Request for Initial Evidence letter received...EEEK!

[luv2be2gether 0]

My husband just had his biometrics appointment and now we're playing the waiting game. Today we received a 'Request for Initial Evidence (I-485)'

This is what it says is needed:

" F. (x) (25) The petitioner or joint sponsor's income as reported on the federal tax return submitted with Form I-864 Affidavit of Support does not meet or exceed 125% (100% if military) of the poverty line. The petitioner's or joint sponsor's current income as reported on Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ Affidavit of Supoprt is sufficient but no evidence has been submitted as proof of the current income. Submit evidence of the sponsor's current income. Evidence includes a letter of employment from current employers and should show dates of employment, the nature of the job(s), wages or salary earned, number of hours/weeks worked, and prospects for future employment and advancement. The sponsor should also include pay stubs for the most recent 6 months. "

I DID submit proof of current income. ?? My employee letter didn't include all of that information; it was on company letterhead stating my employment since the date I started, but didn't include hours, future advancement, etc. (How were we supposed to know they wanted all of that info on there?) So, I will be getting a new one & sending that in.

Should we use a co-sponsor? I have one who has filled out all the paperwork, but we didn't submit it, as we realized we didn't need it. My income from last years tax return was not enough, but my income this year IS enough. I submitted pay stubs to show current income.

*sigh*

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks so much.

[kim&james 0]

They do work off the tax returns for the financials or assets so probably go ahead and submit the sponsers information.

[CB82 1]

I got the same RFE too. I hadn't mailed in eveidence of current income so I mailed everything back in with the new evidence. I also included in the letter that we could get a joint sponsor if necessary, as I heard someone else do that to make sure they didn't get denied.

It's up to you if you want to add a joint sponsor, or just send them the new letter with the extra info they asked for.

Good luck

[Jasman0717 9]

If you meet the requirements then resubmit your proof. Sometimes USCIS employees make mistakes too

[luv2be2gether 0]

Thanks all!

So, would there be anything wrong with sending all of my pay information and also sending the co-sponsor forms in case they need them? Or would that be incorrect and cause delays if they are not needed?

[Nutty 2]

My husband just had his biometrics appointment and now we're playing the waiting game. Today we received a 'Request for Initial Evidence (I-485)'

This is what it says is needed:

" F. (x) (25) The petitioner or joint sponsor's income as reported on the federal tax return submitted with Form I-864 Affidavit of Support does not meet or exceed 125% (100% if military) of the poverty line. The petitioner's or joint sponsor's current income as reported on Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ Affidavit of Supoprt is sufficient but no evidence has been submitted as proof of the current income. Submit evidence of the sponsor's current income. Evidence includes a letter of employment from current employers and should show dates of employment, the nature of the job(s), wages or salary earned, number of hours/weeks worked, and prospects for future employment and advancement. The sponsor should also include pay stubs for the most recent 6 months. "

I DID submit proof of current income. ?? My employee letter didn't include all of that information; it was on company letterhead stating my employment since the date I started, but didn't include hours, future advancement, etc. (How were we supposed to know they wanted all of that info on there?) So, I will be getting a new one & sending that in.

Should we use a co-sponsor? I have one who has filled out all the paperwork, but we didn't submit it, as we realized we didn't need it. My income from last years tax return was not enough, but my income this year IS enough. I submitted pay stubs to show current income.

*sigh*

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks so much.

YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER SHOULD WRITE A LETTER.

1) Your annual gross salary ( if you are an hourly employee, then an approximate estimate of what your annual gross salary would be)

2) That you are a PERMANENT Employee (not a temporary position)

3) Additionals would be your start date, your title...

As long as you meet the PERMANENT requirement and the dollar amount needed, I think issues of bonuses or full time, part time are not needed.

* If it's just you and your husband (2 people), then you should be making this much money per year at your current job:

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

Edited October 12, 2007 by Nutty

[florida_guy07 0]

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

I dont think this information is correct.

The requirement for the 48 states should be lower than Alaska and Hawaii.

[bradcanuck 1]

Just try to get the RFE in asap with the correct info. It can cause a serious delay in case processing, as was told to me by InfoPass.

[FaithfulandTrue 6]

My husband just had his biometrics appointment and now we're playing the waiting game. Today we received a 'Request for Initial Evidence (I-485)'

This is what it says is needed:

" F. (x) (25) The petitioner or joint sponsor's income as reported on the federal tax return submitted with Form I-864 Affidavit of Support does not meet or exceed 125% (100% if military) of the poverty line. The petitioner's or joint sponsor's current income as reported on Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ Affidavit of Supoprt is sufficient but no evidence has been submitted as proof of the current income. Submit evidence of the sponsor's current income. Evidence includes a letter of employment from current employers and should show dates of employment, the nature of the job(s), wages or salary earned, number of hours/weeks worked, and prospects for future employment and advancement. The sponsor should also include pay stubs for the most recent 6 months. "

I DID submit proof of current income. ?? My employee letter didn't include all of that information; it was on company letterhead stating my employment since the date I started, but didn't include hours, future advancement, etc. (How were we supposed to know they wanted all of that info on there?) So, I will be getting a new one & sending that in.

Should we use a co-sponsor? I have one who has filled out all the paperwork, but we didn't submit it, as we realized we didn't need it. My income from last years tax return was not enough, but my income this year IS enough. I submitted pay stubs to show current income.

*sigh*

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks so much.

aw man.. i thought the letter on company letterhead with whether full or part time. salary etc was good enough.. well just resubmit it asap.. dot your i's and cross your t's before you send it in.. i pray everything works out for you guys.. just keep your head up

[motu 6]

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

I dont think this information is correct.

The requirement for the 48 states should be lower than Alaska and Hawaii.

This info is indeed correct. Why are the requirements lower in Alaska and Hawaii? I don't know but maybe the 'locals' do live cheaper than visitors. Here check out the amounts. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

[florida_guy07 0]

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

I dont think this information is correct.

The requirement for the 48 states should be lower than Alaska and Hawaii.

This info is indeed correct. Why are the requirements lower in Alaska and Hawaii? I don't know but maybe the 'locals' do live cheaper than visitors. Here check out the amounts. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

'

The information is incorrect. The requirements are:

48 contiguous states $13,690

Alaska $17,120

Hawaii $15,750

(For 2 people)

[CB82 1]

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

I dont think this information is correct.

The requirement for the 48 states should be lower than Alaska and Hawaii.

This info is indeed correct. Why are the requirements lower in Alaska and Hawaii? I don't know but maybe the 'locals' do live cheaper than visitors. Here check out the amounts. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

'

The information is incorrect. The requirements are:

48 contiguous states $13,690

Alaska $17,120

Hawaii $15,750

(For 2 people)

The requirements you mentioned are the guidelines for 100% above the poverty line, which is only for those who work in the armed forces. All other's have to be above the 125% poverty line which would be the $17,113.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

When processing immigrant visa cases subject to the Affidavit of Support (I-864) requirement under INA 212(a)(4)©, posts must use the figures in the column on the right (125% of poverty guidelines) as the minimum income that a petitioner and/or a joint sponsor must demonstrate, or the column on the left (100%) for an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces sponsoring his orher spouse or children.

2007 POVERTY GUIDELINES*

Minimum Income Requirement for Use in Completing Form I-864

For the 48 Contiguous States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam:

125% Poverty Line : $17,112 (For household size of 2)

2007 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska:

125% Poverty Line : $21,400 (For household size of 2)

2007 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

125% Poverty Line : $19,687 (For household size of 2)

[florida_guy07 0]

STATE OF ALASKA: $15,963

STATE OF HAWAII: $14,688

ALL OTHER STATES: $17,113

I dont think this information is correct.

The requirement for the 48 states should be lower than Alaska and Hawaii.

This info is indeed correct. Why are the requirements lower in Alaska and Hawaii? I don't know but maybe the 'locals' do live cheaper than visitors. Here check out the amounts. http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1327.html

'

The information is incorrect. The requirements are:

48 contiguous states $13,690

Alaska $17,120

Hawaii $15,750

(For 2 people)

The requirements you mentioned are the guidelines for 100% above the poverty line, which is only for those who work in the armed forces. All other's have to be above the 125% poverty line which would be the $17,113.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

When processing immigrant visa cases subject to the Affidavit of Support (I-864) requirement under INA 212(a)(4)©, posts must use the figures in the column on the right (125% of poverty guidelines) as the minimum income that a petitioner and/or a joint sponsor must demonstrate, or the column on the left (100%) for an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces sponsoring his orher spouse or children.

2007 POVERTY GUIDELINES*

Minimum Income Requirement for Use in Completing Form I-864

For the 48 Contiguous States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam:

125% Poverty Line : $17,112 (For household size of 2)

2007 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska:

125% Poverty Line : $21,400 (For household size of 2)

2007 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

125% Poverty Line : $19,687 (For household size of 2)

Ok, and doesnt that make Hawaii and Alaska higher ? That's what Ive been trying to say.

[luv2be2gether 0]

We are putting together my pay stubs & letter to send out & I've realized we used Child Support as part of my income.

Does anyone know requirements for this or where I can find that info?

Thanks!