I-130 January 2017 Filers

[larnar1309 101]

1 hour ago, mahasib said:

My status just updated at USCIS website, and it says "my case was sent to the Department of State" today. Just to let everyone know. 

Yay ! Congrats

[Yeonin 127]

2 hours ago, mahasib said:

My status just updated at USCIS website, and it says "my case was sent to the Department of State" today. Just to let everyone know. 

nice, hopefully you've alreasy started reading into what it takes to go through this stage at NVC. good luck!

[CaliRose 19]

6 hours ago, mahasib said:

My status just updated at USCIS website, and it says "my case was sent to the Department of State" today. Just to let everyone know. 

What was previous status of ur case I mean what stage you were and after how long ur case has sent to DOS? When did u submit I 130?

Thanks

[MO23 9]

11 hours ago, mahasib said:

My status just updated at USCIS website, and it says "my case was sent to the Department of State" today. Just to let everyone know. 

Also my case status changed yesterday night as well "Case Was Sent To The Department of State" with email and text messages. I guess some people getting their approval hard copy first in mailbox and few days later its changing in web app/email/text.

[mahasib 66]

9 hours ago, Yeonin said:

nice, hopefully you've alreasy started reading into what it takes to go through this stage at NVC. good luck!

Thanks @Yeonin. I have a quick question....My last year annual income was below poverty line because i was a MS student, but now I am a PhD student, therefore, my funding is higher now. do you think they look for what my last year income was or they will focus on what i will be earning next coming years? My University and supervisor can write me letter where they will indicate my funding for next coming years. I am bit confused .

[mahasib 66]

5 hours ago, Rosesam said:

What was previous status of ur case I mean what stage you were and after how long ur case has sent to DOS? When did u submit I 130?

Thanks

My PD was 26th Jan. it took about 6 months to approved my case. This timing varies based on where your case was sent to. My case was in TSC.  But i would say, it will take more or less 6-8 months, unless something went really wrong. Hope this will help. 

[mahasib 66]

54 minutes ago, Mo23 said:

Also my case status changed yesterday night as well "Case Was Sent To The Department of State" with email and text messages. I guess some people getting their approval hard copy first in mailbox and few days later its changing in web app/email/text.

Congrats !! Yes, I did not get any text or email. I received the hard copy by postal mail.

[Yeonin 127]

19 minutes ago, mahasib said:

Thanks @Yeonin. I have a quick question....My last year annual income was below poverty line because i was a MS student, but now I am a PhD student, therefore, my funding is higher now. do you think they look for what my last year income was or they will focus on what i will be earning next coming years? My University and supervisor can write me letter where they will indicate my funding for next coming years. I am bit confused .

you're income for last year will be important as well. You have to show tax transcripts for the last tax year, being 2016. Evidence of 2014 en 2015 is optional you do though have to submit the annual income for those years and they would like to see 3 recent paystubs 

[mahasib 66]

3 minutes ago, Yeonin said:

you're income for last year will be important as well. You have to show tax transcripts for the last tax year, being 2016. Evidence of 2014 en 2015 is optional you do though have to submit the annual income for those years and they would like to see 3 recent paystubs 

I can send the recent paystubs, and it will definitely will show that my income is way higher than last year. but i am worried about the last year tax. and i don't have any joint sponsor either.  

[Yeonin 127]

1 hour ago, mahasib said:

I can send the recent paystubs, and it will definitely will show that my income is way higher than last year. but i am worried about the last year tax. and i don't have any joint sponsor either.  

Do you have any assets, savings?

 

Has your income really been below USD20.025 last year, i take it it will be only be a household of 2? 

 

When to Include Assets in the Sponsor's Calculations

You do not need to declare or prove your ownership of valuable assets if you can meet the Poverty Guidelines levels based on income alone. However, assets (such as savings, houses, or cars) can be a valuable way to fill the gap. They are counted at only one fifth their current market value, or one third if the immigrant is the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen. And you must subtract out any debt liabilities, mortgages, and liens against the asset.

To be used for immigration sponsorship purposes, your assets must be readily convertible into cash (within one year). For example, if the sponsor owns a new condominium in an empty complex that is in bankruptcy, there may not be a market for the place (i.e. no one wants to buy it). USCIS may decide that, even though the sponsor paid a million dollars for the condo, this asset does not count, because it cannot be converted into cash within one year.

[mahasib 66]

2 hours ago, Yeonin said:

Do you have any assets, savings?

 

Has your income really been below USD20.025 last year, i take it it will be only be a household of 2? 

 

When to Include Assets in the Sponsor's Calculations

You do not need to declare or prove your ownership of valuable assets if you can meet the Poverty Guidelines levels based on income alone. However, assets (such as savings, houses, or cars) can be a valuable way to fill the gap. They are counted at only one fifth their current market value, or one third if the immigrant is the spouse or child of a U.S. citizen. And you must subtract out any debt liabilities, mortgages, and liens against the asset.

To be used for immigration sponsorship purposes, your assets must be readily convertible into cash (within one year). For example, if the sponsor owns a new condominium in an empty complex that is in bankruptcy, there may not be a market for the place (i.e. no one wants to buy it). USCIS may decide that, even though the sponsor paid a million dollars for the condo, this asset does not count, because it cannot be converted into cash within one year.

Yes. it is below 20K and it is for household 2.  and don't have any asset that i can claim. 

[LaurenAndBrent 61]

35 minutes ago, mahasib said:

Yes. it is below 20K and it is for household 2.  and don't have any asset that i can claim. 

Are you the petitioner or beneficiary? Im confused. If you're the beneficiary then it's your spouse's income that you need to prove as they will be your sponsor (you said there were no other co sponsors) If you're the petitioner then ignore me lol. 

[mahasib 66]

1 hour ago, LaurenAndBrent said:

Are you the petitioner or beneficiary? Im confused. If you're the beneficiary then it's your spouse's income that you need to prove as they will be your sponsor (you said there were no other co sponsors) If you're the petitioner then ignore me lol. 

Lol....I am the petitioner.  ( being a student is hard, sometimes) 

[LaurenAndBrent 61]

9 minutes ago, mahasib said:

Lol....I am the petitioner.  ( being a student is hard, sometimes) 

Ah ok! For some reason I just assume the majority of people who post on here are the beneficiary's lol. Wellll I think your only option considering you don't have any assets is to find a co sponsor but I don't really know too much about the financial aspect of things. It could be beneficial for you to create a new thread specifically to ask your question and maybe some visa veterans from this site can give you some more specific advice. 

[CaliRose 19]

8 hours ago, mahasib said:

My PD was 26th Jan. it took about 6 months to approved my case. This timing varies based on where your case was sent to. My case was in TSC.  But i would say, it will take more or less 6-8 months, unless something went really wrong. Hope this will help. 

Thanks for the reply so When u say 6_8 months took to get approved what do u mean of approval? Like did they ask u during this time for any additional info? Or after 6 months just started to ask u for visa pay,  sponsorship and........?if yes then  Why is taking so long to just get approval case in order to forward a case for spouse? I heard is less than 1 year to be finish. My case sent out to TSC end of May. 😑

Thanks

Edited August 3, 2017 by Rosesam