NVC Filers - March 2012

[lizka 3]

If I'm not mistaken (and I work in finance), you have to use what the documents state as what you've earned, and you can't just use a number out of thin air (which is the 960, you have no PROOF of that - the only way you can use that is if you have proof).

If she's made 3244.98 for the first 7 weeks of the year, you HAVE to divide that by 7 to get 463.57. This is the weekly amount you have to use because your documents can prove this is what she makes. Multiply this by 52 to get your annual, for all weeks of the year 2012. That is what your earnings for 2012 should be. That amount (463.57 times 52) IS 24105.64.

If you have proof of the 960 biweekly, and I mean financial written proof, you can use it. Does this help?

i totally agree with this, but i just took my mothers bi weekly and divided it by two, then multiplied it by 52 and got her exact salary, only 13 cents over what she actually makes. very close

[Trav&Shell 83]

Gross pay is amount before taxes.

Net pay is amount after taxes.

I would not recommend using the amount paid as of Feb 10, because the first check of the year most likely included income from the last week of the previous year. Also, it could include overtime pay which can skew the numbers. The key here is to determine the pay rate. It sounds the pay rate in this case is $960 every 2 weeks. That is why I suggest taking that amount and multiply by 26 to get the annual income.

Good thinking on not using the amount as of Feb 10. Since he has proof of it on the letter, it's way way way less confusing, agreed?

i totally agree with this, but i just took my mothers bi weekly and divided it by two, then multiplied it by 52 and got her exact salary, only 13 cents over what she actually makes. very close

If you have proof of her biweekly salary, you're good.

[Rujby 23]

Gross pay is amount before taxes.

Net pay is amount after taxes.

I would not recommend using the amount paid as of Feb 10, because the first check of the year most likely included income from the last week of the previous year. Also, it could include overtime pay which can skew the numbers. The key here is to determine the pay rate. It sounds the pay rate in this case is $960 every 2 weeks. That is why I suggest taking that amount and multiply by 26 to get the annual income.

Yes that is what i put on the form 24960 as the NVC guys see the bi weekly says 960

[Matt & Rocio 28]

Good thinking on not using the amount as of Feb 10. Since he has proof of it on the letter, it's way way way less confusing, agreed?

If the letter says gross pay of $960 every 2 weeks (bi-weekly) then take that amount and multiply it by 26. This is the amount that should be stated on the I-864 for current individual annual income.

$960*26=$24,960

This should be sufficient income unless this sponsors household size is greater than 3.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

No i think the 960 bi weekly is before taxed for she never earned 960 but always 700 somthing dollars

You're giving us two different numbers. You said her employment letter stated she made year to date on Feb 10 $3,3244.98

No matter how you slice that cheese, it doesn't come out to $960.00 bi-weekly.

3,3244.98 / 6= $540.83

540.83 weekly * 52 = $28,123.16

or

540.83 *2 = 1,081.66 8 26 = $28,123.16

OR

Find her pay check stub and see what the YTD amount is...

Edited March 19, 2012 by sheeshkabelle

[Trav&Shell 83]

If the letter says gross pay of $960 every 2 weeks (bi-weekly) then take that amount and multiply it by 26. This is the amount that should be stated on the I-864 for current individual annual income.

$960*26=$24,960

This should be sufficient income unless this sponsors household size is greater than 3.

I definitely agree. On both counts. Now I think it's time for a walk...too many numbers, not enough fresh air!!!

You're giving us two different numbers. You said her employment letter stated she made year to date on Feb 10 $3,3244.98

No matter how you slice that cheese, it doesn't come out to $960.00 bi-weekly.

3,3244.98 / 6= $540.83

540.83 weekly * 52 = $28,123.16

or

540.83 *2 = 1,081.66 8 26 = $28,123.16

Ignore what she "made". That's after taxes are taken. The letter indicates a biweekly salary of 960.00, so she should use this. Way simpler, and he apparently has proof of it.

[WrightFamily 34]

that gives me some hope...it's been 7 days for us

Ive notice its taking 8 days to receive the Acceptance email, the pass weekend push us till Monday (today)! I bet yours will be Acceptance tomorrow Wednesday 20th!

Good Luck

Edited March 19, 2012 by WrightFamily

[sheeshkabelle 153]

I definitely agree. On both counts. Now I think it's time for a walk...too many numbers, not enough fresh air!!!

LOL ditto...

[Rujby 23]

You're giving us two different numbers. You said her employment letter stated she made year to date on Feb 10 $3,3244.98

No matter how you slice that cheese, it doesn't come out to $960.00 bi-weekly.

3,3244.98 / 6= $540.83

540.83 weekly * 52 = $28,123.16

or

540.83 *2 = 1,081.66 8 26 = $28,123.16

OR

Find her pay check stub and see what the YTD amount is...

i do not agree with this calculation

[Trav&Shell 83]

i do not agree with this calculation

Rujby...You have proof of her boss saying she makes 960.00 biweekly. Use that, multiplied by 26, just like Matt & Rocio said. It's way easier. Your calculation will be ok as long as you have proof - that's my big point. Gotta be able to prove it, and you can with your letter. Although, NVC may get confused and/or stuck on the "year to date earnings" listed, since they're slightly different than the 960.00 biweekly salary. Be prepared...

Edited March 19, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[sheeshkabelle 153]

i do not agree with this calculation

Then take the dang gum 960.00 bi-weekly pay and times it by 26

960*26= $24,960.00

or

960/2= 480 * 52= $24,960.00

$3,244.98 on the sixth week of the year doesn't add up to 960.00 bi-weekly no matter how much you try. IT would if the letter was dated on the third week of the year...

3244.98/6 = $540.03 no matter what you do to it.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

I'm confused.. I need a drink..

Edited March 19, 2012 by sheeshkabelle

[Trav&Shell 83]

I'm confused.. I need a drink..

LOL...I'm going to go for a walk as soon as I finish this work task. I ... need ... AIR!!!

[Rujby 23]

Then take the dang gum 960.00 bi-weekly pay and times it by 26

960*26= $24,960.00

or

960/2= 480 * 52= $24,960.00

$3,244.98 on the sixth week of the year doesn't add up to 960.00 bi-weekly no matter how much you try. IT would if the letter was dated on the third week of the year...

3244.98/6 = $540.03 no matter what you do to it.

that is what i put

[Rujby 23]

I am sorry guys my situation is complicated. by the way it seems that our joint sponsor made a mistake while filling the form. for the Question 19. Citizen/Residency, it says,

1- i am US citizen

2= I am US National ( for joint sponsors only )

3-I am a lawful permanent resident. My alien registration number is A.......

I have chosen 1 for my wife, but our joint sponsor has chosen 1 instead of 2, wouldn t that cause a RFE?