October 2016 I-130 Filers

[Mary Lou 681]

9 minutes ago, Elleandeff said:

Approved! 

PD 10/31

NOA2: 4/25/17

Spouse country: Bangladesh

Nebraska, transferred to Texas 3/23

No email, no text, no change in online status.

Came home to find the letter, was praying it wasn't and RFE.

Now I'm just keeping my thoughts turned toward everyone else, I hope you all have a quick approval!!

 

Excellent!! Congrats, this gives me hope!

[Min & Mark 16]

12 minutes ago, Elleandeff said:

Approved! 

PD 10/31

NOA2: 4/25/17

Spouse country: Bangladesh

Nebraska, transferred to Texas 3/23

No email, no text, no change in online status.

Came home to find the letter, was praying it wasn't and RFE.

Now I'm just keeping my thoughts turned toward everyone else, I hope you all have a quick approval!!

 

Congratulation!!! 

I'd like to ask you a question if you don't mind.

Will you guys file only 2016 tax transcript as NVC official guild says or 3 past years tax transcripts as others commonly do?

My husband's income met the poverty line only in 2016 but not in 2015 and 2014 so I was wondering if I should just sent 2016 tax transcript..   

Edited April 30, 2017 by Min & Mark

[miki0630 30]

16 minutes ago, Elleandeff said:

Approved! 

PD 10/31

NOA2: 4/25/17

Spouse country: Bangladesh

Nebraska, transferred to Texas 3/23

No email, no text, no change in online status.

Came home to find the letter, was praying it wasn't and RFE.

Now I'm just keeping my thoughts turned toward everyone else, I hope you all have a quick approval!!

 

Congrats that's good news happy for you... I'm October filer at Nebraska waiting eagerly pd oct 25🤞🤞

[Elleandeff 11]

12 minutes ago, Min & Mark said:

Congratulation!!! 

I'd like to ask you a question if you don't mind.

Will you guys file only 2016 tax transcript as NVC official guild says or 3 past years tax transcripts as others commonly do?

My husband's income met the poverty line only in 2016 but not in 2015 and 2014 so I was wondering if I should just sent 2016 tax transcript..   

I'll probably also only send this (2016) year's transcript. Maybe I'll send w-2s from the previous 2 years plus my employer letter. I'll have to do a little research. But because I was still legally in my previous marriage for 2014/15, I don't want to confuse things by sending those returns. 

In your situation I'd just send this years (2016), if it were me

Edited April 30, 2017 by Elleandeff

[Min & Mark 16]

9 minutes ago, Elleandeff said:

I'll probably also only send this (2016) year's transcript. Maybe I'll send w-2s from the previous 2 years plus my employer letter. I'll have to do a little research. But because I was still legally in my previous marriage for 2014/15, I don't want to confuse things by sending those returns. 

In your situation I'd just send this years (2016), if it were me

Thank you so much Elleandeff for sharing your opinion. I want to make my file simple and clear as much as I can. So I really want to send only 2016 tax transcript. If we decide to send 2015 and 2014 tax transcripts which don't meet poverty line, we will have to file a joint sponsor which requires extra paper work. 

Well! it's time to celebrate before getting into the next step  I hope you enjoy this moment fully!!

[Min & Mark 16]

5 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

I am not sure if country specific will impact this.. but our son's 2013 and 2014 income was well under the required level, 2015 was close but current income was above. We sent in only the last years transcript (2015) as indicated... perhaps be prepared to take the others if needed, but I am not sure they w2 will be of value to the NVC without the transcripts. 

So do you think my husband should submit only 2016 tax transcript (the most recent one which meets the poverty line) ? or will it be safe to submit 2015 and 2014 (which don't meet the poverty line) AND joint sponsor?

I read on NVC official guide says sponsor is asked to submit the recent tax transcript but it seems everybody is reporting 3 past years...

Edited April 30, 2017 by Min & Mark

[Min & Mark 16]

15 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

 Current ongoing income is required to avoid the need for Joint sponsor... proof of filing the previous 3 years tax returns is a separate issue.... having those 3 years under the guidelines on income doesnt necessarily mean you need a joint sponsor if currrent income is above and secure. 

This is a very clear answer. You are right. My husband and I decided to submit only 2016 tax transcript. My husband's income has been gradually increased as your son's case and exceeded poverty line in 2016. Thank you so much for your crystal clear answer. I really appreciate it. 

Edited April 30, 2017 by Min & Mark

[vizthum 9]

On 4/25/2017 at 2:54 PM, nessasmom980 said:

my timeline says 21st- May 8..nothing for me so far but only 4 days into my "estimated processing time"

There are a bunch of us whose estimated processing time has elapsed. For some reason I am stuck in a security background. I wish I knew what factors lead to my extended background check.

[Y&V6416 51]

On 4/28/2017 at 0:05 PM, miki0630 said:

Omg seriously?? Awesome.. I hope mine will be approved soon... I'm Oct 25. Wow... happy for you.

Mine is Oct. 24Th as well... Crossing my fingers for an approval soon so anxious!

[Nana Kintampo 2]

2 hours ago, Y&V6416 said:

Mine is Oct. 24Th as well... Crossing my fingers for an approval soon so anxious!

Mine is October 20 I just got approved.

It took 187 days.

Am soo happy😁😁😁

[Nana Kintampo 2]

Just now, Nana Kintampo said:

Mine is October 20 I just got approved.

It took 187 days.

Am soo happy😁😁😁

I pray for good luck for all of you best of all❤

[Lacosta 40]

Any news October filers?

 

[vizthum 9]

10 minutes ago, leidyacosta13 said:

Any news October filers?

 

 

10 minutes ago, leidyacosta13 said:

Any news October filers?

 

I called USCIS and asked to talk to a Tier 2. The estimated wait time to talk to someone was 338 minutes, and that was at 8:05 a.m. Last week I called every day at the same time and the wait time to talk to a Tier 2 was no more than 160 minutes. I'm guessing that May day events are taxing USCIS' resources today.

My NOA1 date is October 6. I was told that a background check was started on April 11, and that is the reason for our delay.

[Lacosta 40]

10 minutes ago, vizthum said:

 

I called USCIS and asked to talk to a Tier 2. The estimated wait time to talk to someone was 338 minutes, and that was at 8:05 a.m. Last week I called every day at the same time and the wait time to talk to a Tier 2 was no more than 160 minutes. I'm guessing that May day events are taxing USCIS' resources today.

My NOA1 date is October 6. I was told that a background check was started on April 11, and that is the reason for our delay.

I called today and spoke with a tier 2, she was not any helpful at all. i just wasted my time. i called at 8:25 am and they returned the called 20 minutes later. She said the same as always that i have to wait because at Nebraska service center are working on august 30th. My PD is 10/25

[vizthum 9]

1 minute ago, leidyacosta13 said:

I called today and spoke with a tier 2, she was not any helpful at all. i just wasted my time. i called at 8:25 am and they returned the called 20 minutes later. She said the same as always that i have to wait because at Nebraska service center are working on august 30th. My PD is 10/25

It is hit and miss with the Tier 2s. Once in a blue moon I get someone who will be helpful and honest. I call everyday because I never know when I'll get that helpful person.

Edited May 1, 2017 by vizthum