July 2015 AOS filers

[usuk2015 16]

Hi all,

I just got my RFE mail now and so pissed off.

They are requesting for another joint sponsor that the one i submitted didn't meet up cos of his household size.

I didn't just get what d crazy officer wanted cos my sponsor income is $63,420 and his household size is 6 including himself.

Meanwhile the 2015 HHS Poverty Guidelines states that for household of 6, the 125% is $40,712.

Pls can someone help me understand this cos its really getting at me right now and so mad....lolz

The form was probably just filled out incorrectly. I am sure it's an easy fix. If your co sponsor does make that much then it's not about meeting the poverty line.

Your co sponsor family size is 6 w/ his sponsorship it would be 7. Perhaps that's all that's wrong.

[peregrinoazul 6]

Hullo everyone!

We submitted on July 1st, and my Biometrics Appointment was on July 30Th, so we're hoping to get the EAD approval soon.

This waiting time at home is driving me crazy!!! :clock:

[Ksenia1985 37]

Hullo everyone!

We submitted on July 1st, and my Biometrics Appointment was on July 30Th, so we're hoping to get the EAD approval soon.

This waiting time at home is driving me crazy!!! :clock:

Generally waiting time for AP and EAD is 2 months, even if you sneak a peek at June 2015 AOS filers majority got approved for that in around 2 months time. So techicly there's only 2-3 weeks left to wait if they stay on schedule! Cheer up! You are almost there!

[mymercy 85]

The form was probably just filled out incorrectly. I am sure it's an easy fix. If your co sponsor does make that much then it's not about meeting the poverty line.

Your co sponsor family size is 6 w/ his sponsorship it would be 7. Perhaps that's all that's wrong.

You're right dear.

I just figured it out.

I didn't send in my co sponsor's W-2s for all the tax returns for the 3 years I sent.

Can I still use the same co sponsor and send in all the required documents and probably have him to fill another fresh i864?

Edited August 14, 2015 by mymercy

[peregrinoazul 6]

Generally waiting time for AP and EAD is 2 months, even if you sneak a peek at June 2015 AOS filers majority got approved for that in around 2 months time. So techicly there's only 2-3 weeks left to wait if they stay on schedule! Cheer up! You are almost there!

Thanks for the heads up!

Glad to see fellow VJs cases progressing!

[Mina_mani10 0]

We got a GC case status update in the e-mail today:

On August 11, 2015, we scheduled you for your interview and mailed you an interview notice for Receipt Number MSC*******. Your interview is on September 15, 2015.

YAY!!!!

Wow! great news! Congrats Ksenia and fingers crossed for the rest of us.

[usuk2015 16]

You're right dear.

I just figured it out.

I didn't send in my co sponsor's W-2s for all the tax returns for the 3 years I sent.

Can I still use the same co sponsor and send in all the required documents and probably have him to fill another fresh i864?

Yes, you can use the same co-sponsor.

Make sure that the second afidavit of support is complete because it will lead to a denial if it's not. (No pressure!)

For the I864 you only need the tax documents for last year, 2014. Make sure you include EVERYTHING. Any tax document that he reports on must be included. Such as IRA's, Student Interest, Homeowners, etc etc. Sending just his W2's is not enough if he is also claiming student loans, mortgage interest and if he withdrew from his IRA (1099). All, can't stress that enough, all supporting docs for his 2014 return must be included.

You do need to state the income amount for previous years but no tax documents are required.

Edited August 14, 2015 by Jameel and Kasey

[mymercy 85]

Yes, you can use the same co-sponsor.

Make sure that the second afidavit of support is complete because it will lead to a denial if it's not. (No pressure!)

For the I864 you only need the tax documents for last year, 2014. Make sure you include EVERYTHING. Any tax document that he reports on must be included. Such as IRA's, Student Interest, Homeowners, etc etc. Sending just his W2's is not enough if he is also claiming student loans, mortgage interest and if he withdrew from his IRA (1099). All, can't stress that enough, all supporting docs for his 2014 return must be included.

You do need to state the income amount for previous years but no tax documents are required.

Thanks so much for your advice.

I just submitted the RFE via express mail.

Submitted the tax returns form 1040 and his W2s. ... that's all he has on tax documentation. He works in one single place (that is, his income is from a single source).

I didn't include/fill a new i864 cos here is what they state in the RFE:

"Submit all supporting tax documentation (W2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and all supporting tax schedules) submitted to the Inland Revenue Service for the most recent tax year.

The joint sponsor must submit all supporting tax documents for the most recent tax year"

THAT WAS WHAT'S ON THE PAGE 1 BEFORE THEY START SAYING THE JOINT SPONSOR DOESN'T MEET UP HOUSEHOLD SIZE BLA BLA BLA ...

SO I HOPE I'M STILL ON TRACK???

[usuk2015 16]

Thanks so much for your advice.

I just submitted the RFE via express mail.

Submitted the tax returns form 1040 and his W2s. ... that's all he has on tax documentation. He works in one single place (that is, his income is from a single source).

I didn't include/fill a new i864 cos here is what they state in the RFE:

"Submit all supporting tax documentation (W2s, 1099s, Form 2555, and all supporting tax schedules) submitted to the Inland Revenue Service for the most recent tax year.

The joint sponsor must submit all supporting tax documents for the most recent tax year"

THAT WAS WHAT'S ON THE PAGE 1 BEFORE THEY START SAYING THE JOINT SPONSOR DOESN'T MEET UP HOUSEHOLD SIZE BLA BLA BLA ...

SO I HOPE I'M STILL ON TRACK???

Yes, it sounds like you're back on track.

When they send out the RFE they state the specifics on what's missing. They have to mark/flag/close the case internally and marking it that joint sponsor doesn't meete guidelines was probably the closest thing.

Best of luck to you!

[CQer 0]

Hi all,

I just got my RFE mail now and so pissed off.

They are requesting for another joint sponsor that the one i submitted didn't meet up cos of his household size.

I didn't just get what d crazy officer wanted cos my sponsor income is $63,420 and his household size is 6 including himself.

Meanwhile the 2015 HHS Poverty Guidelines states that for household of 6, the 125% is $40,712.

Pls can someone help me understand this cos its really getting at me right now and so mad....lolz

Make sure you have mail them the following:

Tax Return for past 3 years (Form 2014, any Form 1099 your co-sponsor might have)

W-2 Form from past 3 years

Pay Stub: last 3 pay stub from your co-sponsor

Do a math here, if your co-sponsor has any type of loans they might consider to take it out from the income, a little tricky.

Make an InfoPass if you are not sure, wish you good luck!

[usuk2015 16]

Make sure you have mail them the following:

Tax Return for past 3 years (Form 2014, any Form 1099 your co-sponsor might have)

W-2 Form from past 3 years

Pay Stub: last 3 pay stub from your co-sponsor

Do a math here, if your co-sponsor has any type of loans they might consider to take it out from the income, a little tricky.

Make an InfoPass if you are not sure, wish you good luck!

That is incorrect information.

The only requirement is the most recent tax year documentation.

The 2 years prior to that do not require documentation.

Loans are not taken in to consideration when AOS.

Otherwise, anyone who owned their own home would be screwed.

However, I will say, if you currently owe back taxes or child support or subject to IRS withholding that will be taken into consideration.

OP has since replied to the RFE with the needed information.

Edited August 14, 2015 by Jameel and Kasey

[CQer 0]

That is incorrect information.

The only requirement is the most recent tax year documentation.

The 2 years prior to that do not require documentation.

Loans are not taken in to consideration when AOS.

Otherwise, anyone who owned their own home would be screwed.

However, I will say, if you currently owe back taxes or child support or subject to IRS withholding that will be taken into consideration.

OP has since replied to the RFE with the needed information.

I agree, and I said MIGHT, this is heard from my attorney which do not make sense to me at all.

For safety and we do not want to take any risks, we sent 1040 with 3 years back which shows the past and paystub shows the current, include W-2 just in case.

mymercy replied with required documentation, but we did an extra, nothing wrong with it.

[CQer 0]

For whom need info of I-864 in the future.

1. Form I-864 Instructions 07/02/15, Page 16 of 16, link:http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

• According to the instruction: "You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify."

2. CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING THE I-864, link:http://www.4uth.gov.ua/usa/english/travel/visa/checklis.htm

• This checklist gives you the formula to calculate the Minimum required cash value of assets, but you have to find out what is the current poverty guideline.
• Pay attention to the 3rd bullet point of Income Requirement, "Attach evidence of liens, mortgages and liabilities (if any) for each asset", this is the evidence where I said MIGHT. But I highly doubt it.

Best luck for all of you!

[usuk2015 16]

For whom need info of I-864 in the future.

1. Form I-864 Instructions 07/02/15, Page 16 of 16, link:http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

• According to the instruction: "You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify."

2. CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING THE I-864, link:http://www.4uth.gov.ua/usa/english/travel/visa/checklis.htm

• This checklist gives you the formula to calculate the Minimum required cash value of assets, but you have to find out what is the current poverty guideline.
• Pay attention to the 3rd bullet point of Income Requirement, "Attach evidence of liens, mortgages and liabilities (if any) for each asset", this is the evidence where I said MIGHT. But I highly doubt it.

Best luck for all of you!

You're correct, you can send the information for the past years, but it's not a requirement, as it states.

The only time loans are looked at is when they're associated with assets. In the event that a sponsor is using assets to show fincancial ability AND the asset has a lien, would it then be necessary to show financial proof. However, in the OP's case this doesn't apply.

Good day!

[houston8 3]

Only 1 year latest (year) of IRS tax return is required. You may submit tax returns for 3 years but only 1 latest year is required.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static_Files_Memoranda/Archives%201998-2008/2005/affsupprt112305.pdf

For whom need info of I-864 in the future.

1. Form I-864 Instructions 07/02/15, Page 16 of 16, link:http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

• According to the instruction: "You may submit this information for the most recent three tax years, pay stubs from the most recent six months, and/or a letter from your employer if you believe any of these items will help you qualify."

2. CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING THE I-864, link:http://www.4uth.gov.ua/usa/english/travel/visa/checklis.htm

• This checklist gives you the formula to calculate the Minimum required cash value of assets, but you have to find out what is the current poverty guideline.
• Pay attention to the 3rd bullet point of Income Requirement, "Attach evidence of liens, mortgages and liabilities (if any) for each asset", this is the evidence where I said MIGHT. But I highly doubt it.

Best luck for all of you!