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hi   nope, you can't do that, once you have a co sponsor, the person is responsible for that person to make sure he or she doesn't become a public charge   the instructions of the

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So we had our second interview at the embassy today. I was able to secure a co sponsor in time and our visa was approved.  We will pick it up at the embassy on Thursday and my fiance will fly home wit

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don't waste your time, if the officer decided that your income wasn't enough, you can't dispute it, if you don't send a joint sponsor, your fiancé will be denied and that's worse

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On 8/18/2018 at 10:01 AM, missileman said:

Many times, it is wiser to take the path of least resistance...This is one of those times....find a new sponsor.

 

Edit:  Your sponsor will still be responsible until:

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I will try my best to find a co sponsor but my hopes and dreams are when the embassy sees my I864 with all my supporting documents showing more than sufficient income they will be reasonable.

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Called USCIS yesterday and found out both of those previous I130 petitions are dead in the water.  No financial obligations there thank God!

 

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On 8/18/2018 at 10:01 AM, missileman said:

Many times, it is wiser to take the path of least resistance...This is one of those times....find a new sponsor.

 

Edit:  Your sponsor will still be responsible until:

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Would you happen to know if I am financially obligated to an ex husband if the I130 was approved but the application expired in NVC without filing AOS? My ex is not a LPR. He is out of status currently 

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4 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

Would you happen to know if I am financially obligated to an ex husband if the I130 was approved but the application expired in NVC without filing AOS? My ex is not a LPR. He is out of status currently 

No you are not. 

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5 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

Would you happen to know if I am financially obligated to an ex husband if the I130 was approved but the application expired in NVC without filing AOS? My ex is not a LPR. He is out of status currently 

If he is not a LPR, then no, you are not.

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On 8/18/2018 at 4:34 AM, Jenny17655 said:

My fiance attended his visa interview on Thursday.  We were put into AP and a second interview is required.  On his form 221g the CO is requesting we bring to the interview form I864 from a co sponsor.  I have emailed the embassy because I'm pretty sure I meet the income requirements on my own and not sure why they are asking for a co sponsor but my question is this. If I am still required to get a co sponsor and my own income becomes acceptable at any time during the immigration process is my co sponsor off the hook so to speak?

He is "off the hook" after your fiancé has 40 quarters of work credits (he can claim your work hours too) this can be done I'd say in 6 years if you BOTH work full time. Also off the hook after/if your fiancé chooses naturalization versus permanent residence. Naturalization process takes AT least 6 years for the interviews and waiting and more waiting of course for the 3 years being married requirement.

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On 8/18/2018 at 6:34 AM, Jenny17655 said:

My fiance attended his visa interview on Thursday.  We were put into AP and a second interview is required.  On his form 221g the CO is requesting we bring to the interview form I864 from a co sponsor.  I have emailed the embassy because I'm pretty sure I meet the income requirements on my own and not sure why they are asking for a co sponsor but my question is this. If I am still required to get a co sponsor and my own income becomes acceptable at any time during the immigration process is my co sponsor off the hook so to speak?

Why would they ask for a co sponsor if you didnt need one? 

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1 hour ago, MaryJ said:

Why would they ask for a co sponsor if you didnt need one? 

That ... is a circular argument? Jenny now needs one because Embassy asked of them to have one. I believe the point Jenny tried to make, that their income satisfied 125% poverty level requirement (I think it is actually 100% for purposes of K-1, and 125% for Adjustment of Status)

You can see it here "MY W2 from last year was over the threshold from my main full time job and my income this year is even greater as I get annual increases in my salary.  AND I have a second job as well!"

 

Why did request one in a first place? We can speculate but never know for sure. As frustrating as it might be, it seems the most practical way is to try to find one (I hope Jenny's search went well btw! Don't think we saw an update) then to try to fight bureaucracy of "I shouldn't be needing one in a first place based on your published requirements!" 

 

 

 

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That's the funny thing about this process. He who has the GOLD makes the RULES. Dumb as that may look.

 

I can't agree with you more @MaryJ

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So we had our second interview at the embassy today. I was able to secure a co sponsor in time and our visa was approved.  We will pick it up at the embassy on Thursday and my fiance will fly home with me Saturday.  The CO did address my questions regarding the co sponsor by simply saying even though I met the income requirements it is still at the embassy's discretion to require a co sponsor.  End of story

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Congrats!!!

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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1 hour ago, Jenny17655 said:

So we had our second interview at the embassy today. I was able to secure a co sponsor in time and our visa was approved.  We will pick it up at the embassy on Thursday and my fiance will fly home with me Saturday.  The CO did address my questions regarding the co sponsor by simply saying even though I met the income requirements it is still at the embassy's discretion to require a co sponsor.  End of story

Congratulations!!!!!😁

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