February 2015 Filings for AOS

[Jo-joanna 2]

Hi all,

For what it's worth, we submitted my husbands tax returns for 2011, 2012 & 2013 - he had not sent the 2014 taxes at the time I sent the packet.

His income was stable for the past 3 years, and all earned here in US - so maybe more straightforward than Meghan's situation with foreign income? I don't know.

No RFE for us yet. Maybe depends on the officer like Leo suggested?

[rodeo 11]

In RE:

Request for Initial Evidence (I-485)

This office is unable to complete the processing of your Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, (Form I-485) without initial information. Submit ALL of the information requested below at one time. Failure to do so will result in a denial. You must submit the information within 87 days to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, PO Box 648004, Lee's Summit, MO 64002. For Express Mail or Courier deliveries, send to USCIS, Attention: Adjustments of Status, 850 NW Chipman Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64063. Include this letter with your response.

All copies must be clear and legible. If you submit a document in any language other than English, it must be submitted with a full English translation. The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competeInt to translate.

If you have a question about immigration procedures, or need clarification, please call our National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833). This toll-free call center has additional information and, during their specified office hours, can connect you to live assistance in English and Spanish.

Submit all supporting tax documentation (W-2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and all supporting documents for the most recent tax year.

The petitioner/sponsor must submit all supporting tax documents for the most recent tax year.

For more information, see Form I-864 instructions. For the most current version of Form I-864, including the instructions, go to "forms" at http://www.uscis.govor call 1-800-870-3676

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Based on the documents submitted with Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, for the petitioner/sponsor, the income did not meet 125% (100% if military) of the poverty guideline for the petitioner/sponsor's household size.

Submit evidence of assets that meet the standards listed below or obtain joint sponsor.

Assets must equal the stated difference between the petitioner/sponsor's household income and 125% (100% if military) of the poverty guideline.

Assets must equal the difference for applicants filing as orphans, a spouse, or child of an active duty military member.

Assets must equal three times the difference for a spouse or child of a United States citizen.

Assets must equal five times the difference for all others.

Evidence of assets include:

Bank statements covering the last 12 months, or a statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions in which the sponsor has deposits, including deposit/withdrawal history for the last 12 months, and current balance;

Evidence of ownership and value of stocks, bonds, and certificates of deposit;

Evidence of ownership and value/equity of other personal property and dates acquired;

Evidence of ownership, a recent licensed appraisal or county tax assessment, and any mortage/lien or lien release of any real estate.

If you decide to obtain a joint sponsor, they will need to file Form I-864, Affadavit of Support (revision date 03/22/13), provide copies of the most recent Federal income tax returns, all supporting tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, Forms 2555, and tax schedules), and evidence of their status as a United States citizen, United States National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.

For more information, see Form I-864 instructions. For the most current version of Form I-864, including the instructions, go to "forms" at http://www.uscis.govor call 1-800-870-3676

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Hello meghan,

If I were you, this is how will I respond to this RFE,

1. At this time, you mentioned that your husband is already working in the US since July 0f 2014, ask him to secure a certificate of employment from his Employer, the letter should include the address of his employer, contact number and his estimated annual income, include this letter when you respond to RFE. Maybe they find the Income Statement of your spouse in the previous years insufficient, enclose a letter that he had worked previously in Canada and explain it well.

2. I will ask your sister in law to be a joint sponsor, file an I-864, to make the process much simple, send all her 2012-2014 tax return copies. I think evidence of proof of assets is much more difficult to prove than getting an sponsor, however it is still depends on how you will take this situation.

Again, this is just my personal view on how will I respond to this RFE, others may have different point of view on this matter....

Edited March 17, 2015 by rodeo

[Codeblue009 3]

_{Hello All,}

_{I just wanted to update you all on the Biometric appointment. We received our notice of action, I-797C for the ASC appointment, on Friday, March 13, 2015. Our appointment date was schedule for March 24, 2015. We took a chance and went early (actually went today) on March 17, 2015 and was allowed to take the biometrics. :-) Happy St. Patrick's Day. The luck of the Irish was with us. :-) So hopefully that actually translates to saving seven (7) days off of processing. Good luck to all of you.}

[andfp 14]

_{Hello All,}

_{I just wanted to update you all on the Biometric appointment. We received our notice of action, I-797C for the ASC appointment, on Friday, March 13, 2015. Our appointment date was schedule for March 24, 2015. We took a chance and went early (actually went today) on March 17, 2015 and was allowed to take the biometrics. :-) Happy St. Patrick's Day. The luck of the Irish was with us. :-) So hopefully that actually translates to saving seven (7) days off of processing. Good luck to all of you.}

Hi. Just wanted to ask you or the other people here that received biometrics appointment if they received like a text/email notification when appointment letter was sent so you make the idea that you are receiving letter soon on the mailbox.

[Codeblue009 3]

Hi. Just wanted to ask you or the other people here that received biometrics appointment if they received like a text/email notification when appointment letter was sent so you make the idea that you are receiving letter soon on the mailbox.

We only received a text when the first set of I-797C was sent. We didn't receive any text notification for the Biometrics. We looked in the mailbox everyday after the first notification. :-) I hope that helps. Good luck to you.

[andfp 14]

Thank yo very much! I'm expecting mine by friday or monday according to everybody's timeline.

Can't wait ha ha ha

Good luck you too!!

[Codeblue009 3]

Hi all,

For what it's worth, we submitted my husbands tax returns for 2011, 2012 & 2013 - he had not sent the 2014 taxes at the time I sent the packet.

His income was stable for the past 3 years, and all earned here in US - so maybe more straightforward than Meghan's situation with foreign income? I don't know.

No RFE for us yet. Maybe depends on the officer like Leo suggested?

I also submitted my taxes for years 2011, 2012, & 2013. I also included my work payment stubs (2 months worth) and my offer letter from my employer. 2014 tax returns are not necessary, especially at the point where we filed in February. I have not received an RFE and I don't expect one, especially since I did the exact same thing when I had previously filed an I-129F which was approved with no RFEs.

[Leo7777 243]

Hi. Just wanted to ask you or the other people here that received biometrics appointment

if they received like a text/email notification when appointment letter was sent so you

make the idea that you are receiving letter soon on the mailbox.

We didn't receive text/email notification regarding bio appointment.

Only the hard copy in US mail.

[Leo7777 243]

I also submitted my taxes for years 2011, 2012, & 2013. I also included my work payment

stubs (2 months worth) and my offer letter from my employer. 2014 tax returns are not

necessary, especially at the point where we filed in February. I have not received an

RFE and I don't expect one, especially since I did the exact same thing when I had

previously filed an I-129F which was approved with no RFEs.

Ah . . . much too soon to be proclaiming that 2014 tax returns are not necessary, no matter what your filing date is.

Only after you get your green card could you say that 2014 tax return was not required for your specific case.

Different offices, different reviewing officers, different moods, etc.

It's not over until the fat woman sings.

[drjb1010 0]

Hi guys,

Just got back from a successful early biometrics walk-in! Yay!!!

We arrived at the Jacksonville ASC Office a little bit before 2 pm. The office is under renovation right now, so the entrance was a little confusing. Soon the security guard opened up the door and let me in. No questions asked about the different appointment date and time. There were only 3 people (including me) in the waiting area. Overall, the staff are nice and efficient. When I came back out, it was just before 2:30 pm, so the entire process last roughly 30 minutes.

So glad to have it done! It would have sucked it they turn me down since its a 5 hours drive round trip

[Leo7777 243]

It would have sucked it they turn me down since its a 5 hours drive round trip

Big risk you took there. I wouldn't have done it with 5 hours at stake.

Perhaps you should buy a lottery ticket before it's too late today.

[KMArmenta 7]

Hey guys, working on my RFE right now. (I mistakenly didn't submit my own I-864 since we have sponsors who did one)

the RFE says to submit my I-864 and to also provide copies of my "most recent Federal income tax returns and all supporting tax documents (w-2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and tax schedules)"

Would this be my 2014 transcript? Do I need to send my actual W-2s?

[KMArmenta 7]

Additionally, on the I-864

Part 3 #1, do I put yes or no? My parents are the joint sponsors. My mother is the only one who filled out a I-864 though.

part 5 #3, do I put 1 here or 0 as he is both my husband and the person I am sponsoring?

part 6 #6.a, do I put his name here?

part 6 #13-14, I am going to include transcripts of my tax returns for the past 3 years just to be safe. should I check box 13, fill out 13.a,b,c, and check 14?

Part 9, do I just put N/A or None here as I prepared it myself?

[drjb1010 0]

Big risk you took there. I wouldn't have done it with 5 hours at stake.

Perhaps you should buy a lottery ticket before it's too late today.

Well, I had to since I have a very important presentation on the same day as the orignial appointment date, and I live 2.5 hours away from Jacksonville, so there's no way I can do both on the same day.

BTW, around midnight last night, I got email/text notification of RFE...Hopefully there is no other reason than the expected one...

[Lanna 2]

Received the hard copy of NOA last Saturday, we are waiting for the biometrics now...