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Affidavit of Support

Hey guys just wanted to make sure ..I am the petitioner but this is my first year of working and dont make enough to meet the requirements. But my brother who lives separately will be sponsoring my wife. What I wanted to ask is that do I need to send any documentation from my part and is just the I864 from my brother will be enough?

When you mention first year of working does that mean you haven't filed income tax before? IF you haven't it's best to still fill out a tax transcript request form to receive a proof of non-filing as it does mention further proof from IRS in the I-864 directions and a letter written by you explaining why you didn't file.
It's best to be thorough in my opinion.

Also if you started work this year and it hasn't been a full tax year send 6 months of paystubs or paystubs since the start of your job as proof of your income.

Edited by Jen and Geert, 07 November 2010 - 05:30 PM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-07 17:27:00

question about interview schedualing

It is a tough question, Jen and Geert

It completely depends on the beneficiary's Consulate. NVC will co-ordinate with the Consulate to schedule the interview, based on the interview slot availability.

I wish you have a Dec interview too

Loto

I thought that might be the case, but wishing we could know more, I hope we'll be lucky enough for a December interview, as I'm waiting on that NOA2 hardcopy in the mail and my husbands part of the IV packet, I kinda feel like a rocket ready to go off but with an extremely long countdown sequence.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-07 20:08:00

question about interview schedualing

I wanted to know more about how the interview schedualing process went because I have hopes of completing NVC this month and getting an interview sometime in December so what are the chances? Do the consulates have a cut off after a certain amount of interviews are booked for each month? Some consulates are probably busier than others too I'm sure.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-07 19:57:00

I130 May filer past normal processing time for NOA2

There are still several May filers without NOA2 yet and we are part of that also our notice date was May 11, we already put in a service request Oct. 18 they pretty much ignore you if you call them and it hasn't been 30 days as I tried to call USCIS this past Friday as I haven't heard any new news and also contacted congressman on oct. 21 they told me two more weeks? received two touches on Oct. 21,22 and I can only hope that meant something as case status still says initial review which isn't reliable. I hope the remaining May filers left in the dark without an NOA2 can find some resolution soon, good luck~

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-01 07:31:00

does receiving IV Bill means ds3032 has been received by NVC?

yep it has~

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-08 16:05:00

I-130 Packet

Hi guys,

Almost ready to send off the I-130 packet and just wanna check we've included everything necessary.

cover letter
completed and signed form i-130
check for i-130 filing fee
completed and signed form G325a with photo (petitioner)write full name on the back of petitioner and beneficiary's photos
completed and signed form G325a with photo (beneficiary)
Copy of ALL pages of petitioners US passport Biographic info page is really the only page needed.
Copy of petitioners US birth certificate Is this a certified copy?
Copy of marriage licence and certificate Is this a certified copy? Don't send originals to USCIS unless they ask specifically.
Copy of ALL pages of beneficiarys UK passport This isn't needed for I-130 packet, but at NVC stage for DS-230
Copy of beneficiarys UK birth certificate You don't need this till NVC stage for DS-230
Copy of UK deed poll noting change of name as a child of beneficiary
completed form G1145
Copy of affidavit from petitioner and beneficiary
copy of affidavit from petitioners parents
copy of affidavit from the Pastor who married us
copy of our wedding invitation
proof of joint bank account
proof of joint utilities (electric, tv, internet)
proof of life insurance documents
proof of joint lease on condo
copy og IM chat
copy of letters to each other
copy of emails to each other
copy of facebook messages and wall to wall
copy of wedding cards sent to us
copy of passport stamps proving visits to each other (is it okay to just assume they can look at the copied pages at the start as proof of this or do i need to print them again)
photographic evidence from beginning of relationship up to the wedding

sound okay?

forgetting abything obvious?!

thanks

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:22:00

What is an I-797?

Thanks for all that! I will have to check out that chat for certain...I really appreciate you telling me about that

That's what's worst for me about having the lawyer. The emotional aspect. I hate hate hate feeling like I am not in control of my own destiny. However, once I get the case number from him, I'll be all over it. I've already paid his non-refundable retainer, so I might as well use that up, I guess. But I've made it clear to him that I NEED to be kept in the know...I am waaaay to emotional and OCD to not know and "just trust."

I am babbling now....

Hi and welcome to VJ~
As everyone else mentioned a lawyer when having a simple case/situation is a completely optional matter, sometimes they are helpful and sometimes they can hinder you as they can have human error also. I agree about feeling a lot better being in control of the paperwork and your own immigration journey it is empowering and this website has been a guide both emotionally and physically with the vast knowledge at your fingertips. Hope you have a smooth journey good luck~!

Jen and Geert

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 14:39:00

Thansk so much for your help JandG its really appreciated.

No problem good luck with the rest of the process :thumbs:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-11 13:12:00

ok cool, so he can go to the local town house and get one if he takes his original?

I don't wanna tell you if they would accept a scanned copy of the original or not, but would rather you be safe and I'd say just go for the certified copy as they can see the authinticity of a certified copy since it comes from the civil registar signed and notorized etc.

Edited by Jen and Geert, 10 November 2010 - 06:42 PM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:41:00

Here's a pasted excerpt from the directions in the I-864A if it helps.

http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864a.pdf

If you are the household member completing this form,
but are not the intending immigrant, check box ©, and
check the box below that describes your relationship to
the sponsor. If you check "dependent," you must be listed
as a dependent on the sponsor's most recent Federal tax
return. You do not have to provide proof that you have
the same principal residence as the sponsor. If you check
any other relative except for spouse, you must provide
proof of the relationship and that you have the same
principal residence as the sponsor.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:37:00

Awesome youve explained it so I virtually understand it - thanks so much

One final question - my FIL was born in Brooklyn, lives in NJ, and only has one copy of his birth certificate, can he get a copy online?

you can get certified copies of birth certificates at a civil registars office with the simple short birth info on it, rather than the long form original, usually the certified copy is good.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:31:00

He needs to only submit a copy, as for that address stuff..they dont have to be at the same address as you to sponsor/co-sponsor you. My mother in law is the main sponsor because my wife is a student and only works a little bit part time.

The whole reason for the sponsor if your wife cant' support you is so that you dont go on welfare or on the system..in case you end up going on that, or fall on financial hardships..you wont get any gov't assistance, your sponsor is responsible for you...or the Govt can come back and get the money off your sponsors...this is all until you file for your citizenship.

I thought you can only fill out an I-864A if the sponsor and join sponsor live at same residence otherwise they just fill out another I-864? Correct me if I am wrong, but it does say in the I-864A directions proof of same residence.

Edited by Jen and Geert, 10 November 2010 - 06:27 PM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:27:00

here's a link to that form
http://www.irs.gov/p...-pdf/f4506t.pdf

on the form there's a line that your spouse will check specifically copied and pasted it below

Verification of Nonfiling, which is proof from the IRS that you did not file a return for the year. Current year requests are only available
after June 15th. There are no availability restrictions on prior year requests. Most requests will be processed within 10 business days . .

hope it helps and if you need anymore help just ask as I finished filling out my AOS and joint sponsor forms as well as had experience with gathering all the documents already.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:05:00

Thanks so much for that guys...its as clear as mud to me! I best copy this and send it onto her. Hopefully they'll understand it.

So its advisable to get a copy of her non-filing forms?

The household size which will include myself is 4. Wife, FIL, MIL + me
From what you posted it seems like it's just you 4 so as long as there are no other dependents then yes just 4.
Do they include copies of their birth certificates, or originals and / or copies of their passports?
If both in-laws are filing they seprately need their financial and civil documents to go with their separate I-864A forms yes, just birth certificate will do passport page is not required get certified BC copy from civil registers office, do not send original.I really appreciate your help on this, its been invaluable!

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 18:00:00

whoever your having file an I-864a contract between household member and sponsor they have to show their birth certificate as proof of citizenship and proof that they livee with the primary sponsor your spouse, you can use drivers licence or any other kind of civil document showing they all reside at the same address.

Edited by Jen and Geert, 10 November 2010 - 05:49 PM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 17:48:00

OK, Im asking these for my wife as Ive no clue - cos I dont file taxes in the UK.

My mother in law, father in law and wife live in the same house. so thats the household size of 3, right, they dont include me in that - even though I shall be staying there.
According to the directions on the AOS you only count household size of sponsors using their income to support you and your spouse are also included in house size, if sponsors have dependents on their tax return they count them too. So if your spouses parents claim each other as a dependent or are both gonna be sponsors you would add them based on those facts.
Wife fills out the i864, is on ssi so doesnt file taxes. She needs to write letter to explain why.
Yes write a letter explaining why she didn't file taxes, but also you still need to request transcripts as proof of nonfiling they ask for that in the directions, you get the proof of non filing by filling out the tax transcript request for I forget the form #.
Father in law fills out i864a, encloses copies of his past 3 years tax returns.Do they both have to include a birth certificate, or copies of their passports, or both?
IF it's just the father in law using his income then yes he needs to fill out I-864A
Father in law has to make 125% above the poverty line for the household size of 3 for the state of New Jersey?
Household counts you the beneficiary also so you must count yourself your spouse any other sponsors and their dependents if they have them on a recent tax return
it would be advisable for my mother in law to fill out an i864a too I believe.

Both are retired.

I think that covers my questions, Ive asked something similar before, but a)didnt understand it and b) cant find it!

Once those forms have been filled out, I think they now have to be sent to me.

Edited by Jen and Geert, 10 November 2010 - 05:43 PM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-10 17:40:00

okay, thanks for the explination I appreciate it!

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 20:21:00

hmmm. Just posted this because I don't want a glitch to happen to the papers, but I do want to mail them together since they are both ready instead of paying separate postage just seems logical and wish they made it easier for mailing both without a worry.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 19:14:00

Don't confuse there.

Write Attn: CMR

Write details outside the envelope.

Loto

Ok I'm still slightly confused

when I address the envelope I don't put AOS and IV next to the Attn line? Where on the envelope would be a good place to put "AOS and IV" etc.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 18:56:00

so do you think this would be accepted?

Attn: CMR AOS and IV

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 18:39:00

Just wanted to know since I'm mailing AOS and IV tomarrow in the same envelope is this the right ATTN: line for mailing them together?

National Visa Center
Attn: CMR
31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Thanks in advance for any confirmation on this =)
Jen and Geert

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 18:26:00

IRS filing I-864..no return filed last year..

I know I've seen the answer to this question, but I can't find it in the forums. My wife did not file a tax return for 2009 because she was a student and didn't make any money. I know someone pointed someone to a form off the IRS website that you can download and present an official IRS form for not having filed for a certain year.

Anyone got that info? Thanks.

I personally filed for a "proof of non filing" for last 3 tax years which can be done through this form (listed as verification of non-filing on the form itself)
http://www.irs.gov/p...-pdf/f4506t.pdf

I also included a writen explination that I didn't work and didn't meet the income requirements to file a tax return.

They might except just the written explination, but I added the extra proof from IRS transcripts just to be safe.

A proof of Nonfiling notes that,(there's no record of a filed form for this SS# and that the document can be used as a proof of non-filing.)

Good luck,
Jen and Geert

Edited by Jen and Geert, 14 November 2010 - 11:56 AM.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-14 11:54:00

Reeceived a letter from USCIS today

Sorry you didn't get the news you hoped for. A setback for you, but small in the big picture, I pray that it won't take much longer and that you'll receive an approval soon best of luck.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-12 19:11:00

Quick Question

Yeah I signed that one. But everything was filled out before I left so I could give her a copy. I'll check to make sure the forms are still current.

sounds good

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-14 15:30:00

Quick Question

So I finally got my NOA2 this weekend in the mail. Its dated 11/9. Now back in mid September I went to visit my wife in Pakistan. During that trip I had all the forms filled out and had her sign everything. DS3032, DS230, I864 etc. all are signed and ready for the NVC. The only problem is that they are all dated September 15 2010. Will having a date from 2 months ago cause any problems? Would it be ok if I use these forms or should I print and fill out news ones?

I think a couple of months is fine, just check that the forms are not expired on USCIS/NVC website some older forms are still excepted though, also don't know if that was a typo but you the Petitioner sign I-864 not the beneficiary.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-14 15:16:00

New Fee for I-130 Pkg. ????

I-130 is going up to $420
http://www.uscis.gov...0004718190aRCRD

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-09 14:07:00

I-130 fee change($420) from Nov.-23-2010

So expensive glad we filed when we did :wacko:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-15 13:19:00

rfe for Affidavit of support..

Checklist for I-864
NVC has reviewed the financial evidence submitted. However, additional information is required to
complete the financial evidence review. The checklist below indicates missing or incomplete
documents. In order to make corrections you will need to download a new form at
www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov. You will need to complete and submit a new form with the changes
noted below. Please provide all requested documents and refer to page two for mailing instructions.
Supporting Documents missing or incomplete
[x] The listed income tax documents/IRS statements for the years marked below are missing/incomplete (if you
have lost any of the requested tax information, contact your local IRS office to obtain a copy) (Only Federal
returns (not state or local) are acceptable unless the sponsor's income was earned in Puerto Rico.)
• Federal income tax returns, literal printouts from IRS (RTFTP) or a Letter 1722 issued by the IRS are
missing/incomplete for the year(s): [x] 2009 [ ] 2008 [ ] 2007 [ ] 2006.

GUYS DO I NEED TO DOWNLOAD A NEWFORM OF FORM I-864 OR I JUST PRINT THIS CHECKLIST LETTER AND INCLUDE THE MISSING DOCUMENTS THEN SEND IT TO NVC...TNX

So was it the IRS tax transcripts that you didn't send in? What was it that you sent to them?
Or did you just forget to fill it in the year and total income on the I-864?

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-14 12:05:00

IV and AOS package

Your delivery proof is the first proof.

It will take some time for NVC to enter into their system, then NVC operator will be able to tell you it is in their system.

Loto

Thanks,
So wait a few days then or a week , I hope they knew to separate the AOS from the IV, but I did write on the envelope on the front and back indicating that, i'm just a little anxious about it~ :yes:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-15 13:36:00

IV and AOS package

I was able to track when my AOS and IV was received at NVC address and shows that it made it there little less than an hour ago, so when can I call or check online to confirm it through NVC also? Would a customer service rep be able to tell me if it was received?

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-15 13:22:00

CR1 to IR1 at POE, where is it actually written?

we sent off our I-130 a couple of months before our 2year wedding anniversary which was july 2010 I noticed on our NVC coversheets they said IR-1 at the bottom so I assumed hopefully they know that we are now IR-1.

How your's was mixed up I wouldn't know without more info about the dates since you dont have a timeline or signature listed dates.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-15 16:27:00

AOSand IV Packet

It's fine to send both IV and AOS together as long as you print up the NVC AOS and IV coversheets that have case number and barcode on them. They can be printed up in the payment portal below where your AOS and IV would show paid.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-16 12:25:00

asking a noobie question

When people say sign in fail or SIF this is refering to the NVC payment portal. This means that your case at the NVC has been completed and you are now waiting on the interview. Once you get SIF call nvc a day later to confirm.

Thank you~ so it is the payment portal good to know :thumbs:

if thats your status then congrats...another step nearer

No unfortunately I wish it was, NVC got my AOS and IV package on Monday, but I was just asking because I've seen it all over the forum and know it's something to watch for :thumbs:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-16 18:50:00

asking a noobie question

So when people get a sign in failed are they refering to the NVC payment portal? or a different area of the website

just wanted to know as I'm thinking this is suppose to mean their case at NVC has finished right (AOS and IV finished processing and being prepared to be sent to a consulate)?

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-16 18:40:00

Send both I-864 and IV package together?

Nice! I'm sure it'll be fine, Jen. But I can imagine and understand your anxiety.

Thanks, yes anxious, but very happy to have it sent off now and we are hoping for the best.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-13 13:01:00

Send both I-864 and IV package together?

When I was at this stage I wondered about this in general. Please note this isn't for my benefit but for others who may have the exact same question I did. When we paid our fees they were accepted around the same time frame. Which meant our forms and supporting documents were both ready to be sent.

The question is can you send both packages at the same time in the same mailer? We sent ours a week apart as we weren't sure if it would cause a problem to send both. Upon which we got a false RFE email just today that the Ds-230 was not received yet (when in fact it was AVR confirmed it along with our tracking and delivery confirmation).

So do you normally have to send them one after the other or can you send them both at the same time? (in the same mailing envelope.)

I Just express mailed AOS and IV together and a little anxious about it, as a precaution I wrote in a thick black marker "Contains: AOS and IV Documents" on the front and back of the envelope so hopefully they'll take note of it, it's guaranteed to be there by Monday before 3pm so I hope it'll all go well.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-13 12:35:00

Happy Friday All...

Congrats best of luck on the interview~ :thumbs:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-19 13:53:00

We're getting an RFE

Hopefully not a serious RFE and easy to fix, good luck and hope you get some good news soon :yes:

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-17 00:34:00

Clearing the cheque

Patience might be a virtue, but this process leaves one humble and pretty much at the mercy of a beauracratic disaster, maybe things will speed up for new filers though as we hit a slow point while at USCIS, and we are thankful to be out of it now.

Jen and Geert

Female

Netherlands

2010-11-19 13:29:00