CR1 Visa Review. What the heck is it?

[LoveRani 1]

It seem like it was income issue, but the thing is that if that was a problem than why didn't they gave us an RFE at NVC stage?? I did send them an employment letter plus I sent my wife pay stubs since I couldn't send them at the NVC Stage because I just started a new job. They didn't even ask her to look at the pay stubs. I know the CO has the final say. Sigh. I will be showing the 15k and sending it via fax and I hope my wife will get her visa. I had enough about this process

[sachinky 464]

If he only made 14k in 2009, he is falling nearly 5k short which he needs to make up in assets. Assets are counted "x3" -- therefore, they want to see 15k. I'm actually surprised they didn't outright ask for a joint sponsor.

[LoveRani 1]

If he only made 14k in 2009, he is falling nearly 5k short which he needs to make up in assets. Assets are counted "x3" -- therefore, they want to see 15k. I'm actually surprised they didn't outright ask for a joint sponsor.

I know I didn't make enough last year. I sent them employment letter and pay stubs showing I am making well over the poverty line with new job, but they were concerned with how much I made last year. They didn't ask her to see anything. They just asked for bank statement or join bank account. I was just asking her why didn't they ask for join sponsor?? My wife said they just want bank statement to show 15k in it.

I mean do they really need a bank statement or a bank letter?? I am just confused about that part.

Edited June 22, 2010 by LoveRani

[Married2009 32]

I know I didn't make enough last year. I sent them employment letter and pay stubs showing I am making well over the poverty line with new job, but they were concerned with how much I made last year. They didn't ask her to see anything. They just asked for bank statement or join bank account. I was just asking her why didn't they ask for join sponsor?? My wife said they just want bank statement to show 15k in it.

I mean do they really need a bank statement or a bank letter?? I am just confused about that part.

If they ask for a bank statement, that is what I would send them.

[LoveRaja 0]

So guys what you think If I am gonna send them the statement will I will be able to get visa?

[sachinky 464]

Do you have 15k in one bank account?

Yes? Print out a bank statement and send it in.

[LoveRaja 0]

Do you have 15k in one bank account?

Yes? Print out a bank statement and send it in.

Yes dear we have ....and I will send them...

[sachinky 464]

Cool. Did they ask you to mail it in or can you email/fax it to them?

[LoveRaja 0]

Cool. Did they ask you to mail it in or can you email/fax it to them?

They told me that send the statement & passport and the green paper via ups mail.

[LoveRani 1]

Do you have 15k in one bank account?

Yes? Print out a bank statement and send it in.

Yes got the money in it. The thing is that when they ask for bank statement, it will show everything meaning social security number, routing number etc. Did you send in your bank statement?? I thought bank letter would be sufficient from the bank manager.

[sachinky 464]

I used a bank statement. Just printed it out.

But you could also get a bank letter from the bank manager stating the $ amount in your account.

Send it to the embassy, with the passport and slip.

[tokyo.lovers 6]

i am sure everything will be fine!

just relax!!!

send them the documents they want, wait a bit, and follow up!

you will have that visa soon enough!!

[LoveRani 1]

i am sure everything will be fine!

just relax!!!

send them the documents they want, wait a bit, and follow up!

you will have that visa soon enough!!

Thank you for your support We are just tired of this process and want it to end already. We are so close to finish yet feel so far away. I will be sending it asap and than she will send them to the embassy. Hope all goes well.

[Raluca805 1]

Guys I dont know what to do or whats that mean. At the embassy they asked me how did you met , when did u met with your husband. And asked do u have any joint account with your husband. And I said no we did not stay that much with him.Cuz my husband left after 2 weeks.Finally she said everything looks good.But u need bank account that should be showing 15K usd on bank.I said supposed be deposit long time ago doesnt matter? She doesnt matter just need 15K to show.And gave me green paper says collect bank account with 15 k and your passport.She told me that get fax from your husband and send us by ups. And we will send your visa.But the point is they did not keep my passport.Other ppls who have green they were also holding thier passport with green paper. Whats that mean guys? I am so sad. And dont know what to do?

Thank you in advance.

Ok, i am somewhat in a similar situation.Yesterday i called the us embassy in Romania to find out if my casefile arrived here from NVC. The lady on the phone said ''yes, we have just received it yesterday'', then i asked her what can she tell me about it, if it's complete and if there is anything else i need to send them.She looked in hurry over the papers , and she told me ''there is a problem with your affidavit of support'' i see only 14k made in 2009 by your husband.Talk to him and either send us in a bank statement with 15k in it or get a joint sponsor. I was like !!!!???? so i talked to my hubby, long story in short version is that in 2009 he was in Romania, he then left to US and got a job in April 2009,so thats why the 14k only.But he also sent in a copy of his work contract, his income since January 2010 that clearly shows that he makes much more in one year than the minimum they require.He emailed them explanation, and hoping he will get an answer soon.So you think this is just a misunderstanding, isn't it enough that they see what he makes in one year total and is more than enough? Why would NVC accept all our docs and sent us no rfe's at all if there were issues like this; lucky me that i called embassy here and she was nice enough to explain all this things BEFORE my interview which will be on the 15th of July...

[LoveRaja 0]

Ok, i am somewhat in a similar situation.Yesterday i called the us embassy in Romania to find out if my casefile arrived here from NVC. The lady on the phone said ''yes, we have just received it yesterday'', then i asked her what can she tell me about it, if it's complete and if there is anything else i need to send them.She looked in hurry over the papers , and she told me ''there is a problem with your affidavit of support'' i see only 14k made in 2009 by your husband.Talk to him and either send us in a bank statement with 15k in it or get a joint sponsor. I was like !!!!???? so i talked to my hubby, long story in short version is that in 2009 he was in Romania, he then left to US and got a job in April 2009,so thats why the 14k only.But he also sent in a copy of his work contract, his income since January 2010 that clearly shows that he makes much more in one year than the minimum they require.He emailed them explanation, and hoping he will get an answer soon.So you think this is just a misunderstanding, isn't it enough that they see what he makes in one year total and is more than enough? Why would NVC accept all our docs and sent us no rfe's at all if there were issues like this; lucky me that i called embassy here and she was nice enough to explain all this things BEFORE my interview which will be on the 15th of July...

Raluca805, I wish was read something being short about 2009's income before my interview.As you did now. Well I have been keep reading everything about this issue and at my status I think its better to get a bank letter stating 15 K on his account. In my opinion its pointless to send a statement to embassy. They dont have to see everything.

And I found this paragraph.I am keep saying to myself If I knew it I would bring the letter from the bank for my interview. And I could hold my passport with visa.Well paragraph is as below;

"The letter from the bank is optional, if your income is large enough to satisfy the 125% poverty line rule If your income is then you only need to submit copy of Tax return, W2, and letter from employer.

You only need to provide bank letter, or assets when your income is less than 125% poverty line to make up the difference between income and poverty line"

But still need advice.

Edited June 24, 2010 by LoveRaja