221(g) for insufficient funds

[Amadia 711]

I was in your shoes when my husband filed for me and my kids. Got a 221(g) for insufficient funds and the need for a joint sponsor right at the end of my interview. Difference is, I was told by the very nice lady who took my docs to sort them that I'd need one by the looks of the financials that was included in my packet. My interviewer even said to me that it wasn't a denial, I had 12 months from my interview date to produce a sponsor or my case would be denied and returned. My husband was able to find a sponsor within 1 month of my interview and we submitted the docs back to the embassy. Was approved 2 weeks later

 

It's like everyone else said....give USCIS what they ask for...not what YOU think they need. Remember, these officers have been doing this for a long time, are trained to scope docs for particular things and any missing items get your files flagged for RFE, etc.

[Jenny17655 284]

17 hours ago, Voila said:

Isn’t it even worth trying?

I tried at our embassy.  They insisted on co sponsor 

[Roxy and Emmy 43]

Just find a sponsor. Ask friends/family, beg them, sell your soul, whatever you need to do. Make sure they make enough money. Collect their bank statements from the last 12 months, paystubs from the last 3-4 months, employment letter signed in blue, passport/birth certificate, i-134 filed in correctly (if the person filed taxes with a spouse check info on that and make sure you send in the right form) and tax transcripts from the past three years. I also put in my bank statements from the last 12 months, tax letter and tax transcript just in case. Print out their cover letter and send it in. You’ll be fine, it’s almost done.

Edited March 18, 2019 by Roxy and Emmy

[CJlove 147]

Same boat. My hubby was given 221(g) to provide a joint sponsor. I filed a joint sponsor (my best friend), along with her citizenship naturalization certificate), her tax transcript, her pay stubs for the past 6 months, and her bank statements, etc. I provided more than what they asked for. 2 weeks later, he was approved. Good luck! 

[Voila 0]

Okey then plz suggest me one more thing

I have a joint sponsor but not his 2017 tax returns, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

[Voila 0]

13 minutes ago, CJlove said:

Same boat. My hubby was given 221(g) to provide a joint sponsor. I filed a joint sponsor (my best friend), along with her citizenship naturalization certificate), her tax transcript, her pay stubs for the past 6 months, and her bank statements, etc. I provided more than what they asked for. 2 weeks later, he was approved. Good luck! 

Thats is so much of a relief to hear. 

[Voila 0]

7 hours ago, Amadia said:

I was in your shoes when my husband filed for me and my kids. Got a 221(g) for insufficient funds and the need for a joint sponsor right at the end of my interview. Difference is, I was told by the very nice lady who took my docs to sort them that I'd need one by the looks of the financials that was included in my packet. My interviewer even said to me that it wasn't a denial, I had 12 months from my interview date to produce a sponsor or my case would be denied and returned. My husband was able to find a sponsor within 1 month of my interview and we submitted the docs back to the embassy. Was approved 2 weeks later

 

It's like everyone else said....give USCIS what they ask for...not what YOU think they need. Remember, these officers have been doing this for a long time, are trained to scope docs for particular things and any missing items get your files flagged for RFE, etc.

Thankuuu so mcuh for sharing your experience. 

 

I have found a joint sponsor but he didn’t work in 2017 so his IRS for 2017 are not available, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

 

 

[Voila 0]

5 hours ago, Jenny17655 said:

I tried at our embassy.  They insisted on co sponsor 

Ohhhh...  i would try not to do it now, 

[CJlove 147]

15 minutes ago, Voila said:

Okey then plz suggest me one more thing

I have a joint sponsor but not his 2017 tax returns, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

If the USCIS asked for 2017 tax return, then send it. Like everyone else suggested, submit what they ask for. For me, I submitted MORE THEN what they asked for. Personally, if this was me, I would send in both 2017 and 2018. I rather submit enough to feel safe and secure. 

 

I submitted both both the tax return and the tax transcript. Again, her retirement savings, her bank statements, pay stubs, naturalization. Better safe than sorry. Hahahaha I understand the anxiety. I was there once too. 

[Voila 0]

3 minutes ago, CJlove said:

If the USCIS asked for 2017 tax return, then send it. Like everyone else suggested, submit what they ask for. For me, I submitted MORE THEN what they asked for. Personally, if this was me, I would send in both 2017 and 2018. I rather submit enough to feel safe and secure. 

 

I submitted both both the tax return and the tax transcript. Again, her retirement savings, her bank statements, pay stubs, naturalization. Better safe than sorry. Hahahaha I understand the anxiety. I was there once too. 

I would have but he just started working in 2018 😖

[accumbyte 149]

4 hours ago, Voila said:

I would have but he just started working in 2018 😖

If he was not required to file 2017 taxes then submit a statement from him stating that. Here is a sample: https://citizenpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/I-864-Income-Tax-Declaration-Sample.pdf

[Voila 0]

2 minutes ago, accumbyte said:

If he was not required to file 2017 taxes then submit a statement from him stating that. Here is a sample: https://citizenpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/I-864-Income-Tax-Declaration-Sample.pdf

Thank U so much. That looks like one of the way outs. 

[Amadia 711]

8 hours ago, Voila said:

Thankuuu so mcuh for sharing your experience. 

 

I have found a joint sponsor but he didn’t work in 2017 so his IRS for 2017 are not available, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

 

 

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Hi @Voila,

Maybe this link would help you to better understand what you need to do and to help you make a solid decision and clear up any confusion about the process:

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/affidavit-support

[SalishSea 17,980]

11 hours ago, Voila said:

Okey then plz suggest me one more thing

I have a joint sponsor but not his 2017 tax returns, however 2018 IRS are well above the levels.  The embassy has aked for 2017 IRS.

will that be an issue if we sent 2018 and not 2017 as asked. 

Yes.  You must provide exactly what the embassy requests.

[Voila 0]

Thanks to all of you for helping me make a decision. We did send joint sponsor papers only.  

Just waiting to hear some good news now. 

Bty how do we get to know if the embassy has received the papers or we need to check ceac status only?