January 2011 Filers!!!

[TwoCats 55]

I have a question regarding the bolded part: My fiancé is working at his father's lunch and pizza place, and they do not have business stationary. They do have a business stamp though, with the name of their place and address. I figured his father, as his employer, could sign the letter and stamp it as well? Do you guys think that would suffice?

Also, My fiancé's salary is $19,300, which is $1,000 over the 125% poverty limit. As long as one meets that requirement, no co-sponsor is needed, right?

Should be fine, I think.

[Diana and Chris 25]

NVC number received. Hope they ship it soonish!!

[new1 2]

The employment letter needs to include how long he has been working there and that he is in good standing with the company. Indicate if he is full time or part time and how many hours a week he works since he is paid hourly. Yes, the hourly rate needs to be on the letter. then include the tax forms. Pay stubs are not important at the visa interview as long as you have job letter and tax return. Where did you get that #5 from? Some people just like to include pay stubs as a safe measure but its not necessary. Be sure the job letter is on company letter head/stationary. You can also take bank statements and investment information as evidence for ability to financially support.

Thanks! Ill tell my fiance that

[Eve&Josh 5]

Hey guys! So to know that NVC has received our petition and to find out about our NVC number which Diana mentions, do we need to call them? Thanks!

[new1 2]

Hey guys! So to know that NVC has received our petition and to find out about our NVC number which Diana mentions, do we need to call them? Thanks!

Yes, you can call them...ask if they have your case already, when they received it and if they sent it to your consulate already.. and if they did, ask for the date when they sent it..

my fiance only asked for our case number, but dint ask anything else so were gonna call again tomorrow

[C Med 14]

It's so great to see so many January NOA2s coming out of VSC! Maybe we'll be next! I'm going to Ireland to see my fiance in 12 days (whoo hoo!!) and I would love for us to have the time together knowing that we're a step closer. It'll make it so much easier to say goodbye to him when I have to come back home.

[new1 2]

It's so great to see so many January NOA2s coming out of VSC! Maybe we'll be next! I'm going to Ireland to see my fiance in 12 days (whoo hoo!!) and I would love for us to have the time together knowing that we're a step closer. It'll make it so much easier to say goodbye to him when I have to come back home.

Thats great, you get to be together soon might get your approval while youre there be super nice to celebrate together

[Ash&Ham 0]

I have a question regarding the bolded part: My fiancé is working at his father's lunch and pizza place, and they do not have business stationary. They do have a business stamp though, with the name of their place and address. I figured his father, as his employer, could sign the letter and stamp it as well? Do you guys think that would suffice?

Also, My fiancé's salary is $19,300, which is $1,000 over the 125% poverty limit. As long as one meets that requirement, no co-sponsor is needed, right?

Yes, in light of there not being business stationary, there would need to be some sort of stamp indicating that it is in fact coming from a business. What you have should be fine.

On the salaray piece. That is absolutely right that you do not need a cosponsor if he is over the poverty limit (even if its just by $1000) HOWEVER, please double check and ensure that the number you are checking is for a TWO person household or if either of you ahve children for how many children that are accordingly.

Ashley

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

Yes, in light of there not being business stationary, there would need to be some sort of stamp indicating that it is in fact coming from a business. What you have should be fine.

On the salaray piece. That is absolutely right that you do not need a cosponsor if he is over the poverty limit (even if its just by $1000) HOWEVER, please double check and ensure that the number you are checking is for a TWO person household or if either of you ahve children for how many children that are accordingly.

Ashley

Thank you Ashley, that helps me a lot!

I really hope the stamp thing is fine, I mean, I doubt most food places have business stationary so they should accept it, I guess.

And yes, we are a two person household. We both have never been married and don't have children, it's just the two of us, and for a two person household the 125% of poverty rate is $18,300.

[Ash&Ham 0]

Hey guys

how long does it take USCIS to send the petition to NVC. I recieved email NOA2 on Tuesday of this week, and they have not sent the petition to NVC yet

[little_g 35]

Hey guys

how long does it take USCIS to send the petition to NVC. I recieved email NOA2 on Tuesday of this week, and they have not sent the petition to NVC yet

I just called NVC today and found out they received mine on the 17th. That's 8 days after my NOA2. Then again when you call they just say 10-15 days. But as soon as they ask you "Whats the benificiaries name and D.O.B. and then whats the sponsors, etc.. you know they got it. I asked did you receive my case? If yes may I have the case number please? and Has it been sent to the Embassy yet?

[Ash&Ham 0]

Thank you Ashley, that helps me a lot!

I really hope the stamp thing is fine, I mean, I doubt most food places have business stationary so they should accept it, I guess.

And yes, we are a two person household. We both have never been married and don't have children, it's just the two of us, and for a two person household the 125% of poverty rate is $18,300.

Cool. You should be more than fine because let me explain this little detail that some people dont realize.

When you go for the interview you have to bring the I-134 affidavit of support, which only requires that the sponsor make %100 of the poverty line. it isnt until you go for Adjustment of Status after the wedding that you have to supply affidavit of support I-864. it is this form that requires the sponsor to make #125 of poverty line.

You will be fine. Some people talk about bringing in pay stubs as support. Pay stubs ARE NOT a requirement at the interview, however, I feel that they are good support for anyone that is unable to get their employment letter on letterhead

[Ash&Ham 0]

I just called NVC today and found out they received mine on the 17th. That's 8 days after my NOA2. Then again when you call they just say 10-15 days. But as soon as they ask you "Whats the benificiaries name and D.O.B. and then whats the sponsors, etc.. you know they got it. I asked did you receive my case? If yes may I have the case number please? and Has it been sent to the Embassy yet?

Thank you very much!!

I hope this part doesnt take too long. I am planning on only a 2 month wiat between petition approval and interview. we have a wedding date set for 11/11/11. It seems withing reach!

[little_g 35]

Thank you very much!!

I hope this part doesnt take too long. I am planning on only a 2 month wiat between petition approval and interview. we have a wedding date set for 11/11/11. It seems withing reach!

It is within reach! You can almost taste the wedding cake hehehe. Great date by the way, 11/11/11 is my daughters birthday

[Diana and Chris 25]

Hey guys

how long does it take USCIS to send the petition to NVC. I recieved email NOA2 on Tuesday of this week, and they have not sent the petition to NVC yet

It took them 8 days for ours. Hope they get yours soon!!