Pros and cons of filing AOS a little late?

[Mrsjackson 300]

3 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

You also need to remember by the time they get around to calling you for an interview your husband could already be done with taxes.

And they would consider the new financial information? I thought the I 864 was what was legally binding and therefore the basis of their decision? 

[JoannaV 174]

Bring updated I-864 to interview. So no benefit in waiting to file.

[Ontarkie 14,493]

1 minute ago, Mrsjackson said:

And they would consider the new financial information? I thought the I 864 was what was legally binding and therefore the basis of their decision? 

If for some reason they want more income (they shouldn't) they will ask and that will be when you hand them new information with an updated I 864.

[Mrsjackson 300]

1 minute ago, JoannaV said:

Bring updated I-864 to interview. So no benefit in waiting to file.

Is this what everyone does or is this just an option? Because if I can just bring an updated 864 to the interview then I’ll file tomorrow.. 

[Ontarkie 14,493]

1 minute ago, Mrsjackson said:

Is this what everyone does or is this just an option? Because if I can just bring an updated 864 to the interview then I’ll file tomorrow.. 

Yes anyone that needs to make changes has been given the chance to do this. 

[Mrsjackson 300]

3 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

If for some reason they want more income (they shouldn't) they will ask and that will be when you hand them new information with an updated I 864.

Awesome, thank you! Well in that case there is no benefit to me waiting to file if I can just bring an updated affidavit during the interview. Had no idea that was a possibility I thought it was a one and done. Changes everything. 

Edited August 16, 2018 by Mrsjackson

[mushroomspore 3,044]

1 minute ago, Mrsjackson said:

Is this what everyone does or is this just an option? Because if I can just bring an updated 864 to the interview then I’ll file tomorrow.. 

Yes and the interview notice that everyone receives states to bring any updated/new documents (financial and otherwise) that prove the ongoing marital relationship since the time of filing. It takes so long to adjudicate that USCIS knows life continues and therefore would like to see documentation of it.

[WandY 430]

Your attitude is exactly why a lot of Americans don't like foreigners - legal or not. If you can't go by the rules, head north. Waiting on some taxable income figures to bolster your case is meaningless to your situation. One good year doesn't make much of a pattern. And your numbers can (and might) go down. I've owned businesses - nothing is certain. My advice: Get a better attitude.

 

 

[ch3john 308]

15 minutes ago, WandY said:

Your attitude is exactly why a lot of Americans don't like foreigners - legal or not. If you can't go by the rules, head north. Waiting on some taxable income figures to bolster your case is meaningless to your situation. One good year doesn't make much of a pattern. And your numbers can (and might) go down. I've owned businesses - nothing is certain. My advice: Get a better attitude.

 

 

Pot, meet kettle

[Mrsjackson 300]

3 minutes ago, ch3john said:

Pot, meet kettle

Lol seriously!!!! Won’t even dignify that with a response 

[Lemonslice 4,968]

Zero pro in waiting. 

 

Please read this thread: 

 

[Mrsjackson 300]

1 minute ago, Lemonslice said:

Zero pro in waiting. 

 

Please read this thread: 

 

Don’t live in California. Don’t like to give too much personal info - just filled in my dates correctly to help others. 

[Lemonslice 4,968]

Still no pro in waiting and most states have similar rules/limits on how long residents have to switch to a local licence and police officers have their own interpretation (not necessarily correct) of what is allowed.  

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-woman-arrested-jailed-in-u-s-for-driving-with-a-canadian-licence-1.4648561

 

6 minutes ago, Mrsjackson said:

Don’t live in California. Don’t like to give too much personal info - just filled in my dates correctly to help others. 

If you live less than 100 miles from the border, the ocean, or an international airport, you can also encounter a checkpoint.  Used to be in Southern states, but we have seen them more and more in some very quiet areas of New England.  Being detained, even if only for a few minutes, is not a fun experience - why risk it?

Edited August 16, 2018 by Lemonslice

[TM92 527]

2 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

If you live less than 100 miles from the border, the ocean, or an international airport, you can also encounter a checkpoint.  Used to be in Southern states, but we have seen them more and more in some very quiet areas of New England.  Being detained, even if only for a few minutes, is not a fun experience - why risk it?

OP: Also this image from ACLU, https://www.aclu.org/other/constitution-100-mile-border-zone:

[Lemonslice 4,968]

31 minutes ago, Mrsjackson said:

Don’t live in California. Don’t like to give too much personal info - just filled in my dates correctly to help others. 

Best of luck - I have nothing to gain, or lose, with your decision - but really feel it's better for you and your family to have a clear legal status asap.