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NLR- in response to your post.

Yes I have TWO NOA1- just got the (2) I-797-C notice of action today in the mail--

The only questions I have are regarding the affidavit of support at this point-- and order of events a little bit too.

I do have children from Previous marriage- but they are not children anymore-- they are currently 18-23-and 29 years old--

My 18 year old lives with his Mom and she claims him on her taxes--

Does that effect my affidavit of support in anyway ( I would think not )--

When I was living in Honduras- my income was below the minimum required to warrant a Tax return- so I did not file for several years-- last years tax return is right on the borderline of required income but now I am comfortably over the requirements- can you put me at ease that this is a situation where I would NOT have to seek a CO-sponsor-- I do not want to have to do that--

so the NVC will not review the affidavit before sending her for interview? I am hoping that when she goes for the interview all or any of my concerns would have been put to rest.

Appreciate you very much taking time to answer my questions- Thank you again.

ADDING.... I just took my time and READ CAREFULLY the instructions on filling out the I-864 Affidavit of Support-- and I answered some of my own questions- BUT HAVE other questions--

My 18 year old son will be 19 June 2014- He lives in Florida with his mother. I know Florida law (or I think I do) and in Florida he is considered reaching the age of majority at age 19. But actually that should not make a difference BUT it does make CLEAR that I need to report him and I quote the instructions for PART 5 item number 4, "........who are under the age 21"

soooo...

My total in PArt 5 box number 8 will be (5) Five.-- here are my questions-- and I will be specific...

IN PART 6 - I have the opportunity to list my CURRENT ANNUAL INCOME-- and IF I attach all of my paycheck stubs for this current year I could document that my income is $82,000.00 a year. I will also be able to back that up with a LETTER FROM MY EMPLOYER. This current income is more than enough to meet the poverty level for a family of 5 described in the 2013 HHS Poverty Guidelines (form I-864P effective 03/01/13 of $34,462.00 BUT THIS IS WHERE MY QUESTION(s) are-- in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. I did NOT file- I was living in Honduras and working as a SCUBA INSTRUCTOR and just making enough to support myself (UNTIL I DECIDED TO FALL IN LOVE)-- in MARCH 2012 I was back in the USA working and in OCTOBER 2012 I started my current job ( I had one other job when I first got back)-- My 2012 INCOME TAX is just at $28,000.00 and BELOW that poverty level for a family of 5--

Do I have a problem? or with ALL of this years paycheck stubs, and being able to document my income alternatively with a letter from my employer - and maybe writing a looooong cover letter explaining my situation WILL THEY APPROVE MY SOLE SUPPORT?

this is my question in a nutshell.-- and I am getting very personal here but am seeking answers- to questions that have not been asked yet-- IS there someone I can call and talk to for an official answer? WHEN AND WHO is going to be looking at my affidavit for support? the Consular office in TEGUC know me and my family form when we processed my biological daughters Report of Birth abroad to a US citizen and I also applied for the simpler TOURIST (B) visa for my wife on two occasions (unsuccessfully I add)---

so IF they are looking at this- I think they already know me and my story and it might be smooother?? --

I would sleep MUCH betternot worrying about this for the next several months. and your informed answers are GREATLY appreciated and anticipated.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-26 20:27:00

NLR- in response to your post.

Yes I have TWO NOA1- just got the (2) I-797-C notice of action today in the mail--

The only questions I have are regarding the affidavit of support at this point-- and order of events a little bit too.

I do have children from Previous marriage- but they are not children anymore-- they are currently 18-23-and 29 years old--

My 18 year old lives with his Mom and she claims him on her taxes--

Does that effect my affidavit of support in anyway ( I would think not )--

When I was living in Honduras- my income was below the minimum required to warrant a Tax return- so I did not file for several years-- last years tax return is right on the borderline of required income but now I am comfortably over the requirements- can you put me at ease that this is a situation where I would NOT have to seek a CO-sponsor-- I do not want to have to do that--

so the NVC will not review the affidavit before sending her for interview? I am hoping that when she goes for the interview all or any of my concerns would have been put to rest.

Appreciate you very much taking time to answer my questions- Thank you again.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-26 17:46:00

If I just got my NOA1 today 8-23-13, WHEN will my affidavit of support need to be completed, or in other words will my "current" tax year be 2013?-- making MORE money in 2013 than I did in 2012 - and could be the difference in qualifying without a co- or not.

ALSO can real estate owned jointly in my beneficiary's country qualify as an asset? and what documentation do you need to show for establishing a value?--

sorry - so many questions- on this form ....

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-23 19:28:00

who approves the affidavit of support? the NVS before sending it for the interview or is it approved at the interview?--

If you send in an affidavit of support and for "whatever" reason they want MORE sponsors-- how is that process?

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-23 19:15:00

Question--

I am petitioning for my wife and stepdaughter- Do I fill out ONE Affidavit of support - or do I need to fill out two? One for each?

It seems logical to me that I would fill out ONE and list our daughter as a family member (daughter)

***WHY I ASK, - LET ME QUOTE WHAT IT SAYS IN PART 3 OF FORM I - 864, JUST BEFORE YOU START LISTING FAMILY MEMBERS. IT SAYS;

1. I AM SPONSORING THE PRINCIPAL IMMIGRANT NAMES IN PART 2. (very clear-->YES)

2. I AM SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING FAMILY MEMBERS IMMIGRATING AT THE SAME TIME OR WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE PRINCIPAL IMMIGRANT NAMED IN PART 2. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY RELATIVE LISTED ON A SEPERATE VISA PETITION. ( VERY MUCH SO NOT CLEAR-->??)

QUESTION- I HAVE TWO PETITIONS ONE FOR MY WIFE AND ONE FOR STEPDAUGHTER- DO I NOT LIST STEPDAUGHTER ON THIS FORM AND LIST HER ON A SEPERATE FORM- AND ALSO MY BIOLOGIGICAL DAUGHTER IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN TRAVELING WITH HER USA PASSPORT- DOES SHE NEED TO BE LISTED AS A FAMILY MEMBER ALSO? THAT COULD PUSH MY REQUIRED INCOME OVER JUST A LITTLE ..?

AM I MAKING THIS MORE COMPLICATED THAN IT IS?

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-23 18:51:00

Question--

I am petitioning for my wife and stepdaughter- Do I fill out ONE Affidavit of support - or do I need to fill out two? One for each?

It seems logical to me that I would fill out ONE and list our daughter as a family member (daughter)

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-08-23 18:42:00

I-130 --- 3 years tax returns

Thanks everyone, I'm expecting USCIS to request I-864 in March 2014.

Does tax return 2012 counts as the most recent one? since April 15th, 2014 is the deadline for 2013 and not everyone have their tax return by then.

I AM PRETTY SURE-- that would be your "option", first of all IF you could get your 2013 return prepared BEFORE you are asked for the Affidavit of Support, BUT it would not be required for any petition made BEFORE 4/15/13.

I am in a similar position and understand your worry- I do NOT want to be in a position to ask for a co- sponsor and qualify but like your affidavit there is room for interpretation.

To elaborate- they are looking FIRST for your current ability to provide support and secondly the stability of your income- and obviously the last three years represent the stability, I BELIEVE a well written cover letter and documentation explaining your situation and the ability to demonstrate the ability to support SHOULD be enough- at least I am counting on that.

good luck.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-09-04 20:44:00

AS a precaution- I called the Missionary father who is listed on her birth certificate- and spoke to his wife. We have kept in touch with them over the years. I asked her to have her husband write up some document saying that he has no objection to my petitioning for her emigration and or future adoption or something to that effect and will follow up and try to get that in my hands in the meantime-- any other suggestions? - again thanks

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 16:50:00

YOu are correct - I went back and reviewed the papers I filed- I only completed the ONE G325A but had two I130. one for My wife and one for stepdaughter--

FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND-- and it sounds like I will have to discuss with the embassy directly- NO ADOPTION was ever completed- his name was only listed as the father on the birth certificate- for whatever crazy reason- SHe was never married and had the daughter without any contact with the biological father before during or after pregnancy- gets awful personal here but in fact it was non consensual when she became pregnant --

all that said - ALL I am trying to do is make sure that WHEN that time comes I am PREPARED- and all of the questions and issues raised here are appreciated...

UNFORTUNATELY - it is NOT CLEAR CUT--- especially when it comes to HONDURAS - they make mistakes ALL THE TIME on all kinds of documents- with the little experience I have in this area -- it is actually common and trying to wade through this is both frustrating and stressfull.

Thanks for your help-- I AM trying to use my time NOW I read some other posts where people try to get documents AFTER the appointment is set and that would be a nightmare for sure. not to mention impossible.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 16:35:00

I am on a web - browser? PC-? and...... do you have any insight to STEP DAUGHTER petitions? Just reading 146 pages of random posts gets .... tedious

great ! There's folk in yer portal that have gone through the process there - click the flag under your name, study their timelines and interview comments.

If you can't see your flag, come back on a PC, try again. Deep research is two thousand times better on a PC with a real web-browser.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 14:17:00

yes that is correct- TWO I130 and TWO G325A that I have filed- and two FEES too

so, that's two I-130s - one for the step-daugher, one for the wife.

Please confirm !

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 14:01:00

A Dad in her life other than I-- that is...

NO BIOLOGICAL DAD in her life I should have said

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 13:51:00

As I patiently wait for my Petition to be approved ( 4months and two days now )- I prepare and read and prepare some more both mentally and gathering documents. Once my petition is approved and transferred to the NVC- I want to get through the NVC process in record time. (AS I am sure we all do) - and get ready for our interview. HOPEFULLY this will be taking place MAR and- APR 2014

Today I reviewed and updated all the forms that I have - and also making preparations and plans to get what I do NOT have-

I want to have NO SPEEDBUMPS in the road to being RE-united with my family.

I MUST ADMIT - I am NOT 100% clear on what I will need for my Step Daughter---

I filed a G325A and a I130 for her along with my wife. NOTE** nothing necessary for our biological daughter because I have already completed the Report of her birth abroad and she has her USA Passport in Hand. -- which by the way still blows me away that with that evidence and documentation we cannot get a VISIT from my wife while we go through this ridiculously L-O-N-G-

MY WIFE has documentation of her relationship to her daughter of course- but there NEVER HAS BEEN A DAD in her life--

I HAVE FEARS that this is going to be an issue or am I just worrying too much--

TO COMPLICATE THINGS --- BEFORE I met my wife - she had met some American Missionaries who had a school in Honduras and they "attempted" to help my wife an offered to adopt her daughter- there was NEVER a relationship - but he is listed on some documents as the "adoptive" father-- since that time he has fallen ill and no longer is doing any missionary work and is back HOME in THE USA.

Anyone have any REAL EXPERIENCE in these types of matters?-

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2013-12-22 13:37:00

suggestion is highly needed....

thanks for your prompt reply ... yes she and her husband working out all the documents needed for her immigrant visa application.... does it need that her husband should be present during the interview? or is it ok that she can go alone as long that they have all the documents needed for her cr-1 documents...

It is NOT compulsory that he attend the interview, it is a personal choice- That said, I FEEL that it speaks volumes for both partners to be there for such an important life event.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2014-03-14 12:16:00

Confused about NVC steps

Hi everyone. I'm confused about the proper steps to the NVC. I have paid the AOS fee and IV fee. I'm wondering if I should submit AOS along with my wife's immigrant visa application with her civil documents. Also I'm confused about the DS260. It says in instructions that she should fill it out online but I also read that only certain applicants can fill it out online. Has the requirements for that changed? Hope someone can help me out here.
Thank u in advance!!

Stoneworks

As soon as your AOS fee is paid you print off the receipt with the bar code and use it as your cover page- they should send you directions as well to follow. and the DS-260 is online now and must be filled out online.

Edited by FD&MDVL, 19 April 2014 - 08:30 AM.

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2014-04-19 08:29:00

NVC EXPEDITE

Hi everybody! Today NVC approved my case for expedite and sent it to the embassy. YAY!!!

I was wondering if anyone has had their case expedite at the NVC level and how that works from there? It was sent to the Chilean Embassy, but since I don't know what to expect from here, I would appreciate any help or information. Like for example, how long after the case is forwarded to the embassy does it take to schedule an interview? How payment of fees and sending of documents work? Do they simply ask for me to take these documents at the interview

I would really appreciate any information anyone could give me

Have a great day everybody

What was your reason for expedite?

My wife is in Honduras with our two daughters ONE of which has had her birth abroad filed with the consulate office and is a USC. I am not quite clear on what your reason was --

I requested an expedite more than once both directly and trough my congressman and having a USC with my wife was NOT an acceptable reason. There must be more to the reasons they granted an expedite.

thanks I am only

curious....

FD&MDVL

Male

Honduras

2014-06-12 18:02:00

Petitioners Original birth cert

I tried to copy/paste on here..On the form from embassy for the interview..there is a list of documents if NVC hasn't sent to the embassy...and there are codes besides each item...2 items say...petetioners original Birth and marriage certificate...The code is F..stands for...the NVC has not requested this document...doesn't matter..Ive sent him my original birth and marriage certificates..I can always replace them..Im Not gonna take any chances on them Missing or asking for anything..we have waited over a year to be together...

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-27 12:56:00

Petitioners Original birth cert

Has anyone that has gone to the Stockholm embassy ever bring the petioners original Birth and marriage certificates?..wouldn't that already be in the packet from USCIS and NVC?

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-26 18:05:00

sending docs overnight

~~Get divorce papers again I mean certified from Michigan...I paid for overnight delivary..but they wont get the letter till saterday..so that's a waste of $20..I cannot believe this~~

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-09-19 20:43:00

sending docs overnight

Thank you all!..I cannot believe whats happened...over a year ago I..USC..gave all my divorece papers to USCIS..well I guess the embassy says that My Hubby will need to bring Them..origianls or certified!..Im LIke WTH....I thought my part in this was over..Nope..UGH..So I been crying and Ive just spent $50 JUST to get my divorce from Michigan ..and that's gonna take till next week..I cannot believe what we have been thru...a Note..if anyone is going to go thru all this?..get like 4 copies certified of EVERYTHING you ever need!..My god..I cant believe that till the end of our journey Im still having to do this..m 50 yers old and married 3x before this marriage never have I dreamed I would have to go thru this....My Danish hubby is also upset..he said he cannot believe that America is this way to get a spouse in

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-09-19 20:41:00

sending docs overnight

Does anyone know if there is a way to send FROM the USA to the beneficiary docs Overnight?..the Embassy sent an email today they Need spouse to have with him a doc. his Appt is 7th oct...and I wont be about to get this doc in my hands till next week..I NEED to know if there is ANY fast fast service!..I can send normail registered mail but it is too close to make it there..TY

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-09-19 20:11:00

Am I Going Crazy?

You will be just fine..My Danish hubby has embassy apt this Monday so we are excited. We got married here in the us july 2012..rigvght away did the I130 and got a PD aug 6 2012..we have never lived together just a couple visits back and forth..he is only bringing pics we have of each other 2 gether at diff places..he had to go back to Denmark as he had a job so we just skyped most of the time but he isn't going to bother taking any phone logs..we Know each other so well we know even the time we would be ready to open a beer LOL..You will be ok..Honest and relaxed is all you need...

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-10-05 15:59:00

Immigrant visa fee

Yes got it done late last night!!..Woooooo Hoooo!!..12 days and he will be here!

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-10-15 08:42:00

Immigrant visa fee

No no..itsd the fee you pay once approved..for the green card...$165

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-10-14 11:12:00

Immigrant visa fee

of course having problems getting thru to pay the immigrant visa fee..says something about a 3rd party..can anyone help???

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-10-14 10:34:00

Yay NVC received. Question about documents to send...

and when time comes to show AOS...you not Klaus will have to send those papers in..

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-16 15:22:00

Yay NVC received. Question about documents to send...

You've already booked a flight?..nvc has to review your papers and then it may take another month before the emabassy appt..then you have to wait till you get his Passport back..But Im Very happy for you both! !!

we have had an RFE and been at NVC since may..

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-16 13:33:00

DS-230 question 32 and 33

For the occupation..Just put in what you do Now for work..like say...when I come to the USA Im gonna apply for an electricians job..or whatever..they want to make sure your not gonna be a bum .. and the 2nd question..put all your schools since primary..

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 18:41:00

and Just to be sure they were no more mistakes..we got 4 CERTIFIED copies from the courthouse and It cost $20 total...I made Sure I was gonna get it right...Its been an absolute headache ands weeks passing waiting on NVC..and each country is diff for items...

and Im the petitioner so this was for the American courts..

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 20:48:00

I didn't say Original..You can GET a CERTIFIED copy of it at the courthouse where divorce took place..a CERTIFIED copy is as GOOD as an original..BELIVE me I JUST went thru this with the NVC..

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 20:44:00

don't send a copy of it..they must be able to feel that raised seal...Im sooo glad this all is behind us..I still shake my head at the mistakes we made..he would be here now if we had did it right the first time...

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 15:35:00

he MUST send the certified copy..don't scan ..it MUST have the raised seal..trust me..been going around with NVC last couple months over this..case just got completed..as I say..get 2 copies certified!..this is VERY VERY important!

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 15:33:00

Just went thru this too..you need to get a certified copy from the courthouse where the divorce took place. get 2 certified copies send 1 and you keep the other

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-17 15:15:00

Medical exam, vaccines.

I just know that my husband was told for his medical Not to get any vacc..the med board will give them to you for whatever is needed. she cant find her records anywhere?..like the place where she has gotten them?

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-08-31 16:40:00

Please help me. My boyfriend can not find the divorce decree since 17-18 years ago he can not remember the date too.

Ok well Im the USC and been divorced 2x..and different states so Kansas and Michigan charge $5 a copy..Each state is diff pricings I Guess.

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-09-15 17:13:00

Please help me. My boyfriend can not find the divorce decree since 17-18 years ago he can not remember the date too.

He just has to call the courthouse..they will tell him to send a $5 fee and he just has to write on a piece of paper with the check enclosed..I would like a certified copy of my divorce..VERY easy and fast//he can request more certified copies if needed..just $5 each..I had to do this as well..I got 4 certified copies JUST to be safe

janw

Female

Denmark

2013-09-15 17:04:00

Can't get all shots at once

I was wondering about that too (age-appropriate required vaccinations). Thanks for all the good info.

Ortolan

Female

Netherlands

2014-04-04 15:12:00

My Fiance had a previous I-130 Revoked back in 2012!!! Should I worry!??

I agree with a lot of other posters. It does sound like years of tangled up, shaky relationships, all swirling around getting visas for the U.S. I think you're going to have a pretty hard time, but just an opinion.

Ortolan

Female

Netherlands

2014-04-11 09:23:00

Getting an Attorney or personally doing the filing,which is better?

I agree with some earlier posters: if your case is relatively straightforward, I think using an attorney takes MORE time, because 1) even though you pay them, they're still not ever going to be quite as motivated to get things done fast as YOU are, and 2) having another person in the mix means you have to add time just to deal with the attorney. And then there's the expense; many of these visa forms have a fee attached to them anyway. Why add a lawyer's fee on top of that, basically to get someone else to interview you and fill out your paperwork for you? And they can make mistakes, too; just because they're attorneys doesn't mean that they can't screw up.

Like the ad on TV about taxes goes: you know you and your situation better than anyone else. It would be my advice to read these VJ guides, read them twice, then search for any questions you have and get some answers BEFORE you start the process. Then you'll know what you're dealing with.

If you can follow directions, and your case is pretty simple (no criminal convictions or denials or any wacky stuff) I see no reason why you couldn't just do it yourself. We did ours ourselves, and got an RFE for something, but it was my not asking a question and reading closely enough that earned it. If I'd read and followed the directions on VJ, I probably wouldn't have gotten that RFE.

Take your time, read carefully, and save yourselves $2500 you'd spend on a lawyer to use instead for your spouse's trip to the US!

Ortolan

Female

Netherlands

2014-04-15 14:21:00