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lol i think you can find hippa info on the net. it's the same nationally.

1. When you share a house with a family member, you can tack on their income to yours on line #24. Your current earnings (not last years tax return) + Mom's current earnings go into one big pot on your I-864. She does an I864A which is basically agreeing to let you use her earnings on your form and swear to also be responsible for the immigrant.
2. Another way to do it is each of you fill out your own I-864, but hers then would have to fully cover two people--herself + immigrant.
If she will not be claiming you as a dependant for 2011 tax year, then she doesn't have to list you. She is giving an oath when she signs that she has told the truth.
#1 way is probably easiest. Makes a bigger pot of money. Both will prove their income with documentation.
Employer letter: Does it also say the number of hours worked a week? If not, then there's no way to do the math to come up with a yearly salary. If it dos say $10/hr and 40 hr/wk, it should be fine. Does anybody have recent pay stubs to show current income since it's better than the 2010 taxes show? That's another way to show current income.

Bizarre turn of events, I hope some is inspired and encouraged by this!
So I filed a motion to re open and reconsider with the USCIS office that denied me based on my misrepresenting my self as a USC. Te motion was file by Alex and Pinnix in Raleigh NC. They were affordable and thorough. We prepare affidavits from me, my siblings and my mother. Both my parents are citizens but I could not prove when my father became citizen or if he ha listed me as his child.
Anyway, we submitted the motion to reconsider/reopen on July 20th. New evidence was not available as I still did not have prove of my father's US citizenship. Our strategy was to use the new Prosecutorial Discretion that was recently passed when ever I appeared before a judge. I obtained character letters form my community, friends, relatives and even had my 11 year old write to whom it may concern, that my removal would cause her extreme hardship.
On August 30th which was also my birthday, I received a text message saying my green card had been mailed!!! Just like that! I was confused because the motion had not even been granted.
A couple days later I received a letter saying motion had been granted! Then a day after that a letter saying Welcome to the United States! On Sept 7th, I received my green card!
I wish I could explain it but I cant!
I just thank God!
I have decided to go back to school and become an immigration lawyer! I would love to help folks in my situation and give them the opportunity at a better life.

If you read the instructions at uscis.gov, it says that the "second joint sponsor" can only be used in the case of a large family immigrating, and one person sponsoring part of the family and another person sponsoring the rest of the family. Look at the instructions on page 3, "What is a joint sponsor?"
If the sister-in-law makes more than the brother, then you can switch it and she can fill out a I-864 and the brother can fill in I-864A.
Husband still needs I-864.

Advanced Parole (the 131) is temporary, but the idea is that your wife will have her green card before it expires. If she doesn't for some reason, she can apply to renew it. If you file it along with your AOS application there is no fee, it'll take about 2 months for the travel document.

i work in the hospital and usually if a patient gives us record of something but doesn't ask for it back then we assume that we can keep it and maybe that they don't nee it. altho our hospital we usually ask if the patients needs the forms/paper back tho...don't know about others. we do shred everything as soon as we can. can't leave things hanging around...yes hippa can cause thousands if not millions of dollar. altho they could have kept it in the records for a few days or weeks.
will you need that rfe for future. you should call and ask if you can get another.

Seriously, what is he hurting you? I am pretty sure poster was not posting this information for you personally.

I would never give a doctor the original, but instead a copy. I would have brought the original with me to show them.
It doesn't make what the doctor did right so to speak, but you created the environment that allowed the mistake to happen. If I'm in your shoes I'm blaming myself.
It happens to all of us. It was my fault for booking a marriage ceremony in a jurisdiction that did not issue the certificate fast enough for our tastes,then I made a second mistake by getting in a car to get married in the other county without bringing my divorce decree, thinking the other marriage license would suffice. We all live and learn.

I'm no expert but the CS may claim that the document was destroyed based on HIPPA requirements. I'd call USCIS with your A number and at least ask them where you should be sending the information.
Sorry for your loss...hope you sort it out quickly.

Sounds like a combination. I can't say if USCIS is at fault for being picky since you didn't state what they requested the RFE for, precisely, but they request the same thing of everyone and it's not usually a problem so I doubt it's on them. It wasn't too bright of the civil surgeon's office to shred the RFE, but at the same time, you should never, EVER give originals of your documents from USCIS away and certainly not without making a copy.
I'd call the USCIS 800 number and ask where it is to be sent.

you correct . . . um, "mistake" at the interview by handing over a revised form. Working without authorization is a non-issue; lying is a big none.

There would be no reason. Losing your green card doesn't mean you're not a permanent resident. If you absolutely need proof of status before the replacement green card arrives then make an InfoPass appointment and ask for an I-551 stamp to be placed in your passport.

Where do you plan to live? In the US or in Costa Rica? Permanent Residency means just that - you are permanently residing within the US, so if you intend to reside primarily in Costa Rica and continue to come to the US you may find yourself at odds with the residency and physical presence requirements of permanent residence status. It would be a good idea to read over these links first so you know what your obligations are as a PR of the US:
"After A Green Card is Granted" (8 links) http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f1903a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f1903a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD
"Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants" http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-617.pdf

The OP cannot get SSN because I-94 is expired. Op - You will have to wait until you get your EAD to get your SSN, as you know.
If you have an interview, you will get a detailed letter with everything that you must bring. There is no single "must-have" item. Joint accounts are one of the suggested evidences of a bona fide marriage, and most married couples have at least one, but there is no strict requirement to have it. Good luck.

Hi Jason96 ~ the alien number is located on the NOA2 "immediately above the beneficiary's name" and it begins with the letter "A". It is a 9-digit number - example: A 123-456-789
Hope this helps and God bless.

Correct. In the denial letter they clearly write that the burden of proof rests with the applicant, who didn't show enough evidence of what he is claiming. Simple.

Obviously they don't come to your house because they were in the neighborhood and wanted to check how you're doing.
The ultimate point is that they don't need to request a warrant (I don't even think they would get one). The three scenarios, which they were trained to face, are:
1. They knock on your door, you let them in, they look around, nothing suspicious, approved.
2. They knock on your door, you let them in, they look around, something is suspicious, not approved.
3. They knock on your door, you send them away, they leave, open their notepad, write "DENIED", and off we go.
Simple.

You don't have to, but I would. There's really no reason not to is there? I think turning them away only raises suspicions that they must've had in the first place, otherwise, why would they show up at our door? I'm not exactly sure what the protocol is or isn't, I'm only giving my opinion...and that is, if USCIS came to my door and showed proper identification, etc., I would allow them in. They might get licked to death by our overly friendly pit bull, LOL, but that's their problem. There's nothing to hide and they must be there for a reason. I have learned it's just easier to cooperate with them; otherwise they can make your life a living hell and who wants that. This process is hard enough, right? Again, just my two cents.

The immigration people do not like it if a US citizen works as an immigration portal. Be prepared that they will scrutinize your relationship very closely, not because of you, but because of your spouse.

Is there a disgruntled former partner or an unhappy friend or family member who doesn't agree with your marriage in either of your pasts who could have filed a complaint about you with USCIS saying the relationship wasn't valid? That can also trigger a red flag - especially if USCIS is not correctly informed on the true nature of the past or existing relationship between the informant and the person being informed upon.
They obviously found the two of you living in the same apartment even if your husband was at work - and you knew exactly where he was and gave them the information that they could easily follow up on and find out if it wasn't true, so it sounds like you probably provided them with sufficient evidence that will lead to a recommendation that the green card be approved.
Good luck.

Propose to her and get married NOW, get married at a court house in front of a judge (no big wedding nesessary, you can have that later when you're ready). After you have the marriage certificate in hands, file the I-485 Adjustment of Status with I-130 and I-765 and I-131 (optional), and she will get her green card by Febuary, good chance she won't have to quit her job at all. The sooner the better, these days USCIS takes only not more than 4 months to process a green card application. Even if she doesn't get her green card by feb, she will get the work permit (I-765) way.. sooner than feb anyway.
Read the guide on this website http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2 everything you need to know is on there.
Good Luck.

I'm sure it was more than just the lease. Lots of people don't have a spouse on the lease (like us) and don't get a home visit.

Yes, you will file the I-130 and I-485 together, with all the supportive documentation. Read the guide here on VJ, it has a very detailed description of the overall process.
She can stay without adjusting status for as long as her current visa is valid - so until the J1 expires (or until the date written on her I-94 - they might be different, so check the I-94). However, she should not leave the country ebfore you have started the AOS process, as returning on a J1 visa now that she is married to a US citizen and plans to stay is not a good idea.
She is also bound by the J1 rules and regulations until you adjust her status to LPR, so all the restrictions she now has in regards to, for example, working in the US continue to apply. I would try to submit the AOS paperwork as soon as possible, because until then she is still a J1 and subject to restrictions of that particular visa.

If you originally entered the country legally (i.e. under some non-immigrant visa status) and you have proof of this (which it seems you have, since you have the I-94 card), you can adjust your status to a legal permanent resident. Your long overstay will not be relevant as you are now married to a US citizen, but I would file the papers asap in any case.
You'll file the I-130 and I-485 concurrently. There is a very good guide for this process here on VJ that you should read through first, and then ask more questions if something seems unclear. You should also print the forms you need along with the instructions for each form, and read those with your wife to make sure you both understand the process. The VJ guide is here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2
The filing fees come close to $1,500. You will also need to get a medical check done by a civil surgeon, and might have to get some vaccines if you lack some of the required ones. My medical cost me around $150, but it varies depending on your location and the amount of vaccinations you require. You can find a designated Civil Surgeon in your area through the USCIS website, which should be your first source of information for this process in general.
As Barbara mentioned, you cannot leave the US until you have your physical GC in your hand. Because of your overstay, you are now subject to a 10 year ban to the US, but it will only take affect if you leave. So stay put until you get your GC. Don't bother to file the I-131 form for Advance Parole travel document. If you apply, it will be issued to you, but you cannot use it because of the overstay.

Not all IO officers can or will make a decision on the spot. Ours didn't, we were told much the same as you, but we were approved about 10 days later.
I'm not sure where the idea of misconduct is coming from. It's very normal for an IO to take pictures from your album to keep as evidence, that's why you bring them: as evidence. Anything you give the IO to look at, it is at their discretion to keep as they see fit. Additionally, while some officers are super friendly and smiley, some aren't. It doesn't sound like he was outright rude. I'm also not sure what him being gay would have to do with anything at all.