi cause documents, I personally will fly home with it. Just my paranoia. As for the other civil documents, my parents have those nicely organized in a folder 📁 

I submitted the documents on April 21st. No notification that the case that the case moved from NVC, only showed documentation qualified and approved 

All documents document submitted to NVC approved!! now waiting for embassy date... I'm so anxious for myself and my parents hahahahahahahhh 🫠

13 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

No probs. Just checking but you did submit two I-130’s, one for each parent? I’m sure you did but as you mentioned ‘DS-260 form’ (singular) just wanted to make sure! 

Yes. Two petitions, one for each parent and same for the DS-260 😆 just typing trying to get the question submitted while I’m an anxious wreck hahaha 😂 

55 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Processing times for them to be DQ’ed are here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html

 

Once the cases have been DQ’ed the wait for an interview varies hugely by consulate, it can be anywhere between a couple of months to a couple of years. No idea where Jamaica is on that spectrum (assuming that’s where they’ll be interviewing) but you can search the forum timelines for an idea. 

 

You can also contact NVC and ask that the two cases be linked so that their interviews are together.

 

Good luck. 

Hey!! Thank you for this info! 🫂 

Hi everyone. I submitted all documented to NVC for both parents, and completed the DS-260 form completed as well. Does anyone knows on average how soon NVC will schedule their interview? I am hoping that they will schedule both parents on the same day. Thank guys 🥰

Thank you All for your reply! I appreciate the info🥰

Good morning. Do I have to print the form I-864 and submit it to NVC or, can I type my name in the signature box and upload it? Thank you 🫠

Hi. From my understanding, to apply for a police record on Duke Street, Kingston, you are required to submit the schedule the appointment online by completing the application and upload passport size pic? I am not sure how I can get a soft copy of the passport pic. Do I ask the photographer to send it by email. 

Also, is it a must to get it done at duke street or you can go to another location? 

Good morning  I filed for both parents. They both got approved at the same time and their case is at NVC.  I am getting ready to submit documents and pay all fees to NVC.

Is there a way in which I can get both of their interviews schedule on the same day? 

Update everyone: both parents case received at NVC, case number updated! This was moving so slow but it’s now moving so fast 💨 

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

It’s all laid out step by step here. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html
 

If your parents don’t check their emails much then you might want to ask them for their passwords so you can check yourself in case the emails don’t go to you. It’s all email from here on in until the visa is delivered by mail. 

 

And if they’re really elderly and won’t be working, make sure they have a good plan and plenty of funds for their health insurance - I’m sure they do but sometimes we see people who just don’t think about that for some reason, and then are taken aback by the cost! 
 

Good luck. 

Thank you, appleblossom. I used my email address on the form I-130 for both parents. Only their children physical address and phone number is listed on the document. 
Yes, for insurance, I have a decent financial plan in place for them. 

6 hours ago, OldUser said:

Actually, beneficiary is the one who should receive communication about their interview. It's the beneficiary who's required to go to embassy for the interview to get their visa etc.

 

Just that my parents are very old. They don’t know what to do. I believe it’s my email that I put on the application for everything.

15 hours ago, Neriah said:

Any ideas on the steps from NVC onward? The approval notice stated the beneficiary will be contacted but she barely checks her email or knows how to ? Wondering how to avoid missing potential important instructions! Please advise

I am wondering too, why would they contact the beneficiary. I hope I am the one who gets the communication. I think I am going to ask this question in the main forum.