I-130 Progress list

[DjEric DarkSide 0]

The presence of the USC petitioner is not mandatory but for a relatively tough consulate like DR, it is recommended. If you can make it, go for it!

thank you,,, i guess im gonna have to make that trip happen.

also,,, if i cant make it that day,,,,can she reschedule for a couple weeks later?

[bunnyta 0]

Hello,

One quick question just to make sure I understand it correctly. I am in the process of submitting the DS-230's for both of my parents that live in El Salvador. Our official language is Spanish. I do not have to translate their birth certificates, marriage certificates or police certificates because they are in Spanish, correct?

Taken from the U.S. Department of State website:

"Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations"

It just sounds too easy to be true... Usually they require every single document that is not in English to be translated. Can somebody please confirm?

THANK YOU!

Bunnyta

[Diamond 0]

Hello,

One quick question just to make sure I understand it correctly. I am in the process of submitting the DS-230's for both of my parents that live in El Salvador. Our official language is Spanish. I do not have to translate their birth certificates, marriage certificates or police certificates because they are in Spanish, correct?

Taken from the U.S. Department of State website:

"Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations"

It just sounds too easy to be true... Usually they require every single document that is not in English to be translated. Can somebody please confirm?

THANK YOU!

Bunnyta

I called the NVC to ask about the translations and was told that I do not need to translate anything if the documents are in the language where the visa is issued. I was kind of surprised myself, maybe I didn't get it right? . If somebody could just share if they had to translate any documents, that would be greately appreciated.

[yuryromero 0]

Hello,

One quick question just to make sure I understand it correctly. I am in the process of submitting the DS-230's for both of my parents that live in El Salvador. Our official language is Spanish. I do not have to translate their birth certificates, marriage certificates or police certificates because they are in Spanish, correct?

Taken from the U.S. Department of State website:

"Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations"

It just sounds too easy to be true... Usually they require every single document that is not in English to be translated. Can somebody please confirm?

THANK YOU!

Bunnyta

I am from CUBA and I translate every single document as they ask me for (birt certificate,married certf,divorce and police report),and i did not have any problem ,i did it with a lady that it is state certificate in translations she sign it and give me a copy of her state certification letter,now my case it is complete and only waiting for the interview.. Good luck yury romero

Edited April 21, 2010 by yuryromero

[lavoparents 7]

Affidavit of Support question :

I am sending AOS packet for my parents.My income for 2009 was not enough to sponsor so I am adding my husband as Household member form ( I 864 A). So in 1040 ( 2009 ) we filled married filling jointly.

Lets assume this figures. my income for 2009 was 15000.00 USD annual. and my husband's 35000.00

Should I write separate income in I 864 and I 864A means on my I 864 - 15k and on his I 864 35k or total and same on both's form ? also should I do same for past three years ? Since I was not working for last two years. so my income for 2007 and 2008 was 0 but still we filled married jointly. Please advise. this form is due for 2 weeks now..

[andresbonifacio 7]

Affidavit of Support question :

I am sending AOS packet for my parents.My income for 2009 was not enough to sponsor so I am adding my husband as Household member form ( I 864 A). So in 1040 ( 2009 ) we filled married filling jointly.

Lets assume this figures. my income for 2009 was 15000.00 USD annual. and my husband's 35000.00

Should I write separate income in I 864 and I 864A means on my I 864 - 15k and on his I 864 35k or total and same on both's form ? also should I do same for past three years ? Since I was not working for last two years. so my income for 2007 and 2008 was 0 but still we filled married jointly. Please advise. this form is due for 2 weeks now..

on the I-864:

#23 put 15,000 (your income)

#24 a. 15,000

#24 b. 35,000

#24 c. 50,000

#25 FEDERAL INCOME: put the AGI (adjusted gross income) from your Tax return(filing joint), this is from both of your income but could be different from #24 c. depending on the taxable income.

on the I-864A:

#10 put 35,000 (hubby's income)

#11 same as #25 in I-864

Edited April 23, 2010 by andresbonifacio

[lavoparents 7]

on the I-864:

#23 put 15,000 (your income)

#24 a. 15,000

#24 b. 35,000

#24 c. 50,000

#25 FEDERAL INCOME: put the AGI (adjusted gross income) from your Tax return(filing joint), this is from both of your income but could be different from #24 c. depending on the taxable income.

on the I-864A:

#10 put 35,000 (hubby's income)

#11 same as #25 in I-864

What document do both of us need to submit ?

is this list ok ?

I 864 ( from me )

I 864A ( from hubby )

1040 copy for 2009 and my w2 and hubby's schedule c as he is self employed.

copy of driving lic from both ( If we have diff address on driving lic can we submit utility bill , bank stmt azs residency proof ? )

copy of my passport

copy of hubby'sd passport ( is it required ? )

bank balance letter for both

my employment letter or 2-3 months paychecks.

please let me know if I am missing something

[andresbonifacio 7]

What document do both of us need to submit ?

is this list ok ?

I 864 ( from me )

I 864A ( from hubby )

1040 copy for 2009 and my w2 and hubby's schedule c as he is self employed.

copy of driving lic from both ( If we have diff address on driving lic can we submit utility bill , bank stmt azs residency proof ? )

copy of my passport

copy of hubby'sd passport ( is it required ? )

bank balance letter for both

my employment letter or 2-3 months paychecks.

please let me know if I am missing something

why do you need the driver's license? proof of relationship? isn't the Joint Filing of Tax return enough proof that you're married?

I don't know why you need copies of your passports too. Bank balance letter if you're using assets to reach the 125% poverty guideline.

Pay stub for the last 6 months.

[kokobearus 4]

You need copy of your hubby's passport or birth certificate to prove his status here in the US. I have a friend that has an RFE for her husbands proof of naturalization since he signed the I864a..You don't need drivers lic.

[bunnyta 0]

Where does it say that if your spouse is filing 1-864A, he or she has to submit proof of citizenship?

This is taken from the US dept of state website regarding AOS when I-864A is submitted along with I-864:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3203.html

But if you are using a joint sponsor and submitting 2 sets of I-864, yes, you he would need to provide proof of citizenship. See the link below:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3202.html

I am not an expert as I just mailed my AOS packets today but it was clear to me based on those links I just provided that proof of citizenship of your husband is not required if you are the sponsor/petitioner filing I-864 and he is a house hold member filing I-864A.

If somebody has been in this situation please clarify. If what kokobearus says is true, then I really messed it up!

You need copy of your hubby's passport or birth certificate to prove his status here in the US. I have a friend that has an RFE for her husbands proof of naturalization since he signed the I864a..You don't need drivers lic.

[andresbonifacio 7]

Where does it say that if your spouse is filing 1-864A, he or she has to submit proof of citizenship?

This is taken from the US dept of state website regarding AOS when I-864A is submitted along with I-864:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3203.html

But if you are using a joint sponsor and submitting 2 sets of I-864, yes, you he would need to provide proof of citizenship. See the link below:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3202.html

I am not an expert as I just mailed my AOS packets today but it was clear to me based on those links I just provided that proof of citizenship of your husband is not required if you are the sponsor/petitioner filing I-864 and he is a house hold member filing I-864A.

If somebody has been in this situation please clarify. If what kokobearus says is true, then I really messed it up!

yup, me too, never read that anywhere that you need proof of citizenship for someone filing a I-864A.

[sachinky 465]

Remember, the USC petitioner will file a I-864 regardless of income. If your joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, then they will use I-864A. If they live in a separate residence, then they will fill in another I-864.

For your joint sponsor you will need proof of their citizenship/residency. For household member, you will need proof of relationship and same household/residence.

[kokobearus 4]

well I am just saying that that what happend to the case of my friend.her husband signed a I864a for her and they FRE her with his proof of citizenship.,so I will send it when it is time for me to send my aos packet.

[andresbonifacio 7]

yep, it doesn't hurt to send more docs, better be redundant than have an RFE

[katie ashley 0]

Hi Everyone,

I received the Interview letter for my mom for May 13. I just want to know if she has to schedule the appointment to get her medical or she needs to schedule it herself. Her embassy is in Manila, Philippines. Your response is greatly appreciated.

Katie Ashley