AOS step - Completing my I-864EZ

[calygirl75 12]

About more than 5 years ago I was asked by a relative if I could help co sponsor his wife who was petitioning for him. He had been in the US legally as well as working (self employeed) and filing taxes, drivers license, etc. He had well documented work history; his wife's income did not meet the requirements. They have since divorced and he is a permanent resident but not a US Citizen.

I read in the I-864ez form instructions that if he has 40 quarters of valid employment = 10 years, I am no longer held to that document that I signed.

Unfortunately, it would be so easy if he confirmed if he has since met the 40 quarter criteria... but I've tried to call him. I've asked other relatives to ask him about this very subject.

I now am in the process of petitioning for my husband. I need to know if I need to fill in 2 or 3 people under Sponsor's Household Size. I was so responsive and willing to help him when he needed support. I think it's plain rude for him not to call me back.

Is there any way to verify if I am no longer responsible for this person I helped co sponsor ?

[MrsParker 13]

Well you shouldn't be responsibly anymore since he met the work qualifications. I would call either USCIS or NVC to ask if there is anyway for you to find out. Explain your situation because if not you will be stuck with him as a dependent. Your income will look a lot bigger with less people. Hope this helps.

[heartsprince 2]

hello Mrs. parker .... i am a US citizen and my husband is in Pakistan i got married with him by feb 2013 and i filed the petition i 130 at 30 april2013 it was accepted by uscis after a week ...its been 2 months and i didnt get that how long its gonna take the time to be completed..please if anybody knows about the processing time of i 130 then help me ...i ll be greatfull to them ..

[o@s 3]

hello Mrs. parker .... i am a US citizen and my husband is in Pakistan i got married with him by feb 2013 and i filed the petition i 130 at 30 april2013 it was accepted by uscis after a week ...its been 2 months and i didnt get that how long its gonna take the time to be completed..please if anybody knows about the processing time of i 130 then help me ...i ll be greatfull to them ..

yo will need to wait for some time,am a usc too i filled the i 130 for my wife on december 2012 ,its been almost 7 months and i didnt get my noa2 yet ,good luck

[calygirl75 12]

Well you shouldn't be responsibly anymore since he met the work qualifications. I would call either USCIS or NVC to ask if there is anyway for you to find out. Explain your situation because if not you will be stuck with him as a dependent. Your income will look a lot bigger with less people. Hope this helps.

Thanks. I did exactly that last night. Dialed up the NVC. I explained to the operator that I'm filling out question #16. I said I was 99% sure that this person has met the 40 quarters but was there a way to find out or confirm that this is the case since I don't have his 100% confirmation. She said no, "Just fill it out to the best of my ability. Do not count anyone that you are not sure about.". Grrrr. I think I'm going with my gut and not include this person. I'm just annoyed that I can't get that 100% clarity so I can confidently send in my packet. I will still meet the minimum criteria and won't need a co-sponsor but in this case less people on the count is MORE. teejee.

heartsprince, on 02 Jul 2013 - 5:03 PM, said:

hello Mrs. parker .... i am a US citizen and my husband is in Pakistan i got married with him by feb 2013 and i filed the petition i 130 at 30 april2013 it was accepted by uscis after a week ...its been 2 months and i didnt get that how long its gonna take the time to be completed..please if anybody knows about the processing time of i 130 then help me ...i ll be greatfull to them ..

heartsprince, it seems like you received your Notice of Action (NOA1) at the begining of May 2013. you should create a timeline as suggested on this forum and join the CR1 May 2013 filers thread. There you will find a lot of great information as you wait for your NOA2. If you might also click on Saylin's NVC Filers - July 2013. The first 2 posts will have a lot of the info you need to answer your What Next questions. It will help you prepare and gather your documents that will be need during this phase of the process. I wish you well!

[MrsParker 13]

Thanks. I did exactly that last night. Dialed up the NVC. I explained to the operator that I'm filling out question #16. I said I was 99% sure that this person has met the 40 quarters but was there a way to find out or confirm that this is the case since I don't have his 100% confirmation. She said no, "Just fill it out to the best of my ability. Do not count anyone that you are not sure about.". Grrrr. I think I'm going with my gut and not include this person. I'm just annoyed that I can't get that 100% clarity so I can confidently send in my packet. I will still meet the minimum criteria and won't need a co-sponsor but in this case less people on the count is MORE. teejee.

heartsprince, on 02 Jul 2013 - 5:03 PM, said:

heartsprince, it seems like you received your Notice of Action (NOA1) at the begining of May 2013. you should create a timeline as suggested on this forum and join the CR1 May 2013 filers thread. There you will find a lot of great information as you wait for your NOA2. If you might also click on Saylin's NVC Filers - July 2013. The first 2 posts will have a lot of the info you need to answer your What Next questions. It will help you prepare and gather your documents that will be need during this phase of the process. I wish you well!

I joined have a timeline set up already and I joined the May 2013 filer forum. IR-1 as Ive been married almost 3 yrs. Thanks anyway

[MrsParker 13]

Oops read I read too fast.. You wasnt even talking to me. lol I may need glasses lol

[calygirl75 12]

All the best!