AOS Filing Fee Waver

[RevGreen 86]

Hi there. Does anyone have experience in a fee waiver for the AOS? Advice? Technically I earn well above poverty guideline, but there is no chance we can afford the AOS fee now or any time in the foreseeable future.

[geowrian 22,338]

For family-based immmgrarion, there is no fee waiver for the I-485. Any application that requires an I-864 sponsor does not qualify for it.

 

Secondly, it doesn’t make much sense that one can sponsor an immigrant with an I-864 but cannot afford the fee.

[florida racer 73 200]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

For family-based immmgrarion, there is no fee waiver for the I-485. Any application that requires an I-864 sponsor does not qualify for it.

 

Secondly, it doesn’t make much sense that one can sponsor an immigrant with an I-864 but cannot afford the fee.

Just thinking the same thing

[T_P 872]

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

For family-based immmgrarion, there is no fee waiver for the I-485. Any application that requires an I-864 sponsor does not qualify for it.

 

Secondly, it doesn’t make much sense that one can sponsor an immigrant with an I-864 but cannot afford the fee.

I thought I was reading this post incorrectly....thinking the same thing....

 

12 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

Technically I earn well above poverty guideline, but there is no chance we can afford the AOS fee

[RevGreen 86]

You don't see how someone can earn above than the poverty line, but still live paycheck-to-paycheck? Not farfetched when you have bills, debts, and are the only income-earner in the household.

 

 

65% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. I think you guys may need a bit a wakeup call.

Edited July 17, 2018 by RevGreen

[RevGreen 86]

3 minutes ago, LizM said:

OP, how long will it take to save up? Will the I-94 expire before then? Looks like entry was in June.

 

 

Realistically? A few months. If I had $1500 to spare I obviously wouldn't be making this post. I don't know why people are criticizing me.

We are to marry this week, but she just wants to start working and having her own money sooner rather than later. Also we need to travel back to Thailand later this year.

Edited July 17, 2018 by RevGreen

[florida racer 73 200]

2 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

You don't see how someone can earn above than the poverty line, but still live paycheck-to-paycheck? Not farfetched when you have bills, debts, and are the only income-earner in the household.

 

 

65% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. I think you guys may need a bit a wakeup call.

Well, we have bill, debt and even businesses, but we made it thru.

 

if I am not mistaken, another poster said entry was in June, this expense should have been already assumed by the sponsor and he/she should have prepared for it.

 

as far as people falling on hard times..... well. Every person creates and makes their own destiny. I would suggest a second job to pay the fees

[RevGreen 86]

I'm not here to argue about my finances. I'm here to ask about the fee waiver. I see that it isn't possible.

 

Thanks for the answers.

[geowrian 22,338]

4 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

You don't see how someone can earn above than the poverty line, but still live paycheck-to-paycheck? Not farfetched when you have bills, debts, and are the only income-earner in the household.

I certainly do. But that doesn’t avoid the question on how one can meet the financial requirements for sponsorship and need a waiver. Keep in mind the financial requirements are more than just the minimum income levels to be eligible to file.

 

[florida racer 73 200]

4 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

 

Realistically? A few months. If I had $1500 to spare I obviously wouldn't be making this post. I don't know why people are criticizing me.

We are to marry this week, but she just wants to start working and having her own money sooner rather than later. Also we need to travel back to Thailand later this year.

Not critizing you, but you should have prepared for this a while ago.

 

this way people can bank (save up their money) for the furure expenses

[florida racer 73 200]

2 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

I'm not here to argue about my finances. I'm here to ask about the fee waiver. I see that it isn't possible.

 

Thanks for the answers.

I believe @geowrian answered that in the second post.

[doggieandsam 765]

AOS fee cannot be waived. The EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and AP (Advance Parole) fees though are waived if filed together with the AOS.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

I'd second the credit card option. Not ideal, of course, but at least she'll have "AOS pending" status & the clock towards receiving EAD starts clicking. The longer you delay filing, the longer you delay her ability to work.

[RevGreen 86]

Just now, EM_Vandaveer said:

I'd second the credit card option. Not ideal, of course, but at least she'll have "AOS pending" status & the clock towards receiving EAD starts clicking. The longer you delay filing, the longer you delay her ability to work.

Yes this is our worry. Also we have to travel back to Thailand at the end of this year, and I believe she won't be allowed to do that until the EAD is received. We can't wait much longer to start.

How do you pay with credit? I thought they only accepted check or money order?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

1 minute ago, RevGreen said:

Yes this is our worry. Also we have to travel back to Thailand at the end of this year, and I believe she won't be allowed to do that until the EAD is received. We can't wait much longer to start.

How do you pay with credit? I thought they only accepted check or money order?

G-1450 form. You need to file two of these: one to go with form I-130 & one to go with form I-485.

You have to file for AP to be able to travel. EAD in itself doesn't let you travel, but if you apply for AP, you'll get a combo card that serves as EAD & AP.