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I checked my Case status on the CEAC website today and clicked through the links to look at how to prepare for my interview.

I came across a section that says I MAY need to present a completed DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire.

It's a little confusing (especially since it needs to all be in US dollars), in that it's asking a lot of specific questions pertaining to already living in America (Ie_ do you have health insurance in the US, List your US federal tax returns, as well as all assets etc in US dollars)

Is this worth completing, since I may not even need to present it?

I've never heard of anyone else completing one...

 

Australian applying for a K-1 Visa.

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Sparkle Sparkle   914

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DS-5540 is a standard Form for alot of uses, K1 at embassy stage is just one of them... So not everything will directly apply to K1 applications. Just fill in the areas that concern you for example how much you have and investments.. Educational background... Health insurance if you have. If you don't have health insurance, just provide evidence that you will get one in 30days or your spouse will add you to his or hers within 30days of entry into the US. 

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56 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

I checked my Case status on the CEAC website today and clicked through the links to look at how to prepare for my interview. I came across a section that says I MAY need to present a completed DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire.

It's a little confusing (especially since it needs to all be in US dollars), in that it's asking a lot of specific questions pertaining to already living in America (Ie_ do you have health insurance in the US, List your US federal tax returns, as well as all assets etc in US dollars)

Is this worth completing, since I may not even need to present it?

I've never heard of anyone else completing one...

 

Australian applying for a K-1 Visa.

The form is for the beneficiary and used to determine if they will become a public charge. Most embassies are requiring this whether it's in their instructions or not. We have seen some who have had their interview only to be given a 221(g) asking for the completion of the DS-5540 Public Charge Questionnaire thus delaying them another 2-3 weeks in receiving their visa.

 

It is best to complete the form and have it as one of the documents for your financials to avoid any delays. Fill out the document as best you can. If the question doesn't pertain to you then N/A would be appropriate. If the money conversion is a hindrance, then download a currency app to do the conversion for you. There are many available. The one I use is the ClevCalc which gives you many different functions for conversion. It includes converting from metrics to imperial.

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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What exactly do you need for this form ? Like do I need paystubs and tax returns from my country if I have filed them? I am also super lost with this form and what to provide as evidence with it and was about to ask here anyway. 
 

it confuses me because it all asks about things I don’t have. 
i had a regular income after I came back from the US in where I also paid taxes (1040nr ez?) 2017 and 18 but I have no transcripts of it and before I got laid off because of Covid.

 

sorry for bursting in 

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Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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7 minutes ago, Tschuulia said:

What exactly do you need for this form ?  Get a copy of the form. Google will give you results.

 

Like do I need paystubs and tax returns from my country if I have filed them? I am also super lost with this form and what to provide as evidence with it and was about to ask here anyway. Read the forms instructions and I have posted a link to "simple instructions" for your use.
 

it confuses me because it all asks about things I don’t have. Then reply with N/A. 
i had a regular income after I came back from the US in where I also paid taxes (1040nr ez?) 2017 and 18 but I have no transcripts of it and before I got laid off because of Covid. 

 

sorry for bursting in 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SyWjhOj8kLJzv4YbLb8T_BMGwNqUvgsr/view?usp=sharing

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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1 hour ago, Tschuulia said:

Thank you but the link won’t open

Worked for me. Try again.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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