February 2008 filers

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

I can't believe someone was approved in 19 days!! Yikes.

I keep hopefully checking the site every day now - they haven't touched my file since 24th Feb...

mine either hon

Make me #3 on that count

[Sal and Jay 2]

I'm very, very happy for the February filer who got approved.

However, as a CSC filer it also makes me very, very unhappy for myself. VSC filers who filed AFTER me have already been approved (19 days!!) and I'm looking at June if I'm very, very lucky to even start hoping to hear anything. I'm trying so hard to have patience with this process and it just isn't working.

I totally understand, doesnt seem any structure to what they are doing at all.

[KimandRuss 0]

being touched really doesn't mean a thing so no need to worry about that.

Last year, because of the influx of petitions, most people from both offices were waiting SOooo long for their approvals. VSC certainly seems to have caught up, except with a few poor souls still left waiting for whatever reason. CSC has no excuse. At the same time they raised the rates, they also spread the states evenly between the two offices.

Historically, VSC has always been much faster than any other office. They are just getting back to what is their 'norm'. You would think the CSC would want to take some lessons from VSC because it is very unfair you folks have to wait so much longer.

[aravis227 1]

I know it doesn't help to complain about it and get upset...but I've never been good at waiting, I think that whole phrase about "patience is a virtue" is really just a load of #######

So...I'm going to change the topic. I make enough to qualify as a sponsor, but I was thinking about having a co-sponsor anyway because it really can't hurt. My mom makes like 4 times the poverty level for her situation (Did you know that the poverty level for 4 people is about 20k? Seriously...I make more than that for just ME and I struggle sometimes. I looked that up last night and it floored me.) Do you think it is over-doing it to have a co-sponsor when I already make enough on my own?

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

I know it doesn't help to complain about it and get upset...but I've never been good at waiting, I think that whole phrase about "patience is a virtue" is really just a load of #######

So...I'm going to change the topic. I make enough to qualify as a sponsor, but I was thinking about having a co-sponsor anyway because it really can't hurt. My mom makes like 4 times the poverty level for her situation (Did you know that the poverty level for 4 people is about 20k? Seriously...I make more than that for just ME and I struggle sometimes. I looked that up last night and it floored me.) Do you think it is over-doing it to have a co-sponsor when I already make enough on my own?

If you are above the poverty level, then you don't need a co-sponsor. I mean you are right, won't hurt, but is it really necessary?

And I too have my days where I think that phrase is a load of #######

Wanting to be with loved ones is hard enough, then having to add in the immigration process just makes it unnecessarily painful at times! I feel like I'm going out of my mind

[aravis227 1]

I made a thread for us February CSC filers. It's not that I don't have mad luvs for you VSC filers...but, y'know...as I said at the beginning of that thread...when you guys are getting ready for interviews, we CSC folks will be just getting our NOA2s. So...if you're a CSC filer...come play.

[Saffyre 0]

I made a thread for us February CSC filers. It's not that I don't have mad luvs for you VSC filers...but, y'know...as I said at the beginning of that thread...when you guys are getting ready for interviews, we CSC folks will be just getting our NOA2s. So...if you're a CSC filer...come play.

I can understand why you'd want a seperate place to chat - but stop by here from time to time too...

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

I know it doesn't help to complain about it and get upset...but I've never been good at waiting, I think that whole phrase about "patience is a virtue" is really just a load of #######

So...I'm going to change the topic. I make enough to qualify as a sponsor, but I was thinking about having a co-sponsor anyway because it really can't hurt. My mom makes like 4 times the poverty level for her situation (Did you know that the poverty level for 4 people is about 20k? Seriously...I make more than that for just ME and I struggle sometimes. I looked that up last night and it floored me.) Do you think it is over-doing it to have a co-sponsor when I already make enough on my own?

I would say its entirely up to you on that. Myself I"m just doing me but from what i saw I definately clear the min amount required so I'm happy with that. Im still unsure as what all to provide though. (seen different opinions) I have last 3 years tax forms, going to have a letter from my employer and recent paystubs when it comes down to it. That should be all I need (along with the form of course)

[Saffyre 0]

I know it doesn't help to complain about it and get upset...but I've never been good at waiting, I think that whole phrase about "patience is a virtue" is really just a load of #######

So...I'm going to change the topic. I make enough to qualify as a sponsor, but I was thinking about having a co-sponsor anyway because it really can't hurt. My mom makes like 4 times the poverty level for her situation (Did you know that the poverty level for 4 people is about 20k? Seriously...I make more than that for just ME and I struggle sometimes. I looked that up last night and it floored me.) Do you think it is over-doing it to have a co-sponsor when I already make enough on my own?

I would say its entirely up to you on that. Myself I"m just doing me but from what i saw I definately clear the min amount required so I'm happy with that. Im still unsure as what all to provide though. (seen different opinions) I have last 3 years tax forms, going to have a letter from my employer and recent paystubs when it comes down to it. That should be all I need (along with the form of course)

When it comes to sending off the packet 3, and the I-134, does Toby have to get some form of document to prove his income? Tax statements or something? I'm trying to find out what the next steps are so we can be prepared...

[aravis227 1]

When it comes to sending off the packet 3, and the I-134, does Toby have to get some form of document to prove his income? Tax statements or something? I'm trying to find out what the next steps are so we can be prepared...

If you scroll down to the last part it gives pretty detailed instructions on what is required Visajourney K1 guide

Edited March 10, 2008 by aravis227

[Saffyre 0]

When it comes to sending off the packet 3, and the I-134, does Toby have to get some form of document to prove his income? Tax statements or something? I'm trying to find out what the next steps are so we can be prepared...

If you scroll down to the last part it gives pretty detailed instructions on what is required Visajourney K1 guide

Ahh thanks for that So you don't need tax returns then...

[aravis227 1]

When it comes to sending off the packet 3, and the I-134, does Toby have to get some form of document to prove his income? Tax statements or something? I'm trying to find out what the next steps are so we can be prepared...

If you scroll down to the last part it gives pretty detailed instructions on what is required Visajourney K1 guide

Ahh thanks for that So you don't need tax returns then...

I think you should be fine without them as long as he has plenty of other evidence. I think that I'll probably do pay stubs, a letter from my employer, and the statements from my bank. Just my own instinct, so this has no basis in fact, I would say that the closer you are to questionable income level, the more evidence you should make sure is sent.

[Saffyre 0]

When it comes to sending off the packet 3, and the I-134, does Toby have to get some form of document to prove his income? Tax statements or something? I'm trying to find out what the next steps are so we can be prepared...

If you scroll down to the last part it gives pretty detailed instructions on what is required Visajourney K1 guide

Ahh thanks for that So you don't need tax returns then...

I think you should be fine without them as long as he has plenty of other evidence. I think that I'll probably do pay stubs, a letter from my employer, and the statements from my bank. Just my own instinct, so this has no basis in fact, I would say that the closer you are to questionable income level, the more evidence you should make sure is sent.

I'm a little unclear on poverty guidelines, but he earns $60k per year, so he shouldn't need to declare savings etc right? Then as proof if he gets a letter from his employer, some print outs from online banking, and pay stubs this should be ok?

[aravis227 1]

I'm a little unclear on poverty guidelines, but he earns $60k per year, so he shouldn't need to declare savings etc right? Then as proof if he gets a letter from his employer, some print outs from online banking, and pay stubs this should be ok?

Poverty guidelines are based on your income and how many people are in the family, however, unless you have a whole bunch of kids, you should be fine. He'll want the letter from his employwer (details are on that site, but I think it has to include yearly income, date of hire, and whether it's full time/part time and it has to be on company letterhead), the recent pay stubs, and the letter from the bank (on-line print-outs won't work...it has to be an actual letter from a manager stating the total deposits for the year, the current balance, and when the account was opened).

[Saffyre 0]

I'm a little unclear on poverty guidelines, but he earns $60k per year, so he shouldn't need to declare savings etc right? Then as proof if he gets a letter from his employer, some print outs from online banking, and pay stubs this should be ok?

Poverty guidelines are based on your income and how many people are in the family, however, unless you have a whole bunch of kids, you should be fine. He'll want the letter from his employwer (details are on that site, but I think it has to include yearly income, date of hire, and whether it's full time/part time and it has to be on company letterhead), the recent pay stubs, and the letter from the bank (on-line print-outs won't work...it has to be an actual letter from a manager stating the total deposits for the year, the current balance, and when the account was opened).

Thanks. That's really helpful, I dont think he even knows how to contact his bank since he's had the account since he was in the Marine Corps..