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8 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Any of the three can happen:

- Another RFE

- Notice of intent to deny (NOID)

- Outright denial

Gosh! That's amazing! 

51 minutes ago, OldUser said:

 

 

Some data points:

 

I hear issues using assets a lot from people on YouTube immigration show, and I watched all 593 episodes so far, so about ~600 hours of content or more.

 

It is natural to go the easier route, but it doesn't always work with USCIS. You can give it a try, but have joint sponsor lined up. The worst case you'd lose some time because of RFE.

 

 

 

Thank you! So that was another question - you seem to confirm that if I send in assets proof, and they still are not convinced, they will send me another RFE where I can add joint sponsor? They wont just deny the case?

On 4/30/2024 at 10:10 AM, OldUser said:

Consider finding a joint sponsor. Assets are harder to get accepted, especially beneficiary's assets.

Thank you for your response and perspective. I would much rather like to base it on assets though. Mainly because it seems much easier, because we can show assets more than tenfold the required amount. Because beneficiary's assets alone cover tenfold the required amount, the question is if it's just clearer to just send this information. Sponsor's assets also covers the requirements alone, but just barely, and consists of a mix of accounts and stocks (though all US accounts). When it states so clearly in the I-864 instructions that assets can be used, it doesn't make sense to me that they would not get accepted. I can think of a friend who would be willing to be a joint sponsor, but I would prefer not to bother her with this if we can handle it with our assets.

Hi,

My partner and I got married in the US whilst I was here visiting on a B2 visa. We already submitted the I-130 and I-485. On the I-864 my partner's salary is a little low, but we have assets to cover it. We sent in evidence of assets (confirmation from the banks) from both join accounts, his accounts and my savings account. We didn't read the small print that they would want 12 months average assets, so we now have to submit the bank transcripts after receiving request of evidence. My assets alone are actually  sufficient, and the easiest to get all the bank transcripts from. But that money is in my bank in Norway. My partner's assets alone is also sufficient on it's own, but consists of a mix of bonds and different accounts - more complicated to gather together and to calculate the 12 months average. Our joint account is less than a year old (just since February). So I wonder if anyone has any experience if it's sufficient to give evidence of only beneficiary's assets. They are in an open account, I could transfer it very quickly to the US if necessary (but I prefer keeping them in Norway because of much better interest rates). I have a statement from the bank that the account is open. And if I only send bank statements from my own account should we sent a new I-864 updating the assets calculation and removing joint and his assets since we are not sending in all the evidence to prove it? Or should we really gather all the statements from all the accounts and send those in? Thank so much for any insight.

17 hours ago, OldUser said:

To your question from another thread:

 

This means all case numbers will be following a sequence, e.g. (not actual case numbers, to give idea):

 

 

I-130 - XXXXXXX100

I-485 - XXXXXXX101

I-765 - XXXXXXX102

I-131 - XXXXXXX103

 

 

This would make tracking easier. Also, if you follow USCIS cases in online trackers, you'll notice USCIS sometimes approves / works actively on some blocks of cases and leaves out the other ones.

 

I'd prefer for all of them to be reviewed together VS I-130 getting approved first and then crickets or I-485 being stuck because I-130 is not looked at. USCIS used to receive everything for AOS on paper. The times are changing, but you still may get more efficient processing by bundling it together. This is only an opinion. People file both ways.

 

 

Thank you for your advice OldUser

10 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I strongly advice sending together. It reduces the chances of cases being "disconnected" from each other. You want the whole thing to be reviewed together ideally. You'll also get sequential numbers for I-130, I-485, I-131 and I-765

Thank you, what does it mean to get sequential numbers for I-130, etc?

I am wondering about the current experience of filing concurrently the I 130 and I 1485, but the I 130 online. I see in this thread that some people advice against splitting them up (yet filing concurrently). I see much advantage to file I 130 online - easier for me not having to print everything, photos etc. But is there any rational way that it should be slower than sending both applications printed in the same packet? Any advice much appreciated.

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

See this member's comment:

@Dispie said "The I-130 Receipt Notice was available for download the same day, and they also mailed it. We attached the receipt notice to our mailed I-485. There is also a place in the form to add the receipt number. No questions so far."

 

 

Very helpful. Thank you Crazy Cat

2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Immediately....posted to your USCIS account.  A copy of the online receipt notice can be sent with the I485 package. 

Gosh! Thank you! I was looking everywhere for this answer. I just saw everywhere that it takes them 2-3 weeks to give you a receipt notice, but nothing considering if it was filed online.

I am married to a US citizen and I am considering to apply online for the I 130 and sending the I 1485 by mail. I understand that I should then attach the I-130 receipt notice to the I-1485 packet. Does anybody have experience how long it takes to get the receipt notice for the I 130 when filing online?

I was hoping to be able to send the I 1485 before April 1st, but must consider sending them both together by mail if the receipt notice might take many weeks and not get to me in time. Any advice much appreciated.