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US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongot the visa today..
Congratulatios. Have a great trip.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-01-20 15:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIncome Tax Return(form 1040), W-2
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If my interview date will be on April 22 and the filing of the new ITR is on April 15. Do you think SHE can still send the forms in just a week before my interview date?


your fiance should have done this earlier if he already knew your interview date... no0pb.gif FEDEX or UPS should be able to get it there in time....

No need to mail or use FED ex. Tax returns and W2s can be FAXED or scanned and are acceptable by USEM. Been there and done that also.!!

Also it takes about 3 weeks for IRS to have the record of filing before you can get tax transcripts.
Been thru that trip naman.


I agree with you. I faxed all the documents including 2007 tax return,W2, 1099 to USEM 2 months before our interview in July 07. The USEM was very pleased to see that I faxed them ahead of time . Besides,we had the originals at the interview. It helped a lot at the interview.The originals were put in a portfolio form. It clearly showed the CO that we were well prepared and organized.Our inteview was quick and we were out of USEM at 10:00 a.m. If I were you, I would make sure that I have the 2008 return just in case they ask for it. You can never be overprepared for these interviews. My wife and I went for AOS inteview in February and I had my 2008 return with us. The IO was impressed once agin about how we put everything in a portfolio form. Good luck on your journey.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-03-23 10:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPROOF OF INCOME: TAX RETURNS
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Excuse my lack of knowledge as I am only familiar with Canadian filings...

so is the 1040 not good enough? my fiance says he does not rec've W2's?

I'm so confused blush.gif


who does he work for and how is he paid?


Tell your fiance to provide "complete tax returns including all schedules and supporting docuements". He'll know what that means. Alternatively, have him request the IRS fax him "tax transcripts". The affidavit of support it the US citizen's responsibility. It's so much easier to communicate with somebody who understands US tax returns. If your fiance doesn't then have him request the above from his accountant.


That is an excellent input Pushbrk. The USC should provide the 1040, W2s, 1099s and all the schedules.

bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-03-31 22:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPROOF OF INCOME: TAX RETURNS
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My fiance is self employed. During the initial app, we filed a copy of 2007 return, and we got our NOA2 approval.

I am preparing for my interview in Montreal.

I have copies of his 2006, 2007, & 2008 returns. I also have a copy of a recent pay stub, showing what his biz pays out to him.

As he is self employed, he does not have any W2's? Is this a problem? Will I need more proof of anything? I hope what I have is sufficient.

Any advice is appreciated smile.gif



You would need his 1099s and schedule C. The schedule C is in the copy of the tax returns you have. Good luck on your journey.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-03-31 10:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit Of support
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Hello everyone!
Me and my fiancee has a question.

In the affidavit of support you have to state that you are capable of supporting the benificiary (kind of)
But how much do you have to earn? And is it based on yearly income or yearly income AFTER debts in short, what you bring in.
My fiancee is confused and so am i.

Every answer is cherished.

Thank you all!

Fred n Erika


It is based on the number of people in your household. You must earn enough to support your household or you would need a co-sponsor. Look at the guidelines. Good luck on your journey.

Yeah thank you, but we were wondering if its the yearly income number or the yearly income AFTER rent and debts etc thats gonna count. Cuz shes just one in her household, two with me.


Yes, it is the annual income.

bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-08-03 10:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit Of support
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Hello everyone!
Me and my fiancee has a question.

In the affidavit of support you have to state that you are capable of supporting the benificiary (kind of)
But how much do you have to earn? And is it based on yearly income or yearly income AFTER debts in short, what you bring in.
My fiancee is confused and so am i.

Every answer is cherished.

Thank you all!

Fred n Erika


It is based on the number of people in your household. You must earn enough to support your household or you would need a co-sponsor. Look at the guidelines. Good luck on your journey.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-08-02 17:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNew Job
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My fiancé has just moved back to Florida (in the past few weeks) and is no longer employed by Dicks Sporting Goods in NJ, however she isn't unemployed - she's back at Disney World in Florida doing the same amount of hours for the same pay as she was in NJ. Will this be a problem? Obviously all of the forms we submitted stated she worked in NJ for Dicks but this is no longer the case. Interview is in two weeks and I'm just wondering what the best plan of action would be? Thanks for reading.

Sam.


That should not be a problem as long as she makes enough income to suport you when you get here.
Good luck on your journey.

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My fiancé has just moved back to Florida (in the past few weeks) and is no longer employed by Dicks Sporting Goods in NJ, however she isn't unemployed - she's back at Disney World in Florida doing the same amount of hours for the same pay as she was in NJ. Will this be a problem? Obviously all of the forms we submitted stated she worked in NJ for Dicks but this is no longer the case. Interview is in two weeks and I'm just wondering what the best plan of action would be? Thanks for reading.

Sam.


That should not be a problem as long as she makes enough income to suport you when you get here.
Good luck on your journey.


bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-08-06 09:39:00
US Citizenship General Discussionbest way to study for the 100 questions
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My wife will be taking the updated citizenship test that went into effect recently. What's the best way to study the 100 questions. Is there an online site to help one study for this, or even an interactive online pay site that quizzes you on the questions so you get practice? Thanks for any help!



There are practice tests on USCIS website . Search for citizenship test when you get to the website. Good luck on your journey.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-08-11 15:38:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionNaturalization: benefits and limitations
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I was googling random stuff about U.S citizenship and came across this interesting article...

http://www.americanc...icles/view/4818



It is a great article. Thank you for sharing.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2009-08-19 22:17:00
US Citizenship General Discussionfiling documents
The common thing is to include tax returns for the last 2 years. Good luck.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2011-01-04 01:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiled For Citizenship Today
We filed for citizenship today with tons of evidence.This is our last journey with USCIS. It was mailed 15 minutes ago.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-01-28 13:58:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCAPS or not?
I mailed my wife's N400 yesterday and i typed everything except the email address as instructed in thee instruction.


i have a stupid question.... so i am getting ready to send out my N-400 application tomorrow...everything is ready and properly labeled and such...i was doing my last minute checking (double checking) then i read the instuction "Print clearly or type your answers using CAPITAL letters. Failure to print clearly may delay your application. Use blank ink." so i started to freak out.....i followed the sample N-400 form showed here and the only capital letter they did was the last names...do i really have to retype everything to change it all to caps? i know its a pretty simple and clear instruction...but do i really have to redo it?

thanks


bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-01-29 23:50:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCant wait for Oath Ceremony
Congratulations.



I can not wait for the oath ceremoney. I am anxiously waiting for the letter to arrive with the Oath Ceremony date.


bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-02-18 14:48:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW
My wife's citizenship interview is scheduled for June 6. We just put everything that she is asked to bring in a well-organized folder. Does anyone know if there is same day oath ceremony USCIS center in the Los Angeles area? If not, how long does it normally take to get the oath letter?
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-05-13 17:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCitizenship Interview- June 6, 2012
My wife went through her citizenship interview on June 6, 2012 and it was APPROVED. Immigration journey is almost over. Now, we are waiting for the oath ceremony letter. The interview and the US History test was a breeze. She answered the first 6 questions correct. I think she overprepared for the civic test part. I quizzed her myself and she got 99 questins out of 100 possible questions right. She listened to the CD that was given at the Biometrics appointment for hours and hours. In a way, it paid off. I was very impressed by the USCIS field office. We got to the office 1 hour early and she was called in at 10:40 a.m.--that is 5 minutes before her appointment.KUDOS to the Chatsworth , CA field office. That is our almighty tax dollar at work. I am proud to be an American. Good luck to the rest of you that are still waiting.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-06-09 23:51:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOath Scheduling Que
This afternoon, we received a text.I went and check my wife's status and I am happy to say that the journey is almost over. The case status reads:



Oath Ceremony
On June 20, 2012, we placed your application in the oath scheduling que. We will send a notice when the ceremony is scheduled. If you move prior to the scheduled ceremony, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Naturalization Applicants: you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your recommended approval. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check
the local office profile page on our website to determine if the office where
you will be interviewed schedules same day oath ceremonies.
bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-06-20 22:01:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionOath Ceremony Scheduled
Thank you. Yours will be here before you know it. Good luck on your journey.

I am still waiting for my turn. I am happy for you :)


bayojona3231MalePhilippines2012-07-02 23:31:00