January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

I knew that! I've heard that they want three years of IRS transcripts to prove income. However, they'll accept a letter from your employer if you've been there that long. Basically they want three years of financial records from the USC.

I'm curious about this too. I'll be going to the Montreal embassy. Do you know if they want three years as well here?

I think so, but I'm not sure. I wish I had more details...it doesn't say it's required in packet 3 (which I think is completely unfair! What if you aren't part of a community like VJ?) but I've heard of people being told to get it. Apparently it's easy to request a transcript from the IRS. Hopefully it is fast, too because I haven't requested mine yet!

Nah, you'll need to bring it with you to the interview is my understanding. It's also not really important to have the last three years as it is to have the last year (which is good coz my SO only has the last year). All they want to know if the USC is able to support the foreign fiance NOW, not if he/she was able to do this 3 years ago ^^

It's good to take 3 years with you but it isn't needed if you cant supply it. Or that is at least my understanding

[Pandora01 0]

I knew that! I've heard that they want three years of IRS transcripts to prove income. However, they'll accept a letter from your employer if you've been there that long. Basically they want three years of financial records from the USC.

I'm curious about this too. I'll be going to the Montreal embassy. Do you know if they want three years as well here?

I think so, but I'm not sure. I wish I had more details...it doesn't say it's required in packet 3 (which I think is completely unfair! What if you aren't part of a community like VJ?) but I've heard of people being told to get it. Apparently it's easy to request a transcript from the IRS. Hopefully it is fast, too because I haven't requested mine yet!

Ok, thanks. I'll let my fiance know about this and ask him to make a request for 3 years. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry! Probably won't hurt either if we can show them 3 years even if they ask for less.

[aravis227 1]

I knew that! I've heard that they want three years of IRS transcripts to prove income. However, they'll accept a letter from your employer if you've been there that long. Basically they want three years of financial records from the USC.

I'm curious about this too. I'll be going to the Montreal embassy. Do you know if they want three years as well here?

I think so, but I'm not sure. I wish I had more details...it doesn't say it's required in packet 3 (which I think is completely unfair! What if you aren't part of a community like VJ?) but I've heard of people being told to get it. Apparently it's easy to request a transcript from the IRS. Hopefully it is fast, too because I haven't requested mine yet!

Nah, you'll need to bring it with you to the interview is my understanding. It's also not really important to have the last three years as it is to have the last year (which is good coz my SO only has the last year). All they want to know if the USC is able to support the foreign fiance NOW, not if he/she was able to do this 3 years ago ^^

It's good to take 3 years with you but it isn't needed if you cant supply it. Or that is at least my understanding

I've heard this is something specific to at least the Vancouver embassy that they require three years. Maybe someone exaggerated the situation, but I've definitely heard that Vancouver wants three years.

[Pam&Josh 0]

[quote name='BlakeandOlha' date='May 16 2008, 07:53 PM' post='1847425'

I started this thread on my birthday back in February when I was 30 days after filing and feeling that I was going nowhere fast. With approvals starting over on the VSC side I really felt alone and left out of the excitement. I never imagined that we'd hit the 100 page mark when this started, but when I look back over the last 2.5 months I really see the sense of community and support that makes this website worthwhile. Now this thing has a true life of its own and I'm just happy to contribute. If it wasn't for you fellow journeyers I don't know how I would have made it this far in one piece. What a great birthday present!

I agree, that's a great thread you started there!

I know I am not one of the really active posters here, but I go on that thread almost everyday! I just found amazing to realise you're not alone in that process, and to see that everybody is trying to help, and is happy for every new approvals!

I wanna say thanks to the "regular" posters here, and also to you Blake for that list you always update!! I was for a while one of the quiet readers, but it is with people like you, that we get informations, and most important support when we're feeling down!

Even if I am not done with my visa process, I wanna say you guys are great!!!

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

I've heard this is something specific to at least the Vancouver embassy that they require three years. Maybe someone exaggerated the situation, but I've definitely heard that Vancouver wants three years.

hmm.. if thats the case, then my SO and I will basically be in trouble... she only filed last year as she was still a student before that :S

I can't believe it will be like that tho, I mean, what do all the people have to do who haven't filed taxes for three years? I think it must've been some exaggeration indeed, it would be weird if you need it and can't provide it lol

[RagSwat 0]

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

[RagSwat 0]

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

And also does anyone have a extensive checklist of documents needed for interview? kindly let me know

Thanks

[shes 0]

I believe shes is asking what happens to us specifically - K1 holders. Adjustment of Status, which we are required to file in order to work, gives us a two-year conditional green card, does it not? So I guess that would make us green card holders.

If we don't file Adjustment of Status within the 90 days, we're out of status - does that mean we can technically be deported? I've always been curious...

im confused about it too...cus i thought, that the K1 beneficiaries will be given an SSN when we go to U.S. so we can work while were there.. but ive always been curious if someone will ask me of my status when im already there..what wud i say... especially to the employers..

[CourtAndGrey 0]

:dance: CONGRATS!!!! :dance:

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Hey Congratulations!!!!! I was hoping one of those touches was an approval. Time to shift the positive energy ray once again....

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

Congratulations!

[Pandora01 0]

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

Congratulations!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Hurreyyyyyyyy!!!! We got our NoA2 Approval. Actually the first one of the three touches was the approval date. USICS dint update our case status on the website.

Can anyone tell us how to find whether the case reached NVC?

And also does anyone have a extensive checklist of documents needed for interview? kindly let me know

Thanks

It's very important that you use the guides here, there are examples of the documents that will be needed for the interview phase. A good idea is to go to the website of the US embassy in New dehli and read about their interview process. Each country (or oonsulate) seems to have its own slightly different way of handling things. The embassy reviews on this site also a good to give you a flavor of what you can expect on the day of the interview.

You have to call the NVC to find out. Generally it takes a couple weeks.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I believe shes is asking what happens to us specifically - K1 holders. Adjustment of Status, which we are required to file in order to work, gives us a two-year conditional green card, does it not? So I guess that would make us green card holders.

If we don't file Adjustment of Status within the 90 days, we're out of status - does that mean we can technically be deported? I've always been curious...

im confused about it too...cus i thought, that the K1 beneficiaries will be given an SSN when we go to U.S. so we can work while were there.. but ive always been curious if someone will ask me of my status when im already there..what wud i say... especially to the employers..

It's not the SSN that allows you to work, it is the work authorization (the so called Green Card) which allows you to work. Employers are required by law to have you complete a form when applying that proves that you are eligible to work (it's called an I-9) and it is required for all employees. Basically this form is used to make sure the employer is only employing someone who is authorized to work in this country. You will need various documents to complete the I-9 but (including a SSN) you will definitely need the Green Card.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Nah, you'll need to bring it with you to the interview is my understanding. It's also not really important to have the last three years as it is to have the last year (which is good coz my SO only has the last year). All they want to know if the USC is able to support the foreign fiance NOW, not if he/she was able to do this 3 years ago ^^

It's good to take 3 years with you but it isn't needed if you cant supply it. Or that is at least my understanding

If you can bring the three years do it, the affidavit of support is exactly that, and the USC has to show that they can clearly support the foreign fiance. This is one area where overkill is better than the bare minimum, in my opinion. they look back three years to see if there is a trend in earnings and/or consistency in employment. There are lots of people who haven't been working because of school or other factors that show less than three years of financial history - but many of those "just starting out" folk also have co-sponsors.

Edited May 17, 2008 by BlakeandOlha