221g with substantial assets (merged)

[mitzab 296]

I hope you’re able to overcome this situation soon and reunite with your loved one.

As many have already mentioned, immigration processes are rarely straightforward. There is often a lot of discretion involved, especially up to the point when the decision is made at the airport.

May I suggest that, instead of focusing on the reasons behind the discretion used against your case, you proactively address the 221(g) by finding someone in the workforce to act as a joint sponsor? It seems like you have everything else in order. While I understand that asking someone for this kind of favor can be challenging, it might offer a quicker resolution to this difficult situation.

Secondly, if you firmly believe that the consular officer was in the wrong (and it’s possible that he was), you could consider pursuing the legal route and consulting with an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.

Sending you my best wishes and hoping you can resolve this matter sooner rather than later.

 

Edited Tuesday at 10:44 PM by mitzab

[Larry and Marides 15]

1 hour ago, mitzab said:

I hope you’re able to overcome this situation soon and reunite with your loved one.

As many have already mentioned, immigration processes are rarely straightforward. There is often a lot of discretion involved, especially up to the point when the decision is made at the airport.

May I suggest that, instead of focusing on the reasons behind the discretion used against your case, you proactively address the 221(g) by finding someone in the workforce to act as a joint sponsor? It seems like you have everything else in order. While I understand that asking someone for this kind of favor can be challenging, it might offer a quicker resolution to this difficult situation.

Secondly, if you firmly believe that the consular officer was in the wrong (and it’s possible that he was), you could consider pursuing the legal route and consulting with an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.

Sending you my best wishes and hoping you can resolve this matter sooner rather than later.

 

Thank you very much for your reply 

[pushbrk 13,097]

6 hours ago, Larry and Marides said:

Hello, I have over 30 times the difference total in liquid assets and all accounts are are joint. All liquid assets are earnings dividends.

Then make sure they are all properly stated and documented.  I agree it's time to get your congressman involved.  I recommend contacting the office of the Senior US Senator from your State, unless you already have a relationship with another member of Congress.  You do NOT need a joint sponsor, but I cannot testify as to the correctness of your affidavit of support.

[Larry and Marides 15]

9 hours ago, mitzab said:

I hope you’re able to overcome this situation soon and reunite with your loved one.

As many have already mentioned, immigration processes are rarely straightforward. There is often a lot of discretion involved, especially up to the point when the decision is made at the airport.

May I suggest that, instead of focusing on the reasons behind the discretion used against your case, you proactively address the 221(g) by finding someone in the workforce to act as a joint sponsor? It seems like you have everything else in order. While I understand that asking someone for this kind of favor can be challenging, it might offer a quicker resolution to this difficult situation.

Secondly, if you firmly believe that the consular officer was in the wrong (and it’s possible that he was), you could consider pursuing the legal route and consulting with an immigration lawyer as soon as possible.

Sending you my best wishes and hoping you can resolve this matter sooner rather than later.

 

I don't have a any joint sponsors available. I retired a little early. People don't want the responsibility of a joint sponsor. Plus they don't want the government involvement with their assets.

[Larry and Marides 15]

Please don't suggest joint sponsors. I don't have anyone who is interested in being a joint sponsor. They don't want the responsibility and they don't want the government involved with their assets. I don't blame them because I would never be a joint sponsor either. I learned my lesson years ago when I cosign on a loan. Never be a joint or cosigner for anything because I ended up having to pay off that loan.

[Larry and Marides 15]

7 hours ago, pushbrk said:

When you respond, a senior officer will be the one reviewing your response.  Add a respectful but direct explanation of why you qualify based on liquid assets.

Thanks again for your positive thoughtful answers. I will provide a letter with an explanation of my assets. All evidence is in CEAC. Here is a rough draft. In your opinion is this what they would look for? All this information is already in CEAC.

I am the petitioning sponsor and husband of visa applicant xxxxx. I am writing to provide additional information regarding my financial situation as stated on the NVC Form I-864. As you may have noticed, my tax return income falls short of the required minimum level of $25,550. However, my assets can comfortably support my spouse and I. These assets were obtained from employment IRA, 401K and a 403b pension accounts and the sale of my second home. The combined value of my assets totals $x,xxx,xxx which is more than the required minimum amount of assets required. While I anticipate receiving additional income of $1986 per month from Social Security starting in August 2025, my assets provide the primary financial support for my spouse and I until I start receiving Social Security in July 2025.

A Brokerage IRA account# : Balance
B Brokerage account#  Balance
C Managed Brokerage account#  Balance
D Money Market account#  Balance
E Checking account # x Balance
E Bank Checking account #x Balance 
Real Estate: Located at xxxxxxx, with a appraisal tax value of xxx,xxx. This house is paid for with no mortgages and the Deed is available on CEAC. My assets are highly liquid and can be withdrawn at any time. All this information is available on CEAC Thank you for your  time and consideration. 

[Larry and Marides 15]

6 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

How and when did you file your affidavit of support?  How did you document your assets?

Hello thank you for your reply. AOS was submitted in September 2024 on CEAC. Interview was Jan 2025. Assets were documented as follows. 12 month of IRA, bank account and brokerage accounts statements. Official letter from the bank and brokerage accounts stating average balances for the past 10 years, proving the history of my balances. Official appraisal of my house and title and deed showing the house is owned clear with no mortgage. He stated I'm below the poverty level based on taxable income reported on 1040. 221g immediately issues without asking financial follow up questions.

[Lemonslice 4,962]

10 hours ago, Larry and Marides said:

Hello thank you for your reply. AOS was submitted in September 2024 on CEAC. Interview was Jan 2025. Assets were documented as follows. 12 month of IRA, bank account and brokerage accounts statements. Official letter from the bank and brokerage accounts stating average balances for the past 10 years, proving the history of my balances. Official appraisal of my house and title and deed showing the house is owned clear with no mortgage. He stated I'm below the poverty level based on taxable income reported on 1040. 221g immediately issues without asking financial follow up questions.

You submitted all those statements with your affidavit of support, or your spouse brought them only at the interview?  If only at the interview, then I understand better the reason behind the 221g.  Best of luck.

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the two posts directly above this one were split from another topic as they hijacked that thread and they are now merged with this one.

[Larry and Marides 15]

7 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

You submitted all those statements with your affidavit of support, or your spouse brought them only at the interview?  If only at the interview, then I understand better the reason behind the 221g.  Best of luck.

All documents were uploaded to CEAC. If these documents were never uploaded DQ would be impossible and an interview wouldn't have been scheduled.

Edited 9 hours ago by Larry and Marides

[Larry and Marides 15]

My wife received a 221g due to low taxable income for 2023. The 221g letter is requesting a joint sponsor because the CO didn't bother looking at my assets. These liquid assets are 30++ times over the, poverty level. I have reviewed all my dividends that my assets have generated in 2024 and they are significantly higher than the $25,550 poverty level due to the record high stock market levels.  I submitted bank statements from 2024, Is it possible that the CO didn't read the complicated brokerage statements or my higher rent collection from a rental home I own for the year 2024? Do they even look at the bank statements in CEAC? All was documented. I even included a letter with a simplified letter explaining my assets and dividends. I also included my increased rental income. The CO didn't ask any financial questions. I have read other people's stories. They state the CO says will ask about assets. This CO didn't.

Since my 2024 taxable income is now higher do I respond to the 221g with my bank statements showing higher dividend income again for proof of income or do I need to wait for my official 2024 tax transcripts and submit those in response of the 221g?

Edited 8 hours ago by Larry and Marides

[pushbrk 13,097]

33 minutes ago, Larry and Marides said:

My wife received a 221g due to low taxable income for 2023. The 221g letter is requesting a joint sponsor because the CO didn't bother looking at my assets. These liquid assets are 30++ times over the, poverty level. I have reviewed all my dividends that my assets have generated in 2024 and they are significantly higher than the $25,550 poverty level due to the record high stock market levels.  I submitted bank statements from 2024, Is it possible that the CO didn't read the complicated brokerage statements or my higher rent collection from a rental home I own for the year 2024? Do they even look at the bank statements in CEAC? All was documented. I even included a letter with a simplified letter explaining my assets and dividends. I also included my increased rental income. The CO didn't ask any financial questions. I have read other people's stories. They state the CO says will ask about assets. This CO didn't.

Since my 2024 taxable income is now higher do I respond to the 221g with my bank statements showing higher dividend income again for proof of income or do I need to wait for my official 2024 tax transcripts and submit those in response of the 221g?

If you have qualifying income for 2024, you do not need to wait for a transcript.   You can upload a new affidavit and a complete copy of your federal tax return, including 1099's and/or other applicable evidence of the income.

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[Larry and Marides 15]

13 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

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Did you actually read the entire post and compare? If you did it'd obvious the question is different than the original one due to a status change. Compare them and you will see that it's a different question now.

Look at the last section of my post.

 

"Since my 2024 taxable income is now higher do I respond to the 221g with my bank statements showing higher dividend income again for proof of income or do I need to wait for my official 2024 tax transcripts and submit those in response of the 221g?"

 

Is it the same?

Edited 7 hours ago by Larry and Marides

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