RFIE!!! Help needed!

[Kristi&Luigi 157]

Hello guys, so we did end up getting a Request for Initial Evidence regarding our AOS application. I will attach photos of what they are asking for. Please can you help me what I should include in my response? I just want to be extra careful with this so decided to post for extra help. 

 

Also on the same day we received the Biometics appointment letter. We should attend this normally, right? The RFEI is giving us 87 days to respond, should we respond before our Bio appointment on the 29th of March? 

 

Additionally, does this delay our AOS or does it delay our EAD and AP as well? 

 

Here is what I included on my Affidavit already: 

-affidavit

-proof of citizenship

-letter of explanation on why i wasn't required to file taxes

-letter from employer

-job offer letter

-pay stubs of only 2 months (the reason why I probably got RFIEd)

 

 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Kristi&Luigi

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

2 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

Hello guys, so we did end up getting a Request for Initial Evidence regarding our AOS application. I will attach photos of what they are asking for. Please can you help me what I should include in my response? I just want to be extra careful with this so decided to post for extra help. 

 

Also on the same day we received the Biometics appointment letter. We should attend this normally, right? The RFEI is giving us 87 days to respond, should we respond before our Bio appointment on the 29th of March? 

 

Additionally, does this delay our AOS or does it delay our EAD and AP as well? 

 

Here is what I included on my Affidavit already: 

-affidavit

-proof of citizenship

-letter of explanation on why i wasn't required to file taxes

-letter from employer

-job offer letter

-pay stubs of only 2 months (the reason why I probably got RFIEd)

 

 

Yes if you had no taxes to submit and you want to report Predicted Income as your Current Income using an Employment Verification Letter you will need 6 months worth of paystubs too.

If you dont have that you will need a joint sponsor.

[Bluewaters 288]

3 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

Hello guys, so we did end up getting a Request for Initial Evidence regarding our AOS application. I will attach photos of what they are asking for. Please can you help me what I should include in my response? I just want to be extra careful with this so decided to post for extra help. 

 

Also on the same day we received the Biometics appointment letter. We should attend this normally, right? The RFEI is giving us 87 days to respond, should we respond before our Bio appointment on the 29th of March? 

 

Additionally, does this delay our AOS or does it delay our EAD and AP as well? 

 

Here is what I included on my Affidavit already: 

-affidavit

-proof of citizenship

-letter of explanation on why i wasn't required to file taxes

-letter from employer

-job offer letter

-pay stubs of only 2 months (the reason why I probably got RFIEd)

 

 

Yes you can still go in for your biometrics as it has  been scheduled. Per USCIS policies, RFE or RFIE put a hold on the EAD/AP  until you submit your response to RFIE. The IO working on your case will make a decision on the RFIE within 60 days. But the decision on RFIE can take from few weeks to months. I hope others throw more light on how to handle the RFIE 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Storm Waters

[britishandusa 446]

Hi OP,

 

My husband I received the same RFIE as you last year.

 

Looking at your post, it seems as though you didn't meet the requirements? Does your job [now] make the requirement? If not, it is best that you get a co-sponsor to help you out get exactly what it states in the letter. I would get the last 2-3 years tax returns, last 3 months pay stubs, a letter from employer(s), etc.

 

This will put a hold on your EAD/AP until you get this sorted out.

Edited March 17, 2019 by britishandusa

[K1visaHopeful 2,817]

4 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

 

Also on the same day we received the Biometics appointment letter. We should attend this normally, right? The RFEI is giving us 87 days to respond, should we respond before our Bio appointment on the 29th of March? 

Yes, you should attend the biometrics as normal and respond to the RFIE before the deadline. The two are not dependent on each other.

Additionally, does this delay our AOS or does it delay our EAD and AP.

Yes, until you comply with the RFIE, your EAD and AP processing will be put on hold.

 

[Kristi&Luigi 157]

1 minute ago, britishandusa said:

Hi OP,

 

My husband I received the same RFIE as you last year.

 

Looking at your post, it seems as though you didn't meet the requirements? Does your job [now] make the requirement? If not, it is best that you get a co-sponsor to help you out get exactly what it states in the letter. I would get the last 2-3 years tax returns, last 3 months pay stubs, a letter from employer(s), etc.

 

This will put a hold on your EAD/AP until you get this sorted out.

Hello, yes I make the required income over 2 times more. However I have only been employed for 3 months so far. 

[accumbyte 149]

11 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

Also on the same day we received the Biometics appointment letter. We should attend this normally, right?

Yes. Or, depending on the ASC office, you can attempt an early walk-in: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/367977-thinking-of-early-walk-in-for-biometrics/?page=15

11 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

The RFEI is giving us 87 days to respond

Respond within the 87 days.

[britishandusa 446]

2 minutes ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

Hello, yes I make the required income over 2 times more. However I have only been employed for 3 months so far. 

That might be the issue since you've only been employed for 3 months and you didn't file taxes for the previous years. I recommend getting a sponsor.

 

[Lemonslice 4,859]

Can you find a joint sponsor? In 87 days, you'll only have a few extra months of pay stubs, it might not be sufficient to satisfy their request.

Edited March 17, 2019 by Lemonslice

[EM_Vandaveer 2,408]

4 hours ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

Hello, yes I make the required income over 2 times more. However I have only been employed for 3 months so far. 

USCIS likes to see 6 months at least at a new job. One option is to wait until near the RFIE deadline (at 85 days, for example) to send your answer. Another option is to enlist a joint sponsor's help.

Edited March 18, 2019 by EM_Vandaveer

[TBoneTX 45,324]

A hijack post and multiple replies have been split from this thread and given the topic title "Beneficiary Earns More Than Sponsor  [split topic]."

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

11 hours ago, EM_Vandaveer said:

USCIS likes to see 6 months at least at a new job. One option is to wait until near the RFIE deadline (at 85 days, for example) to send your answer. Another option is to enlist a joint sponsor's help.

That is what I would do is just wait until you have more documentation to prove that you will make more than enough for this year. Then submit that documentation in response to the RFE. Unless you can get a cosponsor and submit that documentation in response to this. 

[PRC Rabbit 40]

I got the exact same RFIE in February.

Same office, etc.

Had me scratching my head for weeks.

Submitted our package April 12.

No reply yet but the timing was good because it allowed us to submit  2018 Tax Return.

 

First time back on VJ for a few weeks.

Life almost returned to normal LOL.

 

Anyways,

It was only after I re-assembled our  papers with our  2018 Return  that I understood  the significance of "the most recent Tax Return".

I have not been around a long time here on VJ but I have a hunch USCIS  doesn't  like  asset applications unless they are far, far  in excess of the  requirements.  

Our timing allowed us to go on income alone by the time we got the 2nd RFIE so it -fortuitously- worked out well  as we could submit the 2018 Return.

So much easier putting the package together. Documenting assets and length of time ownership, it gets crazy after awhile.

 

Still waiting for our AOS decision. Ned 

[Kristi&Luigi 157]

On 4/24/2019 at 6:35 PM, PRC Rabbit said:

I got the exact same RFIE in February.

Same office, etc.

Had me scratching my head for weeks.

Submitted our package April 12.

No reply yet but the timing was good because it allowed us to submit  2018 Tax Return.

 

First time back on VJ for a few weeks.

Life almost returned to normal LOL.

 

Anyways,

It was only after I re-assembled our  papers with our  2018 Return  that I understood  the significance of "the most recent Tax Return".

I have not been around a long time here on VJ but I have a hunch USCIS  doesn't  like  asset applications unless they are far, far  in excess of the  requirements.  

Our timing allowed us to go on income alone by the time we got the 2nd RFIE so it -fortuitously- worked out well  as we could submit the 2018 Return.

So much easier putting the package together. Documenting assets and length of time ownership, it gets crazy after awhile.

 

Still waiting for our AOS decision. Ned 

what do you mean second RFIE? 

[Kristi&Luigi 157]

I haven't submitted my response yet but I found a co sponsor. I have until early June, so I need to get this out quick. Can anyone help with what documents I need to include on the reply?