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So, I'm unable to find any answers elsewhere in this forum. Anyone think they have an answer?

So my wife is filling the Affidavit of Support, as she will be sponsoring her mother. Her income comes up just short of the minimum required, so she's using my income as well.

Anyway, in part 6, it's asking her if she has filed an income tax return for the last 3 years? Technically, she has, because we have always filed jointly. However, she has only restarted working 2 years ago. Should we say 'yes' to this question anyway? And if so, is it safe to assume that every income question thereafter would imply our combined income, rather than her own income? Thanks.

Hi All,

We're ready to submit our DS-260 online on to bring my wife's mother to the states, and we just had a couple of last-minute questions.

At the very end, in the section titled "Preparer of Application", it asks "Did anyone assist you in filling out this application?". Are they referring to the family member in question (my mother-in-law) or to my wife (the petitioner). In other words, if they are talking to my MiL, would the person assisting be my wife? And if they are talking about the petitioner, are they asking for my information, since I've been helping my wife.

Also, there is a text entry box near the bottom that asks you to enter your passport number. Again, is this my mother-in-laws passport number? Thanks for your time everyone.

Ok everyone, thank you.

My wife is petitioning her mother. We've already completed i-130, and are now completing ds-260.

There is a question in the 'Previous US Travel Information' section asking if she had ever been refused a US visa. She applied for a tourist visa about 4 years ago while my wife wasn't working and hadn't become a citizen yet, and was denied. My question is, should we bother answering yes to this question and explaining? It seems like it could unnecessarily complicate things.

Hi, just to follow up with an old thread, my friend filed her 751 back in January, and she still has not received her biometrics appointment. She is starting to panic, and isn't getting through to the USCIS when she calls. Is there a backlog? What's could be going on?

I have a friend who was supposed to file an I-751 for the removal of the conditions in her residence status, but instead she accidentally filed I-90. USCIS sent a letter telling her that it was the wrong form to file. Since it was still within the allowed period to file the I-751, she did so.

Meantime, USCIS gave her extension of 1 year which will expire this coming December. She did not receive any notice yet for her biometrics and she is worried. Any ideas on this matter?

Admin, if this isn't the right place for this thread, feel free to move it.

OK, so a friend of ours has her 2 year anniversary approaching for removing the conditional status of her permanent residence. Apparently, she filed an I-90 instead of an I-751. She just received a letter stating that her application for renewal was denied, which is understandable. The appeal states that her application was rejected because her condition status had not been removed. Obviously, it was the I-751 that she was supposed to submit.

However, the letter tells her that she must file an I-290B, (Notice of Appeal or Motion) *in addition to* the I-751 that she needs to submit.

To me, this is ridiculous. In my opinion, she should just simply file the I-751, and ignore the appeal. After all, how does it make any sense to appeal a decision that wrongfully applied for, and that she doesn't quarrel with anyway.

It makes a big difference. She's already paying $545 (plus $80 for biometrics). But the I-290B is an additional $585! And to add insult to injury, the USCIS cashed the original $370 for the I-90, and I'm guessing she may not be able to get that money back.

This whole thing looks like nothing more than a big shakedown. Please advise...

Hi all, fellow May AOS filers here. Filed May 12th, NOA on May 15th, Bio appt. June 5th. Our interview was today, and we were approved!

They were running about a half-hour late. Our interview was short and sweet, our IO only had questions about her birth certificate, if we had kids, and if either of us had any priors.

Strange feeling to see a large stack sitting in front of us, representing the paper trail we've left behind for the last 14 months.

BTW, no stamp. We'll have to wait...

Hi folks! A little late to the party I know, but FYI;

AOS and EAD filed May 12

NOA for both on May 15

Biometrics appt June 5

EAD approval June 18

EAD received June 24

AOS interview August 4

Everything has seemed pretty straightforward up 'til now. Just biding time until our interview...

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For rheanick and any other Arizona residents reading this thread,

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding requirements for the new passport and the report of marriage. Just thought I would add my 2 cents...

If you plan on attending the LA consulate's outreach event in Chandler on July 18th, the best thing you can do at this point is to fax the applications for the report of marriage and passport renewal. The fax does not have to be notarized. Be sure to include a short cover letter explaining that you would like to make an appointment in Chandler, and for what reason.

The LA consulate is probably still taking reservations, but as you can see from this up-to-date appointment schedule, the lines will be long. There will probably be 300+ that day. Why they don't show up here more than once every 3 months, I don't know.

BTW, regarding the confusion surrounding certified vs. regular copies of the Record of Marriage (for the Report of Marriage application), the LA consulate only needs 4 photocopies, not certified copies. No need to shell out $25 -$30 dollars apiece for this.

Here's what we faxed to the consulate, in order to make our reservation:

Passport application

Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad

Certificate of Marriage

Record of Marriage

Birth Certificate of Wife

Passport of Wife

Passport of Husband

The consulate's fax number is (213) 639-0990. Hope this helps.

Good thread. I'm not at all surprised by the number of posts coming from people that live in Phoenix. My wife loves it here, though the dry weather has been a bother for her so far.

Some of you who live here might relate to this. Given my wife's observations and experiences in Phoenix so far, I've tried to put them into perspective for her. For example:

1. Except for this week, the summer has been great so far. Temps in the 90's, and it even rained for several days in May, which most of you know never happens here. She thinks it's perfectly normal; I try to explain otherwise.

2. As many of you know, the rush-hour traffic has been really decent the last several months. Perhaps it's the economy, perhaps it's gas prices, perhaps it's the new LRT. Who's to say, but again, she hasn't seen the real thing.

3. Regarding sports, the Suns were horrible. She knew how good they were, so she was disappointed about their season.

4. She has learned to love football. She was here for exactly one month when the Cardinals went to the Superbowl. She thinks they do this every year! Oh god...

Congrats to the OP with regards to the ceremony.

From one Arizona resident to another, I can understand why you want to leave here during the July 4th weekend. However, I'm also glad you've decided to attend the ceremony. Btw, where will they be holding it this year?

While I'm not sure just how long you've been living in the US (didn't check out your timeline), you should probably keep in mind that the average worker here doesn't have nearly the amount of vacation time as one from Germany. Just one of the side effects of living in the most productive country on the planet. I hope you're prepared for this.

A related question; now that we know that she can travel by plane, do I buy her tickets under her new married name (as stated on her I-485 NOA) or under her old maiden name (as stated in her passport)? Thanks again.

Well, what do you know! While I was typing my last reply, we received both the I-485 and I-765 NOAs from the mailman!

Thanks for the quick reply. So there's no way to apply for her state ID or a learner's permit until either her I-485 or EAD is approved? Do they actually consider her to be here illegally then?

Hi all. My wife (K1 visa) filed her AOS two weeks ago today. The check was cashed on Tuesday, so we're expecting some sort of a letter/NOA from USCIS in the near future.

Here's the question; we tried going down to the Motor Vehicle office to get her a learning permit, but the MVD wouldn't issue one. While the I-94 had already expired, the K1 visa was still good (until May 28th). Do they have a legitimate argument, or are they idiots (like I suspect).

If I get the letter from USCIS stating that here AOS is under review, will that be good enough to get her learning permit?

In addition, we would like to travel by plane (within the US) this summer. As far as a legitimate ID goes, will the soon-to-be expired K1 visa in her passport be a problem?

^^^So does this mean that the I-797 Notice of Action and the I-129F/NOA2 are one and the same? Because I've been pulling my hair out trying to remember if I ever received an additional letter. I've been under the impression that they were two separate forms/notices.

Ok, another question for the forum. As I mentioned in my last thread, my wife and I are about ready to submit her AOS. We picked up an AOS packet from our local USCIS office, which includes a check list of documents to include. The checklist is nearly identical to the Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for Adjustment of Status for K1 and K3 Visa Holders. One major difference is the inclusion of a copy of my NOA2 approval letter for her I-129F. The VJ guide includes this, my USCIS check list doesn't.

Wouldn't the I-797 Notice of Action form I received, stating that the I-129F was approved, be good enough? Why would the USCIS need the I-129F?

Keep in mind that the instructions for the I-485 make no mention of including a copy of the NOA2 approval.

I searched all over this board for a definitive answer to this question, but the reactions seem mixed. Can anyone with prior AOS approval please chime in? Thanks again.

Thanks a lot everyone! FYI, I am a USC, so we're not filing jointly. This is her application.

The wife and I are filling out her AOS, and we seem to be getting some conflicting information regarding the G-325a. On the check sheet that comes with the AOS package, it states that both she and I need to complete and submit a G-325a.

I'm confused; wasn't I required to submit one when I initially filed her I-129 last year? Several people in this forum have stated that only one G-325a is required for the AOS; the one for the beneficiary. I would feel a lot better about this if I can finally get some closure.

If I (the petitioner) am required to submit my own G-325a, what should I put in the box at the very bottom of the page (the one with the heavy border), my own name or my wife's? And should I bother with the Alien registration number?

THanks in advance...

Thanks for all the replies and feedback guys! I think I have a clearer idea about what should happen now.

Ok, really stupid question, but what does EAD stand for?

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but anyway my fiance will be arriving very soon. She's on a K1 visa, and I'll be meeting her at LAX's international terminal (Tom Bradley) on the Sunday the 28th.

I've used the Tom Bradley terminal before, and the last time I was there (January '08) it was a nuthouse with the post-holiday travelers and all of the construction. Arriving as a K1 visa holder (as opposed to an ordinary citizen) I imagine the process will be different for her. Can anyone tell me:

1. Where do I wait for her? Is there a lounge or an area for people awaiting those who are going thru the POE?

2. How long will it take for her to go through the POE?

3. Is there any additional paperwork she needs to have, besides the Visa packet?

This and any other advice is welcome.