February 2014 filers

[msdynamite 57]

Second RFE?!?! what happened?? That's no good.

If I only knew...I am still waiting on the letter explaining what is missing. I have no idea what it could be..I followed the instructions and read everything 50 times..I hope its an easy fix..

but its def not good

[msdynamite 57]

So I received my RFE letter today and it seems like even though my co sponsor makes 65.000$ a year his actual gross income is only 10.000$ because his expenses are so high? Holy smokes I didn't know that's how they calculate this..urgh.

So I had to obtain a new co sponsor. Luckily my mom in law helps out. I can't find the spot on the 1040 that tells me the actual gross income..can someone help me on this?

Also I do have her tax returns 2013, w2's and paystubs over the past 6 months but no employment letter.. Is that ok or will I totally need an employment letter??

Thank you for your answers..

[Tina and Johan 206]

So I received my RFE letter today and it seems like even though my co sponsor makes 65.000$ a year his actual gross income is only 10.000$ because his expenses are so high? Holy smokes I didn't know that's how they calculate this..urgh.

So I had to obtain a new co sponsor. Luckily my mom in law helps out. I can't find the spot on the 1040 that tells me the actual gross income..can someone help me on this?

Also I do have her tax returns 2013, w2's and paystubs over the past 6 months but no employment letter.. Is that ok or will I totally need an employment letter??

Thank you for your answers..

So I received my RFE letter today and it seems like even though my co sponsor makes 65.000$ a year his actual gross income is only 10.000$ because his expenses are so high? Holy smokes I didn't know that's how they calculate this..urgh.

So I had to obtain a new co sponsor. Luckily my mom in law helps out. I can't find the spot on the 1040 that tells me the actual gross income..can someone help me on this?

Also I do have her tax returns 2013, w2's and paystubs over the past 6 months but no employment letter.. Is that ok or will I totally need an employment letter??

Thank you for your answers..

What?!? How do they know what his expenses are?? That doesn't seem logical. I thought they just went by income and number of dependents.

[msdynamite 57]

What?!? How do they know what his expenses are?? That doesn't seem logical. I thought they just went by income and number of dependents.

I really dont understand it either. my former co-sponsor is self-employed and single and makes 65.000 a year.

heres what they wrote in the letter:

"gross income on joint sponsors schedule C portion of the 1040 is not the income figure used to calculate total income for a joint sponsor. total expenses are deducted from gross income and the net profit amount is carried to line 12 on the 1040.line 12 is then included with other income on the upper portion of the 1040 and all are totaled into line 22.the line 22 total income from tzhe 1040 is the income used to determine wether a joint sponsor has sufficient income. your jpoint sponsors income per his 1040 is $10319"

I really tried to find those numbers on is 1040 but couldnt find it..the number 10319 is nowhere to be found..

I really dont get it..but apparently theres nothing I can do.. glad my mom in law helps me out. she´s not self-employed so I´m hoping her income is enough..since I dont understand how they calculate this.

but tina..congratulations on johans EAD!!!saw you updated ypur timeline..so happy for you!!!!

[msdynamite 57]

I have an update.Thank god. I sent in the paperwork for the new co sponsor on September 9 and it was delivered at the 11th. Meanwhile I contactet my congresswoman for expedite and her office worked hard on it!

I had an job offer pending but only until this week. So this morning the congresswomans office sent me an email that my AP/EAD are approved today!

I'm SO relieved and happy about this..

I can only recommend contacting congressmen or women! It was a big help..

[Tina and Johan 206]

I have an update.Thank god. I sent in the paperwork for the new co sponsor on September 9 and it was delivered at the 11th. Meanwhile I contactet my congresswoman for expedite and her office worked hard on it!

I had an job offer pending but only until this week. So this morning the congresswomans office sent me an email that my AP/EAD are approved today!

I'm SO relieved and happy about this..

I can only recommend contacting congressmen or women! It was a big help..

Congrats!!! Our congressperson did nothing for us.

[msdynamite 57]

Congrats!!! Our congressperson did nothing for us.

I guess it depends on your congressman wether they help or not. did you tell them that your job offer will expire?

I have the feeling that it went fast with mine, because my job offer letter stated that its only valid for a week and then they´ll hire someone else!?

maybe I was just lucky.

Edited November 18, 2014 by msdynamite

[Tina and Johan 206]

I guess it depends on your congressman wether they help or not. did you tell them that your job offer will expire?

I have the feeling that it went fast with mine, because my job offer letter stated that its only valid for a week and then they´ll hire someone else!?

maybe I was just lucky.

We put in an expedite request back in mid-September. He should have his card in hand tomorrow. Guess who didn't get my vote when they were running for re-election? hah Happily, Johan's job offer didn't really have an expiration date. The guy he works for has a small company, and he has been great with accommodating the wait. Now the wait is over, hooray!

[msdynamite 57]

We put in an expedite request back in mid-September. He should have his card in hand tomorrow. Guess who didn't get my vote when they were running for re-election? hah Happily, Johan's job offer didn't really have an expiration date. The guy he works for has a small company, and he has been great with accommodating the wait. Now the wait is over, hooray!

yes main thing about this is: the wait is over!!I´m so so thankful that I can start working and support my hubby. It wasnt easy to live from only one very small income till now. But my husband has been very great about this. Glad that I can help out now too.

Did Johan receive his card yet?Just wondering how long that takes

[Tina and Johan 206]

yes main thing about this is: the wait is over!!I´m so so thankful that I can start working and support my hubby. It wasnt easy to live from only one very small income till now. But my husband has been very great about this. Glad that I can help out now too.

Did Johan receive his card yet?Just wondering how long that takes

I agree!! I keep telling him, "I'm so glad you're here."

His card was approved on the 7th, went into production on the 10th, and we were notified that it was mailed yesterday. According to the USPS tracking, it'll be delivered tomorrow.

[msdynamite 57]

I agree!! I keep telling him, "I'm so glad you're here."

His card was approved on the 7th, went into production on the 10th, and we were notified that it was mailed yesterday. According to the USPS tracking, it'll be delivered tomorrow.

hey could you maybe, or anyone else here, let me know how they sent the card?if they just dump it in the mail box or if its certified mail or something??

we´re leaving town for 10 days and I dont want the card to be sent back to USCIS..

[Tina and Johan 206]

It comes 2-day priority mail. We went to the post office today and requested to have it pulled so he could pick it up in the morning. Instead of having it go out with the truck. If you're going out of town that long, have your mail held. Then pick it all up at once.

[msdynamite 57]

It comes 2-day priority mail. We went to the post office today and requested to have it pulled so he could pick it up in the morning. Instead of having it go out with the truck. If you're going out of town that long, have your mail held. Then pick it all up at once.

oh thats a real good tip thank you so much..I´m going to the post office tomorrow and have this arranged..thank you tina!!

[byrd_75 9]

Hi all!

It has been a busy few weeks since getting my visa....now i am starting to get the adjustment of status package ready to mail off.....could someone confirm the amount we need to pay? and if a regular cheque is ok?

Thanks in advance

Xo

[msdynamite 57]

Hi all!

It has been a busy few weeks since getting my visa....now i am starting to get the adjustment of status package ready to mail off.....could someone confirm the amount we need to pay? and if a regular cheque is ok?

Thanks in advance

Xo

I believe its $1070.00 for AOS. But read on the instructions to make really sure!!

And I believe my husband just used a regular check..good luck on your AOS journey...its nervewracking but we will all make it!