NVC April 2010 Edition!

[sachinky 465]

Ok, folks. Let's try this AOS thing again--

--First, decide which 3 tax years you are going to use. ('09, '08, '07 OR '08, '07, '06).

--If you haven't filed for 2009 taxes yet, THIS would be the time to do so. Be almost guaranteed that they will be asked for at the interview.

--For question # 25, which is regarding tax information, write down those years and the corresponding amounts on your W-2s or the total income (adjusted gross income on IRS Form 1040EZ) as reported on your Federal tax returns.

--Now let's move to # 23 which is for annual individual current income. If you've been working at the same job, then just list the same amount as on your latest tax return (2008 or 2009, depending on what you're using).

--If you've changed jobs, or you have a new job, or your income has changed in anyway, then this figure will change too. Say you're earning $2000 a month, then your 2010 projected income will be $24,000 ($2,000 x 12). This MUST be backed up by employment letter or paystubs. If you're currently unemployed, then make sure you write $0.00. People have been RFEd for this.

Edited April 3, 2010 by sachinky

[estrellademiel 7]

bebe tu no duermes......

yo duermo cuando me muera hahahahaha

[Deb+Steve 13]

Congrats to those with SIF's today ...

Sachi - you sort out your co-sponsor issue yet? Not sure how India works but the Consulate in Sydney told me they can make changes to the application at interview time. I expect this would also mean to the I-864 etc. Will say some Ohms for you ...

yo duermo cuando me muera hahahahaha

Teach me ... I would happily pay for language lessons ... seriously.

[sachinky 465]

Thanks, Deb and everyone else for your input.

I'm proceeding with #3 as of this moment. I've until April 20th or so which is when I'd have to submit my stuff to VFS. Hopefully my cousin will see reason by then. If not, we will have to go with my FIL's stuff. I'm keeping my options open.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Congrats on the SIF Yule!! Great way to start April Gmorning/evening/afternoon everyone

[estrellademiel 7]

Teach me ... I would happily pay for language lessons ... seriously.

heheeh I will not charge you....

Aneudy told me that Hey YOU NEVER SLEEP.. because here is 2 a.m and I answered I WILL SLEEP WHEN I DIED...heheheheh

[Deb+Steve 13]

LOL Sleep??? What's that with a 14 hour time difference?

[aneudyn 2]

LOL Sleep??? What's that with a 14 hour time difference?

Well actualy 2:49 am in Dominican Republic

Edited April 3, 2010 by Aneudy Martinez

[TatyanaR 6]

I emailed attorney a letter firing him. Let's just hope it's not going to be a war! Anyways, hope to SIF next week! Mon/Tue sounds good to me!

[SPSguy 18]

Ok, folks. Let's try this AOS thing again--

--First, decide which 3 tax years you are going to use. ('09, '08, '07 OR '08, '07, '06).

--If you haven't filed for 2009 taxes yet, THIS would be the time to do so. Be almost guaranteed that they will be asked for at the interview.

--For question # 25, which is regarding tax information, write down those years and the corresponding amounts on your W-2s or the total income (adjusted gross income on IRS Form 1040EZ) as reported on your Federal tax returns.

--Now let's move to # 23 which is for annual individual current income. If you've been working at the same job, then just list the same amount as on your latest tax return (2008 or 2009, depending on what you're using).

--If you've changed jobs, or you have a new job, or your income has changed in anyway, then this figure will change too. Say you're earning $2000 a month, then your 2010 projected income will be $24,000 ($2,000 x 12). This MUST be backed up by employment letter or paystubs. If you're currently unemployed, then make sure you write $0.00. People have been RFEd for this.

Sacha is right on!

Some people have private messaged me about what to enter for #23. Some have entered their year to date income in this box and wonder why their income is so low, and others have entered their 2009's income. While those people in the same line of work will have/should have similar figures as their 2009, the question does not ask what you earned in 2009. It varies from person to person.

--If you haven't filed for 2009 taxes yet, THIS would be the time to do so. Be almost guaranteed that they will be asked for at the interview.

If I might add, FILE YOUR TAX AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you are planning to call the IRS for a 2009 tax transcript, realize that it will take time for the IRS to enter everything into their system. So even if you were to file TODAY, it does not mean that the IRS will have a transcript ready for you right away. It may take several weeks for your return to be completely processed. Granted you can bring a copy of your return to the interview, but anytime you bring a return, you must also bring a copy of every W2, 1099, and every attachement with your return. This can be a mess of a headache.

Tax transcripts are much much easier and much much more credible than a copy of a tax return as it's PROOF that the IRS has received. Copies of tax returns really don't hold much water since anybody can print a fake tax return with fake income, and fake attachements. People that wonder why the NVC and embassy want all the evidence and attachments with copies of their tax return, it's because a tax return can be falsified.

[hobokenworkingman 4]

I'm filing I-864. Right now, I have 2009, 2008, 2007 federal tax return transcripts and W2 for 2009. I also have pay stub(s) from the most recent six months as well as bank statements. I am making above the poverty line as well. So do I need the 1099s(?) and W2 from 2008 and 2007 as well?? Thanks.

I would - i sent in everything. all my 1099s (1099-G, 1099-INT etc). it does say you need to send in 1099s. Send in all your W2s from ALL years! DO NOT GIVE THEM A CHANCE FOR AN RFE! if you have the W2s (as you should), send in those copies. I sent them paystubs of the last 3 months (year to date), bank account statements (checking AND savings), online account snapshots, investment account snapshots (showing more cash there), employment letter stating your current position, salary, start date and standing (ie in good standing, full time etc ). even though i make well over the poverty line, seriously, dont give them a chance to come back to you and delay you any reason. i organized everyhting by year, tabbed everything, wrote my case # on top of EVERY page (right hand top). if you got it, send it! hope this helps...

[atsleumas 3]

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The following are TRUE events. No names have been changed to protect the innocent:

Its 4-3-2010 1245 am. Me, in my bed, broken fan "whirlooping". I was asleep. DEAD asleep actually. The dog was doing his strange running, whimpering in his sleep. Blackberry, under my pillow, like always in case hubby calls me.

Blackberry "BUZZ- BUZZ"

Me: roll over, check it. Grumble that its a dum Facebook notification. I curse the bloody thing cuz I SWEAR I thought I changed the settings. I toss it back under the pillow. Then, failing to return to sleep - I decide to check it. ITS JULISSA notifying Tat that YULE got SIF!!!!

Me: #### YAH!!!!! (out loud)

Dog: Wakes up, jumps off bed startled- knocks over "whirlooping" fan.

Me: ALL SMILES!!!

CONGRATS!!! NO MISERABLE WEEKEND FOR YOU! YAY!!!! GOD IS GOOD!

[TatyanaR 6]

The following are TRUE events. No names have been changed to protect the innocent:

Its 4-3-2010 1245 am. Me, in my bed, broken fan "whirlooping". I was asleep. DEAD asleep actually. The dog was doing his strange running, whimpering in his sleep. Blackberry, under my pillow, like always in case hubby calls me.

Blackberry "BUZZ- BUZZ"

Me: roll over, check it. Grumble that its a dum Facebook notification. I curse the bloody thing cuz I SWEAR I thought I changed the settings. I toss it back under the pillow. Then, failing to return to sleep - I decide to check it. ITS JULISSA notifying Tat that YULE got SIF!!!!

Me: #### YAH!!!!! (out loud)

Dog: Wakes up, jumps off bed startled- knocks over "whirlooping" fan.

Me: ALL SMILES!!!

CONGRATS!!! NO MISERABLE WEEKEND FOR YOU! YAY!!!! GOD IS GOOD!

[mrs. wife! 3]

The following are TRUE events. No names have been changed to protect the innocent:

Its 4-3-2010 1245 am. Me, in my bed, broken fan "whirlooping". I was asleep. DEAD asleep actually. The dog was doing his strange running, whimpering in his sleep. Blackberry, under my pillow, like always in case hubby calls me.

Blackberry "BUZZ- BUZZ"

Me: roll over, check it. Grumble that its a dum Facebook notification. I curse the bloody thing cuz I SWEAR I thought I changed the settings. I toss it back under the pillow. Then, failing to return to sleep - I decide to check it. ITS JULISSA notifying Tat that YULE got SIF!!!!

Me: #### YAH!!!!! (out loud)

Dog: Wakes up, jumps off bed startled- knocks over "whirlooping" fan.

Me: ALL SMILES!!!

CONGRATS!!! NO MISERABLE WEEKEND FOR YOU! YAY!!!! GOD IS GOOD!

I always love your detailed stories!!!!

[yohino 22]

Yules - Hurray!!!!!!