John_Wayne

If you are currently employed then you want to be 125% above the poverty line or show enough assets based on the USCIS criterion to not need a sponsor. In this manner you do not have to worry with providing asset information. I’m convinced an “unemployed” status will raise a flag on your I-864 (AOS). However, being immensely over the poverty line cash holdings wise, along with showing (3) years prior financially stability will be a big plus. Unfortunately, you will most likely need to show as many assets as you can while being unemployed. Ensure all of your bank letters are up to date. Yes, new letters are advisable (We did this as well - smile). Hopefully, your employment status will change soon! Until then, presenting plenty of assets should carry the day. Sounds like you are financially sound, and very marketable for future employment. May God’s speed be with you!

Yes, I have plenty of documented assets that would put me way above the poverty line for many years, even if I didn't return to work. I will definitely get new letters from the banks... Thanks Maleman!!

1) from what i read i believe your assets should be sufficient, you won't NEED a co-sponsor but if you can get one without too much trouble its even better just in case they get nitpicky,

2)if you tick the unemployed since then no letter of employment would be require, if you later get employed/reemployed you could then resend in the i-864 if you wanted to

3) since you recently lost your job i would get new letters from your bank just because it shows even though unemployed you still have the assets required

Thanks Chris... That's what I think too.

Any insight from any sponsors here who were unemployed during the AOS application???

Much Appreciated,

JW

First, I would like to thank all of the members, and especially thank the folks running this fantastic web site!!!… Following your instructions, we were approved for our K1 in about 5 months, and were married on September 18th!!!

Now we are preparing to submit our documentation for Adjustment Of Status, and I have a question about the I-864...

I was recently laid off from my job. Despite the lay off, I have already made about 375% of the poverty level (or about 3 times the requirement) for 2011. Also, I have documented proof of savings of more than five times the difference between our current total household income and the minimum income requirement (which is my understanding of the requirement in the instructions here at VJ for using assets). I also was well above the poverty level on my previous three tax returns (which I used to support the I-134 during the K1 application).

1) (My understanding would be that I have sufficient assets, and do not need a cosponsor, but I want to double check here)… Given the above information, will I need a co-sponsor now that I’m laid off?

2) My understanding is that I would need to check box D (unemployed since ___) in question 22 of the I-864, would I then not submit any letter of employment (even though I could be called back to work by the same employer)??

3) Should I use the same letters from my banks that I used for the I-134 or get new letters (I‘m thinking that I‘ll need new letters)?

Thank you for your time and assistance!!!

--JW

hi guys I want to know I-134 form for affidavit of support must be notarized ?!!!!!!!

I'm no expert, but it says here on the site that you do not need it notarized, that requirement has changed:

http://www.visajourney.com/news/2009/02/24/i-134-form-entry-page-updated-public-notary-not-needed/

--JW

Hi All,

Weird scenario… I sent in my application on 1/21/11. My check was cashed on 1/31/11. I didn’t receive my NOA1. I called (800-375-5283) before 30 days, talked to the first person (who seems to only be a screener) and was told to call back after 30 days.

I called back (800-375-5283) on 2/22/11. I told the first person (who seems to only be a screener) that I didn’t receive my NOA1, and was forwarded to a second person (Officer Andrews). Officer Andrews found my receipt number for me. After I got my receipt number, I asked “How long are the NOA2(s) running these days”? It sounded like she looked up something on the computer then said “They are working on your case… You should hear something by early April, maybe before”. When I expressed my surprise, she seemed very sure of herself stating that “You should definitely hear something within 90 days of the date you submitted the application”. I did submit a supplemental letter with my application that explained some hardships, and respectfully requested to have my application expedited.

Today, I called back in (800-375-5283) and could not get past the first person (screener). I asked the first person about the NOA2, and was read a statement saying the processing time is five months. I explained about the information from Officer Andrews, and received no answer. I asked if Officer Andrews may have actually been looking in the computer, and received no answer. I asked if there was any way to check it in the computer, and was told “no” (an obvious lie). I was polite, and thanked her for her “help”.

Three questions:

1)Do you think Officer Andrews was looking in the computer?

2)Is there a way to call (800-375-5283) and get past the first person (screener)? Should I be calling another number?

3)If the first person (screener) won’t give me any information, is there an escalation process to talk to someone who can lookup my actual case? If so, what is the title of that person (IE: Officer?)??

Thanks everybody, much appreciated!!

JW

My fiancée’s mother does not have a visitor's visa. I'm thinking it will be next to impossible for her to get one, as she would not have sufficient money in the bank and other requirements for a visitor's visa (from my understanding). Does anybody know anything that I don't (is there any special considerations for the mother of the bride to attend the US wedding)??

Thank you,

J.W.

Hi Everybody,

I assumed that my fiancée’s mother would not be able to attend our wedding here in the USA (which means she would just visit here during the wedding and then return to the Philippines), and we were planning to have a second wedding in the Philippines later. Now, some of my fiancée’s friends are telling her differently.

Does anybody here know the details on this question?

Thank you!!

J.W.

It's 4 for the beneficiary and 4 for the petitioner, and you send them with your I-129F petition.

In the old version of the G-325A, there used to be 4 sheets in one file (when you filled out one, it automatically enters data in the rest of the 3 forms).

At the bottom of each form they were distributed to:

1) Ident. (I assume this meant Identification)

2) Rec. Br. (Records Branch?)

3) C. (Not sure what this is)

4) Consulate

Great explanation... Much Appreciated!!

--JW

Can somebody please explain when are the four G-325A(s) needed, during initial I129 package or later? Is this 2 for each person, or 4 for each?

Thank you!!

--JW

You each have your own form with your own information. Don't sign anything with HER info on it, sign the one with your info on it

Good luck

Okay, so I had it completely wrong…

I was originally thinking that each person filled in their own information and signed their own copy as you all have clarified, but the example in the step by step guide here made it look to me like it was 2 copies of the same info...

Anyway, it was great to have an opportunity to get a clarification on that… I'm totally clear on it now... Much appreciated everybody!!

Hello Everybody!

Great forum that you have here. .. Very extensive information and great people!! Thanks to the Administrator(s) for your great work here!!

I’m starting, today, to prepare my I-129 package for my fiancée, and want to verify my understanding of the check list and my understanding of the examples that I’ve looked at. Do I understand correctly that both G-325A forms will have the same information (the geographic information of my fiancée) with the only difference being that she will sign one and I will sign one??

Thanks to everybody for your support and best of luck to everybody!!

JW