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POSSIBLE FRAUD CHARGE?

An affidavit from a 14 year old is not a strong piece of evidence. I would urge you to have an adult, rather than a child, provide you with an affidavit.

If you claimed your niece as a dependent on your most recent tax return then she is a part of your household count. If not, then she is not included in your household count.

It was not my only affidavit, the other was from my mother who has very strong relationship with my husband.I claimed her on 2009 transcript but not in 2010. She isn't in my house hold count, I already know that. The question is now that she isnt living with me and stated she was in her affidavit which was included in our I130 packet will this cause me any issues?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-15 21:01:00

POSSIBLE FRAUD CHARGE?

I pray to the Almighty that I am just paranoid and freaking out for no reason! PLEASE HELP! Here it is...... In our I-130 package 2 pieces of evidence we used were affidavits of a bonifide marriage. One of them was by my niece, who was currently living with me where my husband will be comming home to. She stated her proof of why she indeed feels our marriage was real and mentioned being anxious for him to be comming home to be with us. Problem!... she does not live with me anymore. I am worried on my Affidavit of support when I just count me and my hubby that they will ask why she is not being claimed? Should I send them some kind of notice or something? What to do? She is living with my parents now and they will most likely be my cosponsor. I can't just expect them to assume she is staying there when they include her in there house hold size. I dont want to lie! That is never a good idea! Besides, if I count her then I will be below income requirements? Any Suggestions will be much appreciated!

Another question....she was 14 at the time. Is there and age requirement for those? If yes and she was below min age, does that mean they discareded it all together as evidence?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-15 20:38:00

POSSIBLE FRAUD CHARGE?

I pray to the Almighty that I am just paranoid and freaking out for no reason! PLEASE HELP! Here it is...... In our I-130 package 2 pieces of evidence we used were affidavits of a bonifide marriage. One of them was by my niece, who was currently living with me where my husband will be comming home to. She stated her proof of why she indeed feels our marriage was real and mentioned being anxious for him to be comming home to be with us. Problem!... she does not live with me anymore. I am worried on my Affidavit of support when I just count me and my hubby that they will ask why she is not being claimed? Should I send them some kind of notice or something? What to do? She is living with my parents now and they will most likely be my cosponsor. I can't just expect them to assume she is staying there when they include her in there house hold size. I dont want to lie! That is never a good idea! Besides, if I count her then I will be below income requirements? Any Suggestions will be much appreciated!

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-15 20:33:00

Am I missing anything?

You can put each in a separate envelope and then both into one USPS Express Envelope and mail it together. Start calling NVC after 5 days of the packets received at NVC to find out the status. After one of the packets is first reveiwed, you will get what is called a false RFE for the other, even though it is also sent in the same cover - so don't worry and inquire the status of the second packet with NVC till your case is completed.

Thank you very much for the reply. Also, the comment about the false RFE was very helpful. I had read many posts about others getting them at this time in their process but none knew the reason. Thanks to your comment, I will not freak out when I recieve mine!

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 17:14:00

Am I missing anything?

Ok so here it goes.....
My AOS packet is complete just waiting on my transcripts to seal the envelope.
Packet 3 is just waiting on the documents Hubby sent to complete it.
Can I put both in same envelope and express mail them?
Should I put AOS in 1 envelope and packet 3 in another and then possible to put both inside same express?
OK so what is next?
Is there anything I should be doing in the mean time?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 16:52:00

DS-2001, DS157 CONFUSION?

I am getting confilcted info from VJ, when it comes to the DS-2001(formerly OF-169), and the DS-157. Are eithier of them required to be sent in with the packet 3 or not? Can anyone help?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 18:53:00

MORE FEES?

Other normal fees left are to ship his copies of the documents to him for your interview (if you have not already), and perhaps fees to pick up visa (if you are approved), the only other fee left would be his airline ticket to you

there is a fee to pick up the visa if it is approved? even after the fees i have already paid?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 19:53:00

MORE FEES?

Other than the fee for Hubby to get his medical prior to his interview will their be any other fees related to the visa? We have already paid $420 with our initial application packet, then just last week the $88 and the $404.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 19:02:00

One more thing Amazn...

Here is a checklist just for the German embassy...maybe it is the missing checklist, or maybe not--

ok i thought what you sent me was right but no where on it does it say ds2001 (aka ds169)...i found this but the final statement at the bottom is contridicting everything i am sending in packet 3? Any opinion on this?

http://www.immihelp.com/immigrant-visa/form-ds-2001.pdf

Edited by amazngrace, 18 October 2011 - 10:05 PM.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 22:04:00

One more thing Amazn...

Here is a checklist just for the German embassy...maybe it is the missing checklist, or maybe not--

OK......you are so good it is freaking me out! Thanks so much I am not sure if it is the right one eithier but I will check it out!

thanks again!

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 21:37:00

I stand corrected...by following all the links at the German embassy website, they DO want the DS-2001, and it looks like there is a similar form specific to them that they will request later. Here are their instructions:

# Paying the visa processing fee.

* The NVC which will provide detailed information on method of payment.

# After the NVC has received confirmation of payment, they will then request that the required documentation be completed.

* To be completed by the visa applicant:
o DS-230 (pdf), Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (pdf)
o DS-2001 (pdf), Applicant's Declaration of Qualification for Immigrant Visa Interview

* To be completed by the American Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident petitioner:
o I-864, Affidavit of Support
A processing fee may be applicable for this form. If so, this form will not be sent until the processing fee payment is confirmed.

# After the forms are completed, it is now time to mail all required documentation to the National Visa Center. This includes:

* DS-230
* DS-2001
* All collected documentation listed under [Step 4: Gather Required Documentation].

OMG! THANK YOU! YOU ARE AN ANGEL!Thank you for taking all that time just for my own clarification! You gave me the answer I was hoping for too! You are really a blessing to VJ ...for anyone that dosen't know already and reads this....THIS GUY ROCKS!!

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 21:21:00

also this document check list they are saying i need to send witht he packet. i never recieved one? so what do i do?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 20:56:00

If I recall you are putting together the I-864 and DS-230 packages--what specifically is causing you trouble?? Those instructions are among the easiest, but there are some nuances to be sure.

This is the problem....

I am getting confilcted info from VJ, when it comes to the DS-2001(formerly OF-169), and the DS-157. Are eithier of them required to be sent in with the packet 3 or not?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 20:44:00

Just to be safe...have seen that here a hundred times...sometimes it is harmless and sometimes it has caused delays. Simple question--if it isn't required in the instructions or in the guides, FORGET IT !!!

yes i agree and that is why i am having issues determining what stays and what goes. i never recieved a check list so i am going on what i can find here as far as instructions?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 20:10:00

If I am not certain that a document is needed and I submitt it anyway just to be safe....will I cause delays in the process if in fact it wasn't needed?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 19:39:00

Though it was mandatory few year back say 2006, 2007 when the consulate use to schedule the interview date at that point of time you were not supposed to sent DS-230 or any document to NVC, consulate use to receive all these documents. I don't think this form is used anymore or is required... what you require to submit to the NVC is....Document cover sheet, 2 passport photos,DS-230 Part 1&2, Copy of passport biographic page, original birth cerificate and a copy, original translation of birth certificate, original marriage certificate and a copy, original passport police clearance.When you print off your cover sheet iv bill status is showing after that their will be a link to what exactly they want.As you are submitting all the documents to NVC then most likely you do not have to fill out DS-2001 since NVC will schedule your interview date.

thank you for your input, it is much appreciated.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 00:41:00

I only have this suggestion regarding the DS-2001, contact the Consulate and ask them if it is required for your case.

Agreed.... I would much rather wait a day or 2 for them to reply back to my email than to make an error and cause delays. Thank you for your input.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 20:17:00

Are you seeking a CR-1 visa? If so, the DS-230 would have already gone to the NVC and be in the file the Consulate receives. Those DS-156 and DS-157 forms are not used in a CR-1 case. I looked through that link you posted and the majority of information on that page only seemed germane to K1 visa cases.

Yes we are seeking a CR-1 and have already sent the DS-230 in as well. My only concern was the last thing listed "document check list". Thank you for your input on the Ds-156 and 157 forms. I agree with you. I think that a lot of where the confusion is comming from when instructions are not specific to a particular visa and are just for spouse/fiance visas in general.

Do you know anything or have any opinion or sugestions about the DS-2001, and wether it is needed in my case are not? i am afraid that sending it if not needed will cause delays but also afraid to not send it. it says in bold letters that an interview will not and can not be scheduled until they have recieved it?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 00:17:00

At this link,

http://www.visajourn...y&cty=Frankfurt

I was instructed to do the following:

1.) Immediately fill out and mail in:
- DS-230
- DS-156 (in duplicate)
- DS-156K (do not sign form; you are required to sign it before a consular officer on the day of your interview)
- DS-157 (for all male applicants between the ages of 16-45)
- document checklist.

*My only problem is the document checklist? I didn't recieve my packet in the mail...would this have been in it? Mine was recieved by email. Is the checklist the barcoded cover sheet? SomethingIi have to type up maybe... like a table of contents for the documents I have included in the package?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-18 18:33:00

DS-2001 FRANKFURT?

Does anyone here know if the DS-2001 is necessary for the IV packet? I suppose it is the checklist in packet 3. However we never recieved our and have just been following online notifications from the NVC in which it has never been mentioned. I have sent an e-mail to the NVC for clarification on the DS-2001, I thought I would try this as well in the mean time, since I get faster results for VJ typically then the NVC.

Thank you in advance to anyone who can help.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 20:51:00

When mailing the NVC....

The barcide page

Are you refering to the barcode cover sheet issued by the NVC? If so I have included it inside.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 21:48:00

When mailing the NVC....

I am preparing to mail my AOS/IV packet off to the NVC. Is there any special instruction as far as to when mailing them by post? Seems like I read somewhere I am supposed to print our case number on the outside of the envelope? However, I can't find where I got that info from? Can anyone help?

As always, thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 21:17:00

CONFUSED IS SPONSOR NEEDED

Thank you Soo I should be ok right?

I think you should be fine. Honestly I think it depends on what mood the interviewer is in that day.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 16:38:00

CONFUSED IS SPONSOR NEEDED

Well from 2008-2010 I dont meet the income requirement at all because of real estate property that I claim on my taxes, I claim a loss, but my gross pay before the allowable loss is double the poverty guide line for 2 people. but for 2011 I will meet it and exceed it I recently got a raise and my income will be just right. Also my new monthly salary going into next year will be above the poverty guidelines so should I be worried? I have been working for the same company for 7+yrs and 8yrs in April 2012. So there is stability in my work. I dont really have anybody that can help or at least I havent found anybody yet. my employer said that he will give me any letter I need and my job is secure! I still havent filed my I-130 yet so I have time to figure this stuff out. thats why I'm counting on 2011 taxes as I will be sending in my I-130 in mid December as I will be getting married on Nov. 25, 2011. thanks in advance for all the advice.

Unfortunately the only way for you to know if you need a sponsor is if the NVC tells you that you need one. I am in a similar situation right now. I decided to go ahead and get a co-sponsor since I had one available. However, since you will be filing your AOS in 2012 you will have 1 of the 3 previous years of income listed above poverty guidlines. This will help your case a lot. I highly recomend getting a letter of employment (make sure it is on company letterhead). This is an example of the one I used:

Date: <January 01, 2009>

Re: Employment verification for <petitioner's full name>

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is to confirm that <petitioner's full name> has been employed full-time with us since <employment start date>. <petitioner's full name> is currently working with us as <petitioner's role/title>, and is an employee in good standing. His/Her annual salary is $00,000.00 as of fiscal year <current year>.

Please feel free to contact us if your office should require further information.

Sincerely,

<authorized person’s signature>
<authorized person’s name>
<company name>

I would also include an explanation of why your income doesn't appear as it actually was due to the property you calim. Any documentation you have to clarify that might help you greatly and no co-sponsor might be needed. You have plenty of time ahead you though to get it all straightened out, in the mean time try to get an option or two for a co-sponsor just in case.

Best wishes on your visa journey

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-19 20:43:00

IV PACKET....originals

Is a certified copy an equivilant to an original when it comes to the IV packet
only when the copy is certified by the issuing authority that issued the original.

Good Luck !

Thank you for the Good luck Blessings it is much appreciated

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 18:11:00

IV PACKET....originals

Certified copies in this context mean a certfied copy issued by the original authority that issued the original. Yes certified copy, as mentioned, or the original will do both at NVC and Interview. You can cross NVC without either of these. Ask your hubby to get a certified copy of the Birth Certificate from Cameron authority that issued his DOB.

OK GREAT! Thank you for the reply. That is the news I was hoping for! He has 2 certified copies 1in his possesion already.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 17:05:00

IV PACKET....originals

Is a certified copy an equivilant to an original when it comes to the IV packet? Can certifieds be in packet as long as originals are available to be shown at interview? Seeking clarification because Hubby is a Cameroonian and only has 1 original birth certificate, and is uncomfortable just sending it off. They state that all original civil documents will be returned at interview. However, things do get lost and mishandled sometimes.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 16:50:00

AM I REALLY DONE?

we're on the same boat my dear.. good thing i have my family to spend a lot of time with while i am still here.. i just really hope that the time flies fast to the point that an interview slot has been scheduled. i am unemployed too at the moment, so it makes waiting a lot more hard to bear.. but being in constant communication with your hubby, reading books, researching online, doing activities outside the house makes waiting a bit more bearable. i often told myself that it took us 11 years before we got married, and i was that patient, no such harm waiting for a few more months till the journey is finished

Thank you for the reply. It was much appreciated and needed. I think my best bet would be to spend more time outside of the house and less time at home researching and driving myslef crazy for no reason....Thank you for reminding me that their are so many people out there in the same boat as me. if they can do it so can I!

Good Luck on your journey

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 00:46:00

AM I REALLY DONE?

Ok.... so I never thought I would ever get to this point...... but now that I am here, I don't know what to do with myself. Just waiting on the last documents needed for our IV packet that Hubby sent to me and both the AOS and IV packet are complete and ready for the mail. Once I get them sent to the NVC my part is preety much over. Right? Next is packet 4....I was apointed to recieve all notifications and mail on the DS-2030. However will I continue to do so from the Consulate and recieve packet 4?
Police certificate, needed shots, and Dr. appointment have all been obtained prior to interview. Besides collecting the last bit of evidence we have of a bonafide marriage and sending it to Hubby before interview, WHAT CAN I DO!!!!! I AM GOING CRAZY WAITING....WAITING...AND WAITING... any advice on how to pass the time would also be greatly appreciated!

As always, thanks in advance for all suggestions and help you may offer.

Edited by amazngrace, 20 October 2011 - 06:42 PM.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 18:39:00

can you help me please

my case completed on October and my wife moved to anew address on October first and all NOA 1 and NOA 2 were sent to my wife on her address but after NOA2 every notification or answer or check list from NVC we get it by emails me and my wife and the attorney

Yes Darnell is correct! Make sure to update the address.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 15:28:00

can you help me please

i already get my case complete but my wife change her address and move to another house at the same town .should we contact the uscis and fill the i-865 form ?and do you think that if we do this it may delay the case or if we do not do it ,it may affect the case ? and if my wife has moved to the new house before the time at which we got the case complete do you think this is a problem ? i want you to know that all the communications with the nvc was by e-mails and they sent us the check lists and their requests for documents by e-mails and we have an attorney who is responsible for the case and the nvc has his address

When you say your case is complete... do you mean you are just waiting on your visa? Does all notifications and mail go to the address of your attorney?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 00:52:00

I recently submitted an I-864ez together with the tax transcripts for 2010,2009 and 2008. I did not submit W2s and it was accepted.

In the IV packet, where do we attach the 2 passport photos? Also, are we to right case number, beneficiary name or anything on the back of the photos?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 15:59:00

It says right on the instructions to the I-864EZ (pages 4 and 5) that..

Yes you are correct it does state that. I followed the directions very closely. I didn't include my w2's since I used my tax transcripts. However, my dad is my co-sponsor and I used his actuat tax forms so I included the w-2's just as required.

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 01:12:00

Although it is not a must, I like to send a cover letter along when presenting multiple documents. Take a look... have I forgotten anyhting? All coments are much appreciated!

As always thank you in advance for all your help!

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT COVER LETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRIMARY SPONSOR

I-864EZ of XXX(Petitioner)
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2008
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2009
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2010
Letter of Employment for X X X
Pay Stub print out for X X X

CO-SPONSOR (If needed)

I-864 of X X X (co-sponsor)
2008 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)
2009 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)
2010 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)

......AND AGAIN

IV PACKET COVER LETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Passport-sized photographs of X X X (beneficiary)
Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the beneficiary
Completed and 'unsigned' form DS-230 Part 2 by the beneficiary
Photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport
Certified copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate
Original marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner
Original police certificate of the beneficiary
1 set Photocopy of all the above civil documents

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 18:22:00

Although it is not a must, I like to send a cover letter along when presenting multiple documents. Take a look... have I forgotten anyhting? All coments are much appreciated!

As always thank you in advance for all your help!

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT COVER LETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRIMARY SPONSOR

I-864EZ of XXX(Petitioner)
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2008
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2009
Tax Transcripts of X X X for 2010
Letter of Employment for X X X
Pay Stub print out for X X X

CO-SPONSOR (If needed)

I-864 of X X X (co-sponsor)
2008 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)
2009 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)
2010 Tax Return including W-2’s of X X X (copy)

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-20 17:59:00

IV Packet photos?

It means include the original/certified copy of each civil document, plus a photocopy of each one.

The confusion was comming from me not being sure what of these documents in this packet are "civil documents".

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 17:00:00

IV Packet photos?

Yes, it's suggested to write the beneficiary's full name, birth date, and case number on the back of both photos in pencil.

If I had to do it, I'd put both photos into a plastic bag and staple it to a blank paper and include it with the other documents in the IV package.

Thank you for the reply! I have another small question. When they state to include 1 copy set of civil documetns....that would mean a copy of birth certificate and marriage certificate?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 16:49:00

IV Packet photos?

Where in the IV Packet are we supposed to attach the 2 passport photos? Also, am I supposed to write case number, benificiary name or anything on the back of them?

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-21 16:02:00

IV Packet copy set?

I was worr?ed about ?t because I send the or?g?nal papers but my concerned ?t ?s more about my marr?age cert?f?cate. Wh?ch I d?dnt ?nclude a copy but the translat?on copy was there. I hope I can get ?t back

I can't be certain about this because i have not got to the interview yet . Embassy hasn't even made appointment yet. However, I feel strongly that if you didn't include copies of them in your packet, just bring copies to your interview. Surely if you have a copy to give to them at the time of interview and are requesting your originals I don't see why they would refuse to accept them? I hope this helps!

Thank you for the Christian comfort in my time of need, God Bless You too!

amazngrace

Female

Germany

2011-10-23 08:16:00