June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[vocaledge 3,340]

1 hour ago, Dekd22 said:

Problem is my W2/Tax Return only reflect income from July to the end of the year as I was not living in the US again until July.  My 2017 income was roughly 18k, but was only 5 months of work.  I make well above the poverty guideline but my taxes do not reflect that yet

Ahhh - I see!  

 

1 hour ago, colin57 said:

@vocaledge, You need to check this for yourself, but I understand you can drive on your UK licence until AOS since up to that time you are still just a visitor, I am sure there was some cases on the VJ site that covered this a few years ago. I am sure you need SSN and/ or Employment certificate to apply for a driving licence

Absolutely you need SSN, but not employment - they give you a license until your K1 'times out' and then you show them your I-485 and they extend it again... once you get your greencard, all is well... this is my basic understanding of it so far, for GA at least.  (I dont have a UK license - I'll be learning)

 

37 minutes ago, KandW said:

Did he stand at the interview desk with you?

He did - at both desks :-)  In fact, the lady who 'interviewed us' asked him more questions than she asked me (and she only asked 4 in total!) hahahaha

Where did we meet....? (at me)
How long have you been in the country? (to him)
When are you planning to leave? (to him)
Are you excited to get married? (to him)

As the UK guy, I was a bit peeved that I was unnecessary! hahahaha

Our case is now in the normal AP after approval, and should see a change to approved and issued by the beginning of next week (I have until 13th March so I think I'll be fine)

[KandW 358]

4 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

Ahhh - I see!  

 

Absolutely you need SSN, but not employment - they give you a license until your K1 'times out' and then you show them your I-485 and they extend it again... once you get your greencard, all is well... this is my basic understanding of it so far, for GA at least.  (I dont have a UK license - I'll be learning)

 

He did - at both desks :-)  In fact, the lady who 'interviewed us' asked him more questions than she asked me (and she only asked 4 in total!) hahahaha

Where did we meet....? (at me)
How long have you been in the country? (to him)
When are you planning to leave? (to him)
Are you excited to get married? (to him)

As the UK guy, I was a bit peeved that I was unnecessary! hahahaha

Our case is now in the normal AP after approval, and should see a change to approved and issued by the beginning of next week (I have until 13th March so I think I'll be fine)

My fiancé is heading over tomorrow evening, and arrives on Wednesday. I sent an email last week to state that he will be attending using their online form, but didn’t hear anything back. 

Im so excited to see him. And then I feel sick for the interview lol

his birthday is Monday, and mine Tuesday so it will be nice for us to celebrate it together for the first time. 

 

Thanks for for the info, now he can carry some of the weight lol. 

[vocaledge 3,340]

15 minutes ago, KandW said:

My fiancé is heading over tomorrow evening, and arrives on Wednesday. I sent an email last week to state that he will be attending using their online form, but didn’t hear anything back. 

Im so excited to see him. And then I feel sick for the interview lol

his birthday is Monday, and mine Tuesday so it will be nice for us to celebrate it together for the first time. 

 

Thanks for for the info, now he can carry some of the weight lol. 

I didn't hear anything back either but there was absolutely no problem on the day - just make sure he takes his passport with him.

Its so funny - my fiance and I have birthdays one day after each other too!  I'm the 19th May and he's the 20th.  I'll be there by then so we'll be able to celebrate together too for the first time :-)

[colin57 166]

Just now, vocaledge said:

I didn't hear anything back either but there was absolutely no problem on the day - just make sure he takes his passport with him.

Its so funny - my fiance and I have birthdays one day after each other too!  I'm the 19th May and he's the 20th.  I'll be there by then so we'll be able to celebrate together too for the first time :-)

The people at the USCIS should read this pages and see the pleasure and happiness the Noa2 is bringing to people as they start there lives together

[KandW 358]

1 minute ago, vocaledge said:

I didn't hear anything back either but there was absolutely no problem on the day - just make sure he takes his passport with him.

Its so funny - my fiance and I have birthdays one day after each other too!  I'm the 19th May and he's the 20th.  I'll be there by then so we'll be able to celebrate together too for the first time :-)

Lol no way. Being together we noticed both our positives and ten percent (we call this our negatives) are the same. Think it has to do with our birthday part tbh. 

 

Thank you for the info 

[Dekd22 53]

36 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

Ahhh - I see!  

 

Do you think my income will be an issue?  I technically only made 18k for 2017 due to starting work later in the year.  I will make 40-50k by the end of 2018 and my pay stubs show an income of around 2200 a month after taxes/benefits + 12k in savings.  A co-sponsor isn't an option in my case.

[vocaledge 3,340]

3 minutes ago, Dekd22 said:

Do you think my income will be an issue?  I technically only made 18k for 2017 due to starting work later in the year.  I will make 40-50k by the end of 2018 and my pay stubs show an income of around 2200 a month after taxes/benefits + 12k in savings.  A co-sponsor isn't an option in my case.

I'm really sorry but I dont know enough about the financial aspects to comfortably advise you on that.  All I know is that his W2 and tax returns (2018 and 2017) showed enough income alone so nothing further was needed.

Sorry I can't be of more help but I dont want to tell you something wrong.

[Dekd22 53]

6 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

I'm really sorry but I dont know enough about the financial aspects to comfortably advise you on that.  All I know is that his W2 and tax returns (2018 and 2017) showed enough income alone so nothing further was needed.

Sorry I can't be of more help but I dont want to tell you something wrong.

No worries, I understand!

 

This is honestly the only part that has me really stressing.  I make more than enough money but unfortunately my 2017 taxes don't reflect that.

[LydiaP 215]

Day 256. Still nothing.

[TransplantUSA 167]

Hi everyone, 

 

I logged on to check my case this evening and it still showed as Received. I then got an email saying 'Post Decision Activity' and I checked the case again about 10 minutes after I'd already checked it and it says APPROVED!

 

I AM EXCITED! I didn't expect to get an email because its usually the petitioner (but I signed up to the USCIS Online Case thing and they will email whatever address you put in) so I know before my US Fiance! I cannot wait to Skype with him in an hour!

 

I'm a happy, face full of tears mess!

 

To all those still waiting, hold on, even in the darkest moments. 

[TransplantUSA 167]

1 minute ago, Dekd22 said:

No worries, I understand!

 

This is honestly the only part that has me really stressing.  I make more than enough money but unfortunately my 2017 taxes don't reflect that.

You'd have to get a letter from your employer with what your salary is (or is expected to be), if your part or full time and how long you've been employed. Plus it might not be a bad idea to get a letter from your bank showing the total amount of deposits for the last few years.

[Dekd22 53]

1 minute ago, emylady said:

You'd have to get a letter from your employer with what your salary is (or is expected to be), if your part or full time and how long you've been employed. Plus it might not be a bad idea to get a letter from your bank showing the total amount of deposits for the last few years.

My employer already said they will not write a letter. Only thing my bank can provide deposits wise is a print out of all transactions but it is not an official document.  I was abroad for a year so I do not have any income from August 2016-July 2017. 

[Ay Pe 94]

1 hour ago, Dekd22 said:

Anyone have recommendations for international shipping btw?  Need to send the documents down to Brazil but it seems my only options are paying over $120 at the very least

I e-mailed US Embrassy in Brazil and they confirmed the Affidavit of support can be a scanned copy , doesnt need to be the wet signature. So i think you can skipe sending documents down

Edited February 26, 2018 by Ay Pe
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[ThomasNC1988 762]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Its those darn postal people.  They never deliver much before 3:00 central.  I still have 2 hours!  I was thinking about stalking them.

Seems like they would hurry up. They should know you have fans waiting here lol 

[TransplantUSA 167]

Just now, Dekd22 said:

My employer already said they will not write a letter. Only thing my bank can provide deposits wise is a print out of all transactions but it is not an official document.  I was abroad for a year so I do not have any income from August 2016-July 2017. 

Ah, that's a shame. The only way would be with a co-sponsor then I would think...someone more experienced may have more ideas/info.