Document Help

[larnar1309 101]

Hi me and my husband are currently collecting documents for our AOS and IV packs. (Filing for spouse visa CR-1)

 

There are a few things that he is not sure about - any help and clarification highly appreciated!

 

1) Proof of Domicile 

Does this mean a copy of our apartment lease? 

 

2) Form(s) W-2 

Is this form necessary for CR-1 spouse visa application ? If so -  where can we find it?

 

3) Social Security earnings statement

same as above - Is this form necessary for CR-1 spouse visa application ? 

 

Thank you for any support  best wishes to you all! 

[Seth And Quynh 77]

are you currently a resident of the usa? and staying there now?

 

[Roel 7,192]

So are you applying for aos or cr1 visa? Two different things. 

[larnar1309 101]

I am residing in the Uk and my husband is an American.

 

I am applying for the cr-1 visa (which you need to forward packages called aos and iv) to the NVC.

 

These items came on the NVC welcome letter!

 

Thank you for your support

[Roel 7,192]

As far as I know there is no such thing as aos within the cr1 visa... 

[p-ana 933]

Just now, Roel said:

As far as I know there is no such thing as aos within the cr1 visa... 

Aos for them is the affidavit of support. 

[larnar1309 101]

30 minutes ago, p-ana said:

Aos for them is the affidavit of support. 

Yes exactly - apologies for any confusion. I am referring to the affidavit of support. 

[JessieABC 159]

10 hours ago, larnar1309 said:

Hi me and my husband are currently collecting documents for our AOS and IV packs. (Filing for spouse visa CR-1)

 

There are a few things that he is not sure about - any help and clarification highly appreciated!

 

1) Proof of Domicile 

Does this mean a copy of our apartment lease? This is only required if Petitioner is residing abroad and needs to establish US domicile so they can sponsor your immigration.

 

2) Form(s) W-2 

Is this form necessary for CR-1 spouse visa application ? If so -  where can we find it? This is required for the Affidavit of support.  W2s are statements issued by the employer stating income and taxes related to the employee wages.  They are issued on an annual basis and are considered proof of income. See link provided below for details.

 

3) Social Security earnings statement

same as above - Is this form necessary for CR-1 spouse visa application ? Required if you are using Social Security income to supplement the Sponsor's income to meet financial requirements.  See link for details.

 

Thank you for any support  best wishes to you all! 

See "Obtain Financial Evidence" section: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

[larnar1309 101]

3 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

See "Obtain Financial Evidence" section: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

Ahhhh you are amazing!! Thank you so much  looks like we are in the clear with all these things. Now just for sending the packages  

 

thank you again! 

[JessieABC 159]

13 minutes ago, larnar1309 said:

Ahhhh you are amazing!! Thank you so much  looks like we are in the clear with all these things. Now just for sending the packages  

 

thank you again! 

You're welcome and don't forget to include both document cover sheets!  The one with the "MUST INCLUDE" bit and the other with the checklist  Good luck!

[larnar1309 101]

1 minute ago, JessieABC said:

You're welcome and don't forget to include both document cover sheets!  The one with the "MUST INCLUDE" bit and the other with the checklist  Good luck!

Got them printed next to me  

best of luck to you too! Just saw your timeline - congrats on case complete!! Wishing you a speedy rest of the journey  

Edited July 11, 2017 by larnar1309

[larnar1309 101]

@JessieABC I just spoke to my husband and because he only moved back to work in the US from less than a year ago he said his W2 would not be available. In this case should we just write a letter describing why it's unavailable and have it signed by his employer ? Do you know what people do in this case? 

 

Thanks for your support

[JessieABC 159]

In order for your husband to satisfy requirements, he would need to meet financial requirements.  Typically, this is determined by his income as stated on his taxes.  If he filed his 2016 taxes as married filing separately, then all he really needs is his IRS tax transcript reflecting satisfactory income.

 

If he filed married jointly, he would need proof of his individual income and that it meets the requirements.  This is usually established via a W2 which reflects individual income and not joint as shown in the transcript.  

 

If he did not file US taxes for reasons of a tax treaty or other exemptions, then he must provide a letter stating why.  If he didn't file US taxes AND he will be acting as your sole sponsor, then he will need to establish US domicile, and provide evidence of meeting the financial requirements via the methods stated on the NVC site (i would suggest including everything possible, e.g., letter from HR on corporate letter head stating income, employment duration, title, annual pay, signed).

 

In some cases, a joint sponsor is used to satisfy the requirements either due to inability to establish domicile or lack of sufficient income/assets to meet requirements.

 

I would need to know more information on your situation - could you provide more details?

Edited July 11, 2017 by JessieABC

[larnar1309 101]

33 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

In order for your husband to satisfy requirements, he would need to meet financial requirements.  Typically, this is determined by his income as stated on his taxes.  If he filed his 2016 taxes as married filing separately, then all he really needs is his IRS tax transcript reflecting satisfactory income.

 

If he filed married jointly, he would need proof of his individual income and that it meets the requirements.  This is usually established via a W2 which reflects individual income and not joint as shown in the transcript.  

 

If he did not file US taxes for reasons of a tax treaty or other exemptions, then he must provide a letter stating why.  If he didn't file US taxes AND he will be acting as your sole sponsor, then he will need to establish US domicile, and provide evidence of meeting the financial requirements via the methods stated on the NVC site (i would suggest including everything possible, e.g., letter from HR on corporate letter head stating income, employment duration, title, annual pay, signed).

 

In some cases, a joint sponsor is used to satisfy the requirements either due to inability to establish domicile or lack of sufficient income/assets to meet requirements.

 

I would need to know more information on your situation - could you provide more details?

 

Okay! He filed separately and we have the IRS tax transcripts for his last 3 years with much over the income required. So I'm assuming we are in the clear with the IRS transcripts ? 

 

Thank you! 

[JessieABC 159]

55 minutes ago, larnar1309 said:

 

Okay! He filed separately and we have the IRS tax transcripts for his last 3 years with much over the income required. So I'm assuming we are in the clear with the IRS transcripts ? 

 

Thank you! 

Should be unless the nvc makes a mistake ( as they are prone to do). I would include an employment letter and pay stubs just to be safe. Annual pay should be apparent on at least one of the two.

 

From the checklist stories I've seen, those requesting for w2s are usually when either a joint sponsor was used or when the sponsor had filed jointly.

 

Hope that helps!