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I-130 Rejected because incomplete addy....

That is my plan, thanks for the reply.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-07-20 17:09:00

I-130 Rejected because incomplete addy....

I just received my I-797C Rejection Notice... very depressing only to see that a small minor detail on Part C of the I-130 for my wife was incomplete. There is no better way to state her current address, it is accurate and correct. It may look odd, her street is Idogan Village. It isn't St, or Way or Ct. it is how it is. She recieves mail with it, i don't understand how it isn't complete. Should i try and find a more sutable address for her or ask the customer service details on why they rejected the I-130?

The other question is, the paper work all have numbers on the side, it looks like they scaned it or had been put into some kind of inventory. Do i have to redo everything or just update the I-130

Oh I also, would they also find new things wrong if i send again? I'm a very upset over this and my wife is having anxiety issues that the visa won't go through. Any advice will suffice. Thank you to all who read and reply

_Nicholas Womack

Edited by Smoochie1209, 20 July 2010 - 02:27 AM.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-07-20 02:27:00

That's a probable out come but there is also so many others. From what I understand, it's extremely difficult to get a divorce let alone an annulment in the Philippines but even then it's very unlikely that will happen. I do believe in preparing for the worst but also have faith in the best. To accept all outcomes is best. His main concern is he is retired. If he wasn't, He'd sign it in a heartbeat and I completely agree is discomfort is justified. I told him I won't hold it against him if he doesn't. It's hard to get a good stable job here and if you do, it feels like you have to fight for your life to hang on to it because there is always someone behind you ready and willing to work harder and cheaper for your position. It's just getting my wife here and her helping out financially as well so we won't have to make my father feel we are a burden to him.

Thanks for all the comments and support. I suppose this concludes my hope in finding some answers for my fathers concerns.

Edited by Smoochie1209, 27 March 2011 - 06:59 PM.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-03-27 18:58:00

Yes I am applying for the CR1 Visa and I believe they have to accept a joint sponsor as apposed to the K visa's. We have been married since Dec 09'.... I knew the job I was at before we got married wasn't enough so I quit and got a better one, in which I'm in a 90 Day trial period until my full pay and benefits are in effect. I know I have to be a self sustained person to start with regardless of the visa process. It's just common sense that someone has to support the family and I have taken that role as a husband and a father. The whole point of this thread was to get more information on what a joint sponsor is responsible for on paper, but also what I can do to ease the fear for my father. A good friend in my church has done the same for his daughter because she married a guy who was making the money but she had to prove she could support him while she was a stay at home wife with a small clothing business that barely amounted to a full time minimum wage job. So he did a joint sponsor. He said even though he knew how serious this was, he didn't worry because they've never had finical problems nor caused any unnecessary debt. The point being, back to my question, "what can I do to ease the fears my father has" I don't want to lean on him financially, I just need his help so my wife can be here and we both have incomes to sustain ourselves. That's all

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-03-27 16:55:00

Ok, so if she does have a medical bill, that won't be under their heads.... I'm guessing it's mainly talking about loans and government debts right? I got my tax return which was over 2k which combined with my current income is a little more than enough. I hope the AoS is approved. The other question I have is I'm living with my mother(which sucks but nothing I can do about it...yet) and was wondering if I could add her in my Household, would this still make her accountable like Joint Sponsor?

"You may count the income and assets of members of your household who are related to you by birth, marriage, or adoption. To use their income you must have listed them as dependents on your most recent federal tax return or they must have lived with you for the last 6 months. They must also complete a Form I-864A, Contract between Sponsor and Household Member. If the relative you are sponsoring meets these criteria you may include the value of their income and assets, but the immigrant does not need to complete Form I-864A unless he or she has accompanying family members" AoS USICS Website

I'm guessing I need to be the home owner for that to apply.

Edited by Smoochie1209, 26 March 2011 - 06:55 AM.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-03-26 06:54:00

The job I currently have doesn't pay much now but I was hired to become management and I will be taking over the position(hopfully) of the guy who is leaving. So when that happends I will be making more than enough. Thank you for all the reply's.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-03-23 13:11:00

Before getting the visa and studing the process, I knew that I wouldn't qualify to support my wife on my own for the AoS to be approved. I asked my Mother to help me out and without reason, she felt it would hurt her and didn't want to help. She saw it as something she'd have to pay for, that she's risk her credit or that the goverment expected her to pay for things for us. I reasured her that it wasn't the case but she didn't want to sign. I turned to my dad and he agreed but feared because of his retirement, they wouldn't accept him. I also re-asured him that he had 2 houses in his name and that was plenty enough to prove as well as his retirement fund.

This is were the dilemma is created....he read the responsibities part and felt uneasy with this line and I quote from the i-184:

"What If I Do Not Fulfill My Obligations?
If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, that person may sue you for this support.

If a Federal, State or local agency, or a private agency provides any covered means-tested public benefit to the person who becomes a permanent resident based on the Form I-864 that you signed, the agency may ask you to reimburse them for the amount of the benefits they provided. If you do not make the reimbursement, the agency may sue you for the amount that the agency believes you owe.

If you are sued, and the court enters a judgment against you, the person or agency that sued you may use any legally permitted procedures for enforcing or collecting the judgment. You may also be required to pay the costs of collection, including attorney fees."

If you do not file a properly completed Form I-865 within 30 days of any change of address, USCIS may impose a civil fine for your failing to do so."

My dad and and step-mother felt, "if she gets hurt and needs to be hospitalized and you can't pay for it, they are going to come after us"

I'm not sure what to say to this and it made me feel more discouraged in my life... It's been a year since I last saw my wife. I don't know how longer we can last. I want to move there but that might complicate the visa even more because no decent job there will pay me enough to cover the i-184.

Any help is much apprciated. I searched the forms for a like situation and see that the joint-sponsor has nothing to worry about but I don't feel comfortable until its clear they don't. Thank you very much to any and all who read and respond.

-Nick

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-03-23 00:43:00

Lost in the steps toward her visa

Thanks a lot! That is more to the point than other guides that seem quiet ambiguous as far as step by step details. I just have a question about the police clearance. Do i need to send them now or does she need them for the interview?

I see that you recently did one for your step-daughter. That looks faster than I thought. Were you able to get a Temp Tax Id for her because I have a step-daughter as well that I'd like to claim on my amended tax return but need a ssn.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-04-11 21:20:00

Lost in the steps toward her visa

Hello all,

I am currently confused on what steps I need to take next. I got a NoA2, NVC sent the Choice of agent and I returned it, paid both the AoS and IV bills.... We have the I-864 filled out and got a co-sponsor to help out. Her DS-230 is filled out, signed on first part and unsigned on the next. I've been reading on this site to see what I need to do. Am I suppose to wait for a packet? or Am I suppose to send these forms and if I am, where? Just lost on this portion of the journey and need some help. Thanks!

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-04-11 20:03:00

Thanks, i get it now. I see a lot on people's timeline, "sign in failed" and wondered about that. Now I know, thanks a lot =)

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-02 18:32:00

Today I called them about my RFE they told me of course again 20 Business days and I went to my sign in thing and it sadi SIF... Case is Complete..... Mine took like 8 days.....

Like someone said they have to say 20 days or 6-8 weeks but it is not true....

How do you sign in to check the status? Is that from the automated system when you call the NVC office?

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-02 04:18:00

yeah it is hard to find people that understand..i get the well "why doesn't he just visit you until he has visa?" lol

Oh yeah i hear all sorts of stupid things. People here don't really understand the visa process. They still think if u get married they come straight here. Or other stuff. I was accused of abandoning my wife... really made me mad but u have to forgive ignorance. :bonk:

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-01 17:07:00

Yeah I figured that... thanks for all the support. =) I really love this community a lot. It's hard to find people around u that understand how u feel about the visa situation and just get the ole, "That must be hard..." I felt they will get it done fast as long as u bother them haha. I call them 2-3x's a week to see how my case was. Thanks again everyone, I believe it will be faster than i think.

-Nick

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-01 01:56:00

HI all,

I got a RFE about my AoS I-864 saying I don't make enough and I knew this was going to happen. My father finally agreed to help out a week before I got the letter and is going to send his information to the NVC tomorrow. So I called the NVC auto message and they said, "please allow up to 6-8 weeks for the requested documents to be fully reviewed.." I haven't seen my wife in over a year and some months. We've been married since Dec 22, 09. My question is, will it really take that long? I guess that she will have her interview date by mid to end Aug and be here Sept... I'm doing my best to wait but my wife is having the hardest time waiting with her crazy family in the Philippines and I understand her why she is going nuts. No work for over a year and nothing to do but wait and deal with her family. Anyways, aside from that I ask... has anyone had their RFE reviewed faster than 6-8 week? I don't know what to tell my wife if I say that cause I know she will go nuts.

-Nick

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-05-31 17:22:00

CFO??? Huh....?

Hello all my VJ'ers. My wife was recently asked when she was going to the CFO. She said "huh??" Came to me in panic asking what it is... i didn't know either so I looked it up. I never heard of it and don't see it anywhere in the guides. I see it is a seminar nessesary for her to leave the Philippines to Immigrate to another country, also it is put in the passport. Do we really need it???? I thought u get the visa after interview in her passort, it's enclosed in an envelope and opened by the US officers in USA. HELP.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-08 23:38:00

CFO??? Huh....?

Thanks a lot. I'll get it sorted out

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-09 00:01:00

CFO??? Huh....?

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-08 23:40:00

California to Texas & Texas to California - Part 2

Bit late on this but our NoA2 notice came last friday =) Feb 11, 2011. We were transfered back from Texas on the 10th, they gave us notification they were doing the initial review and within hours, it was approved. Now we go to the next faze of this waiting game.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-02-16 04:02:00

August Interviews!

8 AUG 8:30AM YAY!!!!! Just got it right now. My wife is mixed feelings hahaha. She is excited and freaking out at the same time. Paper work always beats her up. However, this nightmare will end SOON! YAY!!!!

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-29 03:36:00

WAITING FOR AN INTERVIEW DATE

Hey my case was completed on the 24th and we JUST recieved our interview date. as of 1:30am PST. It could be anytime this week if not no later than next week i'm sure they will give you an interview date.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-29 04:06:00

Aug 8th interview Date

Haha awesome! Yeah my wife will be in there as well, that's cool. Good luck to you guys as well

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-29 18:28:00

Aug 8th interview Date

Look out Manila.. my wife is gunna smoke the interview haha!!! 8 Aug, 8:30AM! Woooo hooo.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-29 04:21:00

re-submitted i-864 wait times

I did the same and resubmitted my paper work about... June 4th and they received it on the 7th. My case was completed on the 24th and I JUST received our interview date!!! So it won't be long, hang in there =)

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-06-29 04:04:00

Psychological Evaluation

She did her initial exam on Tuesday(monday here) and they said she has to go back thurs(wed here) at 8am. If you don't have immunizations and they aren't packed(which they are all the time) them it can be done in one day. Other wise is close to a guarantee that it's a 2 day experience

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-07-20 19:09:00

Psychological Evaluation

So my wife went to get her medical done at St. Luke yesterday. While waiting forever to get the first part done, the Doc deemed her to be evaluated psychological, which is extra 1k PHP just because she has scars on her wrist and taking sleeping pills. One.. my wife was a catcher in softball and anyone who played that position either softball or baseball, will get cuts and scars over time. She has been having a hard time sleeping so she tried sleeping pills.. so what? That doesn't make her depressant or suicidal. We are both pretty upset at the way this is happening. I really hope this doesn't effect the interview at all. I can't really believe this. :angry:

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-07-19 17:46:00

CFO Sticker at NAIA?

Hi all. My wife completed the CFO seminar but was denied the sticker because she didn't bring a xerox of the front page of her visa packet. Since it's holiday there and her flight is next week, she can't get the sticker at the office. I read a few posts on here stating there is an office in the airport and also the lady referred her to it. Can she get the sticker there or are we going to have to waste money on another ticket....?

Any help would be wonderful =)

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-08-25 19:09:00

Joking. Finical looks like finicky. I know you meant "financial".

Ahh I knew there was a joke, just tried to fish it out. I see it now haha. Gosh i'm slow....

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-01-05 04:31:00

The mother/joint sponsor will provide evidence of citizenship as well. Birth certificate or passport data page will do. If not a citizen, provide copy of front and back of green card.

To OP, just what is your mother finical about?

Mom's finical is great. I chose her because one, my address on my ID is the same as her address. I've been to lazy over the past years to change it. Two, my pops is retired (mom and dad divorced ages ago) and mom has lots of equity and great job.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-01-04 17:28:00

I'm sorry that you lost your job. From what I read a few weeks ago, the US embassy in Manila is hesitant to accept co-sponsors of K-1 visa applicants since their affidavit of support I-134 is not legally-binding. CR-1/IR-1's I-864 AOS is protected by law thereby granting assurance that the co-sponsor has the legal financial responsibility to the applicant. I have not yet encounter CR-1/IR-1 problems with joint sponsorship on the interview.

Thanks a bunch! I was hoping that was the issue. I know K-1 Sponcership is pretty crucial for accpetance and guessed it wouldn't be a big deal for IR1/CR1

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-01-04 02:24:00

Hello all and mainly to those with Filipino/Filipina spouses. I recently lost my job and am currently living with my Mom due to finical issues. I asked her to Co-Sponsor my wife but I am worried it won't go through because I've heard, no confirmation that it's true, that the Philippine Embassy isn't to keen on accepting I-864 A.o.S forms if the Primary Sponsor can't support their beneficiary. I will have a job soon but am afraid it won't help last years income. Any suggestions? Much appriciated. Also, love and support to all my CSC to TSC peeps who are still waiting for NoA2.... Thanks a lot!

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2011-01-04 01:52:00

Thanks trailmix. I had thought about that too, I currently make enough now and am supporting her and her child, my step-daughter on all needs in the Philippines... which isn't too bad considering the exchange rate, but when she gets here and is employed, there should not be any financial issues to bring her daughter here.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-06-23 23:58:00

Cool thanks a lot for the feed back. Really appreciate it. =)

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-06-23 19:58:00

Thanks a lot. Saved me a headache I suppose haha.

The other question I have is for the Details on employment. Do I have to state the Full address as well because there is not enough room, I shortened it.

I believe so... As far as the I-485 goes. I haven't seen that in the CR-1 Guide but i'd just suppose that it was required.

The only other thing i dread is the Affidavit of Support... I was gone for 2 years so that's 2 years i wasn't making an income. My current job supports her and her child. I have been supporting them now while she waits.

Edited by Smoochie1209, 23 June 2010 - 01:45 PM.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-06-23 13:43:00

Hello all who have a chance to read this

I am going to file the G-325a but have a question about the Employment History

During the 5 year span, I was a Volunteer Missionary or Mormon Missionary, for 2 of those years. Do i put that in as a form of employment? IE: (Name and Address) Church of Jesus Christ (Occupation) Missionary (Time) 08/07-08/09

Or would i leave this part as Unemployed for the 2 year span?

I was NOT employed or on a payroll nor given any money for this. I was, however, given a fixed amount of support which is funded mainly by myself and does NOT have any kind of deductions such as Tax and what not.

Any advice would do. Thank you so much!!

Edited by Smoochie1209, 23 June 2010 - 12:51 PM.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-06-23 12:50:00

I-130 Section C Help!

I have the same issue with my I-130 for my wife. They sent back stating Section C Address was incomplete. The Address I have for her is complete, so maybe there is something else i need to fix as well. I called Customer Service to talk with them and get a more definite answer and he directed me to E-mail Lockboxsupport@dhs.gov. I emailed them monday and have yet to get a responce. I'm going to go ahead and recheck today and send again, Hopefully with a more positive responce. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Good luck!

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-07-23 10:21:00

New work for spouce effect visa?

Thanks a lot guys that helps. I figured it wouldn't be an issue on her part, maybe in mine I believe. I just had to ask to be sure.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-08-08 11:05:00

New work for spouce effect visa?

Hello all, I have a question regarding

On my wife's I-130 and G-325a, it says my wife is currently unemployed but now because of our current financial situation, me being the only one working at a low paying job.

Will this Effect anything in the future as far as her DS-230 or anything else? I'm asking this because I heard or read somewhere it has to be consitant with her all her paper work... but i'm thinking it's just my Job status and my Affidavit of Support.

I hope this is understandable and again, thanks for any response.

Smoochie1209

Male

Philippines

2010-08-05 12:57:00