February 2018 AOS Filers

[MrsFields 9]

It’s been 10 days since Chicago Lockbox received my application and they haven’t cashed my check yet. 😔 Is this normal?

[T_P 872]

6 minutes ago, MrsFields said:

It’s been 10 days since Chicago Lockbox received my application and they haven’t cashed my check yet. 😔 Is this normal?

Totally normal. Due to the amount of applications I have seen people only receiving their NOAs and seeing the check being cashed anytime between a week to 25 days.

[txkangaroo 91]

1 hour ago, Rmsean said:

what was the rfie?

Still eagerly waiting for mailman...

[txkangaroo 91]

42 minutes ago, harhad said:

Lol, for some reason so far all my letters from USCIS have turned up in the mail on a Saturday. Maybe it gives a good chance to ponder on the letter all weekend long

Lol I saw the post date was feb 26 even though online status changed in 23. Got sweet 4-5 businessdays from Lees Summit to Houston

[Nikolet Kamenov 77]

So i received my rfie and it says my sponsor did not meet the limit 125% of poverty ... which is not true we claimed 35000 last year and about 40000 this year... what do i do?

[Itssimons 122]

6 minutes ago, Nikolet Kamenov said:

So i received my rfie and it says my sponsor did not meet the limit 125% of poverty ... which is not true we claimed 35000 last year and about 40000 this year... what do i do?

In this case I suggest you find a co-sponsor. Well, I’m still waiting for mine to be delivered. 

[Nikolet Kamenov 77]

Just now, simonvikih79 said:

In this case I suggest you find a co-sponsor. Well, I’m still waiting for mine to be delivered. 

Why would i co sponsor when my initial sponsor makes double the poverty line?

[Itssimons 122]

Just now, Nikolet Kamenov said:

Why would i co sponsor when my initial sponsor makes double the poverty line?

Then kindly write a very polite letter to them explaining why your sponsor meets the 125% poverty line with the same supporting documents 

[Nikolet Kamenov 77]

2 minutes ago, simonvikih79 said:

Then kindly write a very polite letter to them explaining why your sponsor meets the 125% poverty line with the same supporting documents 

Thats what i think ill do... im upset that they didnt read carefully...

[txkangaroo 91]

5 minutes ago, Nikolet Kamenov said:

Why would i co sponsor when my initial sponsor makes double the poverty line?

I suggest you resubmit all supporting document and include a letter to explain how supporting documents (IRS tax transcript, W2/1099, employment letter, paystubs from last six months) coordinately prove that your sponsor meets the poverty line and he will continue to make beyond the line. That's what I expect to reply.

[Itssimons 122]

Good luck! I’m still awaiting mine

[Etamkoos 100]

6 hours ago, txkangaroo said:

Still eagerly waiting for mailman...

Did your letter turn up yet? .

[Itssimons 122]

So I just received my own RFIE and it’s requesting for the tax documents, bank statements, pay stubs and W2 for the most recent year of my sponsor and if they don’t meet the 125% poverty line, we must look for a co-sponsor. However, what I’m taking home from this letter is the fact that USCIS mainly looks for line 22 on the Form 1040 Tax document to determine if the gross annual income meets the poverty line limit. So folks look out for this before submitting. Thanks and God bless us!

[Etamkoos 100]

5 hours ago, Nikolet Kamenov said:

Why would i co sponsor when my initial sponsor makes double the poverty line?

I think I recall you saying your spouse is employed and self employed, right?  I wonder if something went amiss at USCIS end.

 

5 hours ago, txkangaroo said:

I suggest you resubmit all supporting document and include a letter to explain how supporting documents (IRS tax transcript, W2/1099, employment letter, paystubs from last six months) coordinately prove that your sponsor meets the poverty line and he will continue to make beyond the line. That's what I expect to reply.

I second this, although, i would be tempted to give USCIS a call or make an infopass appointment before sending anything in.  Does your husband have any children or other dependents?  Just trying to see the bigger picture as to what may have happened.  My husband makes enough to be my sponsor but we added a joint sponsor as read that USCIS can discretionary as to whether they are sufficient to sponsor you.

[Itssimons 122]

2 minutes ago, Etamkoos said:

I think I recall you saying your spouse is employed and self employed, right?  I wonder if something went amiss at USCIS end.

 

I second this, although, i would be tempted to give USCIS a call or make an infopass appointment before sending anything in.  Does your husband have any children or other dependents?  Just trying to see the bigger picture as to what may have happened.  My husband makes enough to be my sponsor but we added a joint sponsor as read that USCIS can discretionary as to whether they are sufficient to sponsor you.

The thing here is not how much your husband makes the thing here is does the income on line 22 if the 1040 document meet the poverty limit?  A house of three like mine must have $25099 or above to meet the 125% limit. So look out for your house number and the line 22 of Form 1040