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Hello, I have currently paid for both the IV and AOS about 2 months ago. Now I am submitting the paperworks for both. I just finished school not to long ago so just got a job. I worked only from Aug. 2011 until now so my income tax return was only for half a year. have about $9,000 total in income because I got started my job in August. I do have a house that is paid off already and it is under my name and 1 of my cousin name. The house is worth about $220,000+ so I was going to use that as an asset to help with my income. I believe that will be enough to cover the poverty guideline.

Now for the paper that I need to submit, I see that they are asking for

1.Applicant’s Birth certificate:

2.Petitioner’s Birth Certificate:

3.Court and prison records:

4.Deportation Documents:

5.Marriage Certificates and Marriage Termination Documentation:

6.Military record:

7.Passport:

8.Visa photo:

9.Original Justice Record Check:

10.Original Foreign Police Certificate:

11.Evidence of support:

Out of all of those, I have only #1, #2, #5, #7, #8 #11. My wife lives in Vietnam and tried getting the police certificate. It has been a month since she asked for it but they are not providing it for her still. They are just killing time hoping she will give them cash to bribe them into finishing the paperwork. All of the other documents they are asking me, my wife does not have because they don't relate to her. She never done any crime or got deported or went to the military or have justice record. The police certificate I have a feeling I will not get for many months. My question is, can I submit the IV and AOS form and include all the documents I have and can get only or do I have to include all 11 of those item?

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Ryan H   3,812

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2.Petitioner’s Birth Certificate:

This is not needed for spousal visa cases.

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September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
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reginakrys Community Regular

reginakrys   33

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You can submit proof of current income like paystubs or an employment letter which shows how much you are earning right now. My husband also just started his job last September 2011, so his income tax return doesn't show much.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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bizzyx33   0

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Thank for all the replies.

I am not too worried about the income because I have a house under my name and my cousin. The house is worth at least $220k which if you split in half is $110k each of us. The house has been paid off already so there is no mortgage. With the poverty guideline, if you multiple it by 5, $110k would still cover it if I have a house size of 2.

What I was concerned about the most are the paperwork that are asked to be submitted with the AOS and IV form. The police certificate is very difficult to get in my wifes country. What I wanted to know is if I can submit the forms and not include the police certificate? There are some certificate or document that she doesn't have or can't get. One of them is the police certificate.

You can submit proof of current income like paystubs or an employment letter which shows how much you are earning right now. My husband also just started his job last September 2011, so his income tax return doesn't show much.

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reginakrys   33

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What I was concerned about the most are the paperwork that are asked to be submitted with the AOS and IV form. The police certificate is very difficult to get in my wifes country. What I wanted to know is if I can submit the forms and not include the police certificate? There are some certificate or document that she doesn't have or can't get. One of them is the police certificate.

I've read it somewhere here before, but forgot exactly where. They just submitted a letter explaining the situation and promising to bring the police certificate to the interview. Maybe you could try that?

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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bizzyx33   0

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Did you know if the NVC accepted that and let them bring it to the interview instead?

I've read it somewhere here before, but forgot exactly where. They just submitted a letter explaining the situation and promising to bring the police certificate to the interview. Maybe you could try that?

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reginakrys   33

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Did you know if the NVC accepted that and let them bring it to the interview instead?

Yes, they only brought the document to the interview. I'm not sure, however, if it's a country-specific thing.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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See this: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/361511-should-i-wait/page__view__findpost__p__5277677

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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Did you know if the NVC accepted that and let them bring it to the interview instead?

So, If I am not missing any thing, eventually you will have the Police Certificate. If I were you, I would rather have with the IV package. If you have complete required documents on IV and AOS packages, Your case will be reviewed and completed with in a week -10 days after intake and in general NVC only do Interview Scheduling on 1st and 2nd week of the each month. So, you still have roughly 3 weeks window to get Interview schedule for next upcoming scheduling.Hope you will able to get her police certificate soon. the links below might helpful

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#police

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=8987

good luck

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04/24/2012---Case number and IIN received, Email address Provided of both petitionner and benificiary
04/24/2012---DS 3032 emailed to NVC
04/26/2012---AOS fee bill paid
04/27/2012---AOS fee bill shows " PAID"
04/30/2012---AOS package sent
05/02/2012---DS 3032 accepted
05/02/2012---IV fee bill invoiced
05/04/2012---IV fee bill shows " PAID"
05/04/2012---IV package sent
05/11/2012---AOS Reviewed and Accepted
05/14/2012---IV package Reviewed and Accepted

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Anh map   2,098

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Police certificate is needed at the interview. Police certificate just takes coffee money in some cases. Pay it and move on.

Regarding the consulate in HCMC, it's generally a tough interview. Do some reading in the Vietnam regional forum to prepare for what lies ahead.

As far as the affidavit of support, your current income, not past, is what is important. (Unless you are self employed, then your income is from the past year's tax return.) What is your annualized current income? ( $100 per week x 52 weeks = $5200 annual)

A jointly owned primary residence may not be accepted as an asset for the affidavit of support. The reason being that a forced sale would be a hardship on the non-sponsoring co-owner. This decision is made at the consulate, not NVC.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Thanks for the reply. I have another questions regarding the AOS. I just started working in August 2011 and when I filed tax this year, it was only from August 2011. Before that I was in school so did not work. The tax I filed for 2011 was about $8,500 for the work I did from August 2011. I know that is not enough for the poverty guideline. However, I do have a house that has already been paid off and is under my name and another persons name. The house is worth about $220,000. If you are counting only half of that since the house is under 2 person name, then I will have $110,000. Since I only filed tax of $8,500, can I use my house as the asset for the rest of the other amount? If I do it like that, will I get approve still?

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bizzyx33   0

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Hi, I got everything done now. Thanks for all your help.

One last question I have is when I send the IV and AOS, do I send them all together in 1 packet or do I send them in 2 separate packet?

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