AOS FILERS - April 2008

[Steph0814 1]

I finally received the actual letter for the RFE and yes it was exactly what I thought. They didnt even look at the assets that I had sent with the I 864 and just told us that his tax income was too low. Lazy a$$$$eS

In any case, I am sending them a HUGE PILE of the operating agreement, mortgages statements, leases of current tenants, settlement statements for the over 30 houses my dear Husband owns and manages himself as well as the titles of the 2 vehicles he owns and the house he owns that we live in..

That should satisfy them don't you think?

[sammy123 0]

Sent 485, 131, 765 to Chicago Lock Box:- 03/28/2008

Recieved NOA:- 04/02/2008

FP/Biometrics :- 04/24/2008 (Done)

RFE on I-485:- 04/22/2008

Response to RFE sent and received by USCIS on 05/07/2008

EAD expedite Service Request submitted:- 06/10/2008 (Day 75)

EAD card production orderd email (1st email):- 06/12/2008

AP approval email:- 06/12/2008

AP received:- 06/12/2008

EAD card prodcution ordered e-mail (2nd email from CIRS):- 06/17/2008

EAD approval notice sent e-mail:- 06/19/2008

It's 07/25/2008 and NO EAD in mail yet??????????????????????????????????????????????? (Day 117)

Received AP in 3 days but no EAD yet. I called them after 30 days of approval notice sent and put up a Service Request. Guess what, they said they did not receive it back as undelivered and hence consider it lost in mail. And so, i have to reapply my EAD again with all the associated fees.

You guys should be happy that you got your EAD's and can work. I am in no man's land and back to square one. When i read people fretting about noting having touches on their AOS (who already got their EAD's) it makes me even more sad. So, cheer and be happy that atleast you guys have EAD. Why worry about AOS if you have EAD and are working. I haven't had income for 6 months now.

[Heliosphan 1]

Sent 485, 131, 765 to Chicago Lock Box:- 03/28/2008

Recieved NOA:- 04/02/2008

FP/Biometrics :- 04/24/2008 (Done)

RFE on I-485:- 04/22/2008

Response to RFE sent and received by USCIS on 05/07/2008

EAD expedite Service Request submitted:- 06/10/2008 (Day 75)

EAD card production orderd email (1st email):- 06/12/2008

AP approval email:- 06/12/2008

AP received:- 06/12/2008

EAD card prodcution ordered e-mail (2nd email from CIRS):- 06/17/2008

EAD approval notice sent e-mail:- 06/19/2008

It's 07/25/2008 and NO EAD in mail yet??????????????????????????????????????????????? (Day 117)

Received AP in 3 days but no EAD yet. I called them after 30 days of approval notice sent and put up a Service Request. Guess what, they said they did not receive it back as undelivered and hence consider it lost in mail. And so, i have to reapply my EAD again with all the associated fees.

You guys should be happy that you got your EAD's and can work. I am in no man's land and back to square one. When i read people fretting about noting having touches on their AOS (who already got their EAD's) it makes me even more sad. So, cheer and be happy that atleast you guys have EAD. Why worry about AOS if you have EAD and are working. I haven't had income for 6 months now.

OH WOW, that's crazy?

Are you sure you didn't miss the EAD, it comes in a pretty plain envelope. So is this another 3 month wait for the card? That's ridiculous.

[Dan D 0]

Our NOAs are dated 30 April, so I guess we made the cutoff for this forum... just barely! I hope to start seeing people receive their AOS approvals, it's our turn next, right?

[DanielParul 50]

Our NOAs are dated 30 April, so I guess we made the cutoff for this forum... just barely! I hope to start seeing people receive their AOS approvals, it's our turn next, right?

Welcome to April filers.. Hopefully we will get the AOS approval mails from CRIS shortly...

[Abby-Ron 8]

I finally received the actual letter for the RFE and yes it was exactly what I thought. They didnt even look at the assets that I had sent with the I 864 and just told us that his tax income was too low. Lazy a$$$$eS

In any case, I am sending them a HUGE PILE of the operating agreement, mortgages statements, leases of current tenants, settlement statements for the over 30 houses my dear Husband owns and manages himself as well as the titles of the 2 vehicles he owns and the house he owns that we live in..

That should satisfy them don't you think?

You can send them as much assets as you like but UCSIS wants to see money coming in the bank via employment stubs. If your husband manages 30 houses, doesnt he receive a paycheck?? Title of cars are nothing to the USCIS unless you plan to sell them to show you have money in the bank, and even that said, its only secondary assets. They are really interested in money coming into the bank through employment regardless if you own 30 houses and have tenants living in them.

[Steph0814 1]

You can send them as much assets as you like but UCSIS wants to see money coming in the bank via employment stubs. If your husband manages 30 houses, doesnt he receive a paycheck?? Title of cars are nothing to the USCIS unless you plan to sell them to show you have money in the bank, and even that said, its only secondary assets. They are really interested in money coming into the bank through employment regardless if you own 30 houses and have tenants living in them.

Hi, thank for the response, however if you read the I 864 guideline as directed on the USCIS website it does state that one can use "assests" that can be liquidated within one years time to meet the poverty guidelines. And the RFE did say that it needed additional information for these assests or a sponser. NOT BOTH!! I fully understand that i cannot use the vehicles as assests, but I am sending it anyway.

BTW, No he does not get a paycheck! I won't give lessons on how managing that many properties and keeping them in excellent living condition and paying mortgages and occasionally not receiving rents can effect this.

I am not sure if you realize this but at times when you own your company (I have owned my own company so know this 1st hand you are the last one to get paid.

[Steph0814 1]

Just an FYI!

What If I Cannot Meetthe Income Requirements?

Income from the intending immigrant, if that income willcontinue from the same source after immigration, and if theintending immigrant is currently living in your residence. Ifthe intending immigrant is your spouse, his or her incomecan be counted regardless of current residence, but it mustcontinue from the same source after he or she becomes alawful permanent resident.

Income from any relatives or dependents living in yourhousehold or dependents listed on your most recent Federaltax return who signed a Form I-864A;

A joint sponsor whose income and/or assets equal at least125 percent of the Poverty Guidelines. See question belowfor more information on joint sponsors.

The value of your assets, the assets of any householdmember who has signed a Form I-864A,

[Abby-Ron 8]

Just an FYI!

What If I Cannot Meetthe Income Requirements?

Income from the intending immigrant, if that income willcontinue from the same source after immigration, and if theintending immigrant is currently living in your residence. Ifthe intending immigrant is your spouse, his or her incomecan be counted regardless of current residence, but it mustcontinue from the same source after he or she becomes alawful permanent resident.

Income from any relatives or dependents living in yourhousehold or dependents listed on your most recent Federaltax return who signed a Form I-864A;

A joint sponsor whose income and/or assets equal at least125 percent of the Poverty Guidelines. See question belowfor more information on joint sponsors.

The value of your assets, the assets of any householdmember who has signed a Form I-864A,

Thats why you got an RFE right? Cause you are proving your income? I thought so!!!

[sweetpiano 0]

My patience has paid off - I got a CRIS email that the EAD card production was ordered yesterday. This is only half the way though - I'll believe it when I have the card in my hands. After that, my next step is learning to drive and getting my first driver's license. And looking for a job in the meantime.

To all April filers and everyone else still waiting - hang in there. Wishing everyone a smooth process and best of luck!

[Steph0814 1]

Thats why you got an RFE right? Cause you are proving your income? I thought so!!!

I was not saying you were incorrect. I was just stating that my case is different and that I am able to give them the proof of assets rather than a paycheck, which is exactly what the RFE states " Submit additional evidence of assets that meet federal poverty line"

Everyone's story is different, and again thanks for your reply earlier.

My case is just different thant someone who would get regular paychecks and W2's.

No need to be aggressive, we are all just sharing our stories and experiences here.

My patience has paid off - I got a CRIS email that the EAD card production was ordered yesterday. This is only half the way though - I'll believe it when I have the card in my hands. After that, my next step is learning to drive and getting my first driver's license. And looking for a job in the meantime.

To all April filers and everyone else still waiting - hang in there. Wishing everyone a smooth process and best of luck!

CONGRATULATIONS SWEETPIANO!!!

[Steph0814 1]

OH, here is the clause I was looking for in regards to liquidating assets within a year.

"Assets may supplement income if the consular or immigration officer is convinced that the monetary value of the asset could reasonably be made available to support the sponsored immigrant and converted to cash within one year without undue harm to the sponsor or his or her family members.

[Heliosphan 1]

My patience has paid off - I got a CRIS email that the EAD card production was ordered yesterday. This is only half the way though - I'll believe it when I have the card in my hands. After that, my next step is learning to drive and getting my first driver's license. And looking for a job in the meantime.

To all April filers and everyone else still waiting - hang in there. Wishing everyone a smooth process and best of luck!

Thank God! You just gave me hope.

[asolana 0]

OH, here is the clause I was looking for in regards to liquidating assets within a year.

"Assets may supplement income if the consular or immigration officer is convinced that the monetary value of the asset could reasonably be made available to support the sponsored immigrant and converted to cash within one year without undue harm to the sponsor or his or her family members.

Hi steph

I received a similar RFE a little while ago so I strongly recommend you to go to with an immigration attorney just to make sure everything will be fine and hopefully your case will be processed faster, here in Boston theres an organization called the International Institute and they give immigrantion consultings for $25 the half hour, maybe google something like that wherever you live, it may help, good luck!!!

[asolana 0]

My patience has paid off - I got a CRIS email that the EAD card production was ordered yesterday. This is only half the way though - I'll believe it when I have the card in my hands. After that, my next step is learning to drive and getting my first driver's license. And looking for a job in the meantime.

To all April filers and everyone else still waiting - hang in there. Wishing everyone a smooth process and best of luck!

you just gave me hope as well, they asked me for a RFE about I-864 and then they sent me an e-mail that says case processing resumed on june 26th, it's now a month so hopefully I will get my EAD soon!!! haha I can not wait, it's been a lot of time and patience that sometimes I feel like going back to my country.

Congrats on the EAD and I wish you the best of luck!!