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So we finally have an interview date- I am planning to attend with my husband.  I think everything is in great shape but have been freaking out a bit over the affidavit of support.  I submitted my affidavit of support with transcripts to CEAC- my income has been over 100k for the past three years or so.  The issue is that I had to file an extension for 2018 due to some corrections that were needed- I then sent the paper tax return given my husband is a non-resident alien and haven't gotten a response back from the IRS- they said they're stil processing.  I explained this to NVC and they said to document the file but the file went to Bogota with a note that income may not be sufficient since there is no 2018 tax transcript, only the tax return.  I have 2018 W2s and recent paystubs showing my continued $100K plus salary.  NVC recommended that I have a backup sponsor in case the consular officer found an issue with the lack of 2018 transcript- when I asked if I should submit the backup sponsor documents through CEAC, NVC told me to just have the documents available for the interview.  Is this usual? I am hoping I am just freaking out over nothing- I am sure you all understand the anxiety this process causes- I am in over 400 days and can't wait to be done with it and for my husband to be able to come home.  Below is the income I reported on the 864 along with my backup sponsor:

 

Me:

2015- $82,159

2016- $125,542

2017- $125,572

2018 W2- $154,299

7/15/19 Paystub- shows $143,000 base plus bonus

 

Backup sponsor:

2016- $34,770

2017- $47,702

2018- $56,605

 

Also one last question, for the back up sponsor is it the 864 or the 864a?

 

Thanks in advance for the advice. 

 

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8 minutes ago, W & J said:

when I asked if I should submit the backup sponsor documents through CEAC, NVC told me to just have the documents available for the interview.  Is this usual?

Yes. Completely normal..... It is the Consulate officer who will evaluate the financial documents......personally, I don't think you will have an issue in that department...good luck...

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geowrian Grand Master

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Yes, that is usual. NVC only does an initial review  of the I-864. The CO makes the final call. They just can't confirm if your case is sufficient or not because they don't make that decision.

 

I would focus on your documentation, not a joint sponsor. Your income - barring some unusual circumstances - should not be an issue.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

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:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

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

K-1:

Spoiler

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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payxibka   10,045

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47 minutes ago, W & J said:

So we finally have an interview date- I am planning to attend with my husband.  I think everything is in great shape but have been freaking out a bit over the affidavit of support.  I submitted my affidavit of support with transcripts to CEAC- my income has been over 100k for the past three years or so.  The issue is that I had to file an extension for 2018 due to some corrections that were needed- I then sent the paper tax return given my husband is a non-resident alien and haven't gotten a response back from the IRS- they said they're stil processing.  I explained this to NVC and they said to document the file but the file went to Bogota with a note that income may not be sufficient since there is no 2018 tax transcript, only the tax return.  I have 2018 W2s and recent paystubs showing my continued $100K plus salary.  NVC recommended that I have a backup sponsor in case the consular officer found an issue with the lack of 2018 transcript- when I asked if I should submit the backup sponsor documents through CEAC, NVC told me to just have the documents available for the interview.  Is this usual? I am hoping I am just freaking out over nothing- I am sure you all understand the anxiety this process causes- I am in over 400 days and can't wait to be done with it and for my husband to be able to come home.  Below is the income I reported on the 864 along with my backup sponsor:

 

Me:

2015- $82,159

2016- $125,542

2017- $125,572

2018 W2- $154,299

7/15/19 Paystub- shows $143,000 base plus bonus

 

Backup sponsor:

2016- $34,770

2017- $47,702

2018- $56,605

 

Also one last question, for the back up sponsor is it the 864 or the 864a?

 

Thanks in advance for the advice. 

 

Overly cautious but always good to have something in your back pocket 

YMMV

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debbiedoo   2,339

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you should be fine. Just explain the circumstances and show the W2s and supporting docs for your 2018 return, and have current paystubs from 2019.

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

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