December 2012 AOS Filers

[kwakun 23]

Received RFE notice today on the AOS but I already knew we were going to get it so it was no surprise!

So sorry to hear that! Was it an electronic or a hardcopy notice? Do you know what it is for? I saw another December filer on the board get an RFE for affidavit of support and I'm now slightly paranoid even though I believe I have that covered...

[kate&javi 26]

I just happened to check the online status today and saw that an RFE was issued today. So we should get the hard copy by next week, I guess. I'm 100% positive it is because when we filed I didn't make enough money but I recently landed a new job so it won't be such an issue anymore. I think the other issue might be that I was working overseas for the past two years so my taxes show in zero for last year.

I'm just hoping that the RFE does NOT affect my husband's EAD because we wanted to get that expedited due to possible job offers on the table...

[Jarrod&Vicky 17]

Hello everybody. I just got the text (January 3rd) that both the AOS (December 31st) and EAD/AP (December 28th) have been accepted for processing and the NOA1 is on its way. I see you are all getting biometrics appointments. How and when I am expected to get one too? FYI my number starts with the letters MSC.

Thank you so much for your help!

[kate&javi 26]

Hello everybody. I just got the text (January 3rd) that both the AOS (December 31st) and EAD/AP (December 28th) have been accepted for processing and the NOA1 is on its way. I see you are all getting biometrics appointments. How and when I am expected to get one too? FYI my number starts with the letters MSC.

Thank you so much for your help!

We received the biometrics letter 10 days after our AOS/EAD was sent. It was scheduled for two weeks later than the day that we received the letter. So you should get the letter for biometrics in the next week or so. I don't know if we got ours on the average timeline, but we live really close to Chicago.

Edited January 3, 2013 by kate&javi

[Jarrod&Vicky 17]

We received the biometrics letter 10 days after our AOS/EAD was sent. It was scheduled for two weeks later than the day that we received the letter. So you should get the letter for biometrics in the next week or so. I don't know if we got ours on the average timeline, but we live really close to Chicago.

Thank you so much for the info!

[coolmind1414 13]

Received RFE notice today on the AOS but I already knew we were going to get it so it was no surprise!

Sorry to hear this.

My package has been delivered on December 3oth (Sunday?? huh) and I talked to USPS they said, its p.o.box so it might have delivered on Sunday 10-30PM.. lol

BTW I tried to Intercept the mail as I found out that I selected wrong option on I-864 part 2. but its delivered already.

so can't do anything else.

Hope you get the easy way (i mean not a lot to submit)

good luck, keep us posted...

[sierraei 0]

About freaking time! I finally got my biometrics appt notice today after a month of filing! My appt is for January 28th. Does anyone know how long to get the EAD or Interview Notice after that?

11/29- Packet Sent

12/4- USCIS Receives Package

12/7- Checks Cashed

12/11- Received NOA i-130 i-485 i-785 (Priority Date December 4th

1/3- Received Biometrics Appt Notice

1/28- Bio Appt

[B_and_G 2]

Just got our biometrics appointment notice yesterday!

[Galilea 1]

I just had my biometrics appointment today! Nice and easy: in at 8 a.m., out by 8:40. Hope the rest of the process is as smooth!

Happy New Year everyone!

Edited January 3, 2013 by Galilea

[kate&javi 26]

Sorry to hear this.

My package has been delivered on December 3oth (Sunday?? huh) and I talked to USPS they said, its p.o.box so it might have delivered on Sunday 10-30PM.. lol

BTW I tried to Intercept the mail as I found out that I selected wrong option on I-864 part 2. but its delivered already.

so can't do anything else.

Hope you get the easy way (i mean not a lot to submit)

good luck, keep us posted...

Don't worry... I already knew it was coming haha so I am not bothered by it, just wish it wouldn't affect the EAD (I'm pretty sure it does, so I'll have to try to send the RFE back ASAP)!

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

Received text amd e-mail last night for NOA1 for all 3, said they were all sent to NBC.

[kate&javi 26]

Received text amd e-mail last night for NOA1 for all 3, said they were all sent to NBC.

Awesome! Things are moving fast!

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Received our hard copy of the RFE today. I already knew what it was going to be for (need to provide evidence of salary for the affidavit of support and I just got a new job so I will able to provide them with that... although I will NOT have tax returns because my taxes last year were in zero due to living overseas). Can I provide employer letter and pay stubs only? Will that be sufficient?

[kwakun 23]

Awesome! Things are moving fast!

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Received our hard copy of the RFE today. I already knew what it was going to be for (need to provide evidence of salary for the affidavit of support and I just got a new job so I will able to provide them with that... although I will NOT have tax returns because my taxes last year were in zero due to living overseas). Can I provide employer letter and pay stubs only? Will that be sufficient?

I think you will need to send them a complete tax return or IRS tax transcript to prove that you filed. It doesn't matter if you made any money in the US or not. Documents such as pay stubs and letter from employer would establish you ability to support your spouse based on your current income. You have that covered! However, tax return is to establish that you filed taxes as is expected of all citizens of the US, both at home and abroad.

Read these links

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Foreign-Earned-Income-Exclusion

Hope they help!

[soheil 9]

I think you will need to send them a complete tax return or IRS tax transcript to prove that you filed. It doesn't matter if you made any money in the US or not. Documents such as pay stubs and letter from employer would establish you ability to support your spouse based on your current income. You have that covered! However, tax return is to establish that you filed taxes as is expected of all citizens of the US, both at home and abroad.

Read these links

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Foreign-Earned-Income-Exclusion

Hope they help!

You are exactly right about "I-864 income eligibility requirement" and "all citizens must file tax returns" being separate and the fact that each need proper documents to prove. Also, note that if the US citizen's income (at home or abroad) is zero (unemployed) or below the specified limits, they are not required to file a tax return:

"As a United States citizen, you must file a federal income tax return for any tax year in which your gross income is equal to or greater than the applicable exemption amount and standard deduction."

- source: Information for U.S. Citizens or Dual Citizens Residing Outside the U.S.

[kate&javi 26]

I think you will need to send them a complete tax return or IRS tax transcript to prove that you filed. It doesn't matter if you made any money in the US or not. Documents such as pay stubs and letter from employer would establish you ability to support your spouse based on your current income. You have that covered! However, tax return is to establish that you filed taxes as is expected of all citizens of the US, both at home and abroad.

Read these links

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/Foreign-Earned-Income-Exclusion

Hope they help!

I had already sent in the tax return from 2011 when we sent in the original package. Do you think I should send in another copy of it, just in case?