I129F April 2017 filers

[Keith & Monica 986]

5 hours ago, JeniandMatt said:

@Chris2870 @Keith & Monica what tax documents are you gonna be sending Faye and Monica respectively? Is it also the 1040?

I plan on taking them with me when I go there, but if I am unable to, then I will be sending the documents that she needs. 

[lon552 437]

13 minutes ago, A_F said:

Hi - Just to be clear, if my mom will be my cosponsor for the i864 during AOS, then I should also have her fill out an i134 for the embassy interview (better safe than sorry)? I was not aware that we could have cosponsors for that portion. Thanks for that info!

It's not a requirement that a co-sponsor be on both applications if that's what you are asking. Whether you choose to is really what you feel comfortable with. As long as you're over the poverty guideline for you and your beneficiary(s) you've satisfied the requirements of the K1 visa. 

[Estibaliz 3,037]

20 minutes ago, A_F said:

Hi - Just to be clear, if my mom will be my cosponsor for the i864 during AOS, then I should also have her fill out an i134 for the embassy interview (better safe than sorry)? I was not aware that we could have cosponsors for that portion. Thanks for that info!

Yes, you definitely can have a cosponsor for the i134 if you want to assure you have enough income.

 

Guys! Is the tracker working today? I'm here, trying to relax and read, and the app keeps startling me with notifications. 2 RFE's and 2 Approvals in ten minutes or less

Hoping to see anyone coming to report good news

[lon552 437]

5 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

Yes, you definitely can have a cosponsor for the i134 if you want to assure you have enough income.

 

Guys! Is the tracker working today? I'm here, trying to relax and read, and the app keeps startling me with notifications. 2 RFE's and 2 Approvals in ten minutes or less

Hoping to see anyone coming to report good news

Yeah. Mine just went off with 4 notifications. 2 RFE's mailed and 2 approvals. Same.

Edited August 15, 2017 by lon552

[A_F 172]

14 minutes ago, lon552 said:

It's not a requirement that a co-sponsor be on both applications if that's what you are asking. Whether you choose to is really what you feel comfortable with. As long as you're over the poverty guideline for you and your beneficiary(s) you've satisfied the requirements of the K1 visa. 

I think where my confusion lies is on what basis do they judge that you meet the required income level? As I posted earlier, I have a job, and I am well above the 125% threshold for a two person household. I can prove this using direct deposits to my bank account, pay stubs, employer verification, and other financial records. However, I cannot prove this using my previous year's tax return, as my fiancee and I graduated from college in May 2016. I had a 6 month internship before truly starting my career in February 2017, so my 2016 taxable earnings are below the poverty line. So, if I can prove that I currently make in excess of the 125% threshold even though I can't show that on my 2016 tax information, do I even need a cosponsor? Or is it absolutely required that your previous year's tax information also show that you are in excess of the threshold? My interpretation was that you must be in excess of the threshold both on your previous year's tax information and your current financial information. If that is true, then I will need a cosponsor. Does that make sense?

Edited August 15, 2017 by A_F
Provided additional info for further clarification.

[Keith & Monica 986]

DAY 135  (Day 141 since Received Date)

Day 16 since supposed RFE - Still nothing in Informed Delivery.  

 

Haven't heard anything on Expedite yet.  I will call tomorrow to check on that.  

 

One Day More... One Day Less... One Day Closer... 

[lon552 437]

12 minutes ago, A_F said:

I think where my confusion lies is on what basis do they judge that you meet the required income level? As I posted earlier, I have a job, and I am well above the 125% threshold for a two person household. I can prove this using direct deposits to my bank account, pay stubs, employer verification, and other financial records. However, I cannot prove this using my previous year's tax return, as my fiancee and I graduated from college in May 2016. I had a 6 month internship before truly starting my career in February 2017, so my 2016 taxable earnings are below the poverty line. So, if I can prove that I currently make in excess of the 125% threshold even though I can't show that on my 2106 tax information, do I even need a cosponsor? Or is it absolutely required that your previous year's tax information also show that you are in excess of the threshold? Does that make sense?

Your tax records aren't used to verify your income level. That's why you have employer and salary statements. The tax records do lend credence to your ability to sustain your income level but in no way should prevent you from qualifying.

 

Edit: In addition, NOT having filed taxes when you had income you should have paid taxes on could disqualify you from eligibility. They are definitely interested in that aspect.

Edited August 15, 2017 by lon552

[Estibaliz 3,037]

6 minutes ago, A_F said:

I think where my confusion lies is on what basis do they judge that you meet the required income level? As I posted earlier, I have a job, and I am well above the 125% threshold for a two person household. I can prove this using direct deposits to my bank account, pay stubs, employer verification, and other financial records. However, I cannot prove this using my previous year's tax return, as my fiancee and I graduated from college in May 2016. I had a 6 month internship before truly starting my career in February 2017, so my 2016 taxable earnings are below the poverty line. So, if I can prove that I currently make in excess of the 125% threshold even though I can't show that on my 2016 tax information, do I even need a cosponsor? Or is it absolutely required that your previous year's tax information also show that you are in excess of the threshold? My interpretation was that you must be in excess of the threshold both on your previous year's tax information and your current financial information. If that is true, then I will need a cosponsor. Does that make sense?

Well, that's not the general norm, I don't think so. They care about the current situation, but I guess it might vary depending on the country, as some of them ask for only one year taxes, while others ask for three and maybe some don't even specifically ask for any, but just whatever documents show your capacity to accomplish the minimum required.

Maybe try to ask someone that has already gone through your Embassy to see if they know better what they ask for, along with checking the website.

 

And meanwhile, two more Approvals for Philippines on the app

10 minutes ago, Keith & Monica said:

DAY 135  (Day 141 since Received Date)

Day 16 since supposed RFE - Still nothing in Informed Delivery.  

 

Haven't heard anything on Expedite yet.  I will call tomorrow to check on that.  

 

One Day More... One Day Less... One Day Closer... 

Definitely call them tomorrow! Fingers crossed for you

[Estibaliz 3,037]

And two more Approvals... This app is on fire today 

[A_F 172]

4 minutes ago, lon552 said:

Your tax records aren't used to verify your income level. That's why you have employer and salary statements. The tax records do lend credence to your ability to sustain your income level but in no way should prevent you from qualifying.

Hi - thanks for that clarification. For anyone else in a similar situation, I went back and re-read the instructions form again and found the following (link - https://www.uscis.gov/i-864):

 

"This affidavit is a contract between a sponsor and the U.S. Government. Completing and signing Form I-864 makes you the sponsor. You must show on this affidavit that you have enough income and/or assets to maintain the intending immigrant(s) and the rest of your household at 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. By signing Form I-864, you are agreeing to use your resources to support the intending immigrant(s) named in this affidavit, if it becomes necessary"

 

No where in there does it mention that meeting 125% of the threshold must also be reflected on your previous year's tax return; it only mentions that you must meet it. On the checklist on the last page, it indicates that your previous year's tax returns (and up to 3 years previous, if you so choose) are required to be submitted with the form.

 

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

I've been a lurker until I saw the earlier post abut cosponsors. So here is some timeline info. My received date is April 10 and NOA1 date is April 13. I'm still waiting for my NOA2, but it should be here any day now. It might already be in the mail!

[Chris2870 721]

3 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

And two more Approvals... This app is on fire today 

I you see one ending in 521 let me know lol

[A_F 172]

12 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

Well, that's not the general norm, I don't think so. They care about the current situation, but I guess it might vary depending on the country, as some of them ask for only one year taxes, while others ask for three and maybe some don't even specifically ask for any, but just whatever documents show your capacity to accomplish the minimum required.

Maybe try to ask someone that has already gone through your Embassy to see if they know better what they ask for, along with checking the website.

I did start a thread looking for info on the Packet 3 for Indonesia and the Jakarta embassy. They do require tax forms, so I will send them in. Here is the link for any other Indonesians/Petitioners with Indonesian fiance(e)s.

 

[TaakLife 64]

I am using an employee letter bc I started my job in march. A bank statement- bc it will show how mch have deposited this year have which is above poverty. And Pay stubs for this year. I finished grad school last year in June so my last year tax info will not reflect well. But I will also bring past 3 years Bank statements. I'm not getting a cosponsor because my family is in a transition this year. Does this sound okay?

[Estibaliz 3,037]

13 minutes ago, ChinaSandeep said:

I am using an employee letter bc I started my job in march. A bank statement- bc it will show how mch have deposited this year have which is above poverty. And Pay stubs for this year. I finished grad school last year in June so my last year tax info will not reflect well. But I will also bring past 3 years Bank statements. I'm not getting a cosponsor because my family is in a transition this year. Does this sound okay?

Is your annual income in your current job enough to meet the requirements? Then you wouldn't need to use savings, though you can if you want to.

 

If you need to use savings because the annual salary is not enough, then keep in mind you need three times the savings and/or assets to complete the desired amount.

For example, if you need to meet the guidelines requirement for 2 people, that it's around $20300, and your income was $15300, then you would need $15000 in savings (5000*3).

[spike198 506]

34 minutes ago, Estibaliz said:

And two more Approvals... This app is on fire today 

What are the numbers? I don't have any fancy apps to track approvals. I have snail mail and that's it and nothing came in the mail today