OKflyboy

Based on our transcript 2012, the fourth page of the paper, under "Adjustments to Income" there's a line in the end that says "Adjusted Gross Income". I just assumed that that's what they are asking because I can't find any other else that says gross income. Anyone can back me up here?

No, not adjusted. Total gross. Line 15. Although for me it's the same figure.

Trying to understand what you guys are putting on the AOS. I had an odd 2013, so I have 2 W2's and a 1099 as well. You guys are saying the exact match, but in 2013 I was laid off from a job in April, did contract work until I had my baby in August and then started my current job in October. The salary that I make per year now will not reflect what is listed on my IRS transcript. I am still well above the poverty line, so I am not worried about making too little. Last years total gross is actually going to end up being more than what I will make for this upcoming year. My letter of employment will not match what my earnings were for last year so what the heck do I do?

I'm going to cross-post this as well in the CR-1 forum.

My husband had two jobs in 2013. There is still only one total gross income on the tax return. And yes, the salary on the employment letter is different. But NVC wants the number off the tax returns. Letter of employment is totally optional.

Put whatever number is on your tax return and attach all the w2s and 1099s (if the 1099s are federal, IIRC they are not interested in state and local, but I am not sure since we have no 1099s at all).

Same here! Hoping everything will be ok. What did you write about the vaccinations? I was a little confused about it.

I researched the vaccination question< and it is definitely a "yes". The parent will have the record by the time of the interview no matter what. And if you say "no", it puts them into "inadmissible for failure to provide vaccination records".

Maybe.

As someone has pointed out, the younger sibling will age out into the F2b category when she turns 21 waiting for a visa and CSPA does not help her. This would be a 7-8 years wait where the beneficiary cannot marry while the petitioning parent is an LPR.

Age in the family preference categories (F1, F2a, F2b, F3, & F4) is determined when the PD becomes current (and not when the I-130 is filed; i.e. the PD).

The timing is very tight here. If things goes fast and well, then the child may still be in the F2a category. If things goes slow, then the child may age out into the F2b category.

There is no way to know or plan for this. The best advice is to file as fast as possible, the parent immigrating as soon as possible after getting the visa, and immediately fling for the child when he/she lands in the US.

The child is 8 years old. Unless something goes badly wrong (can't imagine what), she has plenty of time before aging out or getting married.

Do I need to send the state tax return too or 1040 only?

Only federal.

Sorry, so this is the total income from our W2s correct?

Also, the status of my AOS payment is now PAID but the IV is still greyed out?

NOT from the W2, from your tax returns.

Wait for the IV, it'll work.

will i use the adjusted gross income for line 13.a. 13.b. and 13.c. or the total income for both of us (me and my spouse from our W2s)? for our affidavit of support

It's in the instructions. Total income from your tax returns if you file jointly.

IIRC, adjusted gross is for form I-864EZ

Hi! thanks for this post.

I just paid my aos fee (one $88 covers both parents, one case each). I am now sending I-864EZ and waiting for IV invoice.

Can i do the DS-260 myself in behalf of them, (my parents are not really into computers and no one can assist them in MAnila).

If so, is there a section that will say I petitioner helped them out and prepared/electronically submit it for them?

Thank you/

Yes, at the very end there is room to fill out preparer's information.

My mom knows no English and does not use internet, so there was no way for her to do it herself. I'm sure NVC understands that:) Just make sure you get the correct info from your parents so there is no confusion at the interview if they say something different than you put on the form. I had to get my mom on the phone to get some information while I was filling out the form.

Mailed the AoS packet off today.

Working on the translations for the IV packet.

So just to clarify, if my wife was a Naturalized USC and file I-130 for both of her parents, as soon as they get here, her parents could file for a F2A visa for their underage daughter which is the younger sibling of my wife and it would take about 18 months?

Yes. They can file for the girl the day the cross the border if they want. The visa number wait now is 5 months (hope it stays this way or gets shorter). Add whatever it takes to process I-130 (can be as little as 2 months, but I wouldn't count on it), and a couple of months for the NVC processing (3-4 most likely).

I am going to request expedite processing if at all possible based on the special needs of my brother's and no other caretaker than my mom.

Alright, the AoS packet is on its way to NVC.

On to preparing the IV packet.

OKflyboy lets not go around the circles trying to find an answer . The parents file will be completed and they will be in the united states in 12 months [standard and lucky applicants] or 18 months the most, if there is a missing document - AP.

The 17/18 years old sibling :

1- By the time the parents get to the US and file for their child, he/she might cross 21 years old and he/she has to wait 7-8 and can not marry (F2B).

2 - Save time, The US sibling can apply under F4 category and its 12 years waiting, period.

No idea what you're talking about, sorry. It is not even me you quote.

If you're talking about the TS's relative and mine, they are 8 and 7 years old respectively, not 17 or 18.

You can fly to the US the same day you have visa in hand. Theoretically you just need to cross the border. SSN can be gotten later. The stamp in the passport serves as proof of LPR status for a year.

Can we use the cover sheet for the IV packet generated after your pay it.. although it doesnt show PAID yet in the payment portal?

Yes. You have to use it. If your papers get there before the payment clears, they'll just hold them. But that's unlikely, the payment clears in 2 business days.

The moment the immigrating IR5 parent steps foot in the US, he/she can file i130 for his/her spouse. No such thing as waiting for 6 months. Their minor children will become a derivative of the F2A petition.

Exactly. The same applies to filing for a GC holder's child. That's why I was so surprised to hear about residency requirement.

Apply for your mother first, once she is in the US and met the state residency which 6 months, she can them file for her son usually it takes 18 moths average, this is the only fast route, i do undertand that you want them to come together and that aint happing. so best of luck, i am in the same situation, and i applied for my mother, my bother is 17 years old, her I-130 has been approved and waiting for NVC case, and if she is here by May -2014 then she can apply for my brother on December 2014 and by end 2016 he will be here thats the plan, we are trying to make the process faster before he reaches 21 on end of 2017.

Thanks

Where does that 6 month residency requirement come from? Can you give me a link?

How quickly after your case number was assigned, did you get the bill for the AOS? I'm in limbo right now, (im)patiently waiting for my case number - I'm bugging them nearly every day I have nearly everything ready to be submitted though for the AOS packet. I'm so excited to see that so many of y'all are making such great progress at the NVC.

Three days. Although the case number could have been assigned before I got through to NVC and received it, possibly the Friday before. Three business days nevertheless.

Need help on how to fill up I864 and for co sponsor I864A??

Google the instructions for both. And there are lots of AoS questions answered in this thread. I believe there are useful links posted, too.

If you want them all to come together, you can start petition for your brother now, and a petition for your parents much, much later.

I don't want them to come later, that's the problem. I need them here ASAP. Humanitarian situation.

Somehow I think that the TS wants his/her family together soon too, not in 15 years.

And where can i get the I 864 form or theyre gonna send me one??

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864.pdf

All the forms are found easily by googling them. Instructions too.

I called not too long ago and the lady said I can send it with the AOS packet. Please advise

I know for sure that you need the cover sheet and it is different from the AoS cover sheet.

You can send both packets together, maybe that's what the lady meant. You may send IV supporting documents together with your AoS paperwork, but you need to pay the IV fee and print out the cover sheet first.

I just completed and submitted form DS260. Boy was it tough. The paper ds230 only asked for the names of the towns the applicant lived since she was 16, but the electronic form wants full addresses. My mom moved a lot! One of the towns we lived in when I was little does not even exist anymore. She moved quite a bit in the same town, too, from her place to my grandma's, to a rental, back to grandma's and so on. Had to get my mom on Skype to try and remember some stuff together.

I hope I did not make any mistakes! I checked it several times and I'm still afraid I might have done something wrong. Well, I suppose the worst's gonna happen is NVC will RFE me...

If I receive my MIL's AoS papers in the mail today, I'll mail the AoS packet tomorrow. Still working on the translations for the IV packet.

How about the mom's civil documents? Do I send it with my AOS?

No, they go with the IV packet. You will get a separate cover sheet for that when you pay IV fee.

When do I send the AOS packet?

I just paid the $88 are they going to email me a check list with a barcode or snail mail?

You can mail it as soon as you have the cover sheet with the bar code, which you should have, since you paid the fee. Cover sheet can be printed out online.

Unfortunately. My brother will be 7 in a few weeks, my mom will be immigrating, and he can't.

I have never understood why there's no derivative category for minors...

The only way is for the parents to come separately and alternate their stay in the US and with the child, maintaining residency in the US. Or in my family's case, since there's no dad present, for my mom to get a 2-year re-entry permit.

DS260 question.

If my brother will come to the US eventually (after my mom petitions him), do I put his name on line 31b (will follow at a later date)? Or is it just for follow- to-join?