Affidavit of damn support

[hopenfaith 0]

Alright here is the overall situation:

1)Filed for husband i-130 October 20, 2009

2)Got Appointment April 22, 2010

took his fingerprints, visa money, and swore oath same day at appointment. BUT

visa denied bc joint affidavit wasn't "original"

3)after what seemed like forever, got a new joint affidavit september 8th, 2010

sent it in same day to counslet.

been two weeks, no answer.

now our sponser makes around $55,000 a year. supporting 6 people(including my husband)

my question is:

1)is it true that the joint sponser has to be from same state as petitioner? because ours isnt. husbands friend sent ours in. couldnt get one from same state we are going to live in.

2) how long do i have to wait for a reply if my husband gets visa or not? i am thinking about going to the states next month, will that effect my husbands visa approval? can i send an email asking the counslet to make a decision after going to the states and sending documents that proove im living there?

please help!

[LotofPatience 65]

Alright here is the overall situation:

1)Filed for husband i-130 October 20, 2009

2)Got Appointment April 22, 2010

took his fingerprints, visa money, and swore oath same day at appointment. BUT

visa denied bc joint affidavit wasn't "original"

3)after what seemed like forever, got a new joint affidavit september 8th, 2010

sent it in same day to counslet.

been two weeks, no answer.

now our sponser makes around $55,000 a year. supporting 6 people(including my husband)

my question is:

1)is it true that the joint sponser has to be from same state as petitioner? because ours isnt. husbands friend sent ours in. couldnt get one from same state we are going to live in.

Joint sponsor can be anywhere in the U.S, must be at least 18 years old.

2) how long do i have to wait for a reply if my husband gets visa or not? i am thinking about going to the states next month, will that effect my husbands visa approval? can i send an email asking the counslet to make a decision after going to the states and sending documents that proove im living there?

This is Consulate specific, talk to or email to them.

please help!

[Darnell 8,478]

1. doesn't matter where.

2 - actually, not make any difference at all. But - since you are LIVING WITH HIM NOW in Palestine, and are a USCitizen, you really should chase down all this stuff in person, face to face , at the Embassy in East Jerusalem. Don't bring yer husband on these trips, as he needs a day pass to cross the border, and it's a waste of time when YOU can cross easily by showing yer USA Passport.

Face to face solves a lot of silliness, and there's LOTS OF SILLINESS to wade through.

So, go in person, inquire in person, with a Consular Official (and not any local worker) for case status.

Good Luck !

Edited September 22, 2010 by Darnell

[bobby_kvisa 7]

2)Got Appointment April 22, 2010

took his fingerprints, visa money, and swore oath same day at appointment. BUT

visa denied bc joint affidavit wasn't "original"

what do you mean the joint affidavit wasn't "original" ? What does the original part mean ?

[hopenfaith 0]

what do you mean the joint affidavit wasn't "original" ? What does the original part mean ?

I absoslutly have no idea what "original" was to the officer that day. My friend who gave me the first joint affidavit filled it out in front of me. it looked original to me. well, whatever that was we sent in a new one with the most recent tax returns, which was for 2009.

Im thinking of emailing the counslet i applied at here in Jerusalem. I asked around diff. offices that help with immigration visas, and they told me if i leave, i can email the counslet from america asking for my husband. i would have to send in proof im there like apartment contract and airline tickets to the states. i dunno. maybe ill get a reply soon!!!!! PLEASE hope for us

[LotofPatience 65]

I absoslutly have no idea what "original" was to the officer that day. My friend who gave me the first joint affidavit filled it out in front of me. it looked original to me. well, whatever that was we sent in a new one with the most recent tax returns, which was for 2009.

Im thinking of emailing the counslet i applied at here in Jerusalem. I asked around diff. offices that help with immigration visas, and they told me if i leave, i can email the counslet from america asking for my husband. i would have to send in proof im there like apartment contract and airline tickets to the states. i dunno. maybe ill get a reply soon!!!!! PLEASE hope for us

Did your previous joint sponsor type his 'full name' at the end of I-864 or print using computer?

Loto

Edited September 22, 2010 by LotOfPatience

[hopenfaith 0]

Did your previous joint sponsor type his 'full name' at the end of I-864 or print using computer?

Loto

She signed it. I dont remember typing. She used black ink. I know its preffered to be typed in CAPS on the computer, but it wasnt. neither was the new one i sent in. Ive seen lots of i-864 done this way, using black pen.

[Darnell 8,478]

you planning an excursion into Jerusalem for Thursday? You really should, cause a USCitizen (you) can get through the security checkpoints easily, and then get into the Embassy, easily.

Once there, talk with a Visa Official, Consular Official, about yer husband's case, face to face.

[hopenfaith 0]

you planning an excursion into Jerusalem for Thursday? You really should, cause a USCitizen (you) can get through the security checkpoints easily, and then get into the Embassy, easily.

Once there, talk with a Visa Official, Consular Official, about yer husband's case, face to face.

It isn't as easy as you think it is for me to get into Jerusalem that way. Even though I have an American passport, I too need a day pass to get into Jerusalem through the checkpoint. I don't have a visa, I have a green I.D card just like anyother Palestinian citizen who is over 16. Thats why i'd need a day pass. I'm just going to give them untill saturday. Then I'll email the embassy here.

The only bad thing that can happen so far, is if they reject the new joint affidavit. Probably most unlikely since my sponser makes more than enough to support my husband, and he sent in tax returns like they asked. But one never knows the outcome.

One question, I read some posts on here, and some people have written that they emailed thier senator or some high official for help. Is there a way I can do that and get some help too??? Thanks

[LotofPatience 65]

It isn't as easy as you think it is for me to get into Jerusalem that way. Even though I have an American passport, I too need a day pass to get into Jerusalem through the checkpoint. I don't have a visa, I have a green I.D card just like anyother Palestinian citizen who is over 16. Thats why i'd need a day pass. I'm just going to give them untill saturday. Then I'll email the embassy here.

The only bad thing that can happen so far, is if they reject the new joint affidavit. Probably most unlikely since my sponser makes more than enough to support my husband, and he sent in tax returns like they asked. But one never knows the outcome.

One question, I read some posts on here, and some people have written that they emailed thier senator or some high official for help. Is there a way I can do that and get some help too??? Thanks

Yes Congressional enquiry will get the 'exact' status update.

Loto

[hopenfaith 0]

Yes Congressional enquiry will get the 'exact' status update.

Loto

Thanks alot Loto! Can you help me as to finding out how I can contact them? Im from Missouri and I have no idea who I should call. Are there any links with phone numbers??

[LotofPatience 65]

Thanks alot Loto! Can you help me as to finding out how I can contact them? Im from Missouri and I have no idea who I should call. Are there any links with phone numbers??

Missouri has 9 congresspersons. It has obviously 2 senators as in each state.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=MO

When you find out your congressional district, you can click on their link and email all the details. Also, you can talk to them over the phone as well.

Loto

[hopenfaith 0]

Missouri has 9 congresspersons. It has obviously 2 senators as in each state.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=MO

When you find out your congressional district, you can click on their link and email all the details. Also, you can talk to them over the phone as well.

Loto

Thanks again for your help! Um.. dumb question.. what should I ask of them? My only problem right now with my case is waiting to see if the new joint affidavit of support I sent in two weeks ago will be accepted.. What should I say in the email?

[LotofPatience 65]

Thanks again for your help! Um.. dumb question.. what should I ask of them? My only problem right now with my case is waiting to see if the new joint affidavit of support I sent in two weeks ago will be accepted.. What should I say in the email?

Explain to them that - "We had submitted original documents as part of the NVC process and the case is forwarded to the Consulate for the interview. But they put the visa issue 'on hold' asking the original documents again. We have submitted this original document again 2 weeks back, but nothing heard about the interview. So, can you please contact the Consulate in xxxxx to check exactly what is the current status and when will we have the interview."

Also, provide NVC Case#, USCIS Receipt#, petitioner's A#, petitioner and beneficiary full name and date of birth while sending email to the congress person.

Loto

[hopenfaith 0]

Explain to them that - "We had submitted original documents as part of the NVC process and the case is forwarded to the Consulate for the interview. But they put the visa issue 'on hold' asking the original documents again. We have submitted this original document again 2 weeks back, but nothing heard about the interview. So, can you please contact the Consulate in xxxxx to check exactly what is the current status and when will we have the interview."

Also, provide NVC Case#, USCIS Receipt#, petitioner's A#, petitioner and beneficiary full name and date of birth while sending email to the congress person.

Loto

Alright, will do. Thanks again for your help. I will email them asap