221g from yesterday's interview

[purpleblush 16]

Hi fellow vjers.

I had my interview yesterday at USEM. At pre screening, the lady told me that the CO might ask for a joint sponsor. I asked her why cause I know my husband made 30k for 2013 which is good enough for a household of 3. She said that my husband made only 16k because he should not included his unemployment compensation which is 14k. I was doomed and I did not know what to think anymore. So when I was in line for the interview I already know that I cant have nmy visa as early as everyone else in the room.

So when I am face to face with the consul which is very nice by the way, she said how I was feeling at the start of our conversation. I told her I am tired and sleepy. I was really depressed at that moment. So we talked shes a very talkative lady. She even compimented me that I looked like MJ lastimosa, the one who represented the Philippines last Ms. Universe pageant. Lol. Anyways she said my papers are good but when she looked at the tax transcript I saw her frown and she asked me some questions regarding my husbands job. I told her that my husband was employed last July 16, 2013 and was unemployed from January to June of 2013. She said if I have his recent pasystubs but I dont have any but I have his employment letter with me stating his salary per hour. He asked how many hours does my husband work. I said eight hours mondays to fridays and overtime during saurdays. She computed his possible income for 2014 and said it was 33k which is good enough for household of 3. She excused herself and stood up bringing the tax transcript and his employment letter. She went back to her chair after a minute ot two and told me that even if she really wanted to give me the visa as early as she wanted, we must find a joint sponsor, an asset or his 2014 itr. I told her I thibk we will go fot the 2014 itr. She said thats fine as long as he made the above minimum requirement which is 24k for the household of 3. I asked her if we should also provide a new AOS form but she said we dont need just the 2014 itr, joint sponsor or assets. This was the email that they sent us.

Dear Immigrant Visa Applicant:

We are unable to complete the processing of your immigrant visa application under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended, until you present the following documents or complete required action from your end:

From a Qualified Joint Sponsor anyone who qualifies

- Affidavit of Support (I-864) with original signature

- US Federal Income Tax Return(s) for year(s) for 2013

- W-2 Form(s) for year(s) for

- Form I-864A signed by Petitioner and spouse/co-resident with original signatures for

- Evidence of current sustained income

Need a Joint Sponsor, assets, or 2014 ITR above threshold for 3 household members $24,737.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): Please use the 2GO courier service to return document to the Immigrant Visa Unit. Information on the procedure may be found at

http://suppplychain.2go.com.ph

. this service is free of charge.

WARNING: THE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOUR CASE BE TERMINATED IF YOU TAKE NO ACTION ON THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN 1 YEAR.

If you have any questions, please call Visa Information and Appointment Services at (632) 982-5555 (from the Philippines) or

(215) 571-1600

(from the United States). The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila Time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.

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My questions are:

1. Do we need to submit original itr, w2 or transcript for 2014 or scanned copy is just fine (I forgot to ask this to the consul)

2. IS it really not needed for us to submit a new aos form since we will be using a new tax for 2014. because the old one we pssed is only until 2013

3. Do you have any idea how long will they give my visa once we submitted what they were asking for.

Sorrry if this is kinda long. I appreciate all ur inputs. TIA

[Al422 221]

Notice that the 221g said either/or. A 2014 ITR with the right income will fly, but you have to get it to her.

Did petitioner file his 2014 taxes yet? He needs to do that and get you a copy of the return (signed by him) and a copy of the W-2. Although it is not required, a tax transcript (free download from IRS webiste) would be helpful too.

Send the materials exactly the way they ask. Usually they tell you to send it by 2Go. That is the fastest way, even if some other way is actulally faster because they look for the 2Go envelope.

Hard to say how long it will take to get the visa after you submit the ITR, buit this is easy to say: The sooner you send ITR, the sooner you will have visa.

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 - scanned copies are just fine, he can email them to you.

2- If the CO said no issue filing another form then that is the facts.

3- Once the embassy has the copies of the 2014 ITR and W2 it will only be a few weeks most times.

[purpleblush 16]

Notice that the 221g said either/or. A 2014 ITR with the right income will fly, but you have to get it to her.

Did petitioner file his 2014 taxes yet? He needs to do that and get you a copy of the return (signed by him) and a copy of the W-2. Although it is not required, a tax transcript (free download from IRS webiste) would be helpful too.

Send the materials exactly the way they ask. Usually they tell you to send it by 2Go. That is the fastest way, even if some other way is actulally faster because they look for the 2Go envelope.

Hard to say how long it will take to get the visa after you submit the ITR, buit this is easy to say: The sooner you send ITR, the sooner you will have visa.

my husband filed his 2014 tax today. i told him to file it right away. so maybe he has the docs already. I havent talk to him since he is still at work.

thank you for responding

1 - scanned copies are just fine, he can email them to you.

2- If the CO said no issue filing another form then that is the facts.

3- Once the embassy has the copies of the 2014 ITR and W2 it will only be a few weeks most times.

thanks hank.

i asked the consul about the new aos form she said no. and also the man from the releasing who explained to me on what to do, he said no need for a new aos form.

[Hank_ 9,174]

my husband filed his 2014 tax today. i told him to file it right away. so maybe he has the docs already. I havent talk to him since he is still at work.

thank you for responding

thanks hank.

i asked the consul about the new aos form she said no. and also the man from the releasing who explained to me on what to do, he said no need for a new aos form.

If he filed today, all he has to do now is send you copies ... then you print out a copy of the 221g email and head over to 2GO

[Babylovejensen 0]

Hi fellow vjers.

I had my interview yesterday at USEM. At pre screening, the lady told me that the CO might ask for a joint sponsor. I asked her why cause I know my husband made 30k for 2013 which is good enough for a household of 3. She said that my husband made only 16k because he should not included his unemployment compensation which is 14k. I was doomed and I did not know what to think anymore. So when I was in line for the interview I already know that I cant have nmy visa as early as everyone else in the room.

So when I am face to face with the consul which is very nice by the way, she said how I was feeling at the start of our conversation. I told her I am tired and sleepy. I was really depressed at that moment. So we talked shes a very talkative lady. She even compimented me that I looked like MJ lastimosa, the one who represented the Philippines last Ms. Universe pageant. Lol. Anyways she said my papers are good but when she looked at the tax transcript I saw her frown and she asked me some questions regarding my husbands job. I told her that my husband was employed last July 16, 2013 and was unemployed from January to June of 2013. She said if I have his recent pasystubs but I dont have any but I have his employment letter with me stating his salary per hour. He asked how many hours does my husband work. I said eight hours mondays to fridays and overtime during saurdays. She computed his possible income for 2014 and said it was 33k which is good enough for household of 3. She excused herself and stood up bringing the tax transcript and his employment letter. She went back to her chair after a minute ot two and told me that even if she really wanted to give me the visa as early as she wanted, we must find a joint sponsor, an asset or his 2014 itr. I told her I thibk we will go fot the 2014 itr. She said thats fine as long as he made the above minimum requirement which is 24k for the household of 3. I asked her if we should also provide a new AOS form but she said we dont need just the 2014 itr, joint sponsor or assets. This was the email that they sent us.

Dear Immigrant Visa Applicant:

We are unable to complete the processing of your immigrant visa application under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended, until you present the following documents or complete required action from your end:

From a Qualified Joint Sponsor anyone who qualifies

- Affidavit of Support (I-864) with original signature

- US Federal Income Tax Return(s) for year(s) for 2013

- W-2 Form(s) for year(s) for

- Form I-864A signed by Petitioner and spouse/co-resident with original signatures for

- Evidence of current sustained income

Need a Joint Sponsor, assets, or 2014 ITR above threshold for 3 household members $24,737.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): Please use the 2GO courier service to return document to the Immigrant Visa Unit. Information on the procedure may be found at http://suppplychain.2go.com.ph. this service is free of charge.

WARNING: THE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOUR CASE BE TERMINATED IF YOU TAKE NO ACTION ON THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN 1 YEAR.

If you have any questions, please call Visa Information and Appointment Services at (632) 982-5555 (from the Philippines) or (215) 571-1600 (from the United States). The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila Time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.

Please be advised that this account is unable to receive messages. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL.

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My questions are:

1. Do we need to submit original itr, w2 or transcript for 2014 or scanned copy is just fine (I forgot to ask this to the consul)

2. IS it really not needed for us to submit a new aos form since we will be using a new tax for 2014. because the old one we pssed is only until 2013

3. Do you have any idea how long will they give my visa once we submitted what they were asking for.

Sorrry if this is kinda long. I appreciate all ur inputs. TIA

HI we had same interview schedule i also have 221g bec of NBI, i havent gotten any email from them

What time did u finish your interview?

[purpleblush 16]

HI we had same interview schedule i also have 221g bec of NBI, i havent gotten any email from them

What time did u finish your interview?

i was there when they sent the email in the releasing window.

i finished at around 10 am. how about you? yours is easy so better submit it to them asap

Edited February 13, 2015 by purpleblush

[Maricel and Tim 0]

Hi Babylovejensen, I have the same case as i got 221g for NBI and i was interviewed on Jan 21 then the embassy received my NBI Jan 28. Until now my status is AP. May I know why they gave you 221g for NBI?

[Babylovejensen 0]

Hi Babylovejensen, I have the same case as i got 221g for NBI and i was interviewed on Jan 21 then the embassy received my NBI Jan 28. Until now my status is AP. May I know why they gave you 221g for NBI?

HI just want to ask if they sent u an email for the letter of explanation or not?

my NBI notation is no criminal record, and it is automatically a 221g.. i had dismissed case (anti hazing law) during my college days..its funny coz both consuls laughed about it as it is the first time they encountered it..

[anikkandtim 15]

Hi fellow vjers.

I had my interview yesterday at USEM. At pre screening, the lady told me that the CO might ask for a joint sponsor. I asked her why cause I know my husband made 30k for 2013 which is good enough for a household of 3. She said that my husband made only 16k because he should not included his unemployment compensation which is 14k. I was doomed and I did not know what to think anymore. So when I was in line for the interview I already know that I cant have nmy visa as early as everyone else in the room.

So when I am face to face with the consul which is very nice by the way, she said how I was feeling at the start of our conversation. I told her I am tired and sleepy. I was really depressed at that moment. So we talked shes a very talkative lady. She even compimented me that I looked like MJ lastimosa, the one who represented the Philippines last Ms. Universe pageant. Lol. Anyways she said my papers are good but when she looked at the tax transcript I saw her frown and she asked me some questions regarding my husbands job. I told her that my husband was employed last July 16, 2013 and was unemployed from January to June of 2013. She said if I have his recent pasystubs but I dont have any but I have his employment letter with me stating his salary per hour. He asked how many hours does my husband work. I said eight hours mondays to fridays and overtime during saurdays. She computed his possible income for 2014 and said it was 33k which is good enough for household of 3. She excused herself and stood up bringing the tax transcript and his employment letter. She went back to her chair after a minute ot two and told me that even if she really wanted to give me the visa as early as she wanted, we must find a joint sponsor, an asset or his 2014 itr. I told her I thibk we will go fot the 2014 itr. She said thats fine as long as he made the above minimum requirement which is 24k for the household of 3. I asked her if we should also provide a new AOS form but she said we dont need just the 2014 itr, joint sponsor or assets. This was the email that they sent us.

Dear Immigrant Visa Applicant:

We are unable to complete the processing of your immigrant visa application under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended, until you present the following documents or complete required action from your end:

From a Qualified Joint Sponsor anyone who qualifies

- Affidavit of Support (I-864) with original signature

- US Federal Income Tax Return(s) for year(s) for 2013

- W-2 Form(s) for year(s) for

- Form I-864A signed by Petitioner and spouse/co-resident with original signatures for

- Evidence of current sustained income

Need a Joint Sponsor, assets, or 2014 ITR above threshold for 3 household members $24,737.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): Please use the 2GO courier service to return document to the Immigrant Visa Unit. Information on the procedure may be found at http://suppplychain.2go.com.ph. this service is free of charge.

WARNING: THE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOUR CASE BE TERMINATED IF YOU TAKE NO ACTION ON THE ABOVE REQUEST WITHIN 1 YEAR.

If you have any questions, please call Visa Information and Appointment Services at (632) 982-5555 (from the Philippines) or (215) 571-1600 (from the United States). The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila Time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.

Please be advised that this account is unable to receive messages. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL.

For inquiries you may send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov or call the IV Inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours.

Privacy/PII

This email is UNCLASSIFIED.

My questions are:

1. Do we need to submit original itr, w2 or transcript for 2014 or scanned copy is just fine (I forgot to ask this to the consul)

2. IS it really not needed for us to submit a new aos form since we will be using a new tax for 2014. because the old one we pssed is only until 2013

3. Do you have any idea how long will they give my visa once we submitted what they were asking for.

Sorrry if this is kinda long. I appreciate all ur inputs. TIA

I had my interview on February 11th. But a week before my interview i received an email from embassy that i need a joint sponsor cus my husband's income in 2013 is only $19100. We sent employment letters already to NVC and they approved cus my husband's income for 2014 went up to $33k (according to the employment letter). So what we did is we called the USEM. I told them what my husband is making now. I told them if its ok that we wont get a co sponsor. I asked if we can just present his 2014 W2. They said ok and bring paystubs too. I asked if they need to tax 2014 but they said its fine.

During the interview,the Filipino C.O asked for the 2014 W2 and didn't bother to asked for my husband's paystubs. She also told me of course you dont have your husband's 2014 tax. Then told me everything looks good. The US consul didnt say anything about it too. So i

wonder why they ask you about it.

[Maricel and Tim 0]

Yes, after my interview with the CO the guy at the releasing area sent me an email right away stating that they need an NBI a.k.a married name and when I got home I checked my status and is already AP. But

[purpleblush 16]

I had my interview on February 11th. But a week before my interview i received an email from embassy that i need a joint sponsor cus my husband's income in 2013 is only $19100. We sent employment letters already to NVC and they approved cus my husband's income for 2014 went up to $33k (according to the employment letter). So what we did is we called the USEM. I told them what my husband is making now. I told them if its ok that we wont get a co sponsor. I asked if we can just present his 2014 W2. They said ok and bring paystubs too. I asked if they need to tax 2014 but they said its fine.

During the interview,the Filipino C.O asked for the 2014 W2 and didn't bother to asked for my husband's paystubs. She also told me of course you dont have your husband's 2014 tax. Then told me everything looks good. The US consul didnt say anything about it too. So i

wonder why they ask you about it.

hi. we did not receive any email from them stating that we need joint sponsor. if we did, we surely prepared everything before the interview.

when u called the embassy, what number did u dialled? and also does it take too long for the caller to put on hold? im planning to call the embassy today. thank you

[anikkandtim 15]

hi. we did not receive any email from them stating that we need joint sponsor. if we did, we surely prepared everything before the interview.

when u called the embassy, what number did u dialled? and also does it take too long for the caller to put on hold? im planning to call the embassy today. thank you

I wasnt put on hold when i first called, i called like 9am in the morning.

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[Blueblood 5]

It would appear, based on OP, that the embassy has now resumed asking for I-134's and supporting doc's?

Or perhaps it's just random, when they ask and when the don't?

Previous posts indicated they stopped, and one VJer recently was even told the embassy didn't technically have to see the financials...

Confusing....But it is what it is.

Edit: I just noticed OP is not a K1 applicant. That's probably the difference, and apparently I answered my own question. Cool!

Edited February 13, 2015 by Blueblood

[sevenrider860 9]

It would appear, based on OP, that the embassy has now resumed asking for I-134's and supporting doc's?

Or perhaps it's just random, when they ask and when the don't?

Previous posts indicated they stopped, and one VJer recently was even told the embassy didn't technically have to see the financials...

Confusing....But it is what it is.

Edit: I just noticed OP is not a K1 applicant. That's probably the difference, and apparently I answered my own question. Cool!

You got it...K1 have different requirements. For a K-1 the finances are checked when we file the AOS.