Reynal2m

Hey, thank you so much. Regards,

CEAC update: Issued — January 27

If anyone in the future has the same situation: Interview date: January 13, 2026 CEAC status: Refused on January 13 (221(g)) The document requested by the officer was sent on January 13. CEAC updates: Refused — last updated January 14 Refused — last updated January 20 CEAC update: Administrative Processing — January 21

Hi everyone, I had my IR-1 interview yesterday at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. Overall, the interview went well, but I was issued a white 221(g) requesting updated financial documents from the co-sponsor. The officer explained that the document previously accepted by NVC was a photo taken with a phone, and they needed a more official/professional version. The officer was very kind and clarified that I needed to submit either the co-sponsor’s 2024 W-2 or her 2024 tax return transcript. She marked on the paper that the document should be sent by email only (the option to send it by regular mail was not checked). She also kept my passport and original civil documents. I emailed the co-sponsor’s 2024 tax return transcript later that same afternoon, on the day of the interview. The officer mentioned that once the document was received, the process could take around 3–4 weeks to be completed. I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience at the Madrid embassy, especially a 221(g) for financial documents only. How long did it take for your case to move forward after submitting the missing document? Thanks in advance!

Thanks everyone for your answers. I was reading online that I should first verify what type of business entity my joint sponsor has — whether it’s a Sole Member LLC, a Sole Member LLC taxed as an S-Corporation, or something else — because depending on that, a self-employed person might issue a W-2 to themselves. I’ll check with her accountant to make sure I didn’t miss anything. If this doesn’t apply to her situation, I’ll upload the tax transcripts and a PDF statement explaining that she has no W-2s or 1099s, since she’s self-employed.

Thanks, let's see if she can log in to her IRS

Hi everyone, I recently submitted all required documents to NVC, and today I received this message: “Please submit every 2024 W-2, 1099, and Schedule from Joint Sponsor.” However, everything else was marked as “Accepted” — the only issue seems to be with this part. My joint sponsor is self-employed and owns a restaurant. I already uploaded her complete 2024 tax return in one 26-page PDF file, which included: Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization) Form 1040 and 1040-V Schedule 1 (Additional Income and Adjustments to Income) Schedule 2 (Additional Taxes) Schedule C (Profit or Loss from Business) Schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss) Schedule SE (Self-Employment Tax) Form 6251 (Alternative Minimum Tax) Schedule EIC, Schedule 8812, Form 8995, Form 8582, Form 8867, Form 4562. So basically, her full tax return is there. But I’m confused because, to my understanding, self-employed people usually don’t have W-2s, and if she didn’t receive any 1099s, there wouldn’t be any to include. Has anyone else gotten this same message from NVC for a self-employed joint sponsor? Are they just requesting clarification that there are no W-2s or 1099s, or should I try re-uploading the 2024 Tax document again (The 26 pages PDF file with all the forms)? Any advice from those who’ve gone through this would be really helpful.

There is no ongoing maintenance — this is just how the website normally operates. I was logged out over 100 times before I could complete the form. One possible explanation I received was that the site gets overloaded with users, so it’s best to try during off-peak hours. In reality, though, all you can do is log in again every time it kicks you out. Here are some tips that helped me and may help you save your progress more efficiently: 1. Save your answers in a Word document: Write and store all your answers in a separate document. That way, you can simply copy and paste them into the form each time you log in. 2. Fill out the DS-260 form with minimal answers at first (don’t submit): Start by entering just enough information to allow the system to save each section and continue. For example: For the question asking for all addresses since you were a minor, just enter one address temporarily. Do the same for your education and work history — provide minimal input at first, save it and move on to the next category. This allows the form to save partial data, so you won’t have to start from scratch each time you log in. 3. Navigate using the tabs on the left side of the page: Instead of clicking the “Next” button to move through each section, use the tabs on the left to jump directly to the part you want to work on. For example, if you were logged out while filling out the Family section, don’t click through all the previous pages — just click the “Family” tab to go straight there. This saves time and reduces the chances of being logged out again. 4. Avoid using the “Next” button to return to where you left off after being logged out (This only applies when you have filled out the whole form and you have incomplete sections) Save constantly — every step counts: Make sure to save your progress every time you enter new information. For example, in the Social Media section, if you have Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, enter one platform, save, then add the next one and save again. It takes patience, but stay persistent — you’ll get through it.

The system wouldn't let you fill it out if the fees has not been paid and cleared...

Thanks for the reply. I found a joint sponsor and submitted everything 3 days ago, just waiting for NVC to review the docs.

Since you have a lot of experience and I’m having difficulties finding a joint sponsor, do you think it’s worth trying without one? If so, what documents would you present?

In Madrid it normally takes 2-3 months

Thanks for all your comments. I will give it a try with the assets first and if needed I will get a joint sponsor.

Yes, this is my residence. How about the US$90,000 on my savings account?

Hi, I am completing the I-864 as an independent travel agent in Miami, FL. My income for 2024 was $14,000, which is below the poverty guideline for a household of two (myself and the intending immigrant). I would like to know if I can use my assets to meet the financial requirement. For example, I have $90,000 in liquid savings and own an apartment valued at $300,000. If assets can be used, what documentation is required? Would providing the property deed and a bank letter showing that the funds have been held for more than 12 months be sufficient? Thank you for your guidance. Renzo & Reynaldo