NVC Filers - March 2014

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

I married my wife a Canadian in early 2013 , my interview will most likely be after April 14th, I filed my taxes in January as "single" if I filed as "married filing separate" it would have been the same amount but would take longer to receive my refund. The tax person added a note to my file stating this reason. So your saying amend, however why cant I amend 2013 once my wife gets her SSN?

How can you prove that it becomes a major red flag when they see this?

I Searched for people being rejected on this and haven't found anything

Please help

What I wrote in the bottom of post 2 is merely my opinion. If you don't want to amend it, that's fine. But just know the tax status you filed was wrong. You might be okay going through Canada...

Anyone have any insight into my situation.

So, I received the following checklist today:

______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________

The National Visa Center received your DS-260 form. We are waiting for the traveling applicants supporting civil documents to be submitted to the NVC. Your online Immigrant Visa Application will be reviewed upon receipt of your supporting documentation.

To view which documents the applicant must submit to the NVC, please go to our website immigrantvisas.state.gov.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants. To view the current poverty guidelines, visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864P.pdf.

If you decide to use a Joint Sponsor to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants, please note that you the sponsor may not use Form I-864EZ and will also need to submit Form I-864.

My husband, the beneficiary, saw the email before I did and freaked out, and then I read over it and thanks to Saylin knew it was a false checklist because it didn't ask for anything specific. Anyhow, I called NVC (spoke to some guy named Bruce who was extremely rude), and asked about my IV packet, and he said we received it on the 21st please allow 30 business days to review. Then I asked about the AOS part of my checklist, and he said you are recommended to have a joint sponsor since your income is below poverty guidelines; I then mentioned my assets and he proceeded to say that assets do not hold much weight because I will need to show that I can put food on the table.

Here is my situation now, I thought I was fine, but I'm having a slight panic attack now - I'm currently a full-time student (have a BS and MA in Biology - now doing prerequisites to do a masters in nursing), I do have income from my investments (in 2013 they were around 13,500, and in 2014 they are projected at 14,000 - very low risk investments), I have over 800,000 in assets, some in checking and savings, some in a risk-free certificate of deposit, and around 550k in investments which are broken down into fixed income, equity, and bonds - again very safe investments. I showed proof that I acquired all this money back in 2005 after my dad passed away from a settlement, and the amount has only gotten higher, I essentially haven't touched the money - so for 9 years it's been growing. Technically my AOS has been Ok'ed by the NVC from what I understand, just the CO will make the final decision. Should I add along a joint sponsor? I personally don't think I need one, but don't want my husbands visa to be denied because I thought wrong.

Any help would greatly be appreciated! Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!

I would suggest getting joint sponsor documents ready for the interview. Bring them with you. Don't hand them over unless the CO wants a joint sponsor. If you do it this way, you'll be prepared.

Hello,

Feel free to add my to any spreadsheet that is correct.

I'm waiting for the next step in NVC. Paid the fees and all showed as "paid" March 5th.

Added. When did NVC receive your case?

And please fill in your timeline. Otherwise I'll remove you from the spreadsheet.

[sj3112 17]

we are on the same boat.. :'( mine is number 19 on the i-864ez

I see so many checklists for number 19 on i-864EZ.. can anybody tell me what is actually CORRECT to put in? I thought the total amount if we use 1040 and the total gross amount of 1040EZ right? As im not very familiar with US taxes can anybody tell me the number from 1040 that we would need to use?

Also what is correct for number 18 on the i-864EZ? If its supposed to be the current income and has nothing to do with the taxes refund, do we just look up his last pay check and multiply it by 12?

Thank you in advance

Saylin, this might be actually something to put into the FAQ.. it seems very confusing lol

[Saylin 1,605]

I see so many checklists for number 19 on i-864EZ.. can anybody tell me what is actually CORRECT to put in? I thought the total amount if we use 1040 and the total gross amount of 1040EZ right? As im not very familiar with US taxes can anybody tell me the number from 1040 that we would need to use?

Also what is correct for number 18 on the i-864EZ? If its supposed to be the current income and has nothing to do with the taxes refund, do we just look up his last pay check and multiply it by 12?

Thank you in advance

Saylin, this might be actually something to put into the FAQ.. it seems very confusing lol

It's not confusing if you actually read the instructions.

If a 1040 was filed, use total income.

If a 1040EZ was filed, use adjusted gross income.

It's stated right in question 13 on the I-864 (and question 19 on the I-864EZ).

For current annual income, it's what you're CURRENTLY making, right NOW. So, if you don't know this, then yes, take your most recent pay stub and multiply it (depending on how often you get paid).

[dadajnm 27]

we have not received any communication from nvc thro email or mail (got case no and iin thro calling) but we filled the ds 261 and paid the aos bill when they became available, will that be a problem?

[dadajnm 27]

we have not received any communication from nvc thro email or mail (got case no and iin thro calling) but we filled the ds 261 and paid the aos bill when they became available, will that be a problem?

[ilovemywife21 0]

Hi Saylin!

I have a question. I juz recently send my AOS and IV package last wednesday 3/5/14 as well as the DS-260. Now, how should I know if they receive it? SHould I give them a call or they will email me? Thank you so much!

[Ethi2014 17]

What I wrote in the bottom of post 2 is merely my opinion. If you don't want to amend it, that's fine. But just know the tax status you filed was wrong. You might be okay going through Canada...

I would suggest getting joint sponsor documents ready for the interview. Bring them with you. Don't hand them over unless the CO wants a joint sponsor. If you do it this way, you'll be prepared.

Added. When did NVC receive your case?

And please fill in your timeline. Otherwise I'll remove you from the spreadsheet.

Can you add me to this spreadsheet? I am approved on March 06. That means my NOA2 date is March 06. It was on CSC and hope they will ship it to NVC in about 10 to 15 days time. Thanks!

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin!

I have a question. I juz recently send my AOS and IV package last wednesday 3/5/14 as well as the DS-260. Now, how should I know if they receive it? SHould I give them a call or they will email me? Thank you so much!

Please read posts 1 and 2.

Can you add me to this spreadsheet? I am approved on March 06. That means my NOA2 date is March 06. It was on CSC and hope they will ship it to NVC in about 10 to 15 days time. Thanks!

Added. Please fill in a timeline though otherwise I'll remove you.

[dadajnm 27]

Ms Saylin, kindly update the NVC spread for me, received case no and iin on 03/05/14 and the ds261 submitted on 03/07/14 also paid the AOS on 03/07/14. Thank you.

[Saylin 1,605]

Ms Saylin, kindly update the NVC spread for me, received case no and iin on 03/05/14 and the ds261 submitted on 03/07/14 also paid the AOS on 03/07/14. Thank you.

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[urbangirluk 73]

We were approved last night, we are on the NVC trail

We were transferred to California on Tuesday

Hi Saylin, don't know if you've seen our post (I PM'd you too), we received our NOA2 yesterday 3/7/14, from California, could we be added to the spreadsheet please, thanks

[dadajnm 27]

Updated! (Press the post button just once )

Thanks, am only pressing once and then i get surprised that there are two identical posts.. sorry. let me try once more..

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin, don't know if you've seen our post (I PM'd you too), we received our NOA2 yesterday 3/7/14, from California, could we be added to the spreadsheet please, thanks

Haven't gotten to it yet. I'm going through the spreadsheet and making some updates at the moment

[Ethi2014 17]

Please read posts 1 and 2.

Added. Please fill in a timeline though otherwise I'll remove you.

Hi Saylin,

Which timeline? So far I just got approved on March 06 as I mentioned to you and waiting for CSC to ship my document to NVC. Once I verified my documents reached NVC, I will update the time on the spreadsheet. I think that may take 10 to 15 days. Thanks again for you help for all!

[Eastyo 100]

+ 42 days

this sucks

Sorry to hear, is this +42 days total or working, and is this from NOA2 or when they received it?