Recent I-130 Approvals (Nov. /Dec.) - NVC Process

[daboyz 36]

Even though it says the 2nd and 3rd year are optional, I've seen people here on VJ get an RFE for not sending them. I'm not sure why they would put "optional" on the form and then generate an RFE, but they have been doing it. I think it's best to send all 3 years.

[Ling Ling 22]

Even though it says the 2nd and 3rd year are optional, I've seen people here on VJ get an RFE for not sending them. I'm not sure why they would put "optional" on the form and then generate an RFE, but they have been doing it. I think it's best to send all 3 years.

You may be referring to the "Stupid RFE" where people don't enter in the amounts for the 2nd & 3rd year,

or failed to file for the 2nd & 3rd year, and did not send an explanation.

I can personally vouch for success in sending current year only.

There's a link to a thread on "Stupid RFEs" in the LingChe guide.

[cmnb 0]

Even though it says the 2nd and 3rd year are optional, I've seen people here on VJ get an RFE for not sending them. I'm not sure why they would put "optional" on the form and then generate an RFE, but they have been doing it. I think it's best to send all 3 years.

You may be referring to the "Stupid RFE" where people don't enter in the amounts for the 2nd & 3rd year,

or failed to file for the 2nd & 3rd year, and did not send an explanation.

I can personally vouch for success in sending current year only.

There's a link to a thread on "Stupid RFEs" in the LingChe guide.

can anyone please share their experiences filing I-864EZ. i am planning to file I-864EZ instead of the regular I-864.

[CJ Vasani 0]

cmnb, i used I-864EZ since my income was well above the poverty line and didn't need to show anything else. I highly recommend it IF your income is significantly above the poverty line. The reason I say this is because if the income is marginally above the poverty line, you may still need to show additional assets to show that you can support your spouse.

Ling Ling, we should mention this in the guide.

[OBX 51]

Since you have finished NVC (in record time!!) would you please clarify for me re: I-864. We will be able to use I-864EZ as well but do we need to send both the actual tax returns or just the transcripts or both. I am confused from reading previous postings. Thanks.

Edited January 1, 2009 by OBX

[Ling Ling 22]

cmnb, i used I-864EZ since my income was well above the poverty line and didn't need to show anything else. I highly recommend it IF your income is significantly above the poverty line. The reason I say this is because if the income is marginally above the poverty line, you may still need to show additional assets to show that you can support your spouse.

Ling Ling, we should mention this in the guide.

CJ, I understand your point. If you'd like to write a section (guidelines for what form to use/when) it will be very much appreciated.

Personally, I think individual circumstances are too broad to make suggestions beyond the current guidelnes...but it sounds like you're up for the challenge.

For instance, I'm a business owner with considerable assets. My tax return alone would indicate that I'm barely able to afford gas for my car...but the strength of select assets made my ability clear.

Hey, what we could really use from you is a section on how to get your income well above the poverty line....and not pay more taxes.

[CJ Vasani 0]

Since you have finished NVC (in record time!!) would you please clarify for me re: I-864. We will be able to use I-864EZ as well but do we need to send both the actual tax returns or just the transcripts or both. I am confused from reading previous postings. Thanks.

Just send in your tax transcripts. That's enough. I sent the last 3 years worth of transcripts, but you may send only this years and other two years are optional.

[CJ Vasani 0]

cmnb, i used I-864EZ since my income was well above the poverty line and didn't need to show anything else. I highly recommend it IF your income is significantly above the poverty line. The reason I say this is because if the income is marginally above the poverty line, you may still need to show additional assets to show that you can support your spouse.

Ling Ling, we should mention this in the guide.

CJ, I understand your point. If you'd like to write a section (guidelines for what form to use/when) it will be very much appreciated.

Personally, I think individual circumstances are too broad to make suggestions beyond the current guidelnes...but it sounds like you're up for the challenge.

For instance, I'm a business owner with considerable assets. My tax return alone would indicate that I'm barely able to afford gas for my car...but the strength of select assets made my ability clear.

Hey, what we could really use from you is a section on how to get your income well above the poverty line....and not pay more taxes.

Tell you what...since I was able to breeze through NVC in a record time using your guide, I'll create a page that will explain how I went about doing this and link it to your guide. The page will explain everything that I learned along the my short NVC journey.

now about the other guide about being well above poverty line and taxes, i can't tell you anything about that. I promised Mr. Madoff that I will keep his secret... ;-)

[siyaram 0]

I had ordered my tax transcripts on the phone and had received it in 2-3 weeks. Its easy ordering process and they are free. You can order today itself and then wait for them. Meanwhile, you can have a backup plan of having your returns ready just in case your transcripts don't show up on time. I am sending transcripts as well as returns even though transcripts would suffice.

[Ling Ling 22]

cmnb, i used I-864EZ since my income was well above the poverty line and didn't need to show anything else. I highly recommend it IF your income is significantly above the poverty line. The reason I say this is because if the income is marginally above the poverty line, you may still need to show additional assets to show that you can support your spouse.

Ling Ling, we should mention this in the guide.

CJ, I understand your point. If you'd like to write a section (guidelines for what form to use/when) it will be very much appreciated.

Personally, I think individual circumstances are too broad to make suggestions beyond the current guidelnes...but it sounds like you're up for the challenge.

For instance, I'm a business owner with considerable assets. My tax return alone would indicate that I'm barely able to afford gas for my car...but the strength of select assets made my ability clear.

Hey, what we could really use from you is a section on how to get your income well above the poverty line....and not pay more taxes.

Tell you what...since I was able to breeze through NVC in a record time using your guide, I'll create a page that will explain how I went about doing this and link it to your guide. The page will explain everything that I learned along the my short NVC journey.

now about the other guide about being well above poverty line and taxes, i can't tell you anything about that. I promised Mr. Madoff that I will keep his secret... ;-)

Sounds good...but I think it might be better to enhance the existing guide with your experiences, as appropriate.

As for you and Mr. Madoff...I had no idea you were in THAT income range...

....maybe we should discuss this over lunch in Hawaii tomorrow. Please send over your personal jet.

[OBX 51]

Since you have finished NVC (in record time!!) would you please clarify for me re: I-864. We will be able to use I-864EZ as well but do we need to send both the actual tax returns or just the transcripts or both. I am confused from reading previous postings. Thanks.

Just send in your tax transcripts. That's enough. I sent the last 3 years worth of transcripts, but you may send only this years and other two years are optional.

Thanks for the info - we have the past three year's transcripts so we should be all set. Thanks again.

[cmnb 0]

cmnb, i used I-864EZ since my income was well above the poverty line and didn't need to show anything else. I highly recommend it IF your income is significantly above the poverty line. The reason I say this is because if the income is marginally above the poverty line, you may still need to show additional assets to show that you can support your spouse.

Ling Ling, we should mention this in the guide.

CJ - my income is significantly above the $17500 number. i will just file the 864EZ. i think i can be safe filing this form. plus the EZ form is very EZ to use.

[Aman 0]

Update:)

DS3032 accpeted in the system

CMNB

There is a good news on my birth certificate, there is a law under registration of Birth and Death in India, in case of dicrepancy in the orignal records, If both parents and two Gazetted ( Read Government) employees give an affidavit stating the correct Date of Birth, corrections can be made in the register....

YEPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

My dad is already at the Registrar office...

I am just praying that I get my DOB Certificate by wednesday

[cmnb 0]

Update:)

DS3032 accpeted in the system

CMNB

There is a good news on my birth certificate, there is a law under registration of Birth and Death in India, in case of dicrepancy in the orignal records, If both parents and two Gazetted ( Read Government) employees give an affidavit stating the correct Date of Birth, corrections can be made in the register....

YEPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

My dad is already at the Registrar office...

I am just praying that I get my DOB Certificate by wednesday

good for you! very happy for you

[couple 0]

hi, how to know when "AOS Package Reviewed and Accepted"?

and what does this means --> awaiting biographic form from petitioner once recieved...6-8 weeks for reviewing.