Military RFE for AOS

[riuthamus 7]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/415999-rfe-that-makes-no-sense/

I posted this in the AOS section but wanted to get some guidance from people who are in the military. can any of you suggest to me how to prove my income is that of an E6, i submited 6 LES's to them but I guess that was not enough? Did any of you talk to your CO and have them write a letter? That seems really odd to have him do that but I guess i could. Thanks for any and all help in advance.

[Sweetcheeksss 91]

All we submitted were my hubby's LES, but we went the CR1 route and so, we didn't have to AOS. But I feel like that should be proof enough?

Good luck!

[riuthamus 7]

All we submitted were my hubby's LES, but we went the CR1 route and so, we didn't have to AOS. But I feel like that should be proof enough?

Good luck!

Same with me, but I was told that I should obtain some form of letter from the employer. Since my employer is the USN it seems like a silly request. I thought to provide orders or something to show that I am currently employed at blah blah base but I opted out when somebody said they just submitted the LES. I assume the problem is with the tax return not the actual proof. I will however, provide them with all of the things they ask just in case. I just wanted to see what others like myself have done. Thanks for the answer

[Inky 1,110]

I have NO clue what its called... but my husband USAF - went to work and came home with a print out showing his position and pay and rank and all this stuff and it was printed on his squads paper. Not sure if you can get something like that?

Another thing he was able to get was a letter from his boss/first shirt whatever they are called lol and basically stated how long he had been in, his rank and pay etc signed on squadron paper again. We didn't include the letter but did include that paper with all the other info on it that he had printed out at work. We also included a paper showing his promotion when he got his new rank that showed his new pay grade and all this fancy stuff.

We front loaded the AOS petition pretty heavily.

(even got the paper print out from security basically stating the military allowed him the ability to marry me as my background check was completed without any incidents etc etc.)

[Deb+Steve 13]

We didn't AoS but I think he had something that was a statement of service. He printed it, that's all I know. We also sent 3 years worth of tax transcripts and 3 months worth of LES's.

[Miew-Miew 9]

I will post this in the Military thread as well, but your issue has come up qite a bit (myself included)..

The LES isn't always enough, many people on here have had to get an employment record while in the Military. Often called a Proof of service letter, or Statement of Service letter and I've seen people get theirs online, or their Finance Office or even their S1s (I got mine there) depending on branch of service.

I'm having a terrible time today trying to find the old threads, but there are several in the Military section. Do a search for Proof of service, statement of service or my old posts for more details..

also- my RFE was similar.. because I was deployed, my taxable income showed I was under the poverty line, even if I made considerably more... click on the RFE link in my signature block- there might be some helpful stuff for you, good luck..

[riuthamus 7]

Seems like I just got an agent who doesnt know about military. I sent in tax transcripts and my LES. I will submit some of the things you did including a letter explaining it all.

[jitterbug 20]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/415999-rfe-that-makes-no-sense/

I posted this in the AOS section but wanted to get some guidance from people who are in the military. can any of you suggest to me how to prove my income is that of an E6, i submited 6 LES's to them but I guess that was not enough? Did any of you talk to your CO and have them write a letter? That seems really odd to have him do that but I guess i could. Thanks for any and all help in advance.

This is my assumption but really who knows so I hope this helps. Hubby is AD USAF. The LES that you sent it does show that you were paid X amount but it does not show that you are currently employed. The letter of service or proof of service should show your current contact term (i.e. from 2012- 2016, a 4 year contract), this is provide sufficient evidence that you are above the required income level and that you will be able to continue to financially support your spouse for how ever many more years at this current job. Does this make sense?

[riuthamus 7]

Yep, makes perfect sense. I plan to have that submitted for sure.